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BJC
28.03.2017
10/10
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Великолепно
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Я читал много различных комментарий и я рад, я выбрал этот.
26.07.2014
10/10
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Well what can I say about this receiver… it has been quite some time since I have had my hands on a Surround Sound Receiver and to be honest when I got this I felt like a complete idiot when trying to set it up.
So let’s first talk about setting this because it took me a few days before I arrived at the perfect configuration. First thing is make sure you know all the connections you need from this receiver, my Sony blu ray player only has a Coaxial Digital Audio Output which the Denon does not have so I had to by an additional Coaxial to Optical device to get a separate audio channel from my blu ray player to the Denon. Next use Banana Plugs for wirings you speakers up, not only is it neater but provides a better connections for your speakers plus you won’t have the worry of them just falling out of the sockets. Now setting this up I recommend following every single step in the start up process with this receiver, including the Audessy Mic Speaker Setup. The Audessy Setup for me was the best part but also took the longest, now I found that if you go onto Audessy MultiEQ website and use their diagram for Mic Listening Points and also use a Tripod with the Mic then you will get the best results plus standing out of the room helps too. Overall though it has been a lengthy process but if you do it right the first time you will be just fine.
Now the build and design of this receiver, the design for me is very good. It has a very minimal design front and back with no over clutter of buttons nor I/O. The build is very solid with no imperfections in the finish nor any rough edges in the physical build. It is built very well and has a very clean design that will fit in most home theatre setups.
The sound is a little hard to say if I’m honest because I am assuming it sounds different with different speakers so this is really just going to be about the pairing of this receiver and my speakers, the speakers I am using with this receiver are the Tannoy HTS 201 5.1 Speaker System. The bass is strong but it is only strong when it needs to be and it is not when it’s doesn’t need to be strong. Also the bass is very detailed presenting individual thumps very well, placing your subwoofer in the right location will give the bass the feel that it is coming from the whole floor and not a single point source. The mids and highs are very well presented, they are positioned very well and there is no sharpness to the highs which is a good thing as there is no fatigue either. The receiver did a fantastic job at playing the right frequency through the right speaker at the right time with the right amount of power. Staging was done fantastically with no impression of 5 speakers as the receiver blended surround sounds very well from front to back and side to side.
Overall I recommend this receiver to anyone who has the budget for it, there really is not anything better in my opinion sub
So let’s first talk about setting this because it took me a few days before I arrived at the perfect configuration. First thing is make sure you know all the connections you need from this receiver, my Sony blu ray player only has a Coaxial Digital Audio Output which the Denon does not have so I had to by an additional Coaxial to Optical device to get a separate audio channel from my blu ray player to the Denon. Next use Banana Plugs for wirings you speakers up, not only is it neater but provides a better connections for your speakers plus you won’t have the worry of them just falling out of the sockets. Now setting this up I recommend following every single step in the start up process with this receiver, including the Audessy Mic Speaker Setup. The Audessy Setup for me was the best part but also took the longest, now I found that if you go onto Audessy MultiEQ website and use their diagram for Mic Listening Points and also use a Tripod with the Mic then you will get the best results plus standing out of the room helps too. Overall though it has been a lengthy process but if you do it right the first time you will be just fine.
Now the build and design of this receiver, the design for me is very good. It has a very minimal design front and back with no over clutter of buttons nor I/O. The build is very solid with no imperfections in the finish nor any rough edges in the physical build. It is built very well and has a very clean design that will fit in most home theatre setups.
The sound is a little hard to say if I’m honest because I am assuming it sounds different with different speakers so this is really just going to be about the pairing of this receiver and my speakers, the speakers I am using with this receiver are the Tannoy HTS 201 5.1 Speaker System. The bass is strong but it is only strong when it needs to be and it is not when it’s doesn’t need to be strong. Also the bass is very detailed presenting individual thumps very well, placing your subwoofer in the right location will give the bass the feel that it is coming from the whole floor and not a single point source. The mids and highs are very well presented, they are positioned very well and there is no sharpness to the highs which is a good thing as there is no fatigue either. The receiver did a fantastic job at playing the right frequency through the right speaker at the right time with the right amount of power. Staging was done fantastically with no impression of 5 speakers as the receiver blended surround sounds very well from front to back and side to side.
Overall I recommend this receiver to anyone who has the budget for it, there really is not anything better in my opinion sub
28.05.2013
6/10
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Плохо
The Denon AVR-X2000 is the latest mid-level entry to the rebooted In-Command X series. The series name may sound a bit like a cheesy sci-fi flick from the 50's but it does offer some nice features including video upconversion from analog to HDMI. In addition, Denon has included scaling to 1080p or 4k. Other positives include:
1) Clean, easy to use hook-up, with more than enough inputs to handle any reasonable
system set-up. Seven HDMI inputs add to the ease of use/hookup.
2) Solid build quality, not unusual for a Denon, although the two front knobs feel a bit
light/plastic.
3) Sleek clean front panel design with an easy access HDMI input.
4) Likewise the remote is not overcrowded but well laid out and easy to use.
5) Clean discreet sound to all channels...and after proper set-up, good surround imaging
and staging with film and music.
Negatives:
1) The need for a hardwired internet connection is a complete misfire. Especially, when you consider that many competitors offer similar units with wireless wifi...for less money. If this feature is of no consequence to you when considering an amp, fine...but considering how Denon touts the internet element so strongly in promoting this unit, it's a glaring omission.
Unless your router is located close to your existing equipment, the entire notion of using the AVR-X2000 for Pandora, internet radio or other network/online experiences is a total wash. Thus, you'll need to spend more dough on a hardwired wifi extender or bridge, to configure next your home theater system.
