Reviews of the Denon AVR-3806 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 120 watts per channel; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; XM Ready satellite-radio support; three-zone multiroom capability; large-screen remote reduces button clutter.
The Bad: Analog inputs are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle; the confusing autosetup procedure will make you want to take the easier path and use the manual setup.
The Bottom Line: The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 18488 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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whathomecinemamag.com
Review Summary: This is an excellent all rounder with much to recommend it in the mid-price range
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.
Part number: AVR-3806BK
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 16.9 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 38.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
- Enclosure Material Metal
- Available Body Colors Black, silver
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Sound Effects Cinema EQ
- Equalizer Yes
- Spectrum Analyzer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 10
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 102 dB
- Output Channel Qty 7
- Output Power / Total 840 Watt
- Amplifier Output Details 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 160 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 160 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 160 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 160 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features A-B speaker switch, Bi-Wiring
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer band qty 9 bands
- Equalizer center frequencies 8000 Hz, 16000 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 125 Hz, 63 Hz, 2000 Hz, 250 Hz
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1710 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 56
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices LD player, CD recorder, Cassette deck, VCR, MD recorder, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, CD player
- Features Multi-brand compatibility, Learning, Touch panel, LCD backlight, LCD display
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories FM antenna, AM antenna
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x SPDIF input - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x SPDIF output - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Trigger ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 6 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 6 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x DENON LINK - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 9 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF input - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Outlets 2 AC outlets
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