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title: "Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel (150 W/Ch) Receiver for Home Theater, Advanced 8K Upscaling, Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D & More, Built-in HEOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Control"
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# HEOS multi-room wireless streaming 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz HDMI pass-through 150W x 13 channels powerhouse Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel (150 W/Ch) Receiver for Home Theater, Advanced 8K Upscaling, Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D & More, Built-in HEOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Control

**Brand:** denon
**Price:** ¥105656
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## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater game with Denon’s 13.2-channel 8K AV powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel (150 W/Ch) Receiver for Home Theater, Advanced 8K Upscaling, Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D & More, Built-in HEOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Control by denon
- **How much does it cost?** ¥105656 with free shipping
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## Best For

- denon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted denon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen 8K Video Ready:** Future-proof your home theater with dedicated 8K input, 8K upscaling, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision & Dynamic HDR for stunning visuals.
- • **Precision Audio Calibration:** Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dynamic EQ optimize every speaker and subwoofer for crystal-clear sound and impactful bass tailored to your room.
- • **Voice-Controlled Convenience:** Hands-free control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, and integration with smart home systems keeps your entertainment effortless and modern.
- • **Seamless Multi-Room Streaming:** Built-in HEOS lets you stream different or the same tracks across multiple rooms via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, or Bluetooth—perfect for hosting or solo vibes.
- • **Immersive 13.2-Channel Surround Sound:** Experience cinema-grade Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced & Auro-3D audio that transforms your living room into a multi-dimensional soundscape.

## Overview

The Denon AVR-X8500HA is a premium 13.2 channel AV receiver delivering 150 watts per channel with advanced 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro. It supports cutting-edge 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI video pass-through and upscaling, plus HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG for stunning picture quality. Featuring built-in HEOS multi-room wireless streaming, voice control compatibility, and Audyssey room calibration, it offers a fully immersive, customizable home theater experience. Designed for serious audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts, this receiver combines Japanese precision engineering with future-proof technology.

## Description

The Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 channel 8K UHD AV receiver sets the standard for the true home theater enthusiast. Upgrade your expectations with 13.2 channels to power the most immersive surround sound experience, with audio formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D. Stream your music throughout your home with HEOS-Built-in for services like Spotify, desertcart Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL, and more. Enjoy exceptional video performance thanks to the latest HDMI technologies such as 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, various HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and Dynamic HDR, as well as the latest gaming technologies such as 4K/120Hz pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM).

