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DENON AVCX6800H Home Theatre Amplifier

11.4 Ch. 140W 8K AV Receiver Powered by HEOS™

Designed and manufactured in Japan, the AVC-X6800H drives 11.4 channels of amplification for an upscaled experience. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro, plus IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, the AVC-X6800H envelops larger living spaces in breathtaking 3D audio. With HEOS® Built-in, wirelessly stream your favorite music.

11.4 channel
140W per channel
8K Ultra HD
3D Audio
HEOS® Built-in
Seven HDMI inputs

$6,499.00

Brand

Denon

DESCRIPTION

Engineered for the ultimate home theater

Designed for dedicated cinema rooms, the AVC-X6800H delivers Denon’s signature vivid and spacious sound with 11.4 channels, advanced 3D audio, and four independent subwoofers, plus support for 8K video and HEOS whole-home sound. Elite performance. Seamless connectivity.

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.

AVC-X6800H

Uncompromising craftsmanship, unmatched audio performance

The heart of your home theater

With 11.4 channels and 140W per channel, the AVC-X6800H delivers immersive sound with stunning clarity and power for movies, music, and gaming.

Bass you can feel

Four independent subwoofer outputs let you connect and optimize multiple subs, delivering deep, powerful, evenly distributed bass for a more immersive experience.

Sound that fits your space

Get perfect sound in any room with minimal effort using the Denon Setup Assistant and built-in Audyssey MultEQ for seamless calibration. Need even more precision? Upgrade to Dirac Live for pro-level room correction tailored to your space.

Three zones, three experiences, one AVR

Stream a movie in the living room, a playlist in the kitchen, and the game in the den—all at the same time. Or, sync every zone with All Zone Stereo.

Designed and built in Japan

Crafted in Japan with precision and passion, the AVC-X6800H is designed by those who respect the craft, for those who demand the best in audio excellence.

Wireless audio in every room

HEOS^® whole-home sound

Connect Powered by HEOS® speakers, sound bars, hi-fi systems, and receivers over Wi-Fi for easy whole-home audio. Stream high-res music from leading services, share sound from your connected devices, and control it all with the app or your voice. Play different music in each room or group rooms for seamless sound.

