- good Dolby Digital performance - clear and airy sound in stereo mode - good sounding FM. I liked it very much - many surround modes

I don´t think this receiver has some great weakness, but I think Denon could improve some features: ? slow to change between sources and between surround modes (the sound mutes for quite a while when you change from one source/mode to another). And the sound mutes when you’re changing surround parameters; - a primitive (not very friendly) on-screen menu - a bit confusing operating manual - the remote can control other sources but the switch to select them is tiny and dificult to use - the front panel is metallic, but I think it could have a more solid feel. My old Yamaha was better in this respect - small volume level display. It´s dificult to see from my listening position - packaging: it´s not only Denon, in these days it´s difficult to find a well packed AV equipment - test tone starts very loud. When I activated it for the first time I was catch by surprise. Tip: after start the test, be prepared to decrease the volume fastly pressing the ´-´ round button on the remote - there is a mute key, but after muted, all the sound returns even if you down the volume. It seems logic to stay muted letting you decrease the level and then, when you´re done, you press mute again to restart listening at the desired level - if you´re considering using zone 2 mode, beware that this output is mono (the 6th channel is used to power the zone 2)

This receiver replaced a Dolby ProLogic Yamaha RX-V493. Before purchasing it I also considered Yamaha RX-V740, Onkyo TX-SR601, and Marantz SR5300. The Denon was available at a reasonable price and I have read good reviews about it. Also, I like to experiment new brands and I have never had a Denon before. It perfoms well with Dolby Digital DVDs. It has many surround modes for music listening. Besides Dolby PL-II and DTS-Neo, there are some DSP modes (concert hall, jazz club, matrix, stadium, etc) . But, it sounds so good in stereo mode that I never use surround modes when listening to CDs or FM.

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High-loaded power amplifiers Dynamic multi-channel music-and home cinema sound Precise and powerful bass range Strong Dolby Pro Logic 2-integration Outstanding stereo sound Simple operating

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The AVR-1804 is an excellent performer. It's able to produce outstanding results for both Home cinema and Music. This receiver has a amazing Multichannel-music operation that brings sounds to life. Highly recommended.

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Onscreen display, 90W RMS/Channel, large front dimmable display. Ease of setting up the receiver.

Wish there was a way to set a specific crossover for the front speakers.

This is a wonderful receiver with great options. We purchased this receiver for our first 5.1 home theater system. I am driving Polk speakers all the way around with the exception of the sub which is a Velodyne DLS-3500. I am very impressed with this receiver which is classified as an Entry Mid-Level receiver. It has clear on screen display for setting up all of the options for the unit. The back panel is easy to understand and see where the different sources need to go. I am very happy with our purchase and I look forward to many years of great entertainment out of it.

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manual could be better written. I don't like the component switching on the remote, otherwise it's fine.

I just recently decided to switch from a high quality two-channel set-up to a multi-channel system. After much research and focus on Yamaha, H-K, Denon and Onkyo products, I selected the 1804. I am extremely happy with this unit. The build quality is very good, digital processing seems very good, plenty of options for connections, on-screen programming helps a lot, plenty of power for all channels (but I am using relatively efficient Paradigm speakers), and attractive uncluttered appearance. I also like the future expansion possibilities of additional channels or another room system. Overall, a very good value product. There are several other good buys at this price level, but I don't think the others match the build quality of Denon.

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This is an update to my previous review. I did not know this before but there are two sets of banana plug hook ups for the center rear surround so you can hook up two speakers to it with the 90 watts being divided. The only problem is that the ohms of your speakers must be between 12 to 16 ohms. Big problem for me is that paradigm does not make speakers with those ohms. I got around this by getting a pair of mini monitors and hooking them up off one set of plugs and running them in series which is the positive to one speaker the negative to the other then joining the other pos. and neg. together. That makes the ohms somewhere between 12 to 16 ohms which is just within the 1804 specs of 16 ohms. I got all my money back from the cc370 and just paid the difference for the mini mons. Way better sound. I always thought there was something just not right before and now I know what it was, never use a center channel speaker for the rear center surround.

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so smooth I can't believe I only spent 684.oo. 6 channel stereo is awesome for music.

You don't want to go to work because you just want to listen to music and movies all day long.

current speaker set up - paradigm monitor 7 v.3 cc370 v.3 adp 370 v.3 and a ps1000 v.3.My amp for the last 2 years was a technics sadx 1050 that sounded not to bad when I had it hooked up to my last speaker set up which was 4 atoms and a cc170. Decided on up grading my speakers to the monitors. Thats when I realized just how bright and crappy my technics sounded. Instantly would get a headache. Began my quest for a new amp so I checked out denon yamaha and marantz.The yamahas reminded me of my bright and crappy technics, the denons and the marantz sounded sooo soothing to my ears I new right then and there that I was buying one of them. Checked out features vs. price and noticed the denon 1804 to win out. 90watts x 6 with a 4.5amp power source.I ordered another cc370 center channel speaker for my surround back since my room could accomidate it. All my speakers are 93db sensetive and holy crap. This amp rocks. I can listen all day long at a very high level with no ear fatigue at all. None.

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