2) The "Audyssey " feature is a fairly sophisticated and cool concept....in theory. This feature measures the room via a provider microphone and automatically adjusts all the speakers for "optimal" performance. However, the experience we had using this feature resulted in a very harsh and compressed signal during playback as well as a unsatisfactory surround image. Your mileage may vary using this feature, but this was my experience.
3) As such the manual adjustment was the only to go, but unfortunately you can't actually adjust your speakers while viewing a film. You have to go into a Denon set-up program/menu which allows you to make settings and adjustments. Yet without the benefit of listening to a sound source while making the adjustments you're left to switch back and forth between the Denon menu and the audio source, trusting that you have made suitable adjustments. Some may consider this nit-picky but I've prefer to actually hear the speakers I'm tweaking WHILE I'm tweaking them.
4) Adding to the frustration was the digital user manual which others have mentioned. Yep, you have to load the CD on your laptop (or what have you) and scroll about looking for info rather than simply flipping to the page you want via a good ol' fashion booklet.
5) I placed a call to Denon customer service to see if some of the aforementioned issues/concerns were due to "operator error" due to my lack of familiarity with the unit but the rep I spoke to bluntly confirmed my findings. You may have a different experience but I was disappointed with the Denon rep's abrupt tone and seeming lack of interest in my questions.
This isn't my first rodeo with home theater amps/ systems, in fact, the first amp I purchased many years ago was a Denon AVR-810 and it certainly lived up to the brand's solid reputation. Moreover, sound reproduction is a subjective experience so who can say what one person would find amazing compared to a different set of unimpressed ears. That being said, although this unit is a solid performer, unlike some other reviewers, it certainly didn't blow me away. It's perfectly fine for your 5.1 or 7.1 surround set-up but given some of the negatives and the current price point I would rate it as a decent, but by no means, great buy.
Selecting the Denon over a similarly priced competitor, which cost less and offers the same or better features (wireless wifi anyone?) will likely come down to reputation and dependability...which are certainly worthwhile considerations, but if you have been using a similar surround set-up and you simply want to boost your current specs or add
additional features, the AVR-X2000 will get the job done, but not much more.
1) Clean, easy to use hook-up, with more than enough inputs to handle any reasonable
system set-up. Seven HDMI inputs add to the ease of use/hookup.
2) Solid build quality, not unusual for a Denon, although the two front knobs feel a bit
light/plastic.
3) Sleek clean front panel design with an easy access HDMI input.
4) Likewise the remote is not overcrowded but well laid out and easy to use.
5) Clean discreet sound to all channels...and after proper set-up, good surround imaging
and staging with film and music.
Negatives:
1) The need for a hardwired internet connection is a complete misfire. Especially, when you consider that many competitors offer similar units with wireless wifi...for less money. If this feature is of no consequence to you when considering an amp, fine...but considering how Denon touts the internet element so strongly in promoting this unit, it's a glaring omission.
Unless your router is located close to your existing equipment, the entire notion of using the AVR-X2000 for Pandora, internet radio or other network/online experiences is a total wash. Thus, you'll need to spend more dough on a hardwired wifi extender or bridge, to configure next your home theater system.
2) The "Audyssey " feature is a fairly sophisticated and cool concept....in theory. This feature measures the room via a provider microphone and automatically adjusts all the speakers for "optimal" performance. However, the experience we had using this feature resulted in a very harsh and compressed signal during playback as well as a unsatisfactory surround image. Your mileage may vary using this feature, but this was my experience.
3) As such the manual adjustment was the only to go, but unfortunately you can't actually adjust your speakers while viewing a film. You have to go into a Denon set-up program/menu which allows you to make settings and adjustments. Yet without the benefit of listening to a sound source while making the adjustments you're left to switch back and forth between the Denon menu and the audio source, trusting that you have made suitable adjustments. Some may consider this nit-picky but I've prefer to actually hear the speakers I'm tweaking WHILE I'm tweaking them.
4) Adding to the frustration was the digital user manual which others have mentioned. Yep, you have to load the CD on your laptop (or what have you) and scroll about looking for info rather than simply flipping to the page you want via a good ol' fashion booklet.
5) I placed a call to Denon customer service to see if some of the aforementioned issues/concerns were due to "operator error" due to my lack of familiarity with the unit but the rep I spoke to bluntly confirmed my findings. You may have a different experience but I was disappointed with the Denon rep's abrupt tone and seeming lack of interest in my questions.
This isn't my first rodeo with home theater amps/ systems, in fact, the first amp I purchased many years ago was a Denon AVR-810 and it certainly lived up to the brand's solid reputation. Moreover, sound reproduction is a subjective experience so who can say what one person would find amazing compared to a different set of unimpressed ears. That being said, although this unit is a solid performer, unlike some other reviewers, it certainly didn't blow me away. It's perfectly fine for your 5.1 or 7.1 surround set-up but given some of the negatives and the current price point I would rate it as a decent, but by no means, great buy.
Selecting the Denon over a similarly priced competitor, which cost less and offers the same or better features (wireless wifi anyone?) will likely come down to reputation and dependability...which are certainly worthwhile considerations, but if you have been using a similar surround set-up and you simply want to boost your current specs or add
additional features, the AVR-X2000 will get the job done, but not much more.
27.06.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
My new Denon receiver came three weeks ago, and as lazy as I was about installing it, I wish I'd done so sooner. Anecdotally, although I know next to nothing about stereo equipment, a friend who does know stereos came over and was wowed by this unit. He thought it was a much more expensive unit than it was. After looking it over, he was considering trading his in for this same unit, even though his was more expensive. To be fair, he's a cutting edge `gotta-own-the-latest kind of guy.
