Denon AVR-X8500HA – 13.2 Ch. 150W 8K AV Receiver with HEOS®

AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Ch. 150W 8K AV Receiver

Upgrade your expectations in home theater and audio entertainment with the AVR-X8500HA – the world’s first 13.2Ch 8K AV receiver.

Highlights

Powerful 13- channel amplifier
Featuring its best-in-class, monolithic power amplifier design to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience. Denon’s most advanced and sophisticated power amplifier design delivers high-power performance at 150 watts per channel (8 Ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2Ch driven) to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience. Low impedance drivers provide operational stability for a wide range of speakers and create a balanced, tonal sound.

The latest in video specs
The AVR-X8500HA offers an advanced HDMI section (8 in/3 out) with a dedicated 8K input that supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs feature 4:4:4 Pure Color sub sampling, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and BT.2020 pass-through support for exceptional color, clarity, and contrast. Enjoy 8K upscaling.

Feel every dimension
Immerse yourself in 3D audio with Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X®, DTS Virtual:X™, DTS:X Pro®, IMAX® Enhanced, and Auro-3D®. The AVR-X8500HA supports up to 13.2 channels to power up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for more immersive, 3D audio experiences.

Heos Built-In Wireless Music Streaming
Listen from any room for a connected, whole-home audio experience. The AVR-X8500HA also works with the newly introduced Denon Home speakers to let you enjoy your music in every room.

Key Technologies

Amazon Alexa
Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa with HEOS® Built-in. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.

Apple Airplay 2
Stream audio or video from your favorite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.

Auro-3D
Auro-3D elevates the home theater experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of 3D sound for music, games, broadcast, and films, thanks to the Auro-Matic upmixing engine.

Dolby Atmos
Upgrade your home theater with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.

Dolby Vision
Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary color, contrast, and brightness to the screen.

DTS:X
DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.

DTS:X Pro
Featuring the latest audio format support to experience your entertainment decoded with the most current DTS 3D audio technology. Enjoy up to 13.2 channels of audio processing in exquisite detail.

Google Home
Google Home or other devices with Google Assistant built-in can control content across your listening environment. Ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more.

Brilliant color from HDR 10+
Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.

HEOS Built In
Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.

IMAX Enhanced
IMAX Enhanced is the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard. See clearer and brighter picture, feel immersive lifelike audio, and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.

Roon Tested
Get more out of your digital music library with searchable, surfable information about your favorite artists and songs. Find lyrics, concert dates, photos, bios, reviews and more.

8K Video
Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.

Bluetooth
Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device

Apple Siri
With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.

Audyssey Room Correction Technology
With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theater, and tunes the AV receiver to provide most optimal overall listening experience for your room.

Denon AVR Remote
With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theater, and tunes the AV receiver to provide most optimal overall listening experience for your room.
Works with Denon AVR Remote App The Denon AVR Remote control app allows you to turn the receiver on and off, select an input source, adjust volume, and browse music from your phone or in a USB drive when connected to the receiver.

Hi-Res Audio
A front USB port supports up to 24bit/192kHz hi- res audio playback from a USB drive. Supported audio formats are MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4/AAC, FLAC, and ALAC.

HDMI ARC / eARC
Supports the latest technology on HDMI inputs and output. ARC (Audio Return Channel) or eARC (Enhanced ARC) makes playing TV audio through your AV receiver simple with just a single HDMI connection.

OVRC
Domotz Pro and OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology programs allow custom integrators to monitor the status of connected products and troubleshoot remotely.

VRR Gaming
Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, lag- free gaming experience when connected with the compatible gaming devices.

