Denon AVR-X2800H
Score: 85/100
Klipsch Reference Cinema Bundle
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Klipsch Reference Cinema bundle with an Onkyo TX-RZ30 receiver offers a premium 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos experience, combining high-efficiency speakers, a powerful subwoofer, and advanced 8K-ready video and room-correction features. Its size, weight, and complex calibration may deter casual users.
The Denon AVR-X2800H is a 7.2-channel mid-tier AV receiver offering high-current discrete amplification, extensive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support, and full HDMI 2.1 8K/4K120 video capabilities, combined with HEOS multi-room streaming and a built-in phono stage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
95 watts | 170 wattsbest | |
— | 92 dBbest | |
— | 103 dBbest | |
— | 28 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
7.2 | 9.2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.011 kgbest | 53 kg |
6 count | 7 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.011 kg | 53 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
HDMI Inputs (count) | 6 count | 7 count |
HDMI Outputs (count) | 2 count | 3 count |
Audio Performance(3) | ||
Power Output (watts) | 95 watts | 170 watts |
Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Atmos Height Virtualization, Atmos Music, TrueHD, Surround, Digital Plus, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neural:X | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D |
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Professional reviewers gave the AVR-X2800H a five-star rating, highlighting its refined sound, strong build, effective Audyssey calibration, and superior gaming features, while noting the inconvenience of lacking front-panel HDMI/USB inputs.
Everyday users consistently commend the receiver for its immersive audio, reliable HEOS streaming, useful phono stage, and smooth 8K/4K120 video handling, though some report firmware/Wi-Fi reliability issues and a steep learning curve for Audyssey tweaks.
Professional reviewers highlight the bundle's ultra-wide 5 Hz-100 kHz receiver bandwidth, Dirac Live full-bandroom correction, and the efficiency of Klipsch's Tractrix horn design, while cautioning that the system's size, calibration complexity, and basic remote may deter some users.
Everyday users rave about the immersive soundstage, deep tight bass, and easy Optimize Mode setup, but complain about the heavy package, time-consuming Dirac calibration, and limited remote functionality.
“Incredible soundstage and clarity-feels like a real theater”
“Easy setup with Klipsch Optimize Mode”
“Bass is deep and tight, even in large rooms”