The Denon is a formidable piece of equipment...its heavy duty, excellent quality construction. The remote (like I need another remote...) is functional if not gorgeous (I plan to program it for my Harmony remote). Although I understand I can use an 'app' on my smart-phone, this is not a function I am likely to use very often or much at all.
I got it as a replacement for my little stereo system (that I bought at Sharper Image some ten years ago) that's been acting as the receiver for my dedicated Xbox/WII U television system. By way of disclosure, I have no real experience with stereo system (other than enjoying them). I'm not an expert and, arguably, I barely qualify as a consumer. I can tell when the sound on a system is quite good or very poor. Anything else and I'm not certain. After getting my Denon set up, I have to admit that I'm a little overwhelmed. The receiver is ALOT better than the rest of my equipment and now its got me thinking about upgrading and adding to it just to use the receiver to its capabilities.
The receiver was simple enough to set up, though I'm not convinced I set everything up that I could or should. I can connect pretty much anything on here from USB capable devices to computers, multiple media devices, etc. The unit is 7.1 channels, and 125 watts per channel. All of which is excellent, but you need to have a better speaker setup (full theater!) to take advantage of some of the muscle power of the unit. In addition to the power amp, there is a digital video processor that can upscale standard (analog) video) to HD in either 720p or 1080p. You can stream music through internet radio (though I didn't).
I plugged in my speakers into the back, the gaming units and Blu-ray DVD player and I was pretty much there. I do not have a cable box and I get my internet through my XBox (connected through my FIOS account). There are a lot of empty slots in the back...I'm wondering what else I should add in here! There are 7 HDMI plugs (one in front, alongside a USB and mic port). The HDMI inputs are for (among other possibilities) CBL/SAT, DVD, Blu-Ray, Gaming units, a media player, a CD player and a separate monitor in the back, there's AM/FM terminals, a bank of speaker inputs (conveniently labeled for setting up home theater as in Front Right, Front Left, Center, etc) and component inputs for cable/sat, DVD, Blu- ray and CD players.
The sound on video games is now excellent. The movement in certain games (Skyrim, looking at you) is amazing, tracking across speakers and making you turn your head to see what's happening when its happening in the game. Pretty cool! The sound for movies and music is fantastic. Where I said I can only tell very good or very poor sound quality, this is clearly very good or better.
The things that I have not tried are the Airplay and that remote application for installation on my smartphone that I mentioned above. I will give these a try, but to me, they're secondary functions at best. Airplay allows for you to stream content from I-tunes (I have an IPAD and IPOD and they are quite compatible with the Denon directly) and with my Harmony, I'm probably not all that interested in the 'app.'
In sum, this receiver is everything I'd hoped and a lot more. If you are looking for a new receiver, this one is terrific!
The Denon is a formidable piece of equipment...its heavy duty, excellent quality construction. The remote (like I need another remote...) is functional if not gorgeous (I plan to program it for my Harmony remote). Although I understand I can use an 'app' on my smart-phone, this is not a function I am likely to use very often or much at all.
I got it as a replacement for my little stereo system (that I bought at Sharper Image some ten years ago) that's been acting as the receiver for my dedicated Xbox/WII U television system. By way of disclosure, I have no real experience with stereo system (other than enjoying them). I'm not an expert and, arguably, I barely qualify as a consumer. I can tell when the sound on a system is quite good or very poor. Anything else and I'm not certain. After getting my Denon set up, I have to admit that I'm a little overwhelmed. The receiver is ALOT better than the rest of my equipment and now its got me thinking about upgrading and adding to it just to use the receiver to its capabilities.
The receiver was simple enough to set up, though I'm not convinced I set everything up that I could or should. I can connect pretty much anything on here from USB capable devices to computers, multiple media devices, etc. The unit is 7.1 channels, and 125 watts per channel. All of which is excellent, but you need to have a better speaker setup (full theater!) to take advantage of some of the muscle power of the unit. In addition to the power amp, there is a digital video processor that can upscale standard (analog) video) to HD in either 720p or 1080p. You can stream music through internet radio (though I didn't).
I plugged in my speakers into the back, the gaming units and Blu-ray DVD player and I was pretty much there. I do not have a cable box and I get my internet through my XBox (connected through my FIOS account). There are a lot of empty slots in the back...I'm wondering what else I should add in here! There are 7 HDMI plugs (one in front, alongside a USB and mic port). The HDMI inputs are for (among other possibilities) CBL/SAT, DVD, Blu-Ray, Gaming units, a media player, a CD player and a separate monitor in the back, there's AM/FM terminals, a bank of speaker inputs (conveniently labeled for setting up home theater as in Front Right, Front Left, Center, etc) and component inputs for cable/sat, DVD, Blu- ray and CD players.
The sound on video games is now excellent. The movement in certain games (Skyrim, looking at you) is amazing, tracking across speakers and making you turn your head to see what's happening when its happening in the game. Pretty cool! The sound for movies and music is fantastic. Where I said I can only tell very good or very poor sound quality, this is clearly very good or better.
The things that I have not tried are the Airplay and that remote application for installation on my smartphone that I mentioned above. I will give these a try, but to me, they're secondary functions at best. Airplay allows for you to stream content from I-tunes (I have an IPAD and IPOD and they are quite compatible with the Denon directly) and with my Harmony, I'm probably not all that interested in the 'app.'
In sum, this receiver is everything I'd hoped and a lot more. If you are looking for a new receiver, this one is terrific!
24.05.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
At half the price of the RRP on the what hifi five star review I grabbed this little fella fast.
Since buying this it's been a frustrating experience(to say the least) getting it to sound rich and confident at the top end and bottom end of the frequency spectrum.
Its damping factor is non-existent!
