Denon AVR-X8500H Review | 13.2 Channel Receiver and Settings
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we unbox and go over some settings of the Denon AVR-X8500H 13.2 channel receiver. And give our impressions of this 2018 flagship.
BUY HERE:
Amazon
amzn.to/2C30Bb6
Best Buy
bit.ly/2KzilAI
Spare a dollar? Visit us at Patreon Support the channel.
/ sparechange
THANKS TO OUR PATREON SUPPORTERS:
Equipment used for review:
Sony VPL-VW675Es 4K projector: amzn.to/2vS7Qne
Sony 65A1E: amzn.to/2D6Pboj
XPAND X105-RF-X1 3D glasses: amzn.to/2wGmmMz
Integra DRC-R1: amzn.to/2vvir6U
Oppo UDP-203: amzn.to/2uSFbdr
Rotel Amplification
M&K S150's
SVS PB-16
SVS 20-39's
Shot on Panasonic GH5: amzn.to/2xtZ0c2
25mm Lens: amzn.to/2yzWKVP
More Equipment:
www.amazon.com...
Follow Us:
/ sparechangeyt
/ sparechangeyt
/ sparechangereviews
Music:
/ iamryanlittle #hometheater #surroundsound #Denon
Yes yes yes.... my new Denon AVR X 8500 HA is here!
My RafCave Is drooling right now... 🤤 Amazing. 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽
I bought this receiver! It's great. I'm thinking about getting a power amplifier for the front 3 channels though. I always enjoy your videos. Take care, Sam from the machiwoomiapoo channel. :)
Damn that thing is big! I think you would really need to use this in a large room with multiple rows of seats like you said.
+Techno Dad Now I just need a bigger room 🤔
It’s not really much bigger than my 11 year old Denon 3808. I am using the 8500H in a 12x13’ room!
@@Fluterra how many speakers you running with it?
Hampton Conway I’m only running 4 speakers with it! My mains are powered by another amp. Honestly since the Denon only uses 1 transformer, you lose sound quality if you drive 13 channels.
I follow your channel too...what would you recommend instead of this? Do you still use an Outlaw to power your receiver? And SVS
That’s a thing of beauty right there. What a tank
WOAH huge help watching this setup. I had my Denon 4400h set to "standard" on the 4k video setting instead on "enhanced". Thanks Shane!
Loving my Den-in x7200.
Nice overview and great editing in your video. Although Denon claims the 8500H does support simultaneous wide and rear speakers. Perhaps you can test that.
Hey! I'll give it a look.
Excellent. If you ever want to collaborate on home theater related stuff, please email me at: gds@audioholics.com. I think we could do some cool stuff together to help both channels grow.
Absolutely! I'll be in touch.
Bought it just before Christmas, one thing I notice is turning it up to higher levels the sound field got bigger the sound stayed layed back as opposed to previous Denon models that sound strained like the 7200
Great review. I used Yamaha receivers all the time until this year. Switched to X6400H, super happy with it.
I've the Denon S930H for about a week now and so far I'm impressed. This AVR replaced my Sony STR 840 from 2014 which still works and sound good. In terms of punch and dialog clarity the Denon is a step below my Sony STR 1070. Unlike the 1070 the Denon S930H supports Dolby Atmos which makes a difference, but still not enough to push the S930H above DTS MA audio on my 1070. Same with music, the Sony 1070 sound stage is wider, and the sound is fuller, but not by much. As it stand I'm going to keep my 1070 as my main receiver while my S930H will remain in my computer room. I'll probably upgrade my 1070 next year to Sony's 1090 it might be called if the price is right.
Great Video.
When you open that front door cover , someone might mistaken that for a garage and park their car in it ;o)
I just picked up the DENON X6400H . More then plenty for my 19x16 Living Room.
Most people won't need anything this big. Double the Price for Two more speakers add on and 10 more watts of power per channel, For Double the price? Nahhh I will pass. then their are those that have to have it all and top of the line, LOL. I am still passing on it ;o)
It’s not about more power. I only power 4 speakers with the Denon. I have a 6 channel system, that’s it. I bought the 8500H for the sound quality - it has better DACs and a better power supply. That’s worth a couple of thousand to me.
