Denon launches X-Series AVRs with Dirac Live support

The new receivers put Denon’s higher-tier home-cinema line back in focus for enthusiasts and installers. Audyssey remains built in, while optional Dirac upgrades give users another route for room calibration as systems grow more complex.

Georg S. Kuklick

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May 18, 2026

Denon has launched new X-Series AV receivers led by the AVR-X2900H and AVR-X3900H, adding Dirac Live upgrade readiness to a line aimed at dedicated home-cinema systems and custom installation. The range also includes AVR-X2900H DAB and AVC-X3900H variants.

The launch keeps Audyssey room calibration built into the new receivers, while adding the option for Dirac Live Room Correction upgrades. That gives owners and installers a choice between the integrated calibration route and a paid upgrade path for more involved room-tuning workflows.

The AVR-X2900H is positioned as the lower of the two US-listed models, while the AVR-X3900H adds greater system scale for more complex layouts. Both models sit within Denon’s HEOS-enabled AV receiver range and are intended for home theater, music and multiroom use.

Key specifications

AVR-X2900H	7.2-channel AV receiver, 95 watts per channel
AVR-X3900H	9.4-channel AV receiver, 105 watts per channel
Processing	AVR-X3900H includes 11.4 processing-related capability
Room calibration	Audyssey built in; Dirac Live RC upgrade readiness
Formats	Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support listed for AVR-X2900H
Video	4K/8K HDMI support
Connectivity	HEOS, Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 support
Subwoofer outputs	Four independent subwoofer outputs on AVR-X3900H

Denon lists the AVR-X2900H at $1,349 and the AVR-X3900H at $1,849 in the US. eCoustics reports that both 2026 X-Series models were available to order from May 14, 2026.

Sources

- audioXpress - Denon Unveils Next Generation X-Series AVRs Featuring Dirac Live Room Correction
- eCoustics - Hands-On with Denon's New AVR-X2900H and AVR-X3900H Receivers