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AVR-3808CI: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH A/V Home Theater/MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking

Did a browse over some online reviews/feedbacks. Would appreciate fellow PDVD'ers feedback. TIA.

streetsmart · « **Reply #973 on:** Nov 04, 2008 at 05:17 PM »

Quote from: wanderer on Nov 04, 2008 at 04:40 PM

Any feedbacks from owners of this:

AVR-3808CI: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH A/V Home Theater/MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking

Did a browse over some online reviews/feedbacks. Would appreciate fellow PDVD'ers feedback. TIA.

Excellent receiver. In my experience, its advantages:
1. GUI - can't live without it
2. Audyssey MultEQ XT - ditto
3. Very flexible - you can have 2 sets of side speakers + rears kaya nagiging 9.1
4. Very good DACs - excellent sound
5. Good power amps - for most systems, you don't need external power amps (although of course, it has pre-outs)
6. Extremely flexible as a video/audio hub (a lot of assignable inputs + you can rename the inputs)
7. Can internally decode hi-def audio

It normally retails at $1700 but with a little research and luck, you can get it at less than $1100 in the US. I am not sure what the price is locally.

wanderer · « **Reply #974 on:** Nov 05, 2008 at 03:51 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 04, 2008 at 05:17 PM

Excellent receiver. In my experience, its advantages:
1. GUI - can't live without it
2. Audyssey MultEQ XT - ditto
3. Very flexible - you can have 2 sets of side speakers + rears kaya nagiging 9.1
4. Very good DACs - excellent sound
5. Good power amps - for most systems, you don't need external power amps (although of course, it has pre-outs)
6. Extremely flexible as a video/audio hub (a lot of assignable inputs + you can rename the inputs)
7. Can internally decode hi-def audio

It normally retails at $1700 but with a little research and luck, you can get it at less than $1100 in the US. I am not sure what the price is locally.

appreciate the feedback sir streetsmart.

this avr is power-packed with so many features. one of my concerns is how user-friendly is it for a first time avr buyer like myself. how useful are some of the features i.e. network connectivity for firmware upgrades, media streaming, etc.?

btw sir streetmart, can i ask what things you don't like about the 3808CI? thanks.

TOY 01 · « **Reply #975 on:** Nov 05, 2008 at 04:16 PM »

Quote from: wanderer on Nov 04, 2008 at 04:40 PM

Any feedbacks from owners of this:

AVR-3808CI: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH A/V Home Theater/MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking

Did a browse over some online reviews/feedbacks. Would appreciate fellow PDVD'ers feedback. TIA.

CNET REVIEW:

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers/denon-avr-3808ci/4505-6466_7-32553611.html?tag=bubbl_1

streetsmart · « **Reply #976 on:** Nov 05, 2008 at 05:06 PM »

Quote from: wanderer on Nov 05, 2008 at 03:51 PM

appreciate the feedback sir streetsmart.

this avr is power-packed with so many features. one of my concerns is how user-friendly is it for a first time avr buyer like myself. how useful are some of the features i.e. network connectivity for firmware upgrades, media streaming, etc.?

btw sir streetmart, can i ask what things you don't like about the 3808CI? thanks.

Given its many features, I believe it is user-friendly. However, since it is inherently complicated, magulo pa rin for a first-time AVR buyer. It may take you several weeks before makabisado mo sya.

I haven't done the firmware upgrade. Takot ako kasi if anything goes wrong, you need to send it to Denon. Wala naman ako problem. I don't use the media streaming either -- just use it for HT.

It runs a bit hot so I put a laptop fan on top of it. With that small fan, ok na sya.

darkwing · « **Reply #977 on:** Nov 05, 2008 at 06:22 PM »

guys what do you think of the 2809?

wanderer · « **Reply #978 on:** Nov 06, 2008 at 02:51 PM »

Quote from: streetsmart on Nov 05, 2008 at 05:06 PM

Given its many features, I believe it is user-friendly. However, since it is inherently complicated, magulo pa rin for a first-time AVR buyer. It may take you several weeks before makabisado mo sya.

I haven't done the firmware upgrade. Takot ako kasi if anything goes wrong, you need to send it to Denon. Wala naman ako problem. I don't use the media streaming either -- just use it for HT.

It runs a bit hot so I put a laptop fan on top of it. With that small fan, ok na sya.

Appreciate the input Sir. Many thanks.

@TOY01: i'm always a sucker for cnet's reviews. now i'm over at the avs forum starting on the 300+ page thread about the 3808CI

moks · « **Reply #979 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 12:22 AM »

ok ba ang matching sa ganitong setup:

Denon 1509
Mission MV 4 (Front)
Mission MC-C (Center)
Mission MV-2 (Surround)

avshop · « **Reply #980 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 10:34 AM »

Quote from: moks on Nov 10, 2008 at 12:22 AM

ok ba ang matching sa ganitong setup:

Denon 1509
Mission MV 4 (Front)
Mission MC-C (Center)
Mission MV-2 (Surround)

the denons and mission are a good match. though if i were you i'd save up and get the 1909 for you to enjoy the new HD audio formats. we can offer you a good deal on the 1909, 2309 and 2809 models.

moks · « **Reply #981 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 03:05 PM »

ok pa din ba ang denon 3802 na model? may nagbebenta kasi sa akin. match kaya ito sa mission na mv series?

wanderer · « **Reply #982 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 03:51 PM »

Quote from: avshop on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:34 AM

the denons and mission are a good match. though if i were you i'd save up and get the 1909 for you to enjoy the new HD audio formats. we can offer you a good deal on the 1909, 2309 and 2809 models.

