Denon AVR 2808CI 7.1 or ONKYO TXSR805 - Blu-ray Forum

Bullseye · 12-29-2007, 04:24 PM

If you had a choice between the these two which would you recommend?

crackinhedz · 12-29-2007, 04:30 PM

the Denon.

BLU STEAL · 12-29-2007, 04:31 PM

+1 on the denon

crackinhedz · 12-29-2007, 04:31 PM

Denon AVR-2808CI ($860 shipped)

Marcusarilius · 12-29-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

If you had a choice between the these two which would you recommend?

I own the Onkyo 805. Very happy with this future proof receiver. I don't know anything about this specific Denon model though. What are the price differences? You can get the Onkyo for about $750.00 right now from Amazon. (Was $1200.00 aprox 9 months ago.) Decodes all sound formats, can't loose.

BLU STEAL · 12-29-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

I own the Onkyo 805. Very happy with this future proof receiver. I don't know anything about this specific Denon model though. What are the price differences? You can get the Onkyo for about $750.00 right now from Amazon. (Was $1200.00 aprox 9 months ago.) Decodes all sound formats, can't loose.

is there really such thing as a future proof home video component. Who knows where we will be in 10 years

Marcusarilius · 12-29-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU STEAL

is there really such thing as a future proof home video component. Who knows where we will be in 10 years

Please. I think you understand what I'm saying. "Future proof" technology is probably good for seven to 10 years these days with so many changes happening so quickly. The Denon (or any receiver) will be no different in these regards so I don't understand your point.

Probably won't even be watching movies on disks in 10 years that could be described by today's standards of what we now know as BDs. Will probably be a Sony Holographic disk with insane storage capasity. And no, the future will NOT be digital Microcrap downloads.

Galley · 12-30-2007, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU STEAL

is there really such thing as a future proof home video component. Who knows where we will be in 10 years

Yes, Denon made one that had removable daughterboards to accommodate new technology. It was $5000, though.

Robmx · 12-30-2007, 05:12 AM

Im looking into Denon as well at this moment. Having Yamaha for the last 2 receivers I'm still checking everything out... but Denon seems like they will get my business now. As for Onkyo I have had 2 other friends have problems with them in the past. I have never owned them but they have turned me off of them.

darkpoet25 · 12-31-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Robmx

Im looking into Denon as well at this moment. Having Yamaha for the last 2 receivers I'm still checking everything out... but Denon seems like they will get my business now. As for Onkyo I have had 2 other friends have problems with them in the past. I have never owned them but they have turned me off of them.

Sucks that your friends have had problems with Onkyo. I still have my TX-SR 500 from several years ago and it hasn't given me any problems whatsoever. My brother got us an 805, and it is an incredible machine. Now when I watch a Blu Ray on my PS3 it's nice to get PCM and Dolby True HD decoding. I'm still waiting for an update that will output DTS-MA on the PS3, since just pretty much all Fox titles use this as the main English channel. Denon is great company also, but it all depends on personal preference. I will say this about the 805, make sure you have plenty of room for this thing. It is freaking HUGE!

Got2LoveGadgets · 12-29-2007, 04:36 PM

Denon I have just brought one its brilliant!

I had to pay £750 though bloody UK think I might move across the pond

Bullseye · 12-29-2007, 04:48 PM

The power seems to be 130 watts. Has anyone ever imported a receiver from the US and are the parts likely to burn out even with a power upcovertor?

Bullseye · 12-29-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Got2LoveGadgets

Denon I have just brought one its brilliant!

I had to pay £750 though bloody UK think I might move across the pond

Are you planning to match up with the new Denon Blu Ray player

Got2LoveGadgets · 12-31-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Are you planning to match up with the new Denon Blu Ray player

I Would love to but she who has to be obeyed doesn't share my enthusiasm for the home cinema world so will probably stick with the PS3 for a while longer (which I'm very impressed with)

Nooff · 12-31-2007, 11:32 AM

Onkyo no doubt. You should compare the 805 with the 3808, not the 2808. Read several Receiver tests, the Onkyo is right behind the 3808.

Tichols · 12-31-2007, 12:44 PM

I have a philips hd tv, with a ps3 and the denon amp: The amp is exellent, the bd's sound great!! And it was really easy to set up

bhampton · 12-31-2007, 04:11 PM

I own a Denon AVR now but haven't upgraded to HDMI audio yet.

Will certainly wait till I can pick up a Denon at a price I like.

-Brian

aygie · 12-29-2007, 05:26 PM

Onkyo - (But no faults on the Denon)

SmilesLots · 12-29-2007, 05:55 PM

Denon. I too have the 3808ci and it is ever so sweet. But not for the technologically challenged.

tRoNNoRt · 12-31-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aygie

Onkyo - (But no faults on the Denon)

I agree .... Onkyo 805

12-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
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12-29-2007, 04:30 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the Denon.

12-29-2007, 04:31 PM	#3
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	+1 on the denon

12-30-2007, 05:12 AM	#9
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Im looking into Denon as well at this moment. Having Yamaha for the last 2 receivers I'm still checking everything out... but Denon seems like they will get my business now. As for Onkyo I have had 2 other friends have problems with them in the past. I have never owned them but they have turned me off of them.

12-29-2007, 04:36 PM	#11
Got2LoveGadgets Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews:4	Denon I have just brought one its brilliant! I had to pay £750 though bloody UK think I might move across the pond

12-29-2007, 04:48 PM	#12
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	The power seems to be 130 watts. Has anyone ever imported a receiver from the US and are the parts likely to burn out even with a power upcovertor?

12-31-2007, 11:32 AM	#15
Nooff Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Onkyo no doubt. You should compare the 805 with the 3808, not the 2808. Read several Receiver tests, the Onkyo is right behind the 3808.

12-31-2007, 12:44 PM	#16
Tichols Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Denmark Blu-ray collection:100	I have a philips hd tv, with a ps3 and the denon amp: The amp is exellent, the bd's sound great!! And it was really easy to set up

12-31-2007, 04:11 PM	#17
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I own a Denon AVR now but haven't upgraded to HDMI audio yet. Will certainly wait till I can pick up a Denon at a price I like. -Brian

12-29-2007, 05:26 PM	#18
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	Onkyo - (But no faults on the Denon)

12-29-2007, 05:55 PM	#19
SmilesLots Member Member since:May 2007 Location:SW Virginia	Denon. I too have the 3808ci and it is ever so sweet. But not for the technologically challenged.

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