This rugged Denon home theater receiver is incredibly flexible and sounds exciting with all kinds of movies, music or games. It may seem expensive, but it’s great value for money.
Dolby Atmos supported, DTS:X, 360 reality audio
Compatible with HDMI 8K/4K 120Hz
Clean, dynamic performance
Thrilling Sound with Blockbuster Movies
AVR’s classic design is all the rage
No front-facing HDMI input
The Denon AVR-X4800H is as close to long-term as you can get with an existing home theater amplifier. It offers abundant 8K and 4K playback at 120Hz and support for all the immersive audio formats you’re likely to find in the wild. This is the media center AV enthusiasts have been waiting for.
There are two versions of the Denon X4800H. La AVC-X4800H version for UK/EU, without FM tuner, and the AVR-X4800H with FM tuner for the US market. In all other respects, it’s the same beast.
Whether you’re a movie fan or a next-gen gamer, any of Denon’s versions gives you all versions of HDR, as well as VRR (variable refresh rate), QFT (fast frame transport), and ALLM for gaming. . Using consoles.
For this review, I listened to the UK and European edition of the amp. Read on to see how it works and find out if it is among the most productive AV receivers on the market.
Available now, the Denon AVR-X4800H retails for $2499 in the U. S. It is available to purchase directly from the Denon online store and can currently be found at a discount of $1,700 on Amazon.
In the UK, the Denon AVC-X4800H launched at £2199, but you can now get it for £1499 from online stores that add Sevenoaks Sound.
As the style call suggests, the AVR-X48000H sits above the AVR-X3800H in Denon’s line of AV receivers.
The Denon AVR-X4800H is incredibly well built, with a dual-layer internal design and top-notch finish. It’s designed to impress and features a large, transparent display dominating the front panel, sandwiched between two rotating dials. a front USB port and a headphone jack.
The premium design is made in Japan and is sturdy and weighs 29 pounds (approximately 13. 2 kg).
The seven rear HDMI inputs support 8K 60Hz/4K 120Hz, as well as two of its 3 HDMI outputs, useful if you own a Sony PlayStation five console and Xbox Series X/S. This provides you with a great deal of versatility in terms of formula settings and can prove to be a compelling explanation for why you should upgrade your existing AVR.
Playing Overwatch at maximum framerate is sleek and responsive. The amplifier’s HDMI card has a bit rate of 40 Gbit/s.
This triple HDMI output allows you to force a demo and projector into the main viewing room, while routing a secondary video signal to zone 2. A great addition to the push-button remote is the ability to transfer between the 3 HDMI outputs.
HDMI covers Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. There’s also an enhanced IMAX certification.
It will locate eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) on the output of Monitor 1; Also a phono input for vinyl enthusiasts, seven stereo analog inputs, a component video input, a preamp output for all channels, as well as no less than 4 subwoofer outputs.
AV amplifiers are very difficult to set up, but Denon goes to great lengths to simplify the process with a crisp 1080p display at 60Hz and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 calibration.
A microphone is provided and it takes a few minutes to perform the movements. Up to 8 sitting positions can be measured and averaged. I opted for three.
The voice assistant is available through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri. The amp is also compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and Heos multiroom, and works well with Roon. It is also possible to transfer it to Dirac Live, for an additional fee. .
Wireless connectivity is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (yes, you can pair Bluetooth headphones); There’s also Ethernet for stressed connectivity.
There are many when it comes to installation. Offering nine channels of amplification, you can configure the formula in an immersive 5. 1. 4 or 7. 1. 2 audio configuration or in a flat 9. 2 surround environment, depending on speaker availability.
If you are a moment zone, you have the option of streaming stereo power to your moment room. Alternatively, you can bi-amp your main speakers.
There are 11 interpretation channels on board. If you literally need to push the home theater system up, you can load an additional stereo amplifier to your stack and load two more channels up or down. Those with a large, giant viewing room also have the option to load more front-facing speakers, so 9. 1. 2. Some movie soundtracks take advantage of this wider topography, so they’re definitely worth experimenting with.
There is also the option to support 4 subwoofers. As standard, the same LFE output is sent to all connected subwoofers. However, the X4800H also has a directional mode that splits the listening area into 4 and adjusts the output accordingly.
If you have touch transducers connected to your bedroom seats, you can also control them through the fourth secondary output.
Heos interoperability comes and supports not only multi-room audio, but also high-resolution formats such as FLAC HD and DSD, up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Like its predecessor, the X4700H, this new amplifier delivers dynamic and exciting listening.
The sound profile is best described as visceral. The soundstage is crisp and detailed, but it also has a sense of strength and precision; The directional panorama is absolutely convincing. Watching the filming of Bad Boys for Life (Dolby Atmos) and Mike (Will Smith) from a vehicle is perfectly timed, and the shots are suitably surprising.
This is a blockbuster amp designed for blockbusters.
The amplifier’s clarity can be attributed in part to its monolithic amplifier configuration, in which the power amplifier board is independent for the channel, reducing crosstalk and vibration. Each channel has its own PCB board.
Codec support covers Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, and Auro-3D. There’s also support for 360 Reality Audio and multichannel MPEG-H (the 360RA codec), thanks to its Sharc-Griffin Lite XP DSP. chip.
While Denon rates the internal force at 9x 125 W (at 8 ohms) / 200 W (at 6 ohms), it turns out to be more powerful than that. It has no problem loading up my room with big transients – it’s a successful amp designed for blockbusters.
The X4800H is also very musical, smooth and snappy with two-channel stereo and perfectly immersive with 3D audio mixes.
Combining exceptional functionality with industry-leading specifications, the AVC-X4800H / AVR-X4800H is a home theater amplifier with transparent long-term appeal. Providing a full board of 8K/4K 120Hz HDMI inputs and compatibility with all major home theater sound formats ensures that this Denon amplifier will pair with any program or source you get for a long time.
The structure and usability are also top-notch. This Denon deserves a boost!
Steve has been writing about AV and home cinema since time immemorial, or more specifically, since the glory days of rival VHS and Betamax VCR formats. He has solid reviews on the latest TV technology, Hi-Fi and media/Blu-ray players. and he loves nothing more than using his ridiculously hardcore home theater formula to binge-watch TV shows.
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