I'm not a total hi-fi snob, but I do think this 'solution' is a real bodged job for the heart of a home cinema - ultimately after buying 8 very good speakers all I want now is to hear half decent HIFI sound and not the awful AND RIDICULOUS treble attenuation and overwhelming boominess of this unit.
The interface is not nice to use on the TV screen nor app- Audessey mic and setup will assume you want the amp turned up and down as and when something of any quality is attempting to be reproduced (like a poorly compressed band limited 1980's fm broadcast) and if you turn the amp on full with no input you'll hear noises, which for me is my first test of any amplifier for signal to noise ratio.
I should have known better.
Hearing bad loudly is still loud badness.
Individually calibrating the eq on EVERY speaker manually by ear can make this almost halfway acceptable for general use,but I did expect better from Denon.
The hours put into this painstaking process could be better saved by buying a better unit I feel.As you adjust each frequency band on the equaliser it actually audibly clicks through the speakers which just seems nasty and cheap.
Fine for use on a games console once in a while, but steer clear if you want to hear everything balanced clearly (as in a permanent home cinema that's used frequently) is my advice!
On multi-channel stereo this would probably suit a restaurant for background music more-so than a home theatre setup.
I'd seriously consider this unit for a leisure/hospitality business streaming internet radio at 128 k.
For me, there has to be a mismatch of components/boards inside this unit in pre & post processing and the final output stage does sound absolutely soulless to my ears and way too far from being harmonious when all channels are driven @6 ohms using identical full range speakers for all 7 amplified channels.
The unit can sometimes sound (quite randomly)out of phase by 80 - 110 degrees when speakers are correctly connected using the automated eq and volume features.
This phase shifting had me continually checking the polarity of all my speakers for the first week of ownership until the penny finally dropped.
I shall be tearing this thing down soon to ascertain why it performs the way it does and will share my findings.
Since buying this it's been a frustrating experience(to say the least) getting it to sound rich and confident at the top end and bottom end of the frequency spectrum.
Its damping factor is non-existent!
I'm not a total hi-fi snob, but I do think this 'solution' is a real bodged job for the heart of a home cinema - ultimately after buying 8 very good speakers all I want now is to hear half decent HIFI sound and not the awful AND RIDICULOUS treble attenuation and overwhelming boominess of this unit.
The interface is not nice to use on the TV screen nor app- Audessey mic and setup will assume you want the amp turned up and down as and when something of any quality is attempting to be reproduced (like a poorly compressed band limited 1980's fm broadcast) and if you turn the amp on full with no input you'll hear noises, which for me is my first test of any amplifier for signal to noise ratio.
I should have known better.
Hearing bad loudly is still loud badness.
Individually calibrating the eq on EVERY speaker manually by ear can make this almost halfway acceptable for general use,but I did expect better from Denon.
The hours put into this painstaking process could be better saved by buying a better unit I feel.As you adjust each frequency band on the equaliser it actually audibly clicks through the speakers which just seems nasty and cheap.
Fine for use on a games console once in a while, but steer clear if you want to hear everything balanced clearly (as in a permanent home cinema that's used frequently) is my advice!
On multi-channel stereo this would probably suit a restaurant for background music more-so than a home theatre setup.
I'd seriously consider this unit for a leisure/hospitality business streaming internet radio at 128 k.
For me, there has to be a mismatch of components/boards inside this unit in pre & post processing and the final output stage does sound absolutely soulless to my ears and way too far from being harmonious when all channels are driven @6 ohms using identical full range speakers for all 7 amplified channels.
The unit can sometimes sound (quite randomly)out of phase by 80 - 110 degrees when speakers are correctly connected using the automated eq and volume features.
This phase shifting had me continually checking the polarity of all my speakers for the first week of ownership until the penny finally dropped.
I shall be tearing this thing down soon to ascertain why it performs the way it does and will share my findings.
21.04.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
For something positioned as a sophisticated, feature-rich A/V receiver that's ready for streaming connected content from various sources and that supports the latest formats and technologies, the AVR-X2000 is disappointingly lacking in refinement.
The iPhone/Android remote app (I've used both; they're virtually identical) is poorly designed and clumsy to use. It doesn't show track progress, regardless of source, and the Spotify functionality and navigation is a joke (you can't even start a Spotify radio station from a given song).
DLNA playback is frustrating and not worth the effort. You can't pause FLAC files while they're playing, which is absurd for a receiver of this price.
The receiver has no built in WiFi antenna, so in order to take advantage of its digital connectivity functions I literally had to move my modem/router to another location closer to the receiver so that I could hook up an ETHERNET cable to it. The alternative would have required purchasing additional equipment. For a $650 A/V receiver with a supposed emphasis on advanced digital capabilities and "future-proofing," this was another major letdown.
The Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction was one of the key features that factored into my choosing this receiver, but the result was underwhelming. While it did a nice job of smoothing out the bass response from my subwoofer, the highs are now overemphasized and somewhat harsh (I ran it three times and got the same result). There's no option to limit the Audyssey EQ to a certain frequency range/threshold, so to prevent listening fatigue I'm forced to reduce the treble under the Tone controls when playing at higher volumes, which largely defeats the purpose of using what's claimed to be a highly precise and effective room correction algorithm.
Also, for six months I couldn't watch movies from Netflix streaming in the Dolby Digital Plus surround format Netflix uses because of a bug with the receiver's firmware that made the audio sound distorted. It took them six months to issue a firmware update to fix it.
On the plus side, the setup is easy and the menus are clear. Another thing I like is that the unit powers on automatically if you start streaming music to it remotely via AirPlay. This is nice if I'm in the kitchen or something and want to play some music on the fly from my phone. However, at the end of the day, if you're considering buying this receiver because of its advanced capabilities to connect to various digital sources of content, you might want to look at some of the offerings from other brands which have focused on creating a more polished user experience.
