Best HD reicever - Blu-ray Forum

1lakerfan · 12-19-2007, 05:25 AM

I have the Denon 2807 reicever and think its a great reciever, but now I have blu ray movies and want to get the best sound possbile with the new hd formats. I was looking at the Denon AVR-3808CI. Is there a better hd reicever than this one out there? Im willing to spend $1600, no more than that.

quetzalcoatl · 12-19-2007, 05:29 AM

Here are a few in that range,

Yamaha RX-V1800
Pioneer-Elite 94TXH
Denon AVR 3808
Onkyo TX-R 875

Marcusarilius · 12-19-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by quetzalcoatl

Here are a few in that range,

Yamaha RX-V1800
Pioneer-Elite 94TXH
Denon AVR 3808
Onkyo TX-R 875

I'll second that Onkyo TX-R 875!

jubaiweaponx · 12-19-2007, 05:53 AM

or the onkyo 805 there are killer deals to be had on that reciever and pocket the other 1000.00 you save

Marcusarilius · 12-19-2007, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jubaiweaponx

or the onkyo 805 there are killer deals to be had on that reciever and pocket the other 1000.00 you save

Yes seeing the 805 on Amazon for very low $700s.

Downhere · 12-19-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1lakerfan

I have the Denon 2807 reicever and think its a great reciever, but now I have blu ray movies and want to get the best sound possbile with the new hd formats. I was looking at the Denon AVR-3808CI. Is there a better hd reicever than this one out there? Im willing to spend $1600, no more than that.

Considering the Denon 2807 accepts multi channel PCM, there wouldn't be a big difference by going with a newer receiver. So if your Blu-ray player can convert TrueHD into PCM then it may not be worth the upgrade.

sokrman14 · 12-19-2007, 06:49 AM

Honestly, you cant go wrong with any of them, Integra has a model in that range also, which is actually and onkyo model with parts comparable to Denon and Pioneer Elite. I would stick with one of those and stay away from the yamaha, they have gone downhill in the last few years compared to other companies.

The Guardian · 12-19-2007, 11:26 AM

You should check out the Marantz SR-7002 also, it's right around that price.

MacDaddyOJack · 12-19-2007, 11:31 AM

I battled back and forth between the Onkyo 805 and the Yamaha RX-V1800. I ended up getting the 805 (roughly the same price at the time) and I'm sooo glad I did. It is nothing short of fantastic and I feel like the build quality is a little better than the yamaha. You really can't go wrong with any of those, but I love my 805

dperrone · 12-19-2007, 11:31 AM

Pioneer-Elite 94TXH ..........can't go wrong with this

Bourne1 · 12-19-2007, 11:34 AM

Go with the Pioneer Elite or Denon.

onyx_z71 · 12-19-2007, 12:49 PM

I just ordered a new 3808CI yesterday to replace my 3802. I'm sold on the Denon quality as this is the 3rd Denon reciever. I've had my 3802 for almost 6 years now and I've never even turned it off. If you look around, the 3808CI can be had for much less than list. I bought mine new from an authorized dealer for $1200 shipped.

SomethingForKate · 12-19-2007, 01:12 PM

What do people think of the Sony range??

I have a STR-DA 5200ES which is perfect for my home theatre. The 5300ES is out now but a fair bit more expensive!

SFK

DiverDRA · 12-19-2007, 01:18 PM

I've had the Denon 3808CI for 3 months and it works extremely well with my set up. Besides sounding great with the Klipsch speakers and the lossless audio from BDs on the PS3, the Denon's HDMI switching significantly simplified the set up and any troubleshooting I've had to do. This is my second Denon and happy with the decision.

crackinhedz · 12-19-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Downhere

Considering the Denon 2807 accepts multi channel PCM, there wouldn't be a big difference by going with a newer receiver. So if your Blu-ray player can convert TrueHD into PCM then it may not be worth the upgrade.

I believe Ive seen 1lakerfan around over on the Playstation boards (correct me if im wrong

) ...which means hes probably using the PS3.

In this case, Downhere's statement is correct...upgrading to the 3808 may not benefit you any better. Your current receiver accepts Multi PCM and is all you need with the PS3.

