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Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI

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★★★★☆
4.2

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4.2

$291.98 - $599.00

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Pros

  • Easy setup (19)
  • Great picture quality (11)
  • High quality picture (11)
  • Easy to use (9)
  • Consistent performance (8)
  • Dvd upconversion (8)
  • Good connections (8)
  • Backwards compatible (7)
  • Good soundtrack support (7)
  • Durable (5)
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Cons

  • Pricey (2)
  • Slow load time (2)
  • 71 analog inoperable (1)
  • Difficult set-up (1)
  • Dual hdmianalog inop (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Inconsistent (1)
  • Noisy (1)
  • Not compatible w dvd-r (1)
  • Simple display (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (15)
  • Home theater (7)
  • Lcd tv (6)
  • Plasma tv (6)
  • Dlp tv (3)
  • Office (2)
  • Dedicated home theater (1)
  • High end home theater (1)
  • Home theatre (1)
  • Lcos tv (1)
 
 
 

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Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI

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Last update: Oct 17, 2009

Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Reviews

 
 
 

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Far Superior

"All blueray players have excellent picture quality, but this one is really, really special. Denon raised the bar with this flagship player and if you are shopping for a blueray player do not miss auditioning this machine. Upscaling is fantastic as is watching BR discs. The real clincher isn't the picture, it's the audio circuitry. WOW! did they go audiophile grade with this. Vastly superior to any other play..." Read Full Review »

Aug 30, 2008 by Johnny Audio73

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Some problems lower my rating

"[...] The unit worked great when I got it but after about 3 weeks it no longer played any Blu-Ray discs. Tech support told me to return it to them for a firmware update (one that could not be done by the end-user). I'm in California, they're in Jersey, so it was in transit for about 2-1/2 weeks plus the time they actually worked on it. However the returned updated unit still didn't play Blu-Ray discs; appare..." Read Full Review »

Jun 18, 2008 by John In PS

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Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Review

Some problems lower my rating

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • Inconsistent
  • Unit is very large

    Best Uses

  • Home
 

"[...] The unit worked great when I got it but after about 3 weeks it no longer played any Blu-Ray discs. Tech support told me to return it to them for a firmware update (one that could not be done by the end-user). I'm in California, they're in Jersey, so it was in transit for about 2-1/2 weeks p …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 18 2008
John In PS
Palm Springs, CA
I am:
  • Gearhead
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $599.00
 
 

Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Review

Not quite up to the Denon Brand

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Easy To Use
  • High Quality Picture

    Cons

  • Flimsy Construction
  • Noisy
  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Let me first say, I'm a Denon advocate, but the 1800BD is not up the standard I associate with this brand.Pros: Simple to use, great picture quality, dual digital and component outputs (what was Denon thinking with the DVD-2500)and easy setup menu.Cons: Expensive, NOISY, not very sturdy (feels lik …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Jan 27 2009
Dave from NH
Nashua, NH
I am:
  • Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $291.98
 
 

Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Review

Far Superior

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Backwards Compatible
  • DVD Upconversion
  • Easy Set-Up
  • Excellent Image Quality
  • Good Connections
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • DLP TV
  • Home
  • Home Theater
  • LCD TV
  • Office
  • More »
 

"All blueray players have excellent picture quality, but this one is really, really special. Denon raised the bar with this flagship player and if you are shopping for a blueray player do not miss auditioning this machine. Upscaling is fantastic as is watching BR discs. The real clincher isn't the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 30 2008
Johnny Audio73
Jamestown,ND
I am:
  • Gearhead
Reviewed at:
Price: $291.98
 
 

Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Review

Very happy, especially with audio

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • DVD Upconversion
  • Easy Set-Up
  • Excellent Image Quality
  • Good Connections
  • Good Soundtrack Support

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • LCD TV
 

"Looking for Blu Ray in combination with high quality audio for CD playing. This was the best that I could find given that I had Denon Amp already. Actually surprised at how good the audio was playing CDs. For video, also very good and upconverts DVDs with very good quality. Can't really compare …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 21 2009
Blu Ray Newbie
Vancouver BC
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $291.98
 
 

Denon Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Player - DVD3800BDCI Review

The DVD3800BDCI is a stellar performer!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Backwards Compatible
  • DVD Upconversion
  • Easy Set-Up
  • Excellent Image Quality
  • Good Connections
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • DLP TV
  • Home
  • Home Theater
  • LCD TV
  • LCOS TV
  • More »
 

"I had heard that the DVD3800BCDI was slow to boot and had poor menu performance. I was pleasantly surprised to find these allegations totally unfounded. The setup for this unit was easier than any other DVD player I've owned. The image quality is absolutely excellent for both DVD and Blu-Ray discs. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 23 2008
Dirt Bike DBA
Seattle, WA
I am:
  • Power User
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.00
 
 
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