The iPhone/Android remote app (I've used both; they're virtually identical) is poorly designed and clumsy to use. It doesn't show track progress, regardless of source, and the Spotify functionality and navigation is a joke (you can't even start a Spotify radio station from a given song).
DLNA playback is frustrating and not worth the effort. You can't pause FLAC files while they're playing, which is absurd for a receiver of this price.
The receiver has no built in WiFi antenna, so in order to take advantage of its digital connectivity functions I literally had to move my modem/router to another location closer to the receiver so that I could hook up an ETHERNET cable to it. The alternative would have required purchasing additional equipment. For a $650 A/V receiver with a supposed emphasis on advanced digital capabilities and "future-proofing," this was another major letdown.
The Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction was one of the key features that factored into my choosing this receiver, but the result was underwhelming. While it did a nice job of smoothing out the bass response from my subwoofer, the highs are now overemphasized and somewhat harsh (I ran it three times and got the same result). There's no option to limit the Audyssey EQ to a certain frequency range/threshold, so to prevent listening fatigue I'm forced to reduce the treble under the Tone controls when playing at higher volumes, which largely defeats the purpose of using what's claimed to be a highly precise and effective room correction algorithm.
Also, for six months I couldn't watch movies from Netflix streaming in the Dolby Digital Plus surround format Netflix uses because of a bug with the receiver's firmware that made the audio sound distorted. It took them six months to issue a firmware update to fix it.
On the plus side, the setup is easy and the menus are clear. Another thing I like is that the unit powers on automatically if you start streaming music to it remotely via AirPlay. This is nice if I'm in the kitchen or something and want to play some music on the fly from my phone. However, at the end of the day, if you're considering buying this receiver because of its advanced capabilities to connect to various digital sources of content, you might want to look at some of the offerings from other brands which have focused on creating a more polished user experience.
28.12.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
The sound is amazing out of this unit. But features on this receiver are far more ancient compared with the competition. Interestingly enough, the competition costs a lot less. Don't get me wrong, I loved this unit (although ultimately I ended up returning it when the hdmi out port died on the 3rd week of use.) But not asking for a replacement was not an easy choice for me. At the end of the day, these are receivers and are supposed to produce quality sound which this does quite well. If your intention is a modern day entertainment computer (which most of the other receivers are with all that they offer) or your want ease of use, multi function, and are value conscious, this unit is not for you.
If you are obsessed with quality sound and are wiling to give up modern day technology such as (updated app, updated remote control, not having the ability to switch from zone one to zone two without having to rewire the whole thing, being able to configure unit from your desktop, having more ports in the back, having pre-amp out ports,,,,) this is the one for you.
The cell pone app is as bad as a nail on the bottom of a shoe. Long delay (and no, it's not my home network), boring inter-phase, no equalizer, and on and on and on.
7.1 with ability for zone 2 MUST have 9 speaker ports. These have 7 and basically, you'd have to choose if you want a full time 5.1 with 2 for zone 2, or you want 7 speakers in zone 1. If you change your mind, you literally have to pull wires out of unit and plug in zone 2 and then reprogram zone 2 on the receiver. LAME LAME LAME.
Also, how about zone 1 speaker preamps? How about zone 2 preamps? How about zone 2 display? NONE, offered with this unit.
If you are obsessed with quality sound and are wiling to give up modern day technology such as (updated app, updated remote control, not having the ability to switch from zone one to zone two without having to rewire the whole thing, being able to configure unit from your desktop, having more ports in the back, having pre-amp out ports,,,,) this is the one for you.
The cell pone app is as bad as a nail on the bottom of a shoe. Long delay (and no, it's not my home network), boring inter-phase, no equalizer, and on and on and on.
7.1 with ability for zone 2 MUST have 9 speaker ports. These have 7 and basically, you'd have to choose if you want a full time 5.1 with 2 for zone 2, or you want 7 speakers in zone 1. If you change your mind, you literally have to pull wires out of unit and plug in zone 2 and then reprogram zone 2 on the receiver. LAME LAME LAME.
Also, how about zone 1 speaker preamps? How about zone 2 preamps? How about zone 2 display? NONE, offered with this unit.
12.08.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
A warning for anyone looking to purchase this av unit. It seems there is a connectivity issue with Sky+HD boxes. If like me you do most of your viewing through sky then this isn't for you. The only solution I can find is to bypass the av unit and connect straight to my TV which kind of makes this product a bit pointless. I'm currently contacting denon, sky and about to try and contact home AV direct to see if they have a real solution - if not then I will be returning to buy something that works with the largest satellite broadcaster in the UK! Quite amazed that nobody mentions this problem until you go looking for it. Google 'denon HDCP sky+ HD error' if you want to prepare yourself. I will update when/if I get responses from everyone.
I give 2 stars because it works great for spotify, Apple TV and blu-ray and is easy to set-up, looks great - but that doesn't really matter if you watch a lot of Sky.
Oh, and the iPhone app worked at first but after firmware update it doesn't recognise the avr so is also a bit useless. Not my most inspired purchase, 2 days of trawling the web and leaning behind the TV trying every cable connection possible.
Update - Denon tech support is very good. They assure me the issue isn't the same as the one on the web and were able to provide a solution. In case it happens to you - Switch everything off at the mains and power on TV, amp then the Sky box, repeat order to bring out of standby.
So far this works although I wonder if I will have to repeat this if ever the power goes out or anything gets accidentally unplugged. Still, temperamental is better than useless and it may be mostly the Sky box being awkward. Maybe other brands have similar problems.
Up to 3 stars now I'd say. The iPhone app still won't auto find the amp but putting in the IP address works and is easy enough to find on the setup. I am also bothered by how long it takes to bring up the picture and sound when switching between inputs causing my TV to flash and flicker while it waits for a signal, not huge but a bit ugly.
