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Denon AVR-X8500HDenon introduces the worlds first 13-channel receiverThe Crutchfield team saw a lot of exciting innovations at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. One of the main highlights was the AVR-X8500H, Denons latest flagship home theater receiver. This 13-channel beast (rated at 150watts per channel) certainly caught our attention. As our correspondent JR put it, for anyone that wants to do [Dolby] Atmos, this seems like a go-to product.New heights for overhead soundThe X8500H offers the most flexibility for setting up an Atmos system that weve ever seen from a single A/V component. You can add as many as six overhead or Atmos enabled speakers in up to a7.1.6 configuration, or you can set up a 9.1.4 system with front width speakers to create a larger soundstage — no additional amp required! And you can use up to two subwoofers, supported by discrete outputs on the receiver, in any Atmos configuration.Loaded with up-to-the-minute featuresIn addition to its impressive Dolby Atmos capabilities, theX8500H supports DTS:X and Auro-3D for realistic, multidimensional surround sound that puts you in the middle of the action. This receiver also passes 4Kvideo signals, including those encoded with HDR information, to your 4K TV. And it even upscales HD and standard definition video to 4K resolution. Plus you can stream music from different sources and enjoy high-resolution music in your living room — or any room in your house.Stream line your music with HEOS Built-inHEOS Built-in technology lets you access all your music —from your personal library, internet radio, and popular streaming services like Pandora®, Spotify®, and TIDAL — through the X8500H.This receiver can be easily integrated into a wireless multi-room audio system. Stream music to HEOS wireless speakers and components in different rooms, and control each rooms sound independently with the free HEOS app. The app lets you control playback, browse music sources, and select which rooms you want to use. Play the same music throughout your home, or listen to something different in each room.Complete multi-room flexibilityThe X8500H has a Zone 2 HDMI output so you can watch video from two separate sources in your living room and a second room. With outputs for 15 speakers, you get plenty of options for setting up your home theater exactly the way you want it, and expanding into other rooms (dont forget, it can only power 13 speakers at a time).While going for a full-on 9.1.4 or 7.1.6 Atmos system sounds just glorious to us, a simpler 9.1.2 or 7.1.4 Atmos system can still provide an awesome home theater experience while leaving you two free channels to power a set of speakers outdoors or in another room.And thats just one example. This receiver supports mores speaker configurations than we have room to cover here. Basically, if youre happy using fewer channels in your home theater, it can power speakers in two additional zones. Or you can use one of the extra sets of height channels tobi-amp compatible front speakers for more powerful sound. Or you can just use all 13 channels to power the baddest Atmos, DTS:X, or Auro 3D home theater system anyone has ever seen. Product highlights:Power and Processing:· 13-channel amplifier· 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05%THD, with 2 channels driven· Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decodingo Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling orheight speakers for more enveloping surround soundo supports a range of Atmos configurations, including 9.2.4and 7.2.6o DTS:X for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage· Auro-3D® built-in for three-dimensional soundfields withAuro-3D soundtrack mixes (supports up to a 13.1-channel configuration; futurefirmware update required)· IMAX Enhanced certification for improved performance withIMAX Enhanced content (via firmware update)· analog-to-HDMI video conversion· upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and UltraHD (up to 4K)· Audyssey Platinum speaker calibration and systemoptimization includes:o MultEQ® XT32 auto setup and room calibration deliversbalanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance for as many as eightseating positionso Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volumelevels eveno Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surroundchannel levels at lower volumeso Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for dualsubwoofers, for even bass response throughout the roomo Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass thatbleeds into other roomso Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization(paid app; not included)Digital and Streaming Music Options:· built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PCand free internet radioo includes support for TuneIn· HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatibleHEOS components for whole home audioo includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify®(subscription required for some services)o free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settingsadjustments, and music selection and playbacko works with AmazonAlexa-compatible voice control assistants· Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® oriPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Musico supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers· built-in Bluetooth® for wireless music listening withsmartphones, tablets, and compatible computers· plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storagedevice or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to5.6 MHz)· Denons Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality ofMP3s and other digital music filesMulti-room Audio/Video:· three-room/three-source outputo powered stereo outputs for second and third rooms allowplayback in three rooms at onceo amp assign feature lets you reassign extra surroundchannels to second and third zoneso line-level outputs for Zones 2 and 3 for use withadditional receiver, amplifier, or powered speakerso independent HDMI outputs for watching video content fromdifferent sources in two zones simultaneouslyo Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio,optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB,Bluetooth, and HEOS music appso component and composite video outputs can be assigned toZone 2o HDMI audio sources cannot be output toZone 3Connections:· HDMI audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panelinput), 3 outo HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HDsources and TVs (all HDMI inputs and outputs)o HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightnesswith compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded contento supports Dolby Vision™· supports eARC with firmware update· component video switching: 3 in, 1 out (Zone 2)· composite video switching: 4 in, 2 out (includes 1front-panel input)· digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial· 6 analog stereo RCA audio inputs· MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable· 7.1-channel preamp inputs· 13.2-channel preamp outputs· two discrete line-level subwoofer outputs for more precisemulti-subwoofer setups· front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flashdrives· Denon Link HD creates a jitter-free connection tocompatible Denon Blu-ray players; requires HDMI connection andproprietary Denon Link RCA-style cable· Ethernet port for network connection· outputs for 15 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,Surround Back L/R, Height 1 L/R, Height 2 L/R, Height 3 L/R, Height 4 L/R)· receiver can power a maximum of 13channels at once· RS-232C port for use with external controllers· IR in/out and 12-volt triggers· 1/4 headphone jack· removable power cordGeneral Features:· 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through· Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connectionprocess and settings· 4 quick select function buttons for one-touch power-up,source selection and recall of volume and Audyssey configuration· HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching withoutpowering up receiver· support for third-party control systems by Control4 forhome automation· intuitive, full-color on-screen guide· bi-amp compatible front left and right speakers byreassigning Surround Back or Height channels· AM/FM tuner· remote control· 17-1/8W x 7-3/4H x 18-3/4D· weight: 39.24 lbs.
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