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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 242 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the AVR-X3800H's excellent sound quality, ease of use, and powerful performance. Many appreciate its straightforward setup and the wide array of features. While some users noted that the receiver can get warm during operation, the positive feedback on sound and functionality outweighs this concern. The HEOS functionality and compatibility with various audio/video formats are also frequently praised.

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    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver is an excellent AVR in every way. It takes a few days to play with all the settings but once you get it set up, wow, what an upgrade. Enough power to drive our Wharfedale Linton Heritage speakers. Highly recommend. We love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    House receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is great. It’s power a whole house entertainment system. 6 sets of speakers, 1 center channel and a sub. I could even add another sub. If you have multiple speakers on zone 2, you might want to add an extra app for them to be louder.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best buy winner

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product thus far. Enough power, channels and like remote

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfyingly sound purchase!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I cannot say enough about this device. Originally I had purchased the Denon AVR-S760H 7.2 receiver but I did not realize it was underpowered for my needs. After taking it back, I decided to forego additional purchases until I could get a recommendation by an expert. I consulted with Best Buy in home services who, within minutes were able to recommend this device for my needs (Thank you Megan!). She was spot on. This receiver satisfies all of my audio (music and surround sound TV) needs, easily. Hits all speakers in every station of the house, and provides quality sound output without breaking the bank for cost. This thing can even accommodate 4 sub-woofers if you desire!!! Too many features to list however I highly recommend this device if you want a decent home setup for a good price and value!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use, Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this receiver for my home theater it works great awsome sound plenty of power ans easy set up

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello. We're pleased to hear you are enjoying your AVR-X3800H. Congratulations on your purchase. Thank you for your feedback. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and features for the price. Plenty of power to drive most speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon AVR-X3800H

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with this home theater receiver.It was easy to set up has lots of power and sounds great.I think it was a big upgrade from my Denon 1712 .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon 3800

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great replacement for the slightly defective X3700 we tried from open box. Best Buy was great to work with and helped me with the exchange/return to get the 3800. Great receiver. Heos is awesome. great power. very satisfied so far. Replaced an old Denon 3310ci receiver. what a difference!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I love it!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The receiver has a lot of power with lots of options. The new interface is a big upgrade and easy to use. I can’t wait to add an external amplifier with the pre outs that’s available.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Power, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    one bad mama jamma

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say about this receiver this thing is over the top this is one bad mama jammer its so powerful easy to set up great remote runs all 9 of my speakers And subs with little Effort sounds great I ran the in room. calibration could not have been a more easier set up and made such a difference in how everything sounds Sounds like I'm at the movie theater

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver works very well. Smart enough to switch to the correct mode when different inputs are detects. Plenty of power for a full home theater system. Works well with KEF speakers. At the member sale price of $1200 it’s a great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon receiver for the Win

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    More then enough power to keep up with my 7 speakers in the living room glad I went with the 3800 instead of the 2800

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great amplifier upgrade.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for an upgrade from my old amp and this 1 fills my needs. Great power and a feature that will set up a separate location that can run a separate program, music or whatever you wish.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      KevinW, we would like to thank you for your positive feedback. Happy listening denon

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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best av receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best receivers you can buy today future proofed has all the power you need and can add more. Love this denon

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic AV Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very powerful receiver. Almost identical product with very similar components as another brand at a fraction of the cost. All of the same software features and capability. Older styling, but bleeding edge capability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a 10 year old Denon AVR-X2100 that has been flawless, wanted more power and features. Literally disconnected the old Denon and connected the new one. Same wires, speakers and devices. After playing at normal volume for a few hours new amp tripped on Protection Mode. (Flashing power light). Contacted Denon support who said it was my speaker wires. After telling them it was same exact speakers and wires for 10 years they then asked if it was plugged into a power strip (it was). Told me to plug directly into wall, which I did. Protection mode again after a few hours. Called Denon back, next they said it was overheating, it is on an open shelf. Not overheating. Finally told me to reset to defaults, which I did. Protection mode again. Returned to Best Buy and ordered another. Received, connected, and Protection mode again. Returned 2nd one to Best Buy and ordered Yamaha RX-A4A, its been flawless. My old Denon still works great. I did like Denon user interface better than Yamaha, but its no good if the amp doesnt work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello, we are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with our AVR-X3800H. We do understand how frustrating this may have been to have gone from a great experience with a previous model and to have this experience on a newer one. The flashing power light would indicate that there is an issue with the wiring that needs correction, our customer care team hopefully advised you to double check the wiring and connections to ensure everything was correct. With it happening to both units, the odds that both units were faulty would be very low. However, I am happy to hear that whatever the issue was, it was corrected with the Yamaha AVR. We do hope you grant us another chance in the future to showcase our dedication to our craft and the quality sound our devices can produce. If you ever have any questions, you can always reach back out to us and we would be happy to assist. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great surround sound with plenty of power! Love the Helios app

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very powerful receiver. It does not disappoint. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds great for home theater use

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does a great job of powering my 5.2 channel HT system.

    I would recommend this to a friend