For the price maybe there is enough quality here for these small problems to be manageable when the sound is so good.
I give 2 stars because it works great for spotify, Apple TV and blu-ray and is easy to set-up, looks great - but that doesn't really matter if you watch a lot of Sky.
Oh, and the iPhone app worked at first but after firmware update it doesn't recognise the avr so is also a bit useless. Not my most inspired purchase, 2 days of trawling the web and leaning behind the TV trying every cable connection possible.
Update - Denon tech support is very good. They assure me the issue isn't the same as the one on the web and were able to provide a solution. In case it happens to you - Switch everything off at the mains and power on TV, amp then the Sky box, repeat order to bring out of standby.
So far this works although I wonder if I will have to repeat this if ever the power goes out or anything gets accidentally unplugged. Still, temperamental is better than useless and it may be mostly the Sky box being awkward. Maybe other brands have similar problems.
Up to 3 stars now I'd say. The iPhone app still won't auto find the amp but putting in the IP address works and is easy enough to find on the setup. I am also bothered by how long it takes to bring up the picture and sound when switching between inputs causing my TV to flash and flicker while it waits for a signal, not huge but a bit ugly.
For the price maybe there is enough quality here for these small problems to be manageable when the sound is so good.
26.07.2014
10/10
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Just purchased this from a competitor at a better. Price. I purchased aTP-LINK TL-WR710N to connect it to, and had some difficulty. I did the firmware update right away, and the little router worked great, but then I couldn't use the receiver's airplay function no matter what I tried. I finally broke down and tried an old Airport Express instead and that did the trick.
I'm happy with a few things. First, it works better with my harmony 700 remote than my old HK. It was easy to set up with the on screen menu.
The killer feature is the two zones, which works well with the APP. I'm not sure how easy it would be to use without it as I haven't tried. I heard a lot of complaints about the APP, but it worked great once I did the firmware update, not so good before it. It's awesome to be able to watch TV and different music in two different areas.
I would have been nice to have WIFI, but Denon seems to be stubbornly sticking to hard wiring. (first word problems!) I would try to find out airplay compatibility if you're forced to use a router or repeater for it like I did to hard wire the receiver. Luckily I can use the router I purchased as a repeater in my house now that I moved my Airport express.
There is a learning curve involved in the airplay playback on my mac ( for Spotify), you have to hold the ALT button and Airplay will show up on the volume control on top of the screen. You have to open the APP to get airplay to work with your onboard music on your iPhone and there's a little swipe you have to do on Pandora on the iPhone to get the airplay visual.
The sound seems good. My HK had great sound, but didn't have enough HDMI for me to keep it.
The new receiver has eliminated the popping sound I got with my old receiver when 30 second skipping multiple times and it actually shuts off when I turn of everything using the Harmony 700 remote, which my HK sometimes did. It also has gone to the right HDMI port with my remote for movies, tv, and music , which my HK stubbornly seemed to refuse to do most of the time.
Overall I'm happy with the purchase.
I will make additional posts later as I learn more things.
I'm happy with a few things. First, it works better with my harmony 700 remote than my old HK. It was easy to set up with the on screen menu.
The killer feature is the two zones, which works well with the APP. I'm not sure how easy it would be to use without it as I haven't tried. I heard a lot of complaints about the APP, but it worked great once I did the firmware update, not so good before it. It's awesome to be able to watch TV and different music in two different areas.
I would have been nice to have WIFI, but Denon seems to be stubbornly sticking to hard wiring. (first word problems!) I would try to find out airplay compatibility if you're forced to use a router or repeater for it like I did to hard wire the receiver. Luckily I can use the router I purchased as a repeater in my house now that I moved my Airport express.
There is a learning curve involved in the airplay playback on my mac ( for Spotify), you have to hold the ALT button and Airplay will show up on the volume control on top of the screen. You have to open the APP to get airplay to work with your onboard music on your iPhone and there's a little swipe you have to do on Pandora on the iPhone to get the airplay visual.
The sound seems good. My HK had great sound, but didn't have enough HDMI for me to keep it.
The new receiver has eliminated the popping sound I got with my old receiver when 30 second skipping multiple times and it actually shuts off when I turn of everything using the Harmony 700 remote, which my HK sometimes did. It also has gone to the right HDMI port with my remote for movies, tv, and music , which my HK stubbornly seemed to refuse to do most of the time.
Overall I'm happy with the purchase.
I will make additional posts later as I learn more things.
29.05.2014
8/10
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SERIOUSLY DENON???? This unit touts airplay streaming for Spotify but it is unusable for that purpose except in the unlikely event that you have installed a network router behind your system in your family room or have installed a network jack there! While almost every device these days has wifi, this one does not. The ONLY way to stream is with a direct hardwired connected to the network. The only way I am getting that is to call an electrician and have a network jack installed behind my TV. I have been told that a network bridge is not usable....only a hardwired system. I should have stuck with the Onkyo system I was originally going to get. I'm pissed. I'm considering boxing this unit up and returning it.
UPDATE: I'm updating this review and have added a couple of stars. I really should not have gone past 3 stars because of the ridiculous network issue but if I rate this unit on the sound quality and the ease of setup (other than network) then it's a very solid unit with the network being the achilles heel. When we built our house in 2005, we had the foresight to place network jacks in many rooms and they don't really get used anymore at all since everything we have is wifi. At that time wifi was not as prevalent as it is today. I happened to have a network jack in the family room that's about 30 feet from the entertainment cabinet. Since this unit has to be hard wired to get Sirius and Spotify or any internet content, I decided that i had two choices: unhook everything-box it up and return it for a different unit, or run a cable from the jack to the cabinet. I chose the latter. I had to run the network cable along the baseboard (tacking it down and painting it to match the trim) and drill a hole into our large built in entertainment cabinetry (something I really didn't want to do) to run to the receiver. I did that yesterday and now have full use of the system and the internet radio options. While I still think that the need for a hardwired network connection is utterly ridiculous, the system has tons of power and sounds great.
