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What kind of surround sound does Denon AVR 5800 have?

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John Thompson

Published Apr 01, 2026

What kind of surround sound does Denon AVR 5800 have?

World’s first A/V component with THX Surround EX; DTS Extended Surround Discrete 6.1; DTS ES Matrix 6.1; DTS Neo:6 Cinema & Neo:6 Music Matrix Decoding; Dolby Digital; Dolby Pro Logic; DTS I wanted a home theater amp that would make movies sound powerfull, and i wouldn’t wonder “how would it sound with more power???”

Why do I need to upgrade my Denon AV receiver?

Each new generation of Denon AV receivers sees hundreds of components upgraded or replaced to enhance performance, year after year, in our continuous pursuit of class-leading sound. Change your Receiver, not your room! Even a superb product will sound different in every room, however carefully you set it up.

What kind of sound do you get with Denon?

Audio has gone from 2D – which was “only” surrounding you with speakers front and back – to immersive 3D sound, adding height speakers with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D. With the latest Denon receivers, sound now moves over you in three dimensions, placing you at the centre of the action – with everything from movies to sports and games.

What does HEOS do on a Denon receiver?

Our latest receivers can do that, thanks to built-in HEOS capability. HEOS is a Denon-developed wireless multiroom audio system, allowing you to connect to additional wireless speakers and other components with HEOS inside in and around the house and play your music, streaming services or even your TV sound anywhere you want.

What kind of logic matrix does Denon 5800 use?

Denon points out that, in DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode, the 5800 uses a specific logic matrix developed by DTS, not the generic one that they claim other receivers use. The Denon also features 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters and a powerful 7-channel amplifier section.

Which is the most advanced home theater receiver?

“The world’s most advanced Home Theater Receiver” is Denon’s claim for the AVR-5800, and, now that I’ve spent a few months with it, they’ll get no arguments from me. It’s the world’s first 7.1-channel receiver with DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, THX surround EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Pro Logic.

What kind of D / A converter does Denon use?

The Denon also features 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters and a powerful 7-channel amplifier section. Sixteen of the latest Analog Devices AD-1853 24-bit/192kHz converters are used in dual-differential pairs for the lowest possible noise and widest dynamic range.

World’s first A/V component with THX Surround EX; DTS Extended Surround Discrete 6.1; DTS ES Matrix 6.1; DTS Neo:6 Cinema & Neo:6 Music Matrix Decoding; Dolby Digital; Dolby Pro Logic; DTS I wanted a home theater amp that would make movies sound powerfull, and i wouldn’t wonder “how would it sound with more power???”

Denon points out that, in DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 mode, the 5800 uses a specific logic matrix developed by DTS, not the generic one that they claim other receivers use. The Denon also features 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters and a powerful 7-channel amplifier section.

“The world’s most advanced Home Theater Receiver” is Denon’s claim for the AVR-5800, and, now that I’ve spent a few months with it, they’ll get no arguments from me. It’s the world’s first 7.1-channel receiver with DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, THX surround EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Pro Logic.

The Denon also features 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters and a powerful 7-channel amplifier section. Sixteen of the latest Analog Devices AD-1853 24-bit/192kHz converters are used in dual-differential pairs for the lowest possible noise and widest dynamic range.