@@Fluterra should have just built your system on a separates and went was emotiva for that price and considering you're not using all the channels you would be able to get a beefier amp to boot!!
Right not worth it at all, minds as well go with separates at that price!! Better when you have to upgrade to!!
May i suggest to have a look at your camera settings for future videos? Either your autofocus is broken, or manual focusing is off. Despite that ,good work as always, keep it up
Maybe one day I'll have a home cinema like you.. Great channel btw.
Would you say Marantz has a more musical sound or just a better sound in general than Denon? I'm debating on switching to Marantz in the Future.
That is awesome AVR!
Great work hope you can make more hardware reviews
That’s a bad ass unit, omg! Only ever owned pioneer and yamaha(currently the RXa2070) Pob too much receiver for the average person, but nice they make it available for those who need. I’m sure yamaha and pioneer will steps and make one to compete with this beast. Awesome review man. You keeping it, or did they send to test.?
You don’t do reviews. You do product overviews.
Really?
You can hookup qsc amps, crest audio, crown. All pro audio amplifiers just by using XLR CONNECTIONS
Please review the Onkyo TX-RZ1100 receiver. It's Onkyo's top of the line receiver.
That’s a really impressive receiver.
And another thing I'm 38 years old and have been into audio and home theater surround sound systems since I was a child and Dolby Pro logic first came out, all I got to say is the stuff just keeps getting cheaper and cheaper, lighter and more plastic and smaller amplifiers what clean more and more power every year and find ways to manipulate and exaggerate power, personally the best deals are found on used not new of bands like Rotel, parasound and NAD, and even older Denon and Yamaha and even Onkyo, Pioneer can't go wrong with any of them brands for the price to preformance
I agree
Dose it supports HDR 10+?
I just opt the AVR-x8500h denon, very nice I must say. But I’m thinking of upgrading to marantz 8805 for the XLR PLUGS, just because there are cheaper choices when it comes to hooking up amps to the 8805.
Love your videos. learning so much! I noticed you said the Marantz sounded soft compared to Denon. I am looking to upgrade my yamaha v681 to either a marantz 7012 or denon x4400h for 80 percent movie watching 5.1 plus atmos. I also have all 4ohm speakers all Martin logan in a 15x11 size room. I like detailed crisp sound. Which one would you go with the Marantz 7012 or Denon x4400h. I think the Marantz is around 200 bucks more just don't know if that difference is worth it but I would pay if Marantz is worth the premium. Thanks in advance.
I owned 1 Denon... it only lasted a year, then static started happening in all channels then it just gave out. Nice inputs/ outputs. I prefer my Pioneer though because the build quality.
Terrific overview. If I were in the market for a new AVR this Denon would be the ONLY choice. As no one else has a 13.2 amp AVR yet. Which I find odd. Usually a few big names release theirs at around the same time. Marantz does have separates...wonder if this means they won't be putting out a similarly featured AVR.
This AVR should be more than enough for the intended market. Usually for HT buffs who have enough money for above average quality equipment but can't also afford to build a dedicated sound treated HT room.
Should have played a few segments of 4k Bluray with the Denon. Surprised it's already on the market.
+Anderson C yeah always hard to tell what something sounds like over TH-cam. They always sound like my tv speakers or my phone 😉
Good review Shane but I still love my Marantz 7702mk2 😎
Great review thanks for the upload
Hi, Nice video....I want to use this for my home theater and another side hall for zone-2. In Home theater, I will have 7.2.4 so total 11 speakers will be connected to the main zone then how many other left for me to connect in Zone-2. You said 15ch is there but only 13 channel will work at a time. Please reply....
Awesome review. I’ve debated on pulling the trigger on this one but now I see the Emotiva RMC-1 will be coming out soon. Do you foresee a review on it once it comes out?
Working on getting one.
Can u review the onkyo tx-rz 1100 and/or the rz 3100 then.?