Can you PM me also your price for the 2809, plus the 3808 if you have one. Thanks.

avshop · « **Reply #983 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 05:30 PM »

Quote from: moks on Nov 10, 2008 at 03:05 PM

ok pa din ba ang denon 3802 na model? may nagbebenta kasi sa akin. match kaya ito sa mission na mv series?

the 3802 models is a very good receiver. kulang lang yan ng mga new inputs like hdmi as well as won't be able to decode HD audio but it should sound good with the mission mv series.

avshop · « **Reply #984 on:** Nov 10, 2008 at 05:33 PM »

Quote from: wanderer on Nov 10, 2008 at 03:51 PM

Can you PM me also your price for the 2809, plus the 3808 if you have one. Thanks.

pm sent

nogie · « **Reply #985 on:** Nov 12, 2008 at 08:51 PM »

Finally! My brand new Denon 3806 has arrived!! Replacement of my Onkyo 605 sold here 2 months ago. Below are my considerations why I chose this receiver over other Denon's current models & brands despite it has been phased-out already. Hope I made the right decision.

1. Not willing to spend over a thousand dollars for Denon 3809 that can decode lossless audio, I don't mind at all because i'm using a PS3 as BD player. Bought this receiver for USD800.
2.It also features HD connectivity like HDMI (1.1a) 2in/1out, can upconvert video signals, has audyssey multieQT(6 zones), has basically all the features of 3808 except for HD decoding & higher version of HDMI 1.3a but half the price.
3. My impression for higher end models has the capability to "DRIVE HARD" my Wharfes 9series compared to Onkyo 605 w/c sounded a lame duck receiver(sorry) when it was paired with the wharfes.
4. Finally, sana nagamot na yong curiosity ko na mas maganda tumunog mga higher models compared to entry to mid-models..

For now, hindi ko pa na-set up kasi yong banana plug ko ay twin at hindi pasok. Hindi pala pwede yon, you need the individual plugs like the one ToYO1 was selling.

Cheers!!!

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jojitv · « **Reply #986 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 07:38 AM »

Quote from: nogie on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:51 PM

Finally! My brand new Denon 3806 has arrived!! Replacement of my Onkyo 605 sold here 2 months ago. Below are my considerations why I chose this receiver over other Denon's current models & brands despite it has been phased-out already. Hope I made the right decision.

1. Not willing to spend over a thousand dollars for Denon 3809 that can decode lossless audio, I don't mind at all because i'm using a PS3 as BD player. Bought this receiver for USD800.
2.It also features HD connectivity like HDMI (1.1a) 2in/1out, can upconvert video signals, has audyssey multieQT(6 zones), has basically all the features of 3808 except for HD decoding & higher version of HDMI 1.3a but half the price.
3. My impression for higher end models has the capability to "DRIVE HARD" my Wharfes 9series compared to Onkyo 605 w/c sounded a lame duck receiver(sorry) when it was paired with the wharfes.
4. Finally, sana nagamot na yong curiosity ko na mas maganda tumunog mga higher models compared to entry to mid-models..

For now, hindi ko pa na-set up kasi yong banana plug ko ay twin at hindi pasok. Hindi pala pwede yon, you need the individual plugs like the one ToYO1 was selling.

Cheers!!!

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Congrats on your new receiver sir.

nogie · « **Reply #987 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 09:45 AM »

@ jojitv,

Thanks Sir!

wanderer · « **Reply #988 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 01:46 PM »

Quote from: nogie on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:51 PM

Finally! My brand new Denon 3806 has arrived!! Replacement of my Onkyo 605 sold here 2 months ago. Below are my considerations why I chose this receiver over other Denon's current models & brands despite it has been phased-out already. Hope I made the right decision.

1. Not willing to spend over a thousand dollars for Denon 3809 that can decode lossless audio, I don't mind at all because i'm using a PS3 as BD player. Bought this receiver for USD800.
2.It also features HD connectivity like HDMI (1.1a) 2in/1out, can upconvert video signals, has audyssey multieQT(6 zones), has basically all the features of 3808 except for HD decoding & higher version of HDMI 1.3a but half the price.
3. My impression for higher end models has the capability to "DRIVE HARD" my Wharfes 9series compared to Onkyo 605 w/c sounded a lame duck receiver(sorry) when it was paired with the wharfes.
4. Finally, sana nagamot na yong curiosity ko na mas maganda tumunog mga higher models compared to entry to mid-models..

For now, hindi ko pa na-set up kasi yong banana plug ko ay twin at hindi pasok. Hindi pala pwede yon, you need the individual plugs like the one ToYO1 was selling.

Cheers!!!
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congrats on your new denon avr sir nogie. do leave some feedback once you've set it up with your wharfes. thanks for the input (very helpful for would-be-denon avr buyers)

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nogie · « **Reply #989 on:** Nov 13, 2008 at 02:03 PM »

Quote from: wanderer on Nov 13, 2008 at 01:46 PM

congrats on your new denon avr sir nogie. do leave some feedback once you've set it up with your wharfes. thanks for the input (very helpful for would-be-denon avr buyers) .

I will give feedback Bro! Am really excited last night to set-it-up, kaya lang inisip ko work tomorrow at baka mapuyat at dina makapasok. I'll do it this coming weekend.