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

• 13.2 Channels
• 150 watts per channel
• 8K Ultra HD
• 3D Audio
• HEOS Built-in
• 8 HDMI inputs

Discover Our Reference AV Receiver for Home Theater

Powering the next generation of entertainment with a top power, performance and feature set.

The Home Theater Reference

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.

Optimized for High-Impact Audio Experiences

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.

Technical Specifications:

Multichannel Surround:

• DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X: Pro: Yes, Yes, Yes
• 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
• Multichannel Stereo: Yes
• Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) 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:

• Multi-Room Zones: 3
• Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analog: Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes
• Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-Out: 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
• Front Display: 2-Line
• 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 Crossover: 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
• Analog In, Out: 6, No
• Phono (MM) In: Yes
• Digital In: Optical, Coaxial: 2, 2
• Multi-Room Out: Analog, Digital: 2, No
• Multichannel Preout: 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
• 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
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive): 190W
• Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive): 260W

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 /125
• Standby Consumption in W: 0.1
• CEC Standby Consumption in W: 0.5
• Network Standby Consumption in W: 3.5
• Maximum Dimensions:
• Antenna: Horizontal: (W x D x H) in Inches: 17.1 x 19 x 7.7
• Antenna: Vertical: (W x D x H) in Inches: ( 17.1 x 19 x 10.2 )
• W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in Inches: ( 17.1 x 18.6 x 7.7 )
• 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