Official Denon Owners Thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

kailashu · 05-22-2009, 03:56 PM

I am a proud owner of AVR 1909. The PCM soundtrack sounds a little muted when compared to DTHD and DTS MA sound tracks. The lossy DD sounds more powerful than the PCM. Anyone experiencing the same problem?

Sammy · 05-22-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kailashu

I am a proud owner of AVR 1909. The PCM soundtrack sounds a little muted when compared to DTHD and DTS MA sound tracks. The lossy DD sounds more powerful than the PCM. Anyone experiencing the same problem?

That's a function of the encoding on the disc not the receiver.

Hammie · 05-22-2009, 04:56 PM

3808CI owner here...

Cisco in HD · 05-22-2009, 07:12 PM

Proud owner of a 1909 here. And like many others here, it would take a lot to stray from the Denon brand...now upgrading to the 2XXX or the 3XXX is always a possibility. Hell, it's a certainty.

kailashu · 05-22-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

That's a function of the encoding on the disc not the receiver.

I also own a YAMMY 663 receiver. THE PCM soundtracks were sounding great in the YAMMY, very much comparable to DTSMA and DTHD sound tracks. PCM was sounding sharper than the lossy DD and DTS. PCM is muted in Denon for some reason. I need to play around a little bit this weekend. Any advise?

kailashu · 05-22-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoopywatcher68

I purchased a Denon AVR-789 yesterday. I can't hook it up until Friday. I've always bought Pioneer or Yamaha. This is my first Denon. From all of the reviews that I've read, I'm sure I'll be pleased with its performance. I'll keep you posted.

Mike

I got a Denon 1909 comparable to 789 last week. You'll not regret it

kailashu · 05-22-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital-Man

Please give me opinions! I have been looking at the AVR-789 for a while now. I was going to buy it from Amazon for $599, then I found the AVR-1909 at Best Buy for $649. $50 either way won't break the bank, but I don't know which way to go. I went to the Denon website and did a comparison and the only difference is the AVR-789 has Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component, the AVR-1909 does not, but the AVR-1909 has Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite, the AVR-789 does not. I don't know if either of the two features would be useful to me! Which would you buy???

There is no difference between the 1909 and 789 except for the ones you mentioned above. S-video will be obsolete pretty soon. Many receivers are going away with it. Same power specs, different model numbers

. Why would you pay $649 for a 1909 when it is selling for 485$ in 6th Avenue electronics, free shipping, no tax. Use the Coupon code: AFLAUD25 during check out. Best of luck!!!!!

Sammy · 05-22-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kailashu

I also own a YAMMY 663 receiver. THE PCM soundtracks were sounding great in the YAMMY, very much comparable to DTSMA and DTHD sound tracks. PCM was sounding sharper than the lossy DD and DTS. PCM is muted in Denon for some reason. I need to play around a little bit this weekend. Any advise?

Maybe the YAMMY has a built-in boost that the Denon does not for the PCM tracks that are typically something like 10dB less output than the dts HR tracks to the best of my knowledge.

AlaskaDon · 05-22-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatcher

I have the 3808ci

its the Best receiver I have ever had.
Like MC Donald's I'm loving it.

Same here. I love my 3808ci. It was pricey but well worth the money. I purchased this is an upgrade to my 2807. Now I have the 3808 installed in my HT room paired up to my projector and panasonic bd30. The 2807 is also still in service in my living room paired up with a PS3. Both are rock solid AVRs.

Danger Duck · 05-22-2009, 10:30 PM

I will soon be an owner on the new Denon avr 1910. They are set to come out early in June!
You can find information on them at denon.ca if any of you are interested in learning more about it. (And if you discover anything overly important that you think I should know about it, that I haven't yet, please let me know

)

tech_freak · 05-22-2009, 10:45 PM

Ahhh,waiting on the 1909 to drop in price so the wife doesn't shoot me.I've spent alot of money in the last month.

kailashu · 05-23-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

Maybe the YAMMY has a built-in boost that the Denon does not for the PCM tracks that are typically something like 10dB less output than the dts HR tracks to the best of my knowledge.

