The latest generation of 8K receivers for the lowest price: the Denon X1800H offers high-quality cinema sound for little money

The Denon X1800H is the latest entry-level receiver from the Japanese company and impresses with almost full functionality, including 8K resolution and all major audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Music streaming is also child’s play for the AV receiver.

At Coolblue, the Denon X1800H is already available four months after release for a new low price of only 560 euros. Cyberport* is only slightly more expensive at 578 euros. For comparison: most people spoke at the introductory price of around 850 euros To test of an excellent price-performance ratio.

Denon X1800H: The new entry-level receiver with 8K

If you want to provide sound for a medium-sized home theater with a surround system, the Denon X1800H is a good choice. It offers the opportunity to… 7.2 or 5.2.2 system to control and experience high-quality surround sound. Thanks to DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support, the receiver gets even more out of the speakers – provided your system is equipped accordingly.

Three of the six HDMI inputs enable playback 8K signals at 60 Hz. All HDMI connections support 4K at 120 Hz and ALLM and VRR for lag-free gaming and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for maximum HDR effects. Of course, there is also an HDMI output that forwards the input signals from playback devices such as consoles or Blu-ray players to the television.

Acoustic upgrade for older content

The Denon X1800H can also give older films and series an acoustic upgrade. On the DTS Neural:X upmixer Old audio content is analyzed and converted into a multi-channel signal to create 3D sound. Of course, the proven automatic calibration system is also included, so that the best surround sound is always achieved depending on the home cinema situation.

The AV receiver can also stream music and play music via the Denon HEOS system be paired with compatible speakers. Vinyl enthusiasts will also be happy with a phono connection for connecting a record player.

With the X1800H you get an excellently equipped and lThe latest generation of powerful 8K receivers for your home theater at a very fair price. There are only some shortcomings when it comes to the connections: an HDMI port on the front and an analog video input are missing.

Denon X1700H: The predecessor as a cheap alternative

A cheap alternative to the X1800H is the Denon X1700Hwhich is available from Expert for 487 euros.

In principle, this is the previous model, which has been around for a few years, but technically is also well equipped like the current model and even has analog video inputs for connecting older playback devices. With the X1800H you are well prepared for the future, simply because the firmware is up to date.