The Rotel 1580MKII is the best AV amplifier on the market. Compared to the Denon AVC 8500 and 110, it sounds much more detailed, more precise and it differentiates the action scenes much better. The Denon's are not good, just marketing. I had the opportunity to compare all amplifiers with each other.
That's a BEAST! Did you hook up 6 atmos speakers? That has to be awesome if you did. Congrats on your purchase
+Bobby Maull I did temporarily but my room isn't really long enough to warrant the extra speakers.
Great review! I already have a Emotiva XPA 5 Gen 3. Would that X8500H be a great addition to go on 7.1.4? I'll keep emotiva for LCR and 2 surround, and disconnect completely internal amps for those channels. Would that be possible?
@sparechange This or the Nad t778? which is more better in the long run?
hai ,iam from india.denon 8500h how many dac present and which compamy dac used
Great review. Sharp and to the point.
Can the speakers be configured to run with two pairs of side surrounds? my room is bit long with 3 rows.
Just side and back
Great review are you going to keeping it in your home cinema or this was just a product review?
Still debating that one.
SpareChange me i will keep my X7200 did not spending 5000€uros CINEMIKE TURNING EDITION in 2015 for selling it 3 years later beside the fact 13.2 versus 9.2 no any new important features has X8500 to me, mine has also all 3 immersive audio formats + HDMI changed board plantine back then in 2016 wich means i can do DOLBY VISION upgrade on it coming summer 2018
Is it possible to connect this av receiver to pc or laptop to hookup bookshelf speakers or full 5.1 surround sound ?
How big is the difference in sound compared to Yamaha 3080?
Still need a miniDSP....or is it okay at 4k dollars
Nice one!
Now i have to buy this one for my basement. I think auro 3D is already available for a fee.
It COULD have been a great video...but what's your hurry?? Just showing a flash of a picture as you ramble on as quickly as you can really doesn't show me anything pal.
I know..your NOT selling it, or doing a Demo for the factory..however, spending ten min on it would have made a MUCH better video.
On the positive side, the last couple min you spent comparing it to others was very interesting. Thank you for the show!👍👌
Hi do you know if the Denon AVR-x8500H Reciever will support HDR10+?
Yes it will
Did you check for Audyssey hissing noise issue, the issue Denon had in 2017?
+vadimkrylov I haven't heard any issues so far.
Hi Shane, how do the X8500 compare to AV8805? which one is better in terms of audio & video performance?
One is a receiver the other one is a processor. Not an even comparison.
I own the denon 6500 and it sounds good but lacks dynamics in movie watching but do you think that the denon 8500ha has good dynamics as far as low to suddenly loud like in action movie's
Yes, 8500h is perfect for action movies
Hello Great video. I got mine at a great price. So far I like my very much. Wanted to have an AVR that gave me many options speaker setup and 3D surrounds setup. One thing what about IMAX?
I hear it will be upgraded.
I tried to update this but update error 1102. Any ideas how to fix?
Shane so regarding the wide speaker placement you think 5.1.4 and 7.1.4 are the best speaker setups?
HD danman I would suggest 7 channel first then 4 more speaker for DTS x and Dolby atom
Hi, did you ever test the Marantz 8015: how does it compare in teams of home cinema? Thanks
Just like every Marantz before it.
Need some help I'm running a 10-2-4 system on this with emotiva amp but can't get sound out of my back atmos speakers I have my 2nd center and 2 front hieghts on the power amp (pre out height 1) and connected the atmos speakers to purple and pink and on the denon any help it would be. Appreciated thanks
What's wrong with focus? Thanks for review
I don't get it for that price you think the remote would be metal instead of cheap plastic, as well for 5k (in Canada) you can build a souround sound system with Emotiva separates which will knock the socks off this!!
good job..............
Can I set up a 7.1.4 surround on this (atmos)?
Does it support 3D pass through? Don't laugh I still use and like 3D.
Yes it does.
Is it possible to process and run 9.2.6 configuration in DENON AVR X8500HA ?😊
13.2 is max
which on better Denon or Yamaha brand??
That's a subjective thing. You'd really have to go and give both a listen. Compare comparable models.
