Monday, October 29, 2007

Heart of the Home Theater: Denon AVR-3808CI Receiver


Certainly not for the faint-hearted, the Denon AVR-3808CI embodies the next generation of home theater brilliance. Now, I must start off by saying that this is NOT ideal for folks on a tight budget or those who are newbies to the home theater scene. However, if you (or a loved one) is a die-hard A/V addict, this is sure to bring a tear of happiness even when watching a Rambo movie marathon.

The Denon AVR-3808CI is about features... specifically, the latest HD features. Starting off with audio, the AVR3808CI utilizes both TrueHD and dts-HD decoders. The receiver also includes a Compressed Audio Restorer that enhances audio that has been compressed into MP3, ACC, WMA formats for higher range and deeper base.

The AVR-3808CI also features 2 HDMI and 2 DVI video inputs for your new HD Home Theater as well as 1 HDMI output. If you haven't jumped onto the HDMI bandwagon, there is still Component inputs and outputs. You can also utilize the Multi-Zone feature that allows 3 separate zones to distribute audio and or video to various sources.

The Denon receiver also comes with it's own software that will display Album Art for audio tracks and aids in setting up and fine tuning your HD Home Theater experience.

I've only covered a few of the features here but there are a long list of others (XM radio, DCDi, etc) but it's definitely an amazing av experience for the advanced user.
The Lowdown on the Denon AVR-3808CI

Retail Price: $1599.99
Best Deal for the Denon AVR-3808CI for $1213.54 shipped
Ideal For: Hi-Tech Dads, 30-something HD enthusiasts, Home Theater Junkies, High Definition Homes (using media in multiple rooms)

More info: on the AVR3808CI here

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