Denon AVR-3808
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User Score (20)8.7
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Expert Score (2)8.7
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The Denon AVR-3808 is a home theater audio/visual receiver. It is XM Satellite Radio ready and has and 8-channel external analog output. It uses Audessey Laboratories’ MultEQ XT eight-point auto setup and also has a room calibration system. The product has iPod integration feature but requires an optional Denon ASD-1R for connection. It has a width of 17.1 inches, a height of 6.7 inches, a depth of 16.5 inches and it weighs only 39.2 pounds.
Technical Details
The Denon AVR-3808 has 7 channels with 130 watts per channel. It has a surround sound and uses Cinema EQ as an audio output effect. It also uses the following built in decoders: Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital, and DTS decoders. It has digital tuner technology and like most receivers supports AM and FM radio bands.
Manufacturer's Specs
GENERAL
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Power Output; Watts Per Channel130
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All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THDyes
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All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD–
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Weight: In Pounds39.2
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Width (inches)17.1
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Height (inches)6.75
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Depth (inches)16.55
SOUND MODES
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THX Ultra2-Certified–
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Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D–
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Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type2 - 21366 x 1 and 21367 x 1 32-bit Floating Point
- 130 watts x 7 channels
- Fully assignable channels for bi-amping
- Rear Panel RS-232C and Ethernet ports
- Ethernet network port
- XM ready tuning
- Dolby
- Second zone tone, mono mix and level c…
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best purchase ever
Reviewer: indymike, Bestbuy11 May 2008- Overall 10
"Once I connected this unit my home theater system is just awesome. I have klipsch lsi9 speakers all around to go with it and the sound is just phenominal. for an experience like no other I would recommend this reciever to everyone. the functions are easy to use and set up and the expandability is great. This unit accompanies my lcd 50 inch with a life like experience." Read more
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Great reciever but very complicated
Reviewer: Kerem Zorlu, digitaltrends.com16 April 2008- Overall 8
Replaced my Harman Kardon dpr 2001 with the 3808 and I've got to say even though it sounds great HK was better..but I also have to add that Denon has a lot more to offer as its very up-to-date with technology...one thing that both I and many other people agree is that the setup and the main remote are very complicated... I am glad that I've bought it...yes I am...will I recomend it, sure I would...but if you can afford it go 1 up and get the 4803 as it has wireless co... Read more
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Reviewer: technologyrep, Epinions08 January 2008
- Overall 8
I decided to upgrade my audio/video receiver (a/v receiver) to take advantage of the new surround sound formats available on HD DVD and Bluray discs: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. My previous a/v receiver, a Denon AVR-1804, ... Read more
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