Review: A great audio product - made in Japan. - Finally, I have the Denon AVR-X8500HA receiver installed and working properly - after it was delivered about a week ago. Some background: I've had a home theater for more than 20 years - and have upgraded components occasionally over this time. I've been looking for a new home theater receiver for about 3 years. My sights were set on the Denon AVR-X8500H model - but then, I heard about some video-related issues, and decided to wait for the fix to come out. When the fix was released, the receiver was re-designated as the AVR-X8500HA. The updated receiver was priced a little higher than the first edition of this receiver, so I continued to wait for the price to come down. Denon has now released the successor flagship model, the AVR-A1H - which officially replaces the AVR-X8500HA. So now, we're finally seeing better prices on the AVR-X8500HA - and I decided to go ahead and order one from desertcart. Of course, this receiver does everything I need it to do. I have it configured in a 7.2 speaker arrangement. I have it connected to a 4K TV, a 2K projector, a 4K Blu-ray player, a CD player, a Roku Ultra, a 2K cable TV box, a 2K laptop computer, and an FM antenna. The receiver is plugged into my home network - so it can find and use my music server, and I can cast music from my phone to the receiver over the DLNA or Bluetooth protocols. I also use the receiver's Zone 2 to distribute analog stereo music to other parts of the house, and that is working fine, too. Review: Build quality is excellent. Music and video quality are also excellent. Remote control is pretty good - and has all the functions I need. This receiver replaces my 11 year-old Pioneer SC-68 home theater receiver - which has found a new life in another part of the house. A word of advice: The Denon AVR-X8500HA is a 52 lb. receiver, so be prepared for some heavy lifting. It took me couple of days to remove the old receiver, remove some other equipment and cables I no longer needed, fully clean the equipment area, and then get the AVR-X8500HA installed. It took me another day going through the receiver's configuration setup menus for my theater. Finally, a lot of testing to make sure I had everything working properly with all the other components that are connected to the new receiver. Be sure to schedule a large block of uninterrupted time when installing this receiver. It takes quite a bit of time. Patience is a virtue when installing something as heavy and complex as this. In closing, I'll post an update later if I discover something new and interesting about this receiver. When I get my printed copy, I'm planning to read the entire user manual to see if I've missed something in my installation and setup. Please note: A printed user manual is not included with the AVR-X8500HA, but you can order a printed version on-line. The PDF version of the user manual is also available free on-line from the Denon web site. Update, 11/20/2024: So I've had this receiver for a year now. I use it almost every single day, for TV, Movies, Music, Web surfing, Youtube, Chromecast audio, etc. Still loving it - and apparently it's still available at close-out prices. During this year, I've upgraded my projector to 4K (JVC DLA-NP5, see review) and a 4K laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad G17 Gen 2, see review). Everything in the home theater is now 4K capable (all video sources, my two displays, laptop, and the receiver). The main thing I've done since my original review is room EQ using the supplied Audyssey Multi-EQ calibration system and microphone supplied with this receiver. I spent 3 days messing around with it - trying to get the best sound. I recommend downloading the Audyssey Multi-EQ app to your phone or tablet ($20) - and running the Audyssey software from there. Using the app, the EQ results are editable, with more features available than just using the receiver in a standalone way. And with the app, you can save/edit multiple EQ sessions - and clone existing EQ sessions in order to tweak, and to try out various settings - of which there are more than I can count. There are several YouTube videos that walk thru the setting up, and usage of this app. After running thru a bunch of EQ sessions, I settled on Audyssey Reference mode, with subs equalized from 20 to 80 Hz, and the other speakers equalized from 20 to 1000 Hz. The idea here is that most room EQ issues are due to lower-midrange and bass frequencies causing resonances and nulls due to sound reflections - and wave interference. Since my speakers are high-end, I'm assuming anything above 1000 Hz is not going to be a big problem. More testing and listening may change my opinion though. As always, your mileage may vary. But for me, this has been a fun experience, and I do think the sound is better than before the EQ sessions - so probably worth checking out if you have the time, and a quiet environment in order to run the EQ sessions. Carry on! Update, 11/23/2024: I checked the back panel of my 2 subwoofers to make sure they were set as I remembered. I found the gain was set too low, and the crossovers also set too low. They are now set as: Gain at 12 o'clock position (half-gain), Crossover at max (150Hz), Phase shift set to 0 degrees. With that, I performed another EQ session with the Audyssey app. Afterwards, I chose the following settings: Audyssey reference setting for all speakers. For subwoofers, the curtain set at 200Hz, and for the rest of the speakers, the curtain set at 500Hz. So basically, the subs are fully EQed by Audyssey, and the Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back are EQed at 500Hz and below. After extensive listening tests, I think this is the best EQ so far. For midrange and highs, the speakers are playing naturally with no EQ - with the room correction only happening below 500Hz (and below 200Hz for the subs.) I'll try living with these EQ settings until I find a good reason to change them - but so far, very happy with this EQ. Good luck with your experience.
Review: Worth the money - Excellent receiver

## Features

- POWERFUL 13.2 CH AVR WITH THE LATEST HOME CINEMA TECHNOLOGY - With an advanced power amplifier design, the Denon AVR-X8500HA (150W X 13) delivers immersive 3D audio with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, & Auro-3D
- ADVANCED HDMI VIDEO SECTION WITH 8K UPSCALING - Features a dedicated 8K input that supports 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs support 4:4:4 Pure Color Sub Sampling, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision & HLG for exceptional color and clarity
- OPTIMUM DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSING - Denon's proprietary AL32 Processing Technology provides multi-channel, ultra-hi-res digital audio filtering on all audio channels and delivers a natural soundstage with enhanced sound imaging for all your entertainment
- UNLIMITED WIRELESS STREAMING - Enjoy the same song in all rooms or a different song in each room with built-in HEOS multi-room streaming. Stream music from popular services like Spotify, Pandora, desertcart Music HD, and more via Wi-Fi, Airplay 2 or Bluetooth
- FULL VOICE CONTROL - Adjust volume, change tracks & switch inputs with a voice command via desertcart Alexa. Also compatible with Google Assist, Apple Siri, and integrates with home-automation systems like Josh, through the iOS/Android compatible HEOS app
- ENDLESS CONNECTION OPTIONS - Features 8 HDMI In / 3 Out, 2 Digital, 6 Analog, 2 Coaxial, and 1 Phono Input for connecting various audio sources like CD Players, Blu-Ray, Turntables and more. Features 2 Pre-Outs to connect subwoofers for additional bass
- SMOOTH, SOOTHING & CLEAR SOUND - Features Audyssey MultEQ XT32 that dynamically optimizes all speakers to your listening levels, while Audyssey Dynamic EQ & Audyssey LFC provides full-range clarity and impactful bass for an extraordinary audio experience
- DENON'S 100-YEAR LEGACY - With Japanese precision technology, Denon brings purity of sound and joy to your lives. Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional, 3D audio and enjoy 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 surround sound for an unmatched home theater & entertainment system