New Upgrade
Sparechange have you tested the Auro 3D yet?
Yes I have. There's nothing to really watch using it though unless you just watch demos. It's sounds cool. But I never use upmixing. I always listen to the original mix.
I'm new to the HT world and just purchased the denon 8500. So this rcvr will on put out 150w on 2 channels only? No matter the if its 8,6,4ohms. If that's the case, what is the watts on all channels?
I believe it's something like 60-70 watts with all 13 channels driven.
@@therealshanelee wow, may have to get a stand alone amp to add to this
Shane you going to do a 7.4.6 audio setup?
+Zimba's Doom Corner not enough room for 6 heights unfortunately.
Too much crap all jammed into one unit. I have a Denon AVR-4810 and do love that, but when it comes time to replace it, I'm going with separates.
Separates are the only way 👍
i think it is a lot of money for one amp, but it is up to you...
When will it get IMAX enhance feature and 8k support do,out?
It already has IMAX support.
Opinion: ... Trade an Anthem MRX 1140 .. for one of these?
No
I have 7 speakers. Why do I have to buy a 13ch receiver to get the quality of this receiver (DAC, build, etc)? Why does not Denon offer the same but with less channels? Pioneer does that
Add more speakers.
No way
My Man Spare Change, SHOULD I Upgrade to a Integra ( Hopefully that's the Correct Spelling of it) Receiver Since I Already Have the DENON X 6400 H or Would the DENON X 8500 Be a Better Option ( I'm Still Would Want Auro 3D DOLBY Atmos HDMI 2.1 DOLBY VISION @ the End of the Day????) Far as the Best OVERALL SOUND/POWER Which One PLEASE?????
I'd stick with the 8500.
THANKS FAM.
One More Fam, Are We Truly Getting DOLBY Atmos Now, (I Have Samsung 9500 4k Ultra HD Blu Ray player a New XBOX ONE X a Samsung Qf 7 TV a X 6400 H DENON Receiver ) Due to ARC VS E ARC Soon to Be Abroad???? Or what Will 2.1 Do VS what We're Getting Now, Far as DOLBY Atmos or DOLBY VISION?????
Hi can I run 15 speakers at once if I add an external amplifier?
Only 13
So what do you do with the receiver it replaced?
+ShoZama85 likely sell it off.
When will there be an 26.2 system ?
Just 26? Trinnov makes a 32 channel one.
How does it compare to the yamaha rxa3060 in sound?
This is better to my ears. But you may prefer the Yamaha sound though.
Nice Review!! I just got the Marantz SR7011 in September, kind of wish I had waited. Well at least Marantz\Denon has an upgrade program. How do you like the Emotiva xpa-3 gen 3? I just got mine Friday and love it.
+Ashi Khan That's a great amp.
Ashi Khan should have waited for the newer model of the xpa. It's the DR3 now with 450watts per channel
WHA?!?! Man!! Maybe they have an exchange policy.
*** 6:02 Medium to Large sized room ***
SpareChange do you no if best buy store gonna stock this receiver.
+Shedrick Johnson Yes they will.
SpareChange thanks brother I really appreciate it keep up the great reviews
SpareChange What’s the biggest difference between the Denon AVR-8500h and the Denon AVR-X7200wa?
Ask on the avsforums, but I believe the 8500 does HDR and the 7200 only has 9 channels wheras the 8500 has 13 channels. I have the 6300.
👍
cost of this beast,
How do these things not have touch screens yet? Especially, at $4k... An Ipad level touch screen with complete programming and ladder logic would be less than $100 to implement, replacing all more expensive analog controls. Most of the GUI is already installed, but directed to a tv.
Nah... Way too much money for me... But it is a beast...
Have anyone did a review on the marantz 8805 yet?
I'll be reviewing it for the Audioholics channel in about 2 weeks.
nice ..
+Movieman247 it ain't bad 😁
reply soon iam eagarly waiting
4000 for that I would not buy a amplifier at this price con
Nice presentation, totally ruined by the banal annoying background music, repetitive distracting and damned annoying!