UPDATE: I'm updating this review and have added a couple of stars. I really should not have gone past 3 stars because of the ridiculous network issue but if I rate this unit on the sound quality and the ease of setup (other than network) then it's a very solid unit with the network being the achilles heel. When we built our house in 2005, we had the foresight to place network jacks in many rooms and they don't really get used anymore at all since everything we have is wifi. At that time wifi was not as prevalent as it is today. I happened to have a network jack in the family room that's about 30 feet from the entertainment cabinet. Since this unit has to be hard wired to get Sirius and Spotify or any internet content, I decided that i had two choices: unhook everything-box it up and return it for a different unit, or run a cable from the jack to the cabinet. I chose the latter. I had to run the network cable along the baseboard (tacking it down and painting it to match the trim) and drill a hole into our large built in entertainment cabinetry (something I really didn't want to do) to run to the receiver. I did that yesterday and now have full use of the system and the internet radio options. While I still think that the need for a hardwired network connection is utterly ridiculous, the system has tons of power and sounds great.
02.01.2014
10/10
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I bought this recently as an upgrade to a Yamaha AX750 AV Amp - The Denon is leagues ahead in terms of sound quality, features and ease of use.
Sound quality is a great step up both for movies, TV and 2 channel music. All sound bigger, more dynamic and clearer - no doubt thanks to the "150w per channel". Movies now have more punch and there is much more bass through my front speakers (Monitor Audio Radius 90) so much so that I rarely use my Sub with this amp. Pure music sounds good as well but wont match even a "cheap" real hifi 2 channel system for separation. Still its good for an AV amp. I have the extra 6th and 7th channels bi-amped into the fronts (a simple setting on the amp) providing an even more powerful sound, or you can use these extra two channels as a second audio zone (usefully, you can assign a second source (i.e. radio) or the same source to play on your second set of speakers, which I never even thought of!).
Set up is fast using the mic, but mine required a bit of tweaking, which may depend on your furniture. The on screen display is really nice and simple to use.
The remote is a beaut, its simple and allows one-click direct access to each source, so if like me you are using this as a "switch" for all your HDMI sources, you can do this without fiddling through sub menus or arrows (unlike others). You can also directly change the sound processing modes with one click. I use this a fair amount say for switching to a music channel you can select music processing rather than Pro-Logic Cinema. And your last used favourite is automatically picked (i.e. 2 channel stereo or surround music).
The dynamic volume is really good if like me you always find yourself turning the volume up for speech and then down when there is an explosion or applause. The dynamic volume does this for you, just select a volume and forget about it. Very nice.
Banana plugs on the rear (no spring clip terminals) but no dedicated earth connection if your sub suffers from mains hum, though I think using a screw on the chassis should work ok? I no longer need this function. You also get a removable mains cable if you wish to "upgrade" yours (ahem!).
You also get a dimmable display for dark movie rooms and an uncluttered front panel.
Airplay and internet radio requires a wired connection, I am not using this myself.
In short, if this went pop tomorrow, i'd buy another one! It's perfect IMHO.
Sound quality is a great step up both for movies, TV and 2 channel music. All sound bigger, more dynamic and clearer - no doubt thanks to the "150w per channel". Movies now have more punch and there is much more bass through my front speakers (Monitor Audio Radius 90) so much so that I rarely use my Sub with this amp. Pure music sounds good as well but wont match even a "cheap" real hifi 2 channel system for separation. Still its good for an AV amp. I have the extra 6th and 7th channels bi-amped into the fronts (a simple setting on the amp) providing an even more powerful sound, or you can use these extra two channels as a second audio zone (usefully, you can assign a second source (i.e. radio) or the same source to play on your second set of speakers, which I never even thought of!).
Set up is fast using the mic, but mine required a bit of tweaking, which may depend on your furniture. The on screen display is really nice and simple to use.
The remote is a beaut, its simple and allows one-click direct access to each source, so if like me you are using this as a "switch" for all your HDMI sources, you can do this without fiddling through sub menus or arrows (unlike others). You can also directly change the sound processing modes with one click. I use this a fair amount say for switching to a music channel you can select music processing rather than Pro-Logic Cinema. And your last used favourite is automatically picked (i.e. 2 channel stereo or surround music).
The dynamic volume is really good if like me you always find yourself turning the volume up for speech and then down when there is an explosion or applause. The dynamic volume does this for you, just select a volume and forget about it. Very nice.
Banana plugs on the rear (no spring clip terminals) but no dedicated earth connection if your sub suffers from mains hum, though I think using a screw on the chassis should work ok? I no longer need this function. You also get a removable mains cable if you wish to "upgrade" yours (ahem!).
You also get a dimmable display for dark movie rooms and an uncluttered front panel.
Airplay and internet radio requires a wired connection, I am not using this myself.
In short, if this went pop tomorrow, i'd buy another one! It's perfect IMHO.
16.02.2015
6/10
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My X2000 was faulty; the Audyssey correction and its associated features(dynamic volume and EQ) intermittently caused distortion, loud digital noises, and loss of sound. I returned mine.
With Audyssey off, the receiver sounded very good, and I was impressed with its network capabilities. I very much enjoyed the convenience of AirPlay, being able to play songs from my apple devices while sitting on the couch. I also liked being able to 'cast' Netflix content to the receiver via my iPhone Netflix app.
