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Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver

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★★★★★
4.6

based on 36 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$1,372.00 - $1,999.99

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Pros

  • Clean sound (29)
  • Good power (26)
  • Accurate controls (19)
  • Durable (13)
  • Easy setup (11)
  • 4 hdmi inputs (1)
  • Competitvely priced (1)
  • Denon is the best (1)
  • Does everything (1)
  • Firmware upgrades (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (10)
  • Browser ctrls need work (1)
  • Confusing remotes (1)
  • Docs needs narratives (1)
  • Functionality with ipod (1)
  • Manual (1)
  • Manuel hard to understand (1)
  • Mp3 interface needs work (1)
  • Overly complex interface (1)
  • Questionable video upscal (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (26)
  • Larger rooms (20)
  • Audiophiles (16)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Basic systems (3)
  • Budget audiophile categor (1)
  • Computer experts (1)
  • Flexible (1)
 
 
 

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Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver

$1,372.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$1,489.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$1,999.00

 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Not perfect but it has options then most

"I choose this AVR due to its extensive list of options and the fine Denon name. If I were to do it again I would look more into Yamaha now that I know the weaknesses. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice piece of equipment. The user interface is difficult to use and the manual is useless. Its just not laid out in a simple easy to understand way. It's strong points is it does allow for almost limitless changes. It can..." Read Full Review »

Oct 13, 2008 by Derk

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Great Amp - Difficult to use

"I love the sound and the features. However, the interface is so complex, that many people will be overwhelmed trying to set it up and use it. I am a computer engineer, and have been stumped for hours trying to figure out why certain features “suddenly” stop working. Tip – do NOT accidently hit the center of the “soft” buttons on the main remote. That button switches the amp into “direct” mode, which disabl..." Read Full Review »

Aug 31, 2008 by jbthuis

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Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Review

Denon Clean and Clear Sound

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"Do the firmware upgrade first, then do the setup unless you want to do things twice. When initially setting up the box and you and the box are confused (i.e., you have no sound), just press the small unlit on/off button on the receiver, and the receiver will default/reboot/revert inputs and setting …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
Mike who listens to the waves
Los Angeles, CA
I am:
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,999.00
 
 

Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Review

Clear Sound is Wonderful

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"After you get done hashing through the unclear manual and get the receiver setup, then do yourself a favor and buy or program a Harmony remote control. My Harmony 900 got me back to one remote for all my devices... TV, DVD, Receiver, and TiVo. The small Denon remote provided is fine if you don't mi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 19 2009
Mike Loves the Beach
Los Angeles, CA
I am:
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,999.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Review

Not perfect but it has options then most

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I choose this AVR due to its extensive list of options and the fine Denon name. If I were to do it again I would look more into Yamaha now that I know the weaknesses. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice piece of equipment. The user interface is difficult to use and the manual is useless. Its just not la …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 13 2008
Derk
Los Angeles CA
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
 

Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Review

DENON AVR4308CI

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"THIS DENON AVR IS OFF THE HOOK IF YOU GOT AN HDTV YOU MUST PICK THIS UNIT UP THE AMOUNT OF THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH THIS UNIT ARE ONLY LIMITED BY YOUR IMAGINATION ITS EASY TO SET UP IT COMES WITH AN EXTREAMLY DETAILED MANUAL THAT WILL TAKE YOU THOUGH THE SET UP WITH NO PROBLEMS THE LOUD AND CRISP SOUN …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 18 2009
NYC OJ SR
NEW YORK CITY
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,999.00
 
 

Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver Review

Effortless installation

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Confusing Remotes

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"This unit is remarkable. I have it connected to a Roku; Denon 3930 dvd; Denon 2500 Blu-Ray; 67" Samsung DLP TV and a Time Warner Digital receiver box. It is driving seven Polk Audio speakers (2) LC80i (2) LC65i (2) LC265i and an LSiC for the front center. In addition I run two Polk Audio DSW400 Subs …"  Read Full Review »

Apr 27 2009
Spotcoolerman
Chapel Hill, NC
I am:
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
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Denon DJ Denon 980W 7.1-Ch. XM Satellite Radio/Network-Ready A/V Home Theater Receiver

$1,372.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$1,489.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$1,999.00

 

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$1,999.99

 

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