Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- AVR-X3800H
- SKU:
- 6518170
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Loving our Denon 3800!
||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:Sound quality
It makes speakers go boom
||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
Great
||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:Ease of use
Great receiver
||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 Awesome audio and visual quality!
||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
Great choice receiver.
||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 - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Denon Receiver
||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 friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .We very much appreciate your feedback. Happy listening.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Denon
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Enhanced the sound and overall experience tremendously!! Great buy!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Buy it!
||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 friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .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.
No regerts
||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 friendJust okay - using it mostly for surround sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this with a new LG TV. * The eARC/CEC functionality between these two is terrible - takes several minutes if it works. * I can't (or haven't found how to) EQ the overall sound as there is no treble/bass knobs. * I tried the 8K upscaler but it makes it look much worse than whatever source is provided. * Because the new tv has all the streaming apps built in - this AVR is really just for sound. Most of the bells & whistles go unused in this receiver. * My predecessor Yamaha receiver is almost identical in functionality (without the latest Atmos, etc.) so I think any brand may have performed equal in my situation. To me its not much of an upgrade and I don't have any praises to sing for Denon, sorry.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .Hello JT20,
We at Denon are sorry to hear about your experience. If you need any further assistance with troubleshooting, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am confident that our Product Support team can guide you through some features that will enhance your experience.
Best regards,
Denon
Product Support
1-800-497-8921
- Pros mentioned:Power
Disappointed
||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 friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .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.
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We had another receiver that was about half the price and it had so many issues to include losing hdmi connection and cutting out while watching. We replaced with this one and this one has been smooth and a huge upgrade! Worth the money, don’t settle for cheap because the quality will definitely affected!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .Hello. We're pleased to hear you found what you were looking for in the AVR-X3800H. It is a model we are particularly proud of.
- Pros mentioned:Setup
Great receiver!!
||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 Denon Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this receiver! Very easy interface and it pumps!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Addition for Home Theater
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome addition to my home theater set-up. Has everything I needed to complete my theater. Awesome sound, dual zone, 8k video pass-thru, multiple speaker jacks, etc..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .We know you have many options; we thank you for choosing us. Happy listening!
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Theater Sound System
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality, very competitive price. We are very happy with our system.
I would recommend this to a friend Great receiver.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is a Denon. It sounds like a Denon and has the flaws that all Denons does. The setup is easy and flawless with this new GUI. The only concern i have is related to the video output. When switching from my Tv to the projector, in almost all the cases, the image blinks 02 or 03 times, like trying to get a handshake from my projector or tv. This seems to be common on Denon projectors.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Denon Team
Posted .Dear valued customer, Thank you for choosing the AVR-X3800H. We are pleased to inform you that this receiver comes equipped with a variety of features that allow you to customize your output and optimize your system for the best possible experience.
If you require assistance in configuring your receiver for maximum performance capability, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to help.
It is important to note that HDMI CEC/Control may experience a slight delay when switching from one monitor to another as it reestablishes communication. This may result in a quick flicker, but please be assured that this is due to HDMI communication and not the Denon receivers.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time. Product Support: 800-497-8921 Mon - Fri: 9AM - 9PM EST Sat: 10AM - 7PM EST
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Precise
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. Settings are not the most intuitive and HEOS still is not compatible with ATMOS music.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Denon is the Best.
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best receiver I’ve ever owned. My Yamaha V6A is right there but I believe this one ya bit easier to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
