Great 8K Performance, Difficult Setup
Setting up this receiver is not for beginners. Connecting speakers is straightforward and the setup assistant helps, but linking it to a TV and getting 8K output is challenging, with no online tutorials available. A clear diagram of the back panel would have been useful. Once configured, the visual and audio experience is highly immersive, bringing action, horror, and sci-fi movies to life. It is considered a worthwhile upgrade despite the effort required.
Pros
- + immersive audio and video
- + helpful setup assistant
- + worth the money and effort
Cons
- − difficult TV and 8K connection
- − no online tutorials
- − no clear back panel diagram
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· July 29, 2020 · United States
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Powerful 11.2-Channel Receiver with Excellent Build Quality
This 11.2-channel AV receiver is heavy and solid, with a built-in cooling fan that keeps it running cool under heavy use. Setup can feel complicated at first, especially when HDMI control devices interact, but the on-screen menu guides you step by step. Performance is extremely powerful, delivering clean, immersive, room-filling sound for movies, music, and gaming. IMAX Enhanced and 3D audio features stand out. It pairs well with a Klipsch home theater system and two subwoofers. Modern features include 8K support, gaming enhancements, and streaming. Highly recommended for building or upgrading a serious home theater system.
Pros
- + Outstanding build quality
- + Heavy and solid construction
- + Built-in cooling fan
- + Extremely powerful performance
- + Clean, immersive, room-filling sound
- + IMAX Enhanced and 3D audio
- + 8K support
- + Gaming enhancements
- + Streaming features
- + On-screen setup menu
Cons
- − Setup can feel complicated at first
- − HDMI control devices can interact
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· January 17, 2026 · United States
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Powerful receiver but audio drops with cable
This Denon AV receiver delivers beautiful, powerful audio and video. However, audio drops out after about two minutes when connected to cable service, tested with Spectrum Cable and an LG OLED 60-inch TV. The issue occurred across all HDMI inputs, suggesting a possible HDMI or firmware problem. No audio loss occurred with Apple TV, Blu-Ray, or TIVO. Resetting did not resolve it. The unit was returned; the return process was seamless. Really wanted it to work.
Pros
- + beautiful and powerful audio-visual performance
- + seamless return process
Cons
- − audio drops out after about two minutes with cable service
- − issue occurred on all HDMI inputs
- − resetting did not fix the problem
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· July 21, 2024 · United States
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Powerful 11.2 Receiver with Extensive Connectivity
This 11.2-channel AV receiver offers ample power and extensive connectivity for a wide range of audio and video components, including VCRs, cassette decks, multi-disc players, and 4K players. It delivers superb surround sound for movies, and the setup microphone supports up to eight listening positions. An upgrade from an older Pioneer receiver, it uses 10 AWG wire for front and center speakers and 12 AWG for the rest. Recommended for a mid-sized budget, it provides a theater-like experience at home.
Pros
- + plenty of power
- + extensive connectivity
- + superb surround sound
- + setup mic supports eight positions
- + great for mid-sized budget
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· August 14, 2024 · United States
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Great for multi-zone setups with 7.1 to stereo downmixing
This receiver upgrades an older Denon with current technology and ample HDMI inputs. It solves a key issue by allowing 7.1 multichannel audio to downmix to stereo in zones 2 and 3, so dialogue is audible in secondary rooms. Three amps support various speaker configurations, but a fourth stereo zone requires an external amp. Zone 2 has an HDMI video output for independent viewing. The iPhone app offers extensive control but can be overwhelming; Harmony remotes cannot adjust volume per zone. A tip: set zones 2 and 3 to 'source' to mirror zone 1.
Pros
- + 7.1 downmixes to stereo in zones 2 and 3
- + Enough HDMI inputs for all devices
- + Zone 2 HDMI video output for independent viewing
- + App allows separate volume control per zone
- + Cheaper than higher model with similar capability
Cons
- − Only three amps; zone 4 stereo needs external amp
- − iPhone app is hard to comprehend due to many choices
- − Harmony app cannot control volume per zone
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· November 1, 2020 · United States
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