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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 278 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    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 recognize the AVR-X3800H for its excellent sound quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the power and features offered, considering it a great value with amazing connectivity. Some users have noted the unit can get warm and have experienced HDMI connectivity issues. Overall, the receiver is well-received for its performance and user-friendly design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from another Denon so I ccould add a couple more speakers. I now have better sound in my living room than if II go to the movies

    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
      Posted .

      KevinW, we would like to thank you for your positive feedback. Happy listening denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value and Sound

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

    Excellent sound quality and output. Multiple USB and HDMI ports and wireless connectivity for speakers and auxillary components,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving our Denon 3800!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving it! This is my second unit. The first gave me error codes after 5 months of ownership. Best Buy replaced it, and the replacement sounds better than the first AVR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    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.

    Upgraded from Sony 790. What a difference. Wanted to expand and went with this one after lots of research. 4 subs for this price point is amazing. Great AVR. Set up was easy. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Awsome amplifier love it ,recommend amplifier!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It makes speakers go boom

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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 entry level denon 760H, noticeable improvement in sound quality. Has all the connections needed for the latest and greatest

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Does and excellent job the previous stereo from denon stopped working within months but this one is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon Receiver

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

    WOW!!!! Awesome Receiver, the response from the inputs when signaled are on time and accurate. The sound from the watts is just perfect!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      We very much appreciate your feedback. Happy listening. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sound enthusiast

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

    Great product and quality sound . I highly recommend this receiver .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome audio and visual quality!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently purchased this receiver during the Black Friday sales event. My Best Buy membership gave me an additional $500 dollars off. This receiver replaced my ‘2010 Onkyo receiver. The Onkyo receiver was great back in the day but it has antiquated technology that can no longer keep up with my new Sony TV. My new Denon receiver is definitely a major upgrade especially when it comes to the surround sound and visual quality while watching movies. I am happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice receiver.

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

    Very nice outstanding product. 400 dollars would work out nicely towards more items for my home theater setup. Thank you Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time owning an AVR. Got it hooked up to my new 98 in with a 5.1 system for now. Handles everything like a champ except for Nintendo switch had to be plugged into the TV.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surround Receiver

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

    Good quality and easy to setup. Perfect for my surround setup. Exactly what I expected

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No regerts

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

    Killer AVR! The DSP processing is awesome. Flexibility excellent. The firmware.. is a learning curve. It’s the only drawback, could be improved. But once u learn it, it is fantastic in its ability. You may find yourself asking questions of Denon support. Some know the product, some have no clue lol! Be patient. Take your time. With all outputs active and most all inputs, it takes some learning.

    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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it!

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

    The best I ever bought! The sound is amazing! You get what you pay for and this is worth it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello. Thank you for taking the time to offer your verdict on the AVR-X3800H. It is an AVR design we are very proud of. The AVR-X3800H is a very nicely equipped component and we are delighted to learn you are enjoying having it at the heart of your system. denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    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.

    I’m loving my new Denon receiver! Just know, the setup guide will appear on your tv-it’ll make the setup process much easier!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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