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0989ZBVN9 |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Best Sellers Rank | #93,999 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #221 in Audio/Video Receivers & Amplifiers |
| Brand | Denon |
| Built-In Media | Quick Start Guide, Remote Controller |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Speaker |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | 5-Way Binding Post, HDMI |
| Control Method | App, Remote, Voice |
| Controller Type | Android |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews |
| Format | WAV |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.1"D x 18.6"W x 7.7"H |
| Item Type Name | AVR |
| Item Weight | 51.4 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Denon Electronics |
| Mfr Part Number | AVR-X8500HA |
| Model Number | AVR-X8500HA |
| Number of Channels | 13 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 8K Upscaling, AM Tuner, ARC, Amazon Music, Built-In Bluetooth, FM Tuner, Multiroom, Pandora, RCA, RDS |
| Output Power | 150 watts |
| Output Wattage | 900 watts |
| Special Feature | 8K Upscaling, AM Tuner, ARC, Amazon Music, Built-In Bluetooth, FM Tuner, Multiroom, Pandora, RCA, RDS Special Feature 8K Upscaling, AM Tuner, ARC, Amazon Music, Built-In Bluetooth, FM Tuner, Multiroom, Pandora, RCA, RDS See more |
| Supported Internet Services | Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Pandora, Spotify |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 13.2 Channel |
| Total HDMI Ports | 8 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 8 |
| UPC | 883795005456 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |
| Wireless Technology | AirPlay, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Denon
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone, Speaker
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, Wi-Fi
- **Connector Type:** 5-Way Binding Post, HDMI
- **Controller Type:** Android
- **Surround Sound Channel Configuration:** 13.2 Channel
- **Total HDMI Ports:** 8

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which kind of speakers brand you can connect on this denon receiver ?**
A: Thanks for your question. The Denon AVR-X8500HA is capable of powering a wide variety of speaker brands. We offer home theater speaker packages from Klipsch, Polk Audio, Focal, SVS, and more.
World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Denon dealer.

**Q: Can I use passive subwoofer without external amplifier**
A: Good question.. 
It is possible to use a pair of channels off the Denon AVRX850H to drive a passive sub as long as you have the channels available to do so.  
The passive subwoofer would also need to have a stereo input and a passive crossover in order to work in this configuration..
Typically a passive subwoofer would not be used in this application..

**Q: Does this require a separate power amplifier?  Can one be used with it?**
A: Hey DeerHunter4Life,
No, the unit does not require a separate power amplifier. Yes, one can be used with it, the unit has speaker pre-outs for all 13ch.

Thanks,
Denon North America

**Q: this is 220 volt**
A: No, only 120 V, 60 Hz

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great audio product - made in Japan.
*by M***P on November 10, 2023*

