Denon AVR888 Review
7.1-Channel/5.1+2-Channel Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver
The Denon AVR888 retails for $749 and can sometimes go as low as $400 so it is considered a mid-range receiver. It has all the standard features you can expect on a receiver and much more. Three HDMI connections for your most advanced technologies, while component, composite and S-video for your old favorites. XM satellite radio readiness and an iPod port increase your listening options. It also has two-source, two-zone capabilities to tie your home theater together.
Now, the audio. The AVR888 has 100 watts on each of its 7 channels so you can enjoy full, powerful surround sound. It also passes its signals via high-bandwidth HDMI v1.3a, which means the audio can reach its full potential either through stereo, 5.1, Dolby Digital, 7.1 or DTS. A 192 kHz/24-bit audio DAC is used for all channels. Denon also included AL24 Processing Plus for high sound quality.
Some satisfied customers’ reviews
Best receiver in terms of price versus quality available today. Outperforms all Onkyo and Yamaha receivers I have owned and fairly easy to set up, make all connections and follow the on screen setup menu, get to the manual for tweaking later. Gobs of power and sound quality is superb in terms of neutrality and separation.
This is one incredible sounding receiver. I have owned Onkyo and Marantz (AVR-6200), both of which I highly valued. The Marantz was used with my Mirage Omni speakers, which is still utilized on the Denon. However, nothing has the dynamics and punch that this receiver is capable of. The overall sound quality, in my opinion, is very flat, very dynamic. It sounds great at all volumes, something that my Onkyo and Marantz receivers could not match. I rate the highs as a tiny bit bright, but very acceptable. The mids are sweet, especially with acoustic instruments and vocals. The bass is very good as well. I love the quality of movies and music equally.
Wow, this product sounds great. I found it easy to set up and the switching on the unit made putting my system together a breeze. I changed out an old av receiver I had from several years ago and I was astounded at what a difference the AVR888 made in how my system sounded. I also noticed a major improvement in my video signal. This was a great buy for me and my family.
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Denon AVR888
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