(but if you do upgrade...like dperron mentioned, I'd pick up the Pioneer-Elite 94TXH)

The Guardian · 12-19-2007, 03:09 PM

So in other words, he might get a better sound upgrade by getting a good standalone BD player that decodes DTS HD MA.. oh wait...

crackinhedz · 12-19-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

So in other words, he might get a better sound upgrade by getting a good standalone BD player that decodes DTS HD MA.. oh wait...

yeah, in the meantime he should go out and buy a new receiver because he "might" get a new player too...

good thinking.

(and was only speculation that he has a PS3 in the first place.)

MadScientist · 12-19-2007, 03:44 PM

If you really need the best, wait until January 2008 for the Pioneer Elite SC-09TX. I will be getting this around February or March.

TheDoc46 · 12-19-2007, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lakerfan

I have the Denon 2807 reicever and think its a great reciever, but now I have blu ray movies and want to get the best sound possbile with the new hd formats. I was looking at the Denon AVR-3808CI. Is there a better hd reicever than this one out there? Im willing to spend $1600, no more than that.

Go with a Yamaha !!!

crackinhedz · 12-19-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MadScientist

If you really need the best, wait until January 2008 for the Pioneer Elite SC-09TX. I getting this around February or March.

wow

200W x 7
6 HDMI In and 2 Out

im in love.

Thanks for the heads up.

12-19-2007, 05:25 AM	#1
1lakerfan Active Member Member since:May 2007	Best HD reicever I have the Denon 2807 reicever and think its a great reciever, but now I have blu ray movies and want to get the best sound possbile with the new hd formats. I was looking at the Denon AVR-3808CI. Is there a better hd reicever than this one out there? Im willing to spend $1600, no more than that.

12-19-2007, 05:53 AM	#4
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	indeed or the onkyo 805 there are killer deals to be had on that reciever and pocket the other 1000.00 you save

12-19-2007, 01:18 PM	#14
DiverDRA Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Austin, TX Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:11	Denon - you get what you pay for I've had the Denon 3808CI for 3 months and it works extremely well with my set up. Besides sounding great with the Klipsch speakers and the lossless audio from BDs on the PS3, the Denon's HDMI switching significantly simplified the set up and any troubleshooting I've had to do. This is my second Denon and happy with the decision.

12-19-2007, 03:44 PM	#18
MadScientist Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	If you really need the best, wait until January 2008 for the Pioneer Elite SC-09TX. I will be getting this around February or March. Last edited by MadScientist; 12-19-2007 at 05:34 PM.

12-19-2007, 05:29 AM	#2
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	Here are a few in that range, Yamaha RX-V1800 Pioneer-Elite 94TXH Denon AVR 3808 Onkyo TX-R 875

12-19-2007, 06:49 AM	#7
sokrman14 Special Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Omaha, NE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Honestly, you cant go wrong with any of them, Integra has a model in that range also, which is actually and onkyo model with parts comparable to Denon and Pioneer Elite. I would stick with one of those and stay away from the yamaha, they have gone downhill in the last few years compared to other companies.

12-19-2007, 11:26 AM	#8
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	You should check out the Marantz SR-7002 also, it's right around that price.

12-19-2007, 11:31 AM	#9
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I battled back and forth between the Onkyo 805 and the Yamaha RX-V1800. I ended up getting the 805 (roughly the same price at the time) and I'm sooo glad I did. It is nothing short of fantastic and I feel like the build quality is a little better than the yamaha. You really can't go wrong with any of those, but I love my 805

12-19-2007, 11:31 AM	#10
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	Pioneer-Elite 94TXH ..........can't go wrong with this

12-19-2007, 11:34 AM	#11
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Go with the Pioneer Elite or Denon.

12-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#12
onyx_z71 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	I just ordered a new 3808CI yesterday to replace my 3802. I'm sold on the Denon quality as this is the 3rd Denon reciever. I've had my 3802 for almost 6 years now and I've never even turned it off. If you look around, the 3808CI can be had for much less than list. I bought mine new from an authorized dealer for $1200 shipped.

12-19-2007, 01:12 PM	#13
SomethingForKate Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:London town, UK	What do people think of the Sony range?? I have a STR-DA 5200ES which is perfect for my home theatre. The 5300ES is out now but a fair bit more expensive! SFK

12-19-2007, 03:09 PM	#16
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	So in other words, he might get a better sound upgrade by getting a good standalone BD player that decodes DTS HD MA.. oh wait...

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