Denon AVR-X2900H

The Denon AVR-X2900H is a 7-channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, rated 95 W per channel. It drives 6–8 Ω speakers as is, and 4–5 Ω speakers once set to 4 Ω.

Amp channels
7
Built-in amplifiers
Power
95 W
Per channel, 8 Ω, 2 driven
Lowest speaker load
4 Ω
Using its impedance setting
Sub outputs
2
For up to 2 subwoofers

$1,349 each (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which speakers work with it?

What decides it is the speaker's impedance, in ohms (Ω) on its spec sheet. The AVR-X2900H is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω, using its impedance setting.

  • Works

    Speakers rated 6–8 Ω

    81 in our catalogue

  • Needs a setting change

    Speakers rated 4–5 Ω

    Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

    17 in our catalogue

All 98 speakers we checked

Works81

Needs a setting change17

Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Which speaker layouts can it run?

The AVR-X2900H powers 7 speakers and processes 7. In a layout like 7.1.4, the 7 is floor speakers, the 1 a subwoofer and the 4 height speakers.

  • Stereo

    Runs on its own
  • 5.1

    Runs on its own
  • 5.1.2

    Runs on its own
  • 5.1.4

    Not supported
  • 7.1

    Runs on its own
  • 7.1.2

    Not supported
  • 7.1.4

    Not supported

Which subwoofers connect to it?

It has 2 subwoofer outputs, and any powered subwoofer with a line-level input connects to them.

  • Connects

    Powered subwoofers with a line-level input

    17 in our catalogue

All 17 subwoofers we checked

Connects17

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AVR-X2900H specifications

Amplifier channels
7
Processing channels
7
Height formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Power
95 W at 8 Ω
Room correction
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Size
17×7×13 in
Lowest speaker impedance
4 Ω
Impedance setting
8 Ω, 6 Ω, 4 Ω
Subwoofer outputs
2
Weight
9.7 kg (21.4 lb)
MSRP
$1,349 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the AVR-X2900H

How many speakers can the AVR-X2900H power?
The Denon AVR-X2900H has 7 amplified channels.
Can the AVR-X2900H drive 4 ohm speakers?
Yes. It is rated for speakers down to 4 Ω; set its speaker impedance setting to 4 Ω first.
How many watts per channel is the AVR-X2900H?
95 W per channel into 8 Ω, measured from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with 2 channels driven at 0.08% THD.
Does the AVR-X2900H support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
How many subwoofer outputs does the AVR-X2900H have?
2 subwoofer outputs. Room correction is Audyssey MultEQ XT.

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References

  1. Denon AVR-X2900H: Spec sheet, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Denon AVR-X2900H: Manufacturer product page, denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Denon AVR-X2900H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Denon AVR-X2900H: Owner's manual, manuals.denon.com, retrieved September 15, 2026 (2)

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