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$1350- Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4-Ch 8K UHD AVR Home Theater Stereo Receiver,

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(105W X 9) Built-in Bluetooth Wi-Fi & HEOS Multi-Room Streaming Dolby Atmos DTS:X IMAX Enhanced & Auro 3D

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYSLL3V

Not as great as last week's PayPal offer but still best price as of Black Friday
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(105W X 9) Built-in Bluetooth Wi-Fi & HEOS Multi-Room Streaming Dolby Atmos DTS:X IMAX Enhanced & Auro 3D

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYSLL3V

Not as great as last week's PayPal offer but still best price as of Black Friday

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The AVR X3800H stands out as a feature rich receiver for home theater, especially for anyone chasing Dirac and Dirac ART at a relatively low street price. The comments highlight strong value versus pricier Denon and Marantz models, with the X3800H seen as enough for many 5.2 or 3.1 setups and capable with 4 ohm speakers. The main knock is price, since this level has been available cheaper through refurb, open box, or past sales, and current pricing around $1350 feels high. It is a compelling option when calibration features matter more than extra channels or power.

  • Listeners building a 5.2 or smaller system who value room correction over extra amplifier power, because the Dirac features matter more than the unused channels.

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  • Shoppers comparing midrange AVRs on sound quality, because the extra power and higher model tier were not heard as a meaningful upgrade in surround use.

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  • Home theater hobbyists who want Dirac ART on a receiver, because it is the cheapest way to get that calibration feature.

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  • Owners of 4-ohm speakers in a surround setup, because it handles low-impedance loads better than comparable Onkyo models.

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  • Movie watchers who only need a basic 3.1 or future 5.2 setup, because the extra channels and higher price can be hard to justify.

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  • Buyers expecting a strong value at the listed price, because it has been argued this receiver should be under $1000 and has sold far lower before.

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  • Shoppers who do not plan to use Dirac features, because the main appeal of this receiver is its ART and calibration support.

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  • People comparing it to cheaper alternatives, because the Onkyo RZ30 can cover similar needs for less when 11 channels are not required.

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Dec 3, 2025 9:55 PM
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shaddaiDec 3, 2025 9:55 PM
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Quote from insanegod.god View quoted comment :
Sorry, I couldn't quite grasp what the secret is. Are you saying buying ART for 3800 is meaningless ? I was planning to upgrade my x1300 to x3800 to potentially buy ART, among other reasons. Are you suggesting that's not a good idea?
Reread my post. It's in favor of the 3800 (did you click on the link?).

The 3800 is the "worst kept secret" because it was "expensive" and no one wanted it but now it is absolutely the cheapest way to get Dirac ART!
Last edited by shaddai December 3, 2025 at 02:31 PM.
Dec 8, 2025 4:37 PM
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unclebenny4140Dec 8, 2025 4:37 PM
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
Reread my post. It's in favor of the 3800 (did you click on the link?).The 3800 is the "worst kept secret" because it was "expensive" and no one wanted it but now it is absolutely the cheapest way to get Dirac ART!
I think many people aren't going to pay $600+ on top of the hardware for calibration software though.
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Dec 8, 2025 6:50 PM
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shaddaiDec 8, 2025 6:50 PM
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Quote from unclebenny4140 View quoted comment :
I think many people aren't going to pay $600+ on top of the hardware for calibration software though.
There are way more folks that have the 3800+ART combo since BF than you think (just look at the Denon and Dirac threads over at AVS).
Dec 8, 2025 6:52 PM
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unclebenny4140Dec 8, 2025 6:52 PM
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
There are way more folks that have the 3800+ART combo since BF than you think (just look at the Denon and Dirac threads over at AVS).
Not saying you're wrong, but for many the over $1k entry price is already a lot for an AVR, let alone another 60% for software. If I manage to find a deal on the 3800 I definitely won't ever be dropping another $600 on software. Insane.
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Dec 8, 2025 7:03 PM
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shaddaiDec 8, 2025 7:03 PM
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Quote from unclebenny4140 View quoted comment :
Not saying you're wrong, but for many the over $1k entry price is already a lot for an AVR, let alone another 60% for software. If I manage to find a deal on the 3800 I definitely won't ever be dropping another $600 on software. Insane.
Dirac ART was once relegated to processors costing as much as cars (i.e. StormAudio). Some audio Prometheus decided to bring that tech to the masses by way of certain Denon/Marantz AVRs. The fact that it is available on something costing as "little" as $1300 (street price) is a god-send for most audiophiles. If paying $1k for an AVR these days is too much, then you may want to reconsider when $1k was truly a burden (maybe as early as 20 years ago?).

Let me add that not everyone needs ART. The availability of it at this price point is what is attractive!
Dec 10, 2025 2:37 PM
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unclebenny4140Dec 10, 2025 2:37 PM
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I snagged one from Denon refurbished. If you chat with them, they will send you a 10% off code. $1299 - 10% =$1,169.10. I combined that with capital one shopping 24% cash back for a net price of $953 after tax. Best I could find.

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