Why You Can Trust CNET Denon Unveils New 8K Receivers for 2022 Starting at $399
The range includes more 8K HDMI inputs than before, as well as Dirac Live calibration.
- Ty was nominated for Best New Journalist at the Australian IT Journalism awards, but he has only ever won one thing. As a youth, he was awarded a free session for the photography studio at a local supermarket.
The range starts with the entry-level Denon AVR-S570BT for $399.
Denon has unveiled a new line of 8K receivers for 2022 which include more next-gen HDMI inputs and an updated, HD graphical user interface. Consoles such as the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are expected to be able to output 8K content in the future.
The range includes two entry-level 5.2-channel receivers -- the AVR-S570BT ($399) and AVR-X580BT (price TBA), which offer 70-watt-per-channel amplification -- plus five Dolby Atmos receivers. These step-up receivers feature compatibility with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X/IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, as well as Denon's HEOS streaming platform.
When it comes to the trade-off between price and performance, of most interest is the AVR-S970H ($899). This is the follow-up to last year's S960H, and it also includes 90W of power per channel plus three 8K inputs (up from one).
The $1,599 Denon AVR-X3800H
While all of the receivers include calibration routines, the top three will include the advanced Dirac Live setup, starting with the new AVR-X3800H ($1,699). It offers 9.4 channels of amplification at 105W each.
The AVR-A1H ($6,499) is the company's new flagship and boasts 15 channels of amplification, Denon's "most powerful transformer," carefully selected parts and a high-rigidity construction.
The two remaining receivers are as follows:
Denon AVR-X4800H
- $2,499
- 9.4-channel AV receiver,
- 125W per channel
- Dirac Live upgradability with a future software update.
Denon AVR-X2800H
- $1,199:
- 7.2-channel AV receiver
- 95W per channel.
Denon has a long history of producing high-quality components, and I wouldn't expect anything less of the new range. The upgrade to a better quality user interface in particular is a welcome change, especially as their low-res display has been one of the biggest drawbacks of previous products. I look forward to testing the new models as soon as they become available, especially against the current frontrunners, the Yamaha RX-V6A and the Onkyo TX-RZ50.
The AVR-X3800H and AVR-S570BT are available now, while the other models are listed as "coming soon." Representatives for Denon did not respond immediately to CNET's request for more information.