Features

	Select "Standard" if you want evenly distributed bass performance. Select "Directional" if you want more directional bass seamlessly integrated into the speaker channel closest to each subwoofer.
	Stream audio or video from your favourite streaming services using your smart device. Hear audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio.
	Auro-3D elevates the home theatre experience to amazing new levels by delivering the excitement of 3D sound for music, games, broadcast, and films, thanks to the Auro-Matic upmixing engine.
	Upgrade your home theatre with height speakers to unleash a fully immersive 3D audio experience, or engage all speakers to create 3D audio sensation from legacy content even without height speakers.
	Enjoy Dolby Vision content from a compatible source device and TV. Dolby Vision is a stunning HDR imaging technology that brings extraordinary colour, contrast, and brightness to the screen.
	DTS:X immersive audio content places sound where it would naturally occur in space, creating lifelike, multi- dimensional audio. DTS Neural:X upmixer offers heightened realism for legacy content.
	Supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), as well as Dynamic HDR and HDR10+ pass-through to optimize shadows and highlights. HLG offers HDR technology over broadcast content.
	Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room via a variety of streaming sources. Add Denon Home speakers to more rooms and control it all with the HEOS app.
	The ability to decode Hi-Res Audio ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files up to 24-bit/192-kHz, as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (SACD) lets you enjoy each note exactly as the artist intended.
	IMAX Enhanced is the latest technology from DTS that sets a new standard. See clearer and brighter picture, feel immersive lifelike audio, and experience premium content digitally remastered by IMAX.
	Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality on your 8K TV or projector. Supports both 8K pass-through and 8K upscaling of 4K content. Supports HDCP 2.3 for peace of mind when streaming copy protected content.
	Connect and play music directly from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible device
	360 Reality Audio is a new immersive music experience that uses Sony‘s 360 Spatial Sound technology to place individual sounds such as voices and instruments in a 360 degree spherical sound field.
	AL32 Processing, a Denon proprietary analog waveform reproduction technology, thoroughly suppresses noise associated with D/A conversion to bring out all the delicate nuances of your music.
	With Siri compatibility, users can play music, adjust volume, and switch inputs using voice control. AirPlay 2 features in compatible devices can also be controlled with your voice via Siri.
	With the supplied Audyssey measuring microphone, Audyssey measures all the speakers in your home theatre, and tunes the AV receiver to provide most optimal overall listening experience for your room.
	Customize the sound more precisely to the specifics of your room, harnessing the power of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to take total control. The app is available for purchase in iOS and Google Play stores.
	Purchase a Dirac Live® Room Correction license key to apply state-of-the-art, patented algorithms to analyze and digitally reduce room impact and enhance speaker performance. Dirac Live® Bass Control for improved subwoofer performance also available with an additional license.
	Supports the latest technology on HDMI inputs and output. ARC (Audio Return Channel) or eARC (Enhanced ARC) makes playing TV audio through your AV receiver simple with just a single HDMI connection.
	Pre-Amplifier Mode lets your Denon act as an AV preamp with the latest HDMI connectivity, providing a cleaner signal path and more tolerance in clipping level by disconnecting internal amplifiers.
	Award-winning guided Denon Setup Assistant provides simple, clear instructions to get started. Just connect your AV receiver to your TV and follow the instructions on the TV screen.
	Supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Quick Frame Transport (QFT) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, lag- free gaming experience when connected with the compatible gaming devices.
	This AV receiver supports two source, two-zone audio. Enjoy surround sound in the main room and a separate source in the second room, or play the main audio source so everyone in your home can enjoy.

