Bang for the buck, surround modes, clarity, vesatility

weak speaker terminal connections

This is one awesome unit. I've only had it 2 months so I'm still messing with the settings, etc. I couldn't be more happy w/ it, the best value out there in my opinion. Excellent sound quailty with plently of power to match. The 3300 seems to handle it-self very well with both music and movies, if you have the oppourtunity, GET IT! I'm sure you will not be disappointed!!

Similar Products Used:

Kenwood THX stuff, pioneer recievers

stereo sound, 5 channel stereo, overall sound and build quality

none IMHO

This receiver is an awesome piece of equipment. I did a lot of research before buying and feel confident I made a wise choice. This receiver has gotten rave reviews from magazines as well as consumers such as you and I. I have this receiver conneted to 5 superones and a sw2pi. This setup delivers the goods on 2 channel stereo as well as 5.1. If you purchase this receiver you will be a happy camper.

Similar Products Used:

Harmon Kardon

Easy hookup, Sound quality, Excellent performance, solid build, simple to use

Binding Posts, Needing single banana plug connectors

This receiver is Awesome. I used to own a Yamaha Pre&Power Amp and I decided to get into the Theatre mode. Boy am I glad I picked the Denon. The Yamaha's were good products but the sound that comes from the Denon is unmistakably better than the Yamaha. My heart initially wanted to get the Yamaha v2095 or even the DSP-A1 but the sound that came from the Denon was too good. The surround modes are the weakest part of the Denon but it does have the 5 channel stereo which is incredible.

I see everybody complains about the remote. When I first started using the remote it took some getting used to but now I wouldn't want anything else.

This receiver is a 5 star unit all the way around. I picked it up at an authorized dealer for $850 including tax.

My system:

Denon AVR-3300 receiver
PSB Silvers (Main)
PSB C6 (Center)
PSB 500i (Rears)
Energy 12" Sub
HK CD player
Sony-300 DVD Player
Sony 35" Trinitron
RCA Satellite System

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha v2095, Yamaha v995, Sony STR-DA555ES, Onkyo 777

Amazingly clear sound, high value for money spent

Horrendous remote, poorly written manual

After many auditions of many different receivers at the thousand dollar price point I spent my hard earned money on the 3300. Surprisingly, it was very close between the Pioneer Elite 27tx and the Denon 3300. I didn't care for the Yamaha 995 after a few auditions. I chose the 3300 in part because of the 5 channel stereo as it was most impressive with music. The DSP modes are a gimmick at best and and just plain awful at worst. The Denon manual is pretty bad as is the remote, but ultimately it's the sound that counts and that's where the Denon is simply outstanding. 5 stars at it's price point.

Similar Products Used:

Pioneer Elite 27tx, Yamaha RX-V995

Excellent performance, solid build, simple to use, looks nice. For about $800, you will not find anything better!

none so far...

Yet another 5 star rating for this receiver. This receiver has it all. One of the best quality receivers on the market today. It doesn't waste it's time tuning the DSP modes (like Yahama), but puts effort in the overall sound quality of DD and DTS and the 5 stereo mode. Yahama sounds a little bit clearer, but I love the 5 stereo mode (you'll love it too). The bass output is stronger, too. Supplies more than enough power. It doesn't run as hot as the other receivers, either.

Denon is known for it's build quality, and they didn't let up any with this receiver. The on-screen display made it very simple to set up. This is simply an awsome receiver.

For all who are complaining about the remote are far too picky. What did you expect, a universal remote with the damn receiver? If you wanted Denon to increase the price of this unit just to make a better remote, you're kidding yourself. It works fine with the receiver and is easy to use. The JVC did have the best remote, however.

Similar Products Used:

JVC1028, Yahama 795

Component video switching, 5-channel stereo mode, Personal Memory, 8 pre-in and pre-out

Denon still doesn't know how to design a remote.

If you all knew what the markup on this receiver and audio gear in general was...you go crazy if you had to pay retail.
Fortunately I work for a major electronics retailer on the West Coast (a Denon dealing chain store? Gee, who could it be?). Anyways, with my discount, this unit or any of the others listed above were relatively painless. The Denon won purely because of its boatload of features that the others can only dream of. Sure the AVR-5700 wasn't too painless either, but still a hefty price. And I didn't think it was worth it for a THX badge and and more power. And since I actually have an HDTV (don't ask about the markup on those either), the component video switching made it a no-brainer.

My only complaint; the ridiculous remote layout. I hate having to open secret doors and buttons of all kinds of colors and sizes. The Yamaha remote pretty much goes in the same group then. The Sony touch screen deal is pretty nice. I'll be using a H/K Take Control anyways so it doesn't matter how stupid the remote that comes with it is. It'll only be used once.

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha RXV-995, Sony STR-DA555ES

SOMEBODY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPERSONATING JIM FROM FLORIDA, BUT THIS IS THE REAL ME!

After I reviewed the product the first time, I realize I may have jumped the gun. I was wrong in doing that. I went to my dealer for advice on proper setup. After re-evaluating the receiver, properly set up, I found that it sounds MUCH better. My Wilsons never sounded better. Looks like the old Sony is retired. Maybe I'll give it to my little sister.

AGAIN, THIS IS THE REAL CHRIS FROM BUFFALO NY. PLEASE ERASE MY ORIGINAL BAD REVIEW, NOT THIS ONE!

THANK YOU!!!!

Sound, component video connection, 105Watts to all channels, 7.1 channels,

radio presets, remote, Manual, volume control.

This was the best sounding unit that I heard in the good guys. Yamaha were a little too bright, Sony's over priced. I have been using for the past month and a half and I am still impressed with the sound I'm getting. I'm not an audiophile but even I could tell the sound reproduction on this 3300 is first rate. I'm new to the HT arena and must say I'm very happy with my purchase.

John T,
Looking to buy the 3300; can you e-mail your supplier. Thanks much in advance.
Continue to enjoy your receiver...

I don't own this receiver but am helping a friend decide on one. I do, however, own a Denon AVD-2000 digital pre/pro and Marantz and Yamaha amps (yeah, the Yamaha is a little on the bright side, though very clean and not at all strident). Anyway, so far I found the Marantz receivers to have the best amp sections (with the Denon, Rotel, and Naks not far behind) and by far the best remote, but I think the Denons have the best DACs and processors. I keep hearing people say how much they like the "5-channel stereo" mode, but do yourselves a favor and spend some time with the "Matrix" mode with music CDs. Yamaha has a reputation as the budget Lexicon as far as DSP goes, but this mode is so good on music that I leave my AVD-2000 almost permanently set to it with CD. It is MUCH better than any modes on my Sony DSP-EP9ES that I have in another system. By the way, the EP9ES is supposed the be the best budget Dolby Digital pre/pro on the market. Don't believe it, the Denon sounds better. The processor section of the AVR-3300 seems to be virtually identicle (but with 24-bit Burr-Brown DACs vs. 20 & 18-bit BB's for the AVD-2000). I am leaning towards the Denon, but it is really my friend's decision. Even if he picks the Marantz, this is still a great product.