Denon AVR-X6800H 11.4 Ch. 140w 8K AV Receiver with HEOS Built-in
Designed and manufactured in Japan, the AVR-X6800H drives 11.4 channels of amplification for an upscaled experience. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, the AVR-X6800H envelops larger living spaces in breathtaking 3D audio. With HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream your favorite music.
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Installation Services
Professional installation available in the Ontario GTA & Hamilton area and Edmonton, Alberta. Our certified technicians ensure your system is set up correctly and working perfectly. Contact us to book a consultation.
Key Technologies
HEOS® puts whole-home sound at your fingertips
Imagine a world where filling your home with music is as easy as hitting Play. That’s HEOS. Wirelessly stream your favorite music and audio entertainment to every room. Control it all with the free HEOS app. Get up and running in minutes and start streaming without the stress. The HEOS app makes setup quick and seamless—no wires, no hassles, just pure sonic bliss.
True audio excellence
Get in the zone(s)
Designed for advanced configurations, the X6800H delivers seamless, high-fidelity sound wherever you need it. Enjoy TV in your theater while streaming music outdoors—with high-powered amplification and multi-zone capability, you have the flexibility.
Connect all your entertainment
With 11.4 channels and 140W per channel, the X6800H supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D for breathtaking 3D audio. Eight HDMI inputs and three outputs—including seven 8K-ready inputs and two 8K outputs—ensure seamless connectivity for all your high-performance entertainment. Full 4K/120Hz support keeps gaming and video smooth and immersive.
Why choose a Denon AVR?
For more than a century, Denon has been at the forefront of audio innovation—from introducing the first CD player to the first Dolby Atmos and 8K AVRs. We don’t just meet industry standards—we set them, delivering powerful, immersive sound that evolves with your home theater.
Uncompromising craftsmanship, unmatched audio performance
The Denon AVR-X6800H is Denon's flagship 11.4-channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver, engineered for dedicated cinema rooms rather than general living-space home theater. It pushes 140 watts per channel — more headroom than the AVR-X4800H below it — and decodes the full range of immersive formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced, with four independent subwoofer outputs for precise bass tuning across a large room. Video runs through seven 8K-ready HDMI inputs and three outputs (one with eARC), supporting 8K Ultra HD along with 4K/120Hz gaming features like ALLM and Variable Refresh Rate. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction comes included, with Dirac Live available as an upgrade for finer calibration in acoustically demanding spaces. Three independent multi-room zones extend audio elsewhere in the house, HEOS powers whole-home wireless streaming, and voice control works through Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomePod. Designed and manufactured in Japan, it's built for enthusiasts assembling a true reference-grade cinema room rather than a standard living-room surround setup.
Multichannel Surround
| DTS HD Master / DTS X / DTS X Pro | Yes / Yes / Yes |
|---|---|
| DTS Neo 6 / DTS Neural X | No / Yes |
| DTS Virtual X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos / Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization / Dolby Atmos Music | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic Il / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | Yes / Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. number of processing (preamp) channels | 13.4 |
Sound Enhancements
| Mono Block Power Amp Construction | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Dirac Live upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
Network
| Media Server | Yes |
|---|---|
| HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology | Yes |
| Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones | Yes (With volume control) |
| 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) |
| AirPlay Audio Streaming | Yes (AirPlay2) |
| Internet Radio | Yes (TuneIn) |
| Spotify Connect | 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 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 / No |
|---|---|
| HDCP2.3 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs Main, Zone | 2 / 1 |
| Video conversion Analog -> HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI to HDMI Scaling | 1080P/4K to 8K |
| HDMI 2.1 8K/60 Hz AB / 4K/120 Hz AB | Yes / Yes |
