Onkyo TX-SR905 or Denon AVR-3808CI - Blu-ray Forum

walk on the blu side · 07-31-2008, 04:03 PM

Just wondering which one to save up for, since I am looking to get a new reciever. If anyone owns either, can you tell me if it's good or bad? Thanks.

sokrman14 · 07-31-2008, 04:09 PM

I have the Denon AVR3808, and I have sold Onkyo's in the past. There is a reason I went for the Denon. I think that they are alot more detailed and smoother sounding, while the Onkyo can be punchy in contrast.

walk on the blu side · 07-31-2008, 04:10 PM

Thanks, I was just wondering, since I am a teenager, and will start saving up for it soon. Now, I just need to convince my Mom that I am not crazy for wanting to purchase it.

MacDaddyOJack · 07-31-2008, 04:34 PM

I prefer the Onkyo for its menu setup and interface. There is not much noticable difference sound-wise although I found that I liked listening to the Onkyo more. I was actually comparing the 805 and the Denon 3808 but I preferred the 805 over the 3808.

gearyt · 07-31-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by walk on the blu side

Thanks, I was just wondering, since I am a teenager, and will start saving up for it soon. Now, I just need to convince my Mom that I am not crazy for wanting to purchase it.

what's wrong with being a little crazy ??

MieDan4ever · 07-31-2008, 07:29 PM

Another fact that onkyo is much easier to set up than a DENON that is a bit more advance for some people.

twoboyz · 08-03-2008, 01:36 PM

I own the Denon AVR4308ci. The 905 is a great reciever and so is the 3808. I would just listen to both and let your ears tell you which is best. As far as the set up on the Denon I had no problems setting mine up. The new 4308 and 3808 have a very nice on screen menu (GUI). I do also agree that the Marantz units are very nice also. Take a look at the 8002. I had the 8001 before the Denon. I would only get rid of the 4308 for seperates.

prerich · 07-31-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by walk on the blu side

Just wondering which one to save up for, since I am looking to get a new reciever. If anyone owns either, can you tell me if it's good or bad? Thanks.

I own neither but I have listened and prefer Denon over Onkyo. As one poster put it Denon's are "more detailed and smoother sounding". Onkyo has a sterile sound (IMHO) - but they are good. If I was really going to compare the 3808 to something - I would compare it to Onkyo's Integra Research line. If you are a lover of music - pick the Denon or even better yet, try a Marantz. In the end however - you must decide with your own ears what sounds best to you.

quexos · 08-04-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by walk on the blu side

Just wondering which one to save up for, since I am looking to get a new reciever. If anyone owns either, can you tell me if it's good or bad? Thanks.

There is no TX-SR905, it's TX-NR905 ...

The Guardian · 08-04-2008, 06:08 AM

I'd vote for the Denon between those two, but definitely don't buy a receiver in that price range without listening to a Marantz SR-8002 first!

Footloose301 · 08-05-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

I'd vote for the Denon between those two, but definitely don't buy a receiver in that price range without listening to a Marantz SR-8002 first!

Amen!

red_5ive · 08-05-2008, 04:59 AM

I agree on the Marantz SR8002. I've auditioned all the Denon and Onkyo models between the $1k - $2.5k range as well as the Marantz SR8002. The 8002 wins in 2ch music hands down for clarity and clean mids, with the Onkyo being 2nd IMO. I couldn't believe the soundstage on the Onkyo with 2ch music - I kept having to check if all my speakers were on (for the record, I've never liked Onkyo until their latest line). But, for that kind of money I'd also look into separates from online only companies like Emotiva - no middle man so it makes separates unbelievably affordable, and their gear really is audiophile quality in build and performance. They don't yet have an hdmi 1.3a processor, but it should be out soon and available by the time you're ready to purchase. But if you're absolutely set on an AVR definitely audition the 8002 which is priced the same as the TX-NR905. Anyway, just my 2 cents.

fronn · 08-05-2008, 06:34 PM

I don't want to be the poo-poo parade, but do you really need a receiver like either of those?

