Dolby Atmos
Denon AVC-X8500H and Denon AVR-X7200WA support Dolby Atmos.
- Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Denon AVC-X8500H supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.
DTS:X
Denon AVC-X8500H and Denon AVR-X7200WA support DTS:X.
- DTS:X Pro: Denon AVC-X8500H supports DTS:X Pro which is an upgraded version of DTS:X and is no longer limited with 11 channel processing.
- DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
- DTS Virtual:X: Denon AVC-X8500H supports DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
- DTS Dialog Control: Denon AVC-X8500H supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
Auro-3D
Denon AVC-X8500H and Denon AVR-X7200WA support Auro-3D.
- Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
Audyssey DSX
Denon AVR-X7200WA supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.
IMAX Enhanced
Denon AVC-X8500H is IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.
- What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.
| AUDIO DECODING |
Denon AVC-X8500H |
Denon AVR-X7200WA |
| Dolby Atmos | up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 | up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | | |
| Dolby Atmos Music | | |
| Dolby TrueHD | | |
| Dolby Digital Plus | | |
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | | |
| Dolby Pro Logic | | |
| Dolby Digital EX | | |
| Surround EX | | |
| DTS:X | Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 | up to 7.1.4 or 9.1.2 with external amp |
| DTS Neural:X | | |
| DTS Virtual:X | via firmware update | |
| DTS Neo | | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | | |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | | |
| DTS 96/24 | | |
| DTS Express | | |
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | | |
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | 13.1-ch (Built-In) | |
