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I install commercial A/V systems, many in corporate boardrooms, etc. Let me say Denon products are awesome. The AVR-1800 is no exception. I have one in my 20'x14' living room connected to JBL control 28 speakers (front and rear) with JBL Northridge series center channel, and a Yamaha 40w sub. I measured 110db with absolutly NO distortion and crystal clear sound. Need I say more??

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I have installed Sony, Technics, JVC, and many others in my 9 years in the A/V business.

Sound in all modes. Price. Build quality. Made in Japan - unlike the 1801 and 1802. Reliable and attractive.

None at the used price.

Very nice sounding and looking receiver! I used to own a Sony and Yamaha receiver and this one blows them away. There is enough power for my medium sized room. I use it with B&W speakers and the sound is very refined and smooth. The remote has a small LCD and works great. 5.1 playback and 5 channel stereo are awesome. Could be found used at big discounts.

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Sony, Yamaha, Onkyo receivers.

Dolby Digital, Power, Build Quality, Value

2-Channel stereo, Remote

Great receiver for the money. Not much space wasted on useless features. Remote is a joke. Excellent Dolby Digital playback. Spatially correct. Strong and controlled bass if your speakers have any to begin with. Receiver has pretty flat response so there is no pronounced mid-bass. Great for movies, average for stereo.

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Adcom separates, Connie J tubes, Sony Receivers

Outstanding Sound Quality, Heavy Construction, Great Price

Average Manual (Not as poor as some have said)
Pre-Programmed remote won't operate certain devices

By far the most clean & crisp sound I have ever heard, I feel this receiver is a great addition to any home theater system. The power output is more than enough to create an insane amount of volume, provided you own speakers with a reasonable efficiency rating. I would recommend this receiver to anyone.. I am extremely picky with regards to sound quality & imaging, and this one does it well!

The remote that comes with this unit is interesting to say the least. In fact, I feel that the documentation for the receiver was fine...it's the remote that could use a bit more. I was unable to control my Pioneer CD player, but had no problems otherwise. I was able to consolidate 7 remotes down to 2, so I am still very pleased.

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DENON AVR-1200, Pioneer VSX-453/403

Great sound at a reasonable price. 5 channel stereo mode. Binding post connections.

Remote takes some time to learn (in fact I am still learning it).

Started shopping for home theater equipment. With help from this site I narrowed receiver choices to AVR2800, AVR1800 and Yamaha 795a. Was able to listen to the AVR1800 and Yamaha 795A side by side. Both sounded pretty good, but the 5 channel stereo mode on the AVR1800 was OUTSTANDING. Was not able to listen to the AVR2800(out of stock in all of Denver), but it was a bit pricey and could not justify the additional $250+ dollars. Selected the AVR1800 with DefTech ProCinema100 package(with 10" sub) and both my wife and I are happy as could be. Our family room (known as the pit) is about 18" by 15" and this receiver provides plenty of power to fill the room with sound using the DefTech speakers. It has plenty of bass and yet still sounds bright.
Dialogue in movies is clear and for music (rock, jazz, classical, country) it sounds great with a super sound stage.

Thanks to all on this site for steering me in the right direction. With the help of this site I found good quality gear in my price range that sounds fantastic! Thanks.

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Yamaha 795a, Denon AVR2800

Sound quality, Binding posts, discrete amps, spkr level adjustments, cooling capacity

Manual, Remote lacks lighting, NO S-Video.

I have had this receiver close to two months and enjoy it. I had alot of trouble deciding between feature rich receivers as apposed to quality sound. I'm glad I chose the Denon since most features would not have been used. The one thing I would add to this receiver is s-video but could not justify the additional $250. The 75 watts gives me plenty of power and I have a considerably large room, 15x20 with vaulted ceiling. This receiver is drives the Definitive Technology Pro Cinema 80's including the ProCenter 200 and ProSub 200. I did get a really great deal on this receiver, $430.00 from a local retailer in my area.

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Sony STRDB835; Kenwood KRV-5070

Sound quality, discrete amps, reasonable price

Awekward/ugly remote, volume display is small

I've been very happy with this product ever since I bought it mid-December 1999. This is MY first home theater system, but I can really say I've never heard anything sound so good! Setting it up was a breeze too! Within an hour, I had the new receiver, speakers and DVD player setup and playing (mind you...I've only purchases two speakers so far. I'm waiting for more $$$$$ to come in before I buy the remaining speaker components). The manual was simple and straight forward...no complaints here.

I searched for my receiver for over a month before I finally settled on the Denon. One store was pushing the Marantz SR-5000 and it sounded great by their description, but no matter which speakers they connected to it, I just couldn't get myself to "love" it. The Pioneer Elite VX-21 sounded okay...but I couldn't justify the money for something that didn't really move me.

I believe I settled on the speakers before I settled on the receiver. I picked out the B&W 601S2 which sound GREAT! Once the store hooked it up to the Denon, that was it for me. Clarity in vocals and guitar were superb (I forget what I was listening to, but I do enjoy listening to classical guitar)!

FIVE STARS

System:
Denon AVR-1800
B&W DM601S2 (pair)
Sony 330 DVD

Future Components:
Denon DCM370 (CD player)
B&W LCR6S2 (center)
B&W ASW1000 (sub)
B&W DM601S2 (surround)?
B&W DM602S2 (front L/R)?

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Tested: Marantz SR-5000, Pioneer Elite VX-21

sound quality, looks

remote, price

I've played with this unit for more than a month now and I'm not disappointed with the results. Good sound quality, nice looks. If you want a unit with a very good bass though, than maybe the denon isn't for you. I've listened to other receivers like the Pioneer VSX808 and a Sony and they provided deeper bassess. However, if you use a subwoofer, something that a audiolover has to do, then this is the receiver to go.
The remote is a very ugly thing if you would ask me, but well, all the buttons I need are there. The price might be a bit high though if you compare it to some pioneer products.

Great Sound
Great Price
Excellent Features
Look

Owners Manual
Remote

Let me start this review by saying that I spent a hell of a lot of time researching receivers and speakers. I wanted a receiver that would be able to power my Boston Micro Reference Series 9000 for both theater and music. In addition, I wanted a receiver that I could grow into, in case I wanted to set up in speaker quality.

Well, I found it. The sound quality is amazing in both theater and with music. I especially like the 5 channel stereo for listing to audio CD's. There is know question that my Boston's sound the best they can with this receiver. I would definitely recommend this receiver. I got mine at the Good Guys and talked the guy down to $499, what a deal!

The only thing I don't like about the receiver is the owner's manual, it truly sucks. It doesn't explain what any of the feature do and it difficult to get any useful information out of it. In addition, the remote is sort of difficult to deal with, but I suspect it will get easier with time.

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Sony STR Series
Kenwood

5-Channel Stereo Mode
Quality and Value

Setup difficulty due to manual

I have owned it for 1 week. VERY VERY Happy with the overall outcome! Got it from a local store for $460. I highly recommend this receiver to anyone!