With the rise of soundbars and TVs with increasingly impressive audio capabilities, you’d think true home theater is dead. I would be wrong.
As smart as a Dolby Atmos-compatible bar may be, it will never actually upgrade a full surround sound system. If you need something more productive after sitting in a movie theater, using speakers around you is a smart bet.
That’s why there’s the new Denon AVC-X6800H. It offers 11. 4 channels of amplification (up to 13. 4 in preamp mode), Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro 3D, and can stream 8K video with almost any and all types of HDR you can imagine.
It’s a beast of a device and the ideal central point for any true home solution.
There are seven HDMI inputs on the back, with 8K on each, plus 3 HDMI outputs (two with 8K) for powering a TV, projector, or other device. The ports also feature HLG pass-through, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dynamic HDR. Of course, you also get the full set of audio connections, so you can connect just about any source you can.
The output power is estimated at 205 W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% 1 channel), while the power input is estimated at 750 W.
Setup is simple with an automated formula and an Audyssey MultiEQ microphone. There’s also support for Denon’s HEOS multi-room formula, which allows you to share audio with other HEOS-compatible speakers in your home.
You can also stream music, etc. , from other audio streaming services. A USB port on the front can be used to play high-resolution audio tracks from an external USB flash drive or hard drive. Support for 360 Reality audio is also available.
The Denon AVC-X6800H AV receiver will be available in silver and black from legal Denon dealers worldwide.
The value will be £3,000 in the United Kingdom and €3,500 in Central European countries.
Rik is T3’s news editor, which means he takes care of the news team and up-to-date policy for all the most popular devices and products that you’ll definitely need to read about. And, with more than 35 years of experience in arts and entertainment journalism, and as a writer and writer for numerous sites, magazines and newspapers, he has a keen eye for the next big thing.
Rik also has extensive knowledge of AV, streaming TV and smart home kits, as well as almost everything gaming related since the 80s. Prior to T3, he spent thirteen years at Pocket-lint leading their press team and a manufacturer and TV presenter on shows including Channel 4’s GamesMaster, as well as Sky’s Games World, Game Over and Virtual World of Sport.