Specifications

Specification

Multichannel Surround
DTS	DTS HD Master DTS:X DTS:X Pro DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X
IMAX Enhanced	Yes
Dolby	Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby Surround
Auro 3D	Yes
360 Reality Audio	Yes
MPEG H	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 (32bit)
Pure Direct	Yes
Gold Plated RCA Terminals	Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer	Yes
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Multichannel
Audyssey	MultEQ XT32 Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume LFC
DIRAC Live	Upgradeable
Compressed Audio Restorer	Yes
Network
Media Server	Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology	Yes
Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones	Yes (With volume control)
Smart Assistant Compatibility	Alexa Google Voice Assistant Apple HomePod
Lossy Format Support	MP3 WMA AAC
Lossless Format Support	FLAC HD (24bit, 192kHz, Gapless) ALAC (24bit, 192kHz, Gapless) WAV (24bit, 192kHz, Gapless) DSD (2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, Gapless)
Apple AirPlay	Yes, AirPlay 2
Internet Radio	TuneIn
Streaming Services	Spotify Connect Pandora SiriusXM Amazon Music HD Amazon Music Tidal Deezer iHeart Radio Napster SoundCloud Mood Mix
Roon Tested	Yes
App Control	HEOS Denon AVR Remote
Network Interfaces	RJ45 Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth
HDMI
Inputs	7
HDMI Version	2.1
HDCP	2.3
Outputs	1x Main Zone with eARC 1x Main Zone Sub 1x 2nd Zone
Video Conversion	Analogue to HDMI
Scaling	Up to 8K
HDMI Features	8K 60Hz 4K 120Hz 3D CEC ARC eARC HDR ALLM VRR QFT DSD over HDMI Auto LipSync
HDMI Passthrough in Standby	8K 60Hz 4K 120Hz 3D ALLM VRR QFT
Multiroom / CI
Multiroom Zones	3
Zone Audio Source	HDMI (2ch) Optical (2ch) Coax (2ch) Network USB Analogue
Zone Audio Output	Speaker (assignable) RCA Pre-Out
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source	Yes
Control Features	IP Control RS232 Control Web Control App Control Remote In/Out 3x 12V DC Trigger Output
HDMI Diagnostics	Yes
Others
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Dirac Live (upgrade)
Front Display	2 Line FLD
Graphical User Interface	Modern HD GUI in 3 languages
Setup Assistent	Yes
Quick Select Plus	Yes
Firmware Update	Network USB
Variable Crossover	Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection	Yes
Bass Sync	Yes
ECO Mode	Yes
Auto Power Off	Yes
Sleep Timer	Yes
Inputs / Outputs
Composite Video	2 Inputs
Component Video	1 Input
HDMI	7 Inputs 1 Main Zone Output with eARC 1 Main Zone Sub Output 1 2nd Zone Output
Multi Room Video Out	2nd Zone HDMI Output
Analogue Audio In	6 RCA Inputs 1 RCA Input for Tuner 1 MM Phono Input
Phono	Moving Magnet, RCA
Digital Audio In	2x Optical TOSLink Inputs 2x Coaxial Inputs
Multi Room Signal Output	2nd Zone RCA Output 3rd Zone RCA Output
Multichannel Pre-Out	13.4 channels RCA
Subwoofer Output	4 Independent RCA
Speaker Terminals	13x Gold Plated Screw Terminals (11 amplifier channels)
Assignable Speaker Functions	Speakers A/B Height Channels Bi-Amp Drive 2nd Zone 3rd Zone
Front Terminals	USB-A port (mass storage, accessible via HEOS app)
USB Power Supply on Rear Panel	Yes
Specifications
Number of Power Amplifiers	11
Power Output	8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive 140W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive 175W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive 250W
General
Metal Front Panel	Yes
System Remote Control	RC-1256
Power Consumption	750W PEAK 110W Idle 65W Idle ECO On 0.1W Standby 0.5W Standby with CEC Less than 2.0W Standby with Networking
Dimensions	435mm Width 389mm Depth 168mm Height 236mm Height with antennas vertical.
Weight	15.6kg
Power Supply	AC, 230V, 50Hz
Speaker Impedance	4–16Ω/ohms
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Frequency Response	10 Hz–100 kHz — +1, –3dB (Direct mode)
S/N Ratio	102dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)
What's in the Box	Main unit Remote control Batteries Wire labels Quick start guide Audyssey microphone Card board microphone stand 2 External Detachable Antenna AC cord

MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
Product Type	Integrated Network AV Amplifier 11.4 Channel AV Amplifier
Amplification Channels	11 Discrete Amplifiers
Processing Channels	13.4 Channels
DTS	HD Master X X Pro Neural:X Virtual:X
Dolby	TrueHD Atmos Surround Height Virtualization Atmos Music
Other Surround Formats	Auro-3D IMAX Enhanced 360 Reality Audio MPEG-H Multichannel Stereo
AUDIO PROCESSING AND CALIBRATION
Sound Enhancements	Monoblock Power Amplifier Construction Discrete Power Amplifier Design D.D.S.C. HD Digital AL32 Multichannel Processing Clock Jitter Reducer Pure Direct Compressed Audio Restorer Bass Sync Optimized Bass Redirection Tactile Transducer Support Pre-Amplifier Mode
Audyssey	MultEQ XT32 Sub EQ HT Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume Low Frequency Containment
Dirac Live	Dirac Live Room Correction Ready Dirac Live Bass Control Ready Dirac Live Active Room Treatment Ready Optional Paid Upgrade Required
NETWORK AND STREAMING
Network Connectivity	RJ45 Ethernet Dual Band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz HEOS Built-in Media Server Support Internet Radio provided by TuneIn
Music Streaming	Apple AirPlay 2 Spotify Connect TIDAL Amazon Music HD Deezer iHeartRadio SoundCloud Roon Ready
App Support	Denon AVR Remote App HEOS App Audyssey MultEQ Editor App
Voice Assistant Compatibility	Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Apple Siri
SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMATS
PCM	MP3 WMA MPEG-4 AAC WAV Up to 24-bit / 192kHz FLAC Up to 24-bit / 192kHz ALAC Up to 24-bit / 192kHz
DSD	DSD64 2.8MHz DSD128 5.6MHz
HDMI
HDMI Inputs	7 x Rear HDMI Inputs All Inputs Support 8K/60Hz All Inputs Support 4K/120Hz
HDMI Outputs	2 x Main Zone HDMI Outputs 1 x Zone 2 HDMI Output 2 of 3 Outputs Support 8K
HDMI Format Support	HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 8K/60Hz 4K/120Hz HDR HDR10+ HLG Dolby Vision Dynamic HDR BT.2020 Colour 3D Signal Pass-Through DSD Audio over HDMI
HDMI Features	8K Pass-Through 8K Upscaling eARC ARC Auto LipSync Auto Low Latency Mode Variable Refresh Rate Quick Frame Transport Quick Media Switching
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Analogue Audio Inputs	6 x Stereo RCA Inputs 1 x Phono MM Input
Digital Audio Inputs	2 x Optical Digital Inputs 2 x Coaxial Digital Inputs Digital Audio Interface Format
Video Inputs	2 x Composite Video Inputs 1 x Component Video Input
Pre-Out	13.4 Channel RCA Pre-Out 4 x Independent Subwoofer Outputs Zone 2 RCA Pre-Out Zone 3 RCA Pre-Out
Speaker Outputs	13 Pair Screw-Type Speaker Terminals 11 Channels of Amplification Compatible Speaker Impedance 4 - 16 ohms
Assignable Speaker Output Functions	Speakers A/B Height Channels Ceiling Channels Dolby Atmos Enabled Channels Surround Back Front Wide Bi-Amp Drive Zone 2 Zone 3
Front Panel Connections	1 x USB-A Mass Storage Playback 1 x Setup Microphone Input 1 x Headphone Output
Rear USB	1 x USB-A Power Supply Only 5V / 1.5A
BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth Functions	Bluetooth Receive Bluetooth Transmit Bluetooth Headphone Output Bluetooth + Speakers Output Mode Bluetooth Only Output Mode 1 Pair of Bluetooth Headphones at a Time
Bluetooth Profiles and Codec	A2DP AVRCP SBC Approx. 30m Line of Sight Range
MULTI-ZONE AND CONTROL
Multi-Zone Support	Main Zone Zone 2 Zone 3 All Zone Stereo TV Audio Sharing
Zone Sources	HDMI Zone 2 2 Channel PCM Optical / Coaxial 2 Channel PCM Network Streaming USB Analogue Inputs
Zone Outputs	HDMI Output Zone 2 RCA Pre-Out Zone 2 Zone 3 Assignable Speaker Output Zone 2 Zone 3
Control	IP Control Web Control RS-232C Remote In / Out 3 x 12V Trigger Outputs 12V DC / 100mA Each 300mA Total
DISPLAY AND INTERFACE
Front Display	2 Line FLD
GUI	Advanced Graphical User Interface Setup Assistant Quick Select Plus 9 Languages
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output	140W 8 ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 0.05% THD 2 Channels Driven 175W 6 ohms 1kHz 0.7% THD 2 Channels Driven 205W 6 ohms 1kHz 1% THD 1 Channel Driven
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements	AC 230 / 240V 50 / 60Hz IEC C13 Inlet
Power Consumption	750W PEAK 110W Idle (ECO OFF) 65W Idle (ECO ON) 0.1W Standby 0.5W Standby (CEC ON) <2.0W Standby (Network Control On)
Remote Control	RC-1256 2 x AAA Batteries
Dimensions	434mm Width 389mm Depth 167mm Height 237mm Height (Antennas Vertical)
Weight	15.6kg Net

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