Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel AV Amplifier With 3D Audio And HEOS Built-in

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

Powerful 13- channel amplifier

Featuring its best-in-class, monolithic power amplifier design to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience.

The ultimate 8K home theater experience

Delivers 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, 4K/120Hz pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications.

Masterful 3D audio processing

13.2 channel processing to power up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for the most immersive, 3D audio experiences.

Extraordinary sound

For 110 years, Denon has delivered the most cutting-edge audio and video technical achievements.

Powerful Amplification

Featuring Denon’s most advanced and sophisticated power amplifier design, the AVR-X8500HA 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.

• Connect all your favorite media devices and output up to 3 monitor displays with 8 advanced HDMI inputs, HDCP 2.3 support, and 3 HDMI outputs.
• Connect your TV with eARC HDMI support to get uncompressed, object-based audio like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X directly from your smart TV app.
• HEOS Built-in wireless, multi-room music streaming technology allows you to listen from any room for a connected, whole-home audio experience. 
• Enjoy all of your favorite music services like Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, SiriusXM, Deezer and more. Or enjoy via AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth.
• Delivering 150W per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2Ch drive), the 13Ch AVR-X8500H provides the precise, powerful Denon sound you deserve.
• With the latest technology in HDMI support, you can enjoy 8K quality video and 8K upscaling available on all 8 HDMI inputs.
• Enjoy next-generation sound from Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D.
• With 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR and Quick Media Switching (QMS) to have you enjoy the highest quality, crystal clear picture available.
• Get more fluid gameplay with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT). 

GeneralAM section (Tuning frequency range)520 kHz – 1710 kHzFM section (Tuning frequency range)87.5 - 107.9 MHzS/N Ratio102 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)Frequency response10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode)Weight in LBS52Weight in LBS (Packaging)60Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzSpeaker impedance4 - 16Ω/ohmsInput sensitivity200 mVCarton Dimensions (Packaging) (W x D x H) in Inches)22.4 x 21.2 x 12.9 (in)Network Standby Consumption in W3.5CEC Standby Consumption in W0.5Standby Consumption in W0.1Power Consumption in W900Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W70 W / 125 WSystem Remote ControlRC-1221Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD DisplayYes / Yes / YesSpecificationsPower Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)190 WGeneralMetal Front PanelYesSpecificationsPower Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive)260 WPower Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive)150 WPower Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive)NoNumber of Power Amps13Inputs OutputsUSB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhoneYes / No / NoAM/FM TunerYesSpeaker A / BassignableBi-amp DriveassignableMulti-Room Speaker TerminalassignableFront Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USBNo / No / No / Yes / YesNumber of Speaker Terminals15Multichannel PreoutYes (15.2)Subwoofer Out2 (independent)7.1 Multichannel InputYesSpeaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular ScrewYes / NoAnalogue In/out6 / NoPhono (MM) InYesDigital In: Optical / Coaxial2 / 2Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital2 / NoMulti-room Video Out: Video / HDMIYes / YesComponent In / Out3 / 1HDMI In / Out7+1 / 3OthersSleep TimerYesInputs OutputsComposite In / Out4 / 2OthersAuto Power OffYesECO ModeYesOptimized Bass RedirectionYesBass SyncYesVariable Cross OverYesFirmware Update by: Network / USBYes / YesQuick Select Plus / Quick SelectYes / NoSetup AssistentYesGUI Languages3ISF CertificationYesFL Display2 linesGraphic User Interface - GUIAdvancedMulti-room CIHDMI DiagnosticsYesOthersAuto Speaker Setup by MicrophoneAudyssey MultEQ XT32Multi-room CIDC Trigger Output2Remote In / OutYes / YesZone HDMI Output from HDMI SourceYesIP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App ControlYes / Yes /Yes / YesZone Audio Output: Speaker / PreoutYes / YesZone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / AnalogYes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / YesMultiroom zones3HDMIAuto LipSyncYesAudio Return ChannelYesDSD Audio CapabilityYesCECYes4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI OverlayYes / Yes / YesHDMI pass-though in standby modeYesPicture Adjust / Noise ReductionYes / YesALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gamingYesVariable Refresh Rate / Quick Flame Transport / Quick Media SwitchingYes / Yes / Yes3D Signal Pass-throughYes8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlayYes / Yes / YesEnhanced ARCYesHDR / HLG / Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / Dynamic HDRYes / Yes / Yes / Yes / YesHDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevueYes / Yes / Yes / Yes / NoHDMI: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz ABYes / YesGUI Overlay on HDMIYes / YesHDCP2.3 supportYesHDMI Outputs: Main / Zone2 / 1Video Conversion Analog -> HDMIYesAnalogue to HDMI scalingup to 8K 60/50HDMI to HDMI Scalingup to 8K 60/50HDMI Inputs: Back / Front7 / 1NetworkBluetoothYesWi-FiYesEthernet PortsYesCompatible with Remote APP for TabletsAndroid / iOS / Amazon KindleSiriusXM*YesRoon TestedYesHEOS App ControlYesCompatible with Remote APP for Smart PhonesDenon 2016 AVR RemotePhoto Streaming (JPEG)NoAirPlay Audio StreamingYes (AirPlay2)Internet RadioYes (TuneIn)Spotify*Yes (connect)PandoraYesALAC 192/24YesGapless playbackYes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC ,DSD)WAV 192/24YesLossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAVYes / Yes / YesFLAC HD 192/24YesDSD Audio StreamingYes (2.8/5.6MHz)Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24Yes / Yes / YesLossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AACYes / Yes / YesAlexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePodYes / Yes / YesBluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphonesNoMedia ServerYesHEOS Wireless Multi-Room TechnologyYesSound EnhancementsCompressed Audio RestorerYesAudyssey LFCYesAudyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic VolumeYes / YesClock Jitter ReducerYesAudysseyMultEQ XT32Denon Link HDYesAlpha ProcessingAL32 Processing MultichannelGold Plated RCA TerminalsYesPure DirectYesD.D.S.C. HD DigitalYes (32 bit)Discrete Power AmplifierYesMono Block Power Amp ConstructionYes (L/R separated)Multichannel SurroundMax Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels13.2Multichannel StereoYesAudyssey DSXNo360 Reality Audio / MPEG HNoAuro 3DYesDolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby SurroundNo / YesIMAX EnhancedYesDolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos MusicYes / Yes / Yes / YesDTS Virtual:XYesDTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:XNo / Yes (11ch)DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X ProYes / Yes / Yes (update)