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Details:
- 20 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven, FTC)
- 250 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven)
- 5.2.4-ch/7.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos and DTS: X playback
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual: X 3D sound virtualization technologies
- Stream over 5 GHz/2.4 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi
- Send or receive audio via bi-directional Bluetooth wireless technology
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Works with Hey Google or Alexa
- 11.2-ch processing and pre-outs for 7.2.4 layouts
- Supports Dirac Live Room Correction
- AccuReflex phase-matching solution for Atmos-enabled speakers
- SMART AV Receiver
- HDMI Sub/Zone 2 Out for media transmission to a second display
- Refined chassis, HDMI board, DAC, Digital/Analog inputs, power-amp grounds and power lines
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This is a great unit
Probably more suited to a more medium space
I suggest checking out the owner's forum on AVS. Many of them have owned this AVR since its introduction in 2021
There are lot of tips and tricks that can be learned from those that have actually owned the unit for years
There is a high satisfaction from what I have read
I was certainly satisfied with my unit when I owned it
https://www.avsforum.co
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Especially if you're after Dirac.
It's the newest, independent sub outs(RZ50 has mono), includes Dirac LiveFB(3800 doesn't), also has access to DLBC & will drive speakers just as well as the RZ50 & 3800.
The 3800 cost the most because it has the most features.
Like the extra channels, if they are not needed then no reason to pay for them imo.
Best of all you can wait and get it for $700-$750!
There are some very good new budget amps like emotiva or outlaw audio. many even better options of the secondary market. I have seen a number of decent setups using the RZ50 with a LCR external amp and KEFs that gave very good results. Audition as much as you can.
I have used both the RZ50 and 3800 with several KEFs (Q, R, Reference and CI in wall series) for customer installations. While both will do the job, if you are going to be doing any loud or longer term listening an external amp is recommended for the fronts (LCR) to minimize the heat generated due to the low impedance. Remember to keep any AVR impedance settings at their highest setting (Usually 8 ohms). don't forget if using the denon you will probably want to upgrade to Dirac which is available as an upgrade with different module licenses and calibration mic that denon requires. the onkyo has the basic dirac live module included at no charge.
There are some very good new budget amps like emotiva or outlaw audio. many even better options of the secondary market. I have seen a number of decent setups using the RZ50 with a LCR external amp and KEFs that gave very good results. Audition as much as you can.
Reason being, I've been listening to the speaker setup the past few days and even at 65db it just doesn't feel like my front sides (Q11 metas) are putting out much volume, most of it seems to be coming from the center (Q6 meta). Logically I figured maybe it would be worth downgrading to the x1800h and using the savings to purchase amps for the Q11 metas. IIRC, I paid $1350 for the x3800h, while right now I can get the x1800h for $640. That's $710 to put towards amps..
Reason being, I've been listening to the speaker setup the past few days and even at 65db it just doesn't feel like my front sides (Q11 metas) are putting out much volume, most of it seems to be coming from the center (Q6 meta). Logically I figured maybe it would be worth downgrading to the x1800h and using the savings to purchase amps for the Q11 metas. IIRC, I paid $1350 for the x3800h, while right now I can get the x1800h for $640. That's $710 to put towards amps..
i always like to redo the calibration (Record the old settings for comparison) and see if anything changes during the recalibration. Denon Audyssey has some significant issues to look out for if that is the RC you are using. Many people just go with the initial calibration which can be off for any number of reasons.
Always play with speaker placement. Moving things small amounts can bring significant differences especially when dealing with boundary compensation issues (Walls, corners). With your more modest setup, it sounds like an AVR downgrade and an external amp may help you.
65dB is not that loud, close to normal conversation levels. music and movies do benefit from room pressurization that you get at higher dB levels.
Reason being, I've been listening to the speaker setup the past few days and even at 65db it just doesn't feel like my front sides (Q11 metas) are putting out much volume, most of it seems to be coming from the center (Q6 meta). Logically I figured maybe it would be worth downgrading to the x1800h and using the savings to purchase amps for the Q11 metas. IIRC, I paid $1350 for the x3800h, while right now I can get the x1800h for $640. That's $710 to put towards amps..
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https://www.denon.com/en-us/produ...5V5Odfk
I say again: I see only stereo pre-outs!
https://www.denon.com/dw/image/v2...ng?sw=2160
I set it up with a Primes setup which are comparable to the Metas.
In a medium size environment at average levels.
It had no problem driving them.
Setup the RZ50 to Metas in a similar room and levels.
Good luck hearing any difference if you were to switch them ime.
Owning the 3800, would be no different.
It has full pre-outs so if you do find you need more power, it's there.
Independent sub outs are significant plus when using sub(s) ime.
More so when using more than one.
DLBC is a definite plus with this, the RZ30 has access to it.
All that Manual calibration that people talk about is no longer needed.
TBH is does a better job than doing it manually ime.
BTW if you go with Denon you likely will have access to A1EVO.
Game changer, gives you Dirac Live & Dirac Bass Control performance for free!
In general, the in ceiling speakers can be used as surrounds(rear) and or height(front).You could also use the rear ones as overhead or height if you bought another pair of speakers for surrounds.
Would not be ideal though.
You could look at this for options based on your setup.
https://www.dolby.com/about/suppo...up-guides/
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