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Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

★★★★★
4.6

based on 75 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$1,143.00

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Pros

  • Clean sound (45)
  • Good power (42)
  • Accurate controls (32)
  • Easy setup (23)
  • Durable (21)
  • Assignable inputs (1)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Flawless firmware updates (1)
  • Network functionality (1)
  • On screen menu tv (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (12)
  • 1080i video conversion (1)
  • Lacks thx-2 (1)
  • Manual sometimes obscure (1)
  • May overwelm beginners (1)
  • Poor remote (1)
  • Promised featured missing (1)
  • Remote is too complex (1)
  • Significant timeset up (1)
  • Slow browsing (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (44)
  • Audiophiles (24)
  • Larger rooms (20)
  • Basic systems (8)
  • Smaller rooms (8)
  • Multiple rooms (1)
 
 
 

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Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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Last update: Aug 23, 2009

Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
GREAT AVR, [...]

"The 3808ci was exactly what I was hoping. It has 4 hdmi inputs. Background- I had a pre/pro and a 5-channel amp and 2-channel amp setup. I got tired of the heat and the wires, and have been biding my time waiting for the right AVR to jump back on that wagon. The Denon fit the bill nicely. I use it for 98% Home Theater, including TV watching. It never has problems with audio flags, and the scaler seems to work ni..." Read Full Review »

Sep 12, 2007 by Fred

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Totally disappointed

"After reading all the glowing reviews about this receiver, I went and picked one up. I am pretty dissapointed. While it does have good sound, it's poorly designed. There are 9 speaker connections on the back which led me to believe it would be 7.1+Zone 2, but it's not. There are 2 sets of surround left and right (who has 9.1 speakers for their 7.1 system?), leaving one set for EITHER surround back OR Zone 2. I d..." Read Full Review »

Aug 07, 2008 by LouderIsBetter

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Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

GREAT AVR, [...]

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
 

"The 3808ci was exactly what I was hoping. It has 4 hdmi inputs. Background- I had a pre/pro and a 5-channel amp and 2-channel amp setup. I got tired of the heat and the wires, and have been biding my time waiting for the right AVR to jump back on that wagon. The Denon fit the bill nicely. I use it f …"  Read Full Review »

Media Room setup

Media Room setup
  • This is where the Denon 3
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 12 2007
Fred
Philadelphia, PA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
 

Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Nice unit, tons of options

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"Excellant sound, need a memory like an elephant to figure out where an adjustment is. Great service from OneCall. Only complaint is factory dent in top grill. Too much of a hassle to send it back since it's only cosmetic. "

Factory dent, should be perfect for price of unit.

Factory dent, should be perfect for price of unit.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 28 2009
Kevin A.
Seattle, WA
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  • Tech Savvy
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Extraordinary Sound - Annoying Setup

★★★★☆
4.0

"This is an extraodinary receiver for sound processing. Best I've ever owned by far. It's Audigy auto-setup feature to balance your speakers works well if you skip through the random error messages. There are a TON of inputs, including 4 HDMI inputs and two outputs. It also has an ethernet cable hook …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dec 3 2007
BrianB
Quahog, RI
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

An Ultimate Home Theatre Engine!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Flawless Firmware Updates
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"This AVR is an advanced piece of equipment. It is NOT hard to Set-up or learn...It's just New technology for many people. The Remote isn't complicated either, it's just advanced. Take your time and enjoy the set-up on this one people! Read about it, learn about it, and understand it. Update the firm …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 27 2009
Beetroot
McHenry, Illinois
I am:
  • Audiophile
Reviewed at:
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Close to perfect,

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Assignable inputs
  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power
  • On Screen menu TV

    Cons

  • Some options are limited

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"This receiver is, by far, the easiest AVR I have ever had the pleasure of owning. Set up is a little daunting at first but as you explore the intuitive on screen menu everything starts to fall into place rather quickly. Power is abundant and it never seems to get too warm no matter how loud I crank …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 30 2009
Monty
PA
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  • Tech Savvy
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