Finally, I have the Denon AVR-X8500HA receiver installed and working properly - after it was delivered about a week ago. Some background: I've had a home theater for more than 20 years - and have upgraded components occasionally over this time. I've been looking for a new home theater receiver for about 3 years. My sights were set on the Denon AVR-X8500H model - but then, I heard about some video-related issues, and decided to wait for the fix to come out. When the fix was released, the receiver was re-designated as the AVR-X8500HA. The updated receiver was priced a little higher than the first edition of this receiver, so I continued to wait for the price to come down. Denon has now released the successor flagship model, the AVR-A1H - which officially replaces the AVR-X8500HA. So now, we're finally seeing better prices on the AVR-X8500HA - and I decided to go ahead and order one from Amazon. Of course, this receiver does everything I need it to do. I have it configured in a 7.2 speaker arrangement. I have it connected to a 4K TV, a 2K projector, a 4K Blu-ray player, a CD player, a Roku Ultra, a 2K cable TV box, a 2K laptop computer, and an FM antenna. The receiver is plugged into my home network - so it can find and use my music server, and I can cast music from my phone to the receiver over the DLNA or Bluetooth protocols. I also use the receiver's Zone 2 to distribute analog stereo music to other parts of the house, and that is working fine, too. Review: Build quality is excellent. Music and video quality are also excellent. Remote control is pretty good - and has all the functions I need. This receiver replaces my 11 year-old Pioneer SC-68 home theater receiver - which has found a new life in another part of the house. A word of advice: The Denon AVR-X8500HA is a 52 lb. receiver, so be prepared for some heavy lifting. It took me couple of days to remove the old receiver, remove some other equipment and cables I no longer needed, fully clean the equipment area, and then get the AVR-X8500HA installed. It took me another day going through the receiver's configuration setup menus for my theater. Finally, a lot of testing to make sure I had everything working properly with all the other components that are connected to the new receiver. Be sure to schedule a large block of uninterrupted time when installing this receiver. It takes quite a bit of time. Patience is a virtue when installing something as heavy and complex as this. In closing, I'll post an update later if I discover something new and interesting about this receiver. When I get my printed copy, I'm planning to read the entire user manual to see if I've missed something in my installation and setup. Please note: A printed user manual is not included with the AVR-X8500HA, but you can order a printed version on-line. The PDF version of the user manual is also available free on-line from the Denon web site. Update, 11/20/2024: So I've had this receiver for a year now. I use it almost every single day, for TV, Movies, Music, Web surfing, Youtube, Chromecast audio, etc. Still loving it - and apparently it's still available at close-out prices. During this year, I've upgraded my projector to 4K (JVC DLA-NP5, see review) and a 4K laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad G17 Gen 2, see review). Everything in the home theater is now 4K capable (all video sources, my two displays, laptop, and the receiver). The main thing I've done since my original review is room EQ using the supplied Audyssey Multi-EQ calibration system and microphone supplied with this receiver. I spent 3 days messing around with it - trying to get the best sound. I recommend downloading the Audyssey Multi-EQ app to your phone or tablet ($20) - and running the Audyssey software from there. Using the app, the EQ results are editable, with more features available than just using the receiver in a standalone way. And with the app, you can save/edit multiple EQ sessions - and clone existing EQ sessions in order to tweak, and to try out various settings - of which there are more than I can count. There are several YouTube videos that walk thru the setting up, and usage of this app. After running thru a bunch of EQ sessions, I settled on Audyssey Reference mode, with subs equalized from 20 to 80 Hz, and the other speakers equalized from 20 to 1000 Hz. The idea here is that most room EQ issues are due to lower-midrange and bass frequencies causing resonances and nulls due to sound reflections - and wave interference. Since my speakers are high-end, I'm assuming anything above 1000 Hz is not going to be a big problem. More testing and listening may change my opinion though. As always, your mileage may vary. But for me, this has been a fun experience, and I do think the sound is better than before the EQ sessions - so probably worth checking out if you have the time, and a quiet environment in order to run the EQ sessions. Carry on! Update, 11/23/2024: I checked the back panel of my 2 subwoofers to make sure they were set as I remembered. I found the gain was set too low, and the crossovers also set too low. They are now set as: Gain at 12 o'clock position (half-gain), Crossover at max (150Hz), Phase shift set to 0 degrees. With that, I performed another EQ session with the Audyssey app. Afterwards, I chose the following settings: Audyssey reference setting for all speakers. For subwoofers, the curtain set at 200Hz, and for the rest of the speakers, the curtain set at 500Hz. So basically, the subs are fully EQed by Audyssey, and the Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back are EQed at 500Hz and below. After extensive listening tests, I think this is the best EQ so far. For midrange and highs, the speakers are playing naturally with no EQ - with the room correction only happening below 500Hz (and below 200Hz for the subs.) I'll try living with these EQ settings until I find a good reason to change them - but so far, very happy with this EQ. Good luck with your experience.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money
*by G***N on February 24, 2026*

Excellent receiver

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive updgrade from Mid-Range Denon AVRs
*by H***I on June 18, 2022*

I've been buying Denon's middle-of-the-road AVRs for something like 20 years. I decided to upgrade my home theater, and ordered this beast. It's taller, deeper, and heavier than all of the other AVRs I've had. The unit has HD music streaming with some providers, and it sounds amazing (a marked, instantly noticeable improvement in sound quality). The unit does 8K upscaling, and I think that my 4K upscaling projector has benefited greatly from the quality and color of the Denon's processor. I was quite astounded by the color, contrast, and sharpness improvements I saw after just installing this AVR. I had already ordered a laser projector, but now I'm not so sure that was necessary! If all of your HDMI cables aren't 8K compliant, you may have to upgrade them. I had video drop-outs on my 4K Bluray player, and my Nvidea Shield until I upgraded the cables. I'm also not sure how/if Denon has a better Audessy sound calibration included in this AVR, but the detail of the vocals and music, and the calibration for my home theater sounds amazingly better than with my old AVR. I have much better vocals clarity. I'm really impressed. 150 watts per channel are plenty to drive my Klipsch Cornwalls! I thought I was maybe wasting $ ordering this flagship AVR, but after experiencing its performance, I have no regrets! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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