I'd say go for a cheaper one and upgrade your speakers over time. Honestly, at that price range (the NR905 is going to run nearly $1500), you may as well start looking at separates (like Emotiva)... and if you're doing that, you should probably have speakers of equal quality.

What speakers do you have? I'm not one to recommend spending money when there are other things to spend money on that'll be more noticeable (which is why I'm always poo-poo'ing in the speaker wire threads).

I realize nobody likes being told that they shouldn't buy that shiny toy they have been setting their sights on... but sometimes it's good.

Judging by the mention of "mom", I'm guessing you are still at home and have years of this hobby ahead of you -- no need to rush it.

07-31-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
walk on the blu side Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:74	Onkyo TX-SR905 or Denon AVR-3808CI Just wondering which one to save up for, since I am looking to get a new reciever. If anyone owns either, can you tell me if it's good or bad? Thanks.

08-05-2008, 04:59 AM	#12
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:384 Blu-ray collection:1022 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	I agree on the Marantz SR8002. I've auditioned all the Denon and Onkyo models between the $1k - $2.5k range as well as the Marantz SR8002. The 8002 wins in 2ch music hands down for clarity and clean mids, with the Onkyo being 2nd IMO. I couldn't believe the soundstage on the Onkyo with 2ch music - I kept having to check if all my speakers were on (for the record, I've never liked Onkyo until their latest line). But, for that kind of money I'd also look into separates from online only companies like Emotiva - no middle man so it makes separates unbelievably affordable, and their gear really is audiophile quality in build and performance. They don't yet have an hdmi 1.3a processor, but it should be out soon and available by the time you're ready to purchase. But if you're absolutely set on an AVR definitely audition the 8002 which is priced the same as the TX-NR905. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Last edited by red_5ive; 08-05-2008 at 05:01 AM.

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07-31-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
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	I have the Denon AVR3808, and I have sold Onkyo's in the past. There is a reason I went for the Denon. I think that they are alot more detailed and smoother sounding, while the Onkyo can be punchy in contrast.

07-31-2008, 04:10 PM	#3
walk on the blu side Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:74	Thanks, I was just wondering, since I am a teenager, and will start saving up for it soon. Now, I just need to convince my Mom that I am not crazy for wanting to purchase it.

07-31-2008, 04:34 PM	#4
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 prefer the Onkyo for its menu setup and interface. There is not much noticable difference sound-wise although I found that I liked listening to the Onkyo more. I was actually comparing the 805 and the Denon 3808 but I preferred the 805 over the 3808.

07-31-2008, 07:29 PM	#6
MieDan4ever Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orange County	Another fact that onkyo is much easier to set up than a DENON that is a bit more advance for some people.

08-03-2008, 01:36 PM	#7
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	I own the Denon AVR4308ci. The 905 is a great reciever and so is the 3808. I would just listen to both and let your ears tell you which is best. As far as the set up on the Denon I had no problems setting mine up. The new 4308 and 3808 have a very nice on screen menu (GUI). I do also agree that the Marantz units are very nice also. Take a look at the 8002. I had the 8001 before the Denon. I would only get rid of the 4308 for seperates.

08-04-2008, 06:08 AM	#10
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	I'd vote for the Denon between those two, but definitely don't buy a receiver in that price range without listening to a Marantz SR-8002 first!

08-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#13
fronn Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St. Paul, Minnesota Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't want to be the poo-poo parade, but do you really need a receiver like either of those? I'd say go for a cheaper one and upgrade your speakers over time. Honestly, at that price range (the NR905 is going to run nearly $1500), you may as well start looking at separates (like Emotiva)... and if you're doing that, you should probably have speakers of equal quality. What speakers do you have? I'm not one to recommend spending money when there are other things to spend money on that'll be more noticeable (which is why I'm always poo-poo'ing in the speaker wire threads). I realize nobody likes being told that they shouldn't buy that shiny toy they have been setting their sights on... but sometimes it's good. Judging by the mention of "mom", I'm guessing you are still at home and have years of this hobby ahead of you -- no need to rush it.

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