Voila! Fixed it. Sounding better than the YAMMY. The "channel volume" for MULTI CHANNEL IN setting was set way too low. The PCM soundtrack is just awesome. I like it better than DTHD, no offense intended, just a personal preference

1blufan · 05-23-2009, 04:56 AM

Best Buy has the Denon AVR 1609 on sale for $299. Is it worth the buy or not?

TOP_GUN · 05-23-2009, 05:28 AM

Imo marantz is a better avr

JasonR · 05-23-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOP_GUN

Imo marantz is a better avr

TOP_GUN...you are slacking...

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=97224

PICS!

kailashu · 05-23-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1blufan

Best Buy has the Denon AVR 1609 on sale for $299. Is it worth the buy or not?

I would definitely pass. No onboard lossless audio decoding

Sciatti · 05-23-2009, 06:03 AM

My Denon AVR 3803 has been serving me well for 6 years now. As it is an "old school" non-hdmi receiver, I now use it as a pre/pro and enjoy lossless audio in the anolog realm

ZIPPO · 05-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOP_GUN

Imo marantz is a better avr

+1! I made the Denon to Marantz switch.

alain turgeon · 05-23-2009, 11:59 AM

Proud owner of a 4308 CI here.

kailashu · 05-23-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZIPPO

+1! I made the Denon to Marantz switch.

Please go to the Marantz thread and do the bashing. Not the right thread

05-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#21
kailashu Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Planet Vega Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:1179 Digital collection:59 Blu-ray reviews:45	AVR 1909 PCM question? I am a proud owner of AVR 1909. The PCM soundtrack sounds a little muted when compared to DTHD and DTS MA sound tracks. The lossy DD sounds more powerful than the PCM. Anyone experiencing the same problem?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
The Official Velodyne Subwoofer Owners Thread	Subwoofers	Big Daddy	318	08-22-2025 07:56 AM
The Official Sunfire Subwoofer Owners Thread	Subwoofers	Big Daddy	51	07-04-2018 06:02 PM
The Official Yamaha RX V663 Owners Thread	Receivers	Robmx	634	11-30-2017 01:46 PM
Official Sharp AQUOS Owners Thread	LCD TVs	California93	44	06-25-2014 07:10 PM
Denon 788/1908 Owners Thread	Receivers	bhampton	10	05-05-2008 05:06 PM

05-22-2009, 04:56 PM	#23
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	3808CI owner here...

05-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#24
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Proud owner of a 1909 here. And like many others here, it would take a lot to stray from the Denon brand...now upgrading to the 2XXX or the 3XXX is always a possibility. Hell, it's a certainty.

05-22-2009, 10:30 PM	#30
Danger Duck Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I will soon be an owner on the new Denon avr 1910. They are set to come out early in June! You can find information on them at denon.ca if any of you are interested in learning more about it. (And if you discover anything overly important that you think I should know about it, that I haven't yet, please let me know )

05-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#31
tech_freak Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:NC	Ahhh,waiting on the 1909 to drop in price so the wife doesn't shoot me.I've spent alot of money in the last month.

05-23-2009, 04:56 AM	#33
1blufan Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:The Road to Nowhere. Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:198	Best Buy has the Denon AVR 1609 on sale for $299. Is it worth the buy or not?

05-23-2009, 05:28 AM	#34
TOP_GUN Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:chicago	Imo marantz is a better avr

05-23-2009, 06:03 AM	#37
Sciatti Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Maui, HI 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:453	My Denon AVR 3803 has been serving me well for 6 years now. As it is an "old school" non-hdmi receiver, I now use it as a pre/pro and enjoy lossless audio in the anolog realm

05-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#39
alain turgeon Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Trois-Rivieres Quebec Canada Blu-ray collection:670 Blu-ray reviews:5	Proud owner of a 4308 CI here.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals