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Denon AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel/5.1-+ 2-Channel Multisource/Multizone A/V Home Theater Receiver with Networking (Black) | 
| Brand: Denon
Category: CE
Buy New: $1,699.00
New (10) Used (2)
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 11320
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 45
Dimensions (in): 23 x 23 x 13
MPN: AVR-3808CI
Model: AVR-3808CI
UPC: 812147011425
EAN: 6312714437459
ASIN: B000TW78AO
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 130 Watts Per Channel x 7 Channels, All Channels Rated at 0.05 THD | | • | 4 DVI/HDMI Video Inputs/1 Output, 3 Component Video Inputs/1 Output | | • | 5 Optical Digital Inputs/2 Outputs, 2 Coaxial Inputs, 11 Analog audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner | | • | XM-Satellite Radio Capability, 8-Channel External Analog Input | | • | 7 S-Video Inputs/3 Outputs, 3 Composite Outputs, Digital to Analog REC Output |
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Product Description
130 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD * Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding * Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ XT eight-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included) * XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package) * iPod integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Denon Is Not Compatible with Sony Televisions over HDMI September 19, 2008
I own this receiver along with a Denon 2910 DVD player. I also own two Sony televisions, a KDF-E50A10 rear projection, and a KDL52XBR4 LCD.
When the Denon products are connected to the Sony televisions via HDMI, you will experience intermittent drop out of video and audio. The combination of Denon and Sony has problems with maintaining the HDCP handshake.
Otherwise, this is a great sounding receiver.
 Do not get this receiver if you own a Sony TV August 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This receiver loses synchronization with Sony TVs. It happens randomly and Denon is not doing anything about this problem.
They've released several firmware updates and some of them made the problem better and some of them made the problem worse. The latest firmware revision is the worst. It happens 2-3 times a day.
The worst part is that it didn't do it at first, then they posted a firmware update and it began doing it and there is no way to revert to an older firmware version.
Please stay away from this receiver. If I could return it I would not hesitate for a second.
If only it worked with Sony August 11, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have had this unit for 9 months now and really like it, but its sort of a love/hate relationship. First the love: the unit has excellent sound with my Klipsch RB-61 speaker system and has a very nice easy to use menu system. Setup was a piece of cake with the Audyssey calibration too, but there is hate: The remote. I still haven't figured out the advanced features and the biggest issue is it isn't compatible with Sony. I also have the DirecTV DVR, Sony Blueray BDP-S500 and XBR5. Every now and then, probably only once or twice during a movie the Denon blanks for a few seconds and resyncs itself. Calling Denon support they blame the Sony TV, but when connecting the DVR or Blueray directly to the XBR5 I never have the problem. I've tried countless sets of cables but to no avail and Denon has nothing to say. If the unit worked with my TV I would give it 5-stars, but for now its a love / hate relationship.
Denon-licious July 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
[Before purchasing this receiver I highly recommend going to the Denon web site and downloading the user manual]
I am using this receiver in our bedroom for TV and music. I purchased after weeks of careful study. It was a close call between this unit and the Yamaha RX-V3800BL Yamaha RX-V3800BL 7.1-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver (Black), but the Denon won out for the following reasons: (1) Yamaha made me register with them to download the manual (2) The Denon has better video upscaling (3) In October Denon is supposed to release a firmware update which will add HDMI-CEC support, a feature I really like. If this had been primarily a music system, or if I didn't need to up-scale my standard def satellite box, the Yamaha might have won out.
As the Internet will tell you, the main remote which comes with this unit is annoying to use, and I am expecting to receive a Denon RC-7000CI two-way remote from Amazon sometime today. (NOTE: You need the RF unit (RC-7001RCI) if you want the two-way feature to work.) From downloading the manual for this remote I suspect that it is being outsourced from Universal Remote. It is PC programmable, and I hope it will be a good controller for my 3808 and my other home theater components. I will post a review on it when I know more.
I am a very technical person so factor that in to the following. Initial setup was fairly straightforward and was done with very little reference to the manual. I did have to restart the receiver to get the network to come up. While it is easy to get a little lost in the menu system, there isn't anything that is overwhelmingly obscure, and after a couple of weeks of use it becomes less of an issue.
When my son and I first set the receiver up we were a little unhappy with how unstable it was. Too many lock-ups, especially when controlling the receiver over the web with my Mac. Updating to the latest firmware has greatly improved stability, and made some small refinements in the interface. Also, I lost my OSD until I fully powered down the unit and powered it back up.
Things I like:
Internet Radio (but then I like shortwave radio too)
Nice Upscaling
Flexible Configuration and Labeling
Web Interface (wish all my components had this)
RS-232
Phono Input
XM
Functional auxiliary remote
Things My Wife likes:
iPod Interface
Things I don't like:
Miserable main remote
XM User Interface Needs Work
GUI could be better
What's Missing:
HD Radio
3D (9.1)
HDMI-CEC (promised in October, and I'm naively counting on them to keep their word)
NOTE: HDMI-CEC currently passes through, so my TV and other components CEC just fine, it is just that the Denon ignores it all.
Most Amusing Feature:
Has a jack for Denon's $500 cat-5 cable Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable. Fortunately I don't need this feature, so I don't have to figure out if this is just a plain old cat-5, or if it has some sort of non-standard pinout. (I know if you have other Denon equipment this may be a nice feature, but you have to poke fun at that cable)
My Setup:
Samsung 40A750 (CEC supported) Samsung LN40A750 40-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
Denon AVR-3808CI (CEC planned)
Denon RC-7000CI two-way remote Denon RC-7000CI IR/RF Remote Control
RF unit Denon RC-7001RCI RF/IR Remote Base Station for the RC-7000CI Remote Control
XM mini-tuner (Integrated with AVR)
iPod Interface (Denon ASD-1RBK iPod Docking Station (Black Finish)
(NOTE: You probably should just buy the basic iPod interface. As I understand it, the wired networkable interface Denon ASD-3N iPod/Network Connectivity Client Dock (Black) and the wireless Denon ASD-3N iPod/Network Connectivity Client Dock with Wifi (Black) duplicate some of the functionality of the receiver.
(If anyone knows otherwise, please leave a comment and I will correct my review - thanks)
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Great Receiver July 12, 2008
Pros:
1. The on-screen menu is easy to use, and all settings can be controlled from it.
2. The networking functionality is excellent. Once you get it working, you will love this feature.
3. The USB connection is great as well. Get an 8-16GB USB key, place your MP3 files on it, and enjoy. It even has random play!
4. Full 1080p looks flawless, and the units ability to upscale is excellent. Any video source is going to be served well with this unit.
5. 4 HDMI connections
Cons:
1. Not really a con per say, but this receiver is definitely aimed at the video crowd. While music sounds great, the real power with this receiver lies in its video.
2. The auto speaker calibration. It did a fair job, but in the end, I took the time and did it myself. Not really that difficult if you are patient.
3. The remote. It is not terrible, but you will be getting an all-in-one in short order.
However, none of these cons would keep me from buying this unit again. It is hard to beat the price with this feature set.
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