Denon AVR-X2800H
Score: 85/100
Sonos Arc Ultra
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Sonos Arc Ultra paired with the Sub 4 delivers a premium 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos home-theater experience, featuring extensive codec support, Trueplay calibration, and sleek matte design. It excels in immersive audio and connectivity but is limited by a single HDMI port and the heft of the subwoofer.
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.
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95 wattsbest | — | |
7.2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.011 kgbest | 5.9 kg |
6 countbest | 1 count | |
2 countbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 500 wattsbest | — |
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1 countbest | — |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.011 kg | 5.9 kg |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
HDMI Inputs (count) | 6 count | 1 count |
Audio Performance(1) | ||
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, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Stereo PCM, DTS Digital Surround |
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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.
Reviewers praise the Arc Ultra for its clean, precise, three-dimensional soundstage and deep bass, while noting the lack of HDMI inputs and limited DTS support.
Users love the crystal-clear dialogue, powerful bass and seamless Sonos integration, but many mention the missing HDMI inputs and the Sub 4's weight.
“Rich, detailed, spatially expansive sound with deep, tuneful bass.”
“Sleek matte design that blends into modern living spaces.”
“Bluetooth 5.3 and AirPlay 2 make streaming a breeze.”