| 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Pass-Through In/Out | 7 / 2 (up to 40Gbps) |
| HDMI 2.0 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No |
| 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 / No |
| 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 |
| CEC | Yes |
| DSD Audio capability | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel | ARC, eARC |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
| Multi-room / CI | Multi-Room Zones |
| 3 | Zone Audio Source HDMI / Opt, 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 |
| 3 | HDMI Diagnostics |
Others
| Auto speaker setup by microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Dirac Live (upgrade) |
|---|---|
| Front Display | 2 Line FLD |
| Graphic User Interface - GUI | Modern HD GUI |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistent | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus, Quick Select | Yes / No |
| Firmware Update by Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
| Variable cross over | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
Inputs Outputs
| VIDEO | Composite In / Out |
|---|---|
| 2 / No | Component In / Out |
| 1 / No | HDMI In / Out |
| 7 / 3 | Multi-Room Video Out Video / HDMI |
| No / Yes | AUDIO |
| Analog In, Out | 6 / No |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital in Optical/Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out Analog/Digital | 2 / No |
| Multichannel Pre-out | Yes (13.4) |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) |
| OTHER | Speaker Terminal Gold-Plated Screw / Regular Screw |
| Yes / No | Number of Speaker Terminals |
| 13 | Speaker A / B |
| assignable | Bi-amp drive |
| assignable | Multi-Room Speaker Terminal |
| assignable | Front Inputs Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB |
| No / No / No / No / Yes | USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone |
| Yes / No / No | USB Power Supply on Rear Panel |
| Yes | AM/FM Tuner |
Specifications
| Number of Power Amps | 11 |
|---|---|
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) | 140 W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) | 175 W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) | 250 W |
General
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
|---|---|
| System Remote Control | RC-1256 |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | Yes / No / No |
| Power Consumption in W | 750 |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W | 65W / 110W |
| Standby Consumption in W | 0.1 |
| CEC Standby Consumption in W | 0.5 |
| Network Standby Consumption in W | Less than 2.0 |
Maximum Dimensions
| Antenna Horizontal (W x D x H) in mm | ( Antenna Vertical (W x D x H) in mm) |
|---|---|
| 【 w/o Antenna (W x D x H) in mm】 | 17.1× 15.3 × 6.6 ( 17.1 x 15.3 x 9.3) ( 17.1 x 14.9 x 6.6) |
| Carton Dimensions (Packaging) (W x D x H) in Inches) | 20.9 x 18.3 x 11.9 (in) |
| Weight in LBS | 34.4 |
| Weight in LBS (Packaging) | 40.1 |
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Speaker Impedance | 4–16Ω/ohms |
| Pre-Amplifier Section | Input Sensitivity |
| 200 mV | Frequency Response |
| 10 Hz–100 kHz — +1, –3dB (Direct mode) | S/N Ratio |
| 102dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode) | FM section |
| Tuning Frequency Range | 87.5–107.9 MHz |
| AM section | Tuning Frequency Range |
| 520 kHz–1710 kHz | What's in the Box |
| Main unit, remote control, batteries, AM/FM antennas, wire labels, quick start guide, Audyssey microphone, card board microphone stand, 2 External Detachable Antenna, AC cord | UPC Code |
Q How many channels does the AVR-X6800H support, and how much power does it deliver?
It has 11.4 channels of amplification, delivering 140W per channel (8Ω, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD) through mono block power amp construction with discrete amplifiers, and supports 4 independent subwoofers — engineered for dedicated cinema rooms.
Q What surround sound formats does it support?
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby TrueHD, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H, and DTS Neural:X upmixing.
Q Is this receiver ready for next-gen 8K sources?
Yes. It has 7 HDMI inputs (all 8K-ready) and 3 HDMI outputs (1 with eARC), supporting 8K/60Hz pass-through, 4K/120Hz, and HDCP 2.3 compliance.
Q Does it support multi-room audio and streaming?
Yes — it has HEOS wireless multi-room audio, plus AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, with DSD audio support up to 5.6MHz.
Q Does the receiver include automatic room calibration?
Yes, it includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32, and it's upgradeable to Dirac Live.
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