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Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W

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★★★★★
4.8

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★★★★☆
4.3

$3,511.00 - $5,499.99

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Pros

  • Clean sound (4)
  • Good power (4)
  • Accurate controls (3)
  • Durable (3)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Great picture quality (1)
  • Sexy aesthetics (1)
  • Unsurpassed sound quality (1)
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Cons

  • Firmware updates method (1)

Best Uses

  • Audiophiles (4)
  • Home theater (3)
  • Larger rooms (3)
  • Smaller rooms (2)
 
 
 

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Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W

$3,511.00

 

$4,199.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$5,499.00

5% off orders at Abt.com

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Last update: Dec 9, 2008

Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Reviews

 

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Review

Big and bad

★★★★★
5.0
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    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"When I took the 5308 out of the box, the first thing that came to my mind was "Wow, this thing weighs a ton." Indeed it does. This is Denons flagship receiver and it does everything but make you eggs and toast for breakfast. This is one hardline, take no prisoners receiver. The amount of tweaks y …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
May 15 2008
Dima
NYC
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Review

A Great AVR with Many Features.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Firmware Updates method

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"A great AVR for outstanding Video and Audio performance. When Audyssey is run correctly, the sound is unbelievable. The Realta HQV video processor in the 5308CI is outstanding as well. Picture quality through HDMI @1080p is looks stunning.



Cons: The Remote is awful and Firmeware Updates can cau …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 19 2008
Steady Teddy
Michigan
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Review

The Ultimate One Component to Rule All

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"Sound Quality: Burr-Brown PCM-1796 DACs = 5 Stars



Picture Quality: Silicon Optix Realta = 5 Stars



Power: 339wpc @ 4 ohms x 2Ch; 185wpc @ 8 ohms x 5Ch; 169wpc @ 8 ohms x 7Ch



THD: 0.004%

SNR: -110 dB

Crosstalk: -99 dB

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.0 dB

HQV Score: 130 (max is 13 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 26 2008
MusicLover
Dallas, TX
I am:
  • Audiophile
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Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Review

Great receiver I ever have

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"This receiver was powerful enough for medium size or large size of room. Always produce clear and deep detail sound. For movie was excellent but for music also doing a good job. Deep base produced even without connect sub woofer. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 30 2008
music lover
clarksville, tn
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $5,499.00
 
 

Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W Review

Simply The Best

★★★★★
5.0

"This is the best receiver you can buy i have this conected to the MartinLogan - Source 8" Electrostatic Transducer Floor Speakers

Model: SOUBLD | SKU: 8354791 i have 4 speakers of this kind and a great sub that is the Definitive Technology - Supercube I 10" 1500-Watt Powered Subwoofer

Model: ISUPERC …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 9 2008
Anonymous
Miami Fl
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Price: $5,499.98
 
 
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Denon DJ AVR-5308CI 7.1 Channel THX Ultra2 Home Theater Receiver, Reference, 1050 W

$3,511.00

 

$4,199.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$5,499.00

5% off orders at Abt.com
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