# Denon AVR-X3800H

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-avr-x3800h
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/av-receivers
- Placement: #1 of 27 in AV Receivers, S tier
- Brand: Denon
- LP on this board: 982
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T07:59:19.450Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

The sweet spot of the entire market: 11.4-channel processing, 9.4-channel amplification, pre-outs and full 8K HDMI 2.1 at roughly half of what the true flagships cost, out-specifying receivers that cost far more.

## For

- 11.4-channel processing with 9.4-channel amplification
- Pre-outs for external amplification
- Full 8K HDMI 2.1 connectivity
- Out-specifies receivers costing considerably more
- Made in Japan at the Shirakawa works

## Evidence

Consolidated from 49 cited sources across 39 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| What Hi-Fi? | - | B | https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/home-cinema/best-home-cinema-amplifiers | fetched and confirmed |
| Seriously Into Audio Since 1974 | crutchfield.com | B | https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX3800/Reviews/Denon-AVR-X3800H.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Pein | Pein | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL5PDXEVUxM | fetched and confirmed |
| r/hometheater | u/Aggravating_Lemon_18 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/comments/1pjram9/should_i_buy_the_denon_x2800h_for_450_or_the/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GenuineCritics | GenuineCritics | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpKY_G3DpWw | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Jairo Alcantar | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/887484961794914/posts/2052276031982462/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/KEF | u/meinlover1 | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/KEF/comments/1rgfloo/kef_ref_1_ref_2_denon_x3800h/ | fetched and confirmed |
| AVS Forum | avsforum.com | C | https://www.avsforum.com/threads/dirac-art-on-denon-x3800h-%E2%80%94-graphs-and-settings.3334144/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Homecinesolutions | en.homecinesolutions.fr | B | https://en.homecinesolutions.fr/blog/posts/1899-denon-2025-guide-x2850h-x3800h-x4800h-which-one-is-right-for-your-home-theater | fetched and confirmed |
| ProHiFi India | Ramesh Yadav | B | https://prohifi.in/blogs/news/denon-avc-x3800h-vs-avc-x3900h?srsltid=AfmBOorgaNJjx7eo64NRCf9fZiqwv4fUyJbINmfNSphBwt78kOyH4Yqo | fetched and confirmed |
| CRUTCHFIELD | CRUTCHFIELD | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoainVySj9U | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iRMbh0ivOs | fetched and confirmed |
| ScreenTime with AVForums | ScreenTime with AVForums | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W90oYTzHK8 | fetched and confirmed |
| AVStore | AVStore | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoG3MO2JXo | fetched and confirmed |
| Techno Dad | Techno Dad | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnNNWFy-sNE | fetched and confirmed |
| UltraTech | UltraTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKU9IL6yIdQ | fetched and confirmed |
| BYSIGHT | BYSIGHT | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTRHGpzdPaY | fetched and confirmed |
| Machine Whisper | Machine Whisper | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS1pCYQLihA | fetched and confirmed |
| Comparison World | Comparison World | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG7itYKta-Y | fetched and confirmed |
| Pein | Pein | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFBVvMoaGr0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Paulson's Audio and Video | Paulson's Audio and Video | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJXSc-8wKuU | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Finds And Reviews | Tech Finds And Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBPZDXlwC4 | fetched and confirmed |
| CurrentProductReviews | CurrentProductReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hoLW5Mk9LM | fetched and confirmed |
| dragon-gamer | dragon-gamer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu5-ovtEOlM | fetched and confirmed |
| Hot Deals | Hot Deals | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtHpO-tcwpw | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Buzz | Tech Buzz | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEKVS80vSTk | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLnxANblA8E | fetched and confirmed |
| Audiolab Stereo & Video | Audiolab Stereo & Video | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkcfXQxENk4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Trends Hub | Tech Trends Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsKfEZ5d9HQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Mania | Tech Mania | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2OaXIqrt8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Deal | Tech Deal | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_t3xdDsrmw | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Universe Picks | Gadget Universe Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLk-gNt1N6w | fetched and confirmed |
| Trending Tech | Trending Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxFAJ4B2Ryk | fetched and confirmed |
| Machine Whisper | Machine Whisper | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB5SzJCsRJs | fetched and confirmed |
| EchoTech | EchoTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPiDPkqmzk | fetched and confirmed |
| Click To Cart | Click To Cart | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP5PcPOHLUA | fetched and confirmed |
| Trending Tech | Trending Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=537gyoJ8RFg | fetched and confirmed |
| Gaming Tech | Gaming Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZI5WBFA2BE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Bite3 | Tech Bite3 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNsG690tFnw | fetched and confirmed |
| Current Product Overviews | Current Product Overviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1-lVeSRskQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-8U-xiSCg | fetched and confirmed |
| Epic Tech | Epic Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BQK9JxWfMA | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Universe Picks | Gadget Universe Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1_m0U9ALk4 | fetched and confirmed |
| AVS Forum | avsforum.com | B | https://www.avsforum.com/threads/denon-avr-x3800h-trouble-shooting-and-general-questions.3332516/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Naveen An | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/887484961794914/posts/2101882363688495/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/hometheater | u/Selma_Wifercrack | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/comments/1otohzc/denon_x3800h_keeps_blowing_front_speaker_channels/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TheaterCalc | TheaterCalc | B | https://theatercalc.com/guides/home-theater-setup-guide | fetched and confirmed |
| Teufel blog | Teufel Blog Redaktion | B | https://blog.teufelaudio.com/hdmi-cables-explained/ | fetched and confirmed |
| What Hi-Fi? | whathifi.com | B | https://www.whathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/av-receivers/if-youre-looking-for-a-mid-range-av-receiver-this-feature-packed-future-proof-denon-avr-is-an-excellent-buy | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Sony STR-AN1000 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-str-an1000 |
| 3 | Denon AVR-X3900H | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-avr-x3900h |
| 4 | Denon AVR-X4800H | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-avr-x4800h |
| 5 | Onkyo TX-RZ50 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/onkyo-tx-rz50 |
| 6 | Denon AVR-X2800H | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-avr-x2800h |
| 23 | Marantz NR1711 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/marantz-nr1711 |
| 24 | Denon AVR-S570BT | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/denon-avr-s570bt |
| 25 | Arcam AVR5 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/arcam-avr5 |
| 26 | Yamaha RX-V385 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/yamaha-rx-v385 |
| 27 | Sony STR-DH590 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/sony-str-dh590 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/av-receivers.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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## Image

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