Details & Specifications

Multichannel Surround
DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro: Yes / Yes / Yes (update)
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X: No / Yes (11ch)
DTS Virtual:X: Yes
IMAX Enhanced: Yes
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround: No / Yes
Auro 3D: Yes
360 Reality Audio / MPEG H: No
Audyssey DSX: No
Multichannel Stereo: Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels: 13.2

Sound Enhancements
Mono Block Power Amp Construction: Yes (L/R separated)
Discrete Power Amplifier: Yes
D.D.S.C. HD Digital: Yes (32 bit)
Pure Direct: Yes
Gold Plated RCA Terminals: Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer: Yes
Alpha Processing: AL32 Processing Multichannel
Denon Link HD: Yes
Audyssey: MultEQ XT32
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume: Yes / Yes
Audyssey LFC: Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer: Yes

Network
Media Server: Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Yes
Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones: No
Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod: Yes / Yes / Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC: Yes / Yes / Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV: Yes / Yes / Yes
Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24: Yes / Yes / Yes
DSD Audio Streaming: Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
FLAC HD 192/24: Yes
WAV 192/24: Yes
ALAC 192/24: Yes
Gapless playback: Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC ,DSD)
Photo Streaming (JPEG): No
AirPlay Audio Streaming: Yes (AirPlay2)
Internet Radio: Yes (TuneIn)
Spotify: Yes (connect)
Pandora: Yes
SiriusXM: Yes
Other Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD / Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
Roon Tested: Yes
HEOS App Control: Yes
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones: Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets: Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
Ethernet Ports: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes

HDMI
HDMI Inputs: Back / Front: 7 / 1
HDCP2.3 support: Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone: 2 / 1
Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI: Yes
Analogue to HDMI scaling: up to 8K 60/50
HDMI to HDMI Scaling: up to 8K 60/50
GUI Overlay on HDMI: Yes / Yes
HDMI: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB: Yes / Yes
HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
Enhanced ARC: Yes
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDR: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming: Yes
Variable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media Switching: Yes / Yes / Yes
3D Signal Pass-through: Yes
8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay: Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI pass-though in standby mode: Yes
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction: Yes / Yes
CEC: Yes
DSD Audio Capability: Yes
Audio Return Channel: Yes
Auto LipSync: Yes

Multi-room CI
Multiroom zones: 3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog: Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout: Yes / Yes
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source: Yes
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control: Yes / Yes /Yes / Yes
Remote In / Out: Yes / Yes
DC Trigger Output: 2
HDMI Diagnostics: Yes

Others
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone: Audyssey MultEQ XT32
FL Display: 2 lines
Graphic User Interface - GUI: Advanced
ISF Certification: Yes
GUI Languages: 3
Setup Assistent: Yes
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select: Yes / No
Firmware Update by: Network / USB: Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over: Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection: Yes
Bass Sync: Yes
ECO Mode: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes

Inputs Outputs
Composite In / Out: 4 / 2
Component In / Out: 3 / 1
HDMI In / Out: 7+1 / 3
Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI: Yes / Yes
Analogue In/out: 6 / No
Phono (MM) In: Yes
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial: 2 / 2
Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital: 2 / No
Multichannel Pre-out: Yes (15.2)
Subwoofer Out: 2 (independent)
7.1 Multichannel Input: Yes
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw: Yes / No
Number of Speaker Terminals: 15
Speaker A / B: assignable
Bi-amp Drive: assignable
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal: assignable
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB: No / No / No / Yes / Yes
USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone: Yes / No / No
AM/FM Tuner: Yes

Specifications
Number of Power Amps: 13
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive): No
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive): 150 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 190 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 260 W
Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Speaker impedance: 4 - 16Ω/ohms
Input sensitivity: 200 mV
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode)
S/N Ratio: 102 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)
FM section (Tuning frequency range): 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
AM section (Tuning frequency range): 520 kHz – 1710 kHz

General
Metal Front Panel: Yes
System Remote Control: RC-1221
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display: Yes / Yes / Yes
Power Consumption in W: 900
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W: 70 W / 125 W
Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.5
Dimensions: Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches: 17.1 x 19 x 7.7
Dimensions: Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches: 17.1 x 19 x 10.2
Dimensions: W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches: 17.1 x 18.6 x 7.7
Weight in LBS: 52

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