I was disappointed in the overall power, however. I have 6-ohm Epos Epic 2 bookshelf speakers; the Denon AVR-X2000 was not able to drive them any better than my older, less powerfully rated JVC. That is what made me decide on a refund instead of an exchange. I recommend the X2000 for its functionality, user friendly GUI, and overall sound quality, but if you're like me and have hungry speakers that you want to push every now and again, you will probably want to buy something with more power.
With Audyssey off, the receiver sounded very good, and I was impressed with its network capabilities. I very much enjoyed the convenience of AirPlay, being able to play songs from my apple devices while sitting on the couch. I also liked being able to 'cast' Netflix content to the receiver via my iPhone Netflix app.
I was disappointed in the overall power, however. I have 6-ohm Epos Epic 2 bookshelf speakers; the Denon AVR-X2000 was not able to drive them any better than my older, less powerfully rated JVC. That is what made me decide on a refund instead of an exchange. I recommend the X2000 for its functionality, user friendly GUI, and overall sound quality, but if you're like me and have hungry speakers that you want to push every now and again, you will probably want to buy something with more power.
27.03.2014
10/10
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I've had the unit installed now for just two or three weeks but I am already so impressed with it. I have 3 inputs to it, namely a PS3 for Bluray, DVD and playing from usb memory sticks, a satelite receiver for scheduled TV, and a "digibox" for digital TV broadcasts and another usb-stick player. (The multiplicity of usb readers is due to their limitations in handling the many different video formats around these days. The unit's own media player has limited abilities, the PS3 is somewhat better and the most useful is the cheapest, the digibox.)
Firstly I was so impressed with the intuitive setup. I simply plugged everything in and switched on. I left the Audyssey setup for later. I was not even expecting the internet radio ability but after simply plugging in to an ethernet internet connection, there it was with three stations already assigned to the three favorite buttons on the remote. To do more I had to read the relevant sections of the manual and now I have all the radio I could wish for, mostly in very good quality.
My only criticism would be the slightly awkward procedure for selecting the source for the Zone 2. I use that for a small number of remote speakers that I have in various rooms around the house. They are wireless and the transmitter is plugged into the "Pre Out" ports. That means that I can either have the sound, of the radio or other music but not sound from video source, played around the house or I can watch TV in the living room and someone else can listen to music elsewhere. The remote has the buttons to control this but it could be more practical. Perhaps it's a relatively recently added feature.
And I still haven't downloaded the very well-reviewed app to control the unit from my phone or tablet, which might alleviate the problem mentioned.
The feeling of quality of the unit is very high and the mention of a plastic facia by some reviewers has totally failed to be apparent to me. Great attention to detail and great specs and abilities which I look forward to experiencing for a long time to come.
Firstly I was so impressed with the intuitive setup. I simply plugged everything in and switched on. I left the Audyssey setup for later. I was not even expecting the internet radio ability but after simply plugging in to an ethernet internet connection, there it was with three stations already assigned to the three favorite buttons on the remote. To do more I had to read the relevant sections of the manual and now I have all the radio I could wish for, mostly in very good quality.
My only criticism would be the slightly awkward procedure for selecting the source for the Zone 2. I use that for a small number of remote speakers that I have in various rooms around the house. They are wireless and the transmitter is plugged into the "Pre Out" ports. That means that I can either have the sound, of the radio or other music but not sound from video source, played around the house or I can watch TV in the living room and someone else can listen to music elsewhere. The remote has the buttons to control this but it could be more practical. Perhaps it's a relatively recently added feature.
And I still haven't downloaded the very well-reviewed app to control the unit from my phone or tablet, which might alleviate the problem mentioned.
The feeling of quality of the unit is very high and the mention of a plastic facia by some reviewers has totally failed to be apparent to me. Great attention to detail and great specs and abilities which I look forward to experiencing for a long time to come.
27.05.2013
8/10
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This 7.1 receiver is noteable for supporting the 4K Ultra HD format (3840x2160 or 2160p). It has 95W/ch and 7 HDMI inputs with 1 HDMI output. In addition to HDMI sources, it does have the capability to support two legacy video and audio inputs, and also has digital coax and optical audio inputs. Thankfully, most of these are fully configurable. Speaker terminals accept bare wire and will also accept banana plugs (which I used). It has internet radio and Pandora, Spotify, and SiriusXM streaming. Audyssey MultiEQ XT audio calibration. Apple Airplay. Analog video upconversion. 3D capability. Basically, almost all the features you need.
SETUP
Very straight forward. Inputs and outputs are clearly marked on the back. Once everything I had was connected, I went to Setup Assistant. This is a no muss no fuss setup guide to walk you through each step. If your setup requires using inputs labelled as a different source, you will have to exit and adjust the settings yourself. Again, the menus are straight forward and it is easy to do. For instance, I setup my Logitech Squeezebox media server under CBL/SAT because it has the digital coax--and all I had to do was change the input. This receiver has plenty of inputs so even if you have two gaming consoles let's say, you can easily commandere one of the other inputs and rename them. For each source, you can select what the video and audio input is going to be. Very, very flexible.
The setup assistant will walk you through the Audessey audio calibration. This unit features multiEQ XT which is a step up from the multiEQ and said to have higher resolution filters. Again, calibration is pretty simple: plug in the mic and then follow the prompts to allow the calibration to collect data for your listening positions. I have always found Audessey calibration to be excellent and much better than manually entering in levels and delays like in the old days of surround sound.
NETWORKING
In Win8, the AVR-2000 shows up as a device. Clicking on it turns up the control setup. Unfortunately, the user interface is not the best and response times are rather slow. Moreover, internet radio control is frustrating to use. You need to register an account with Denon's radio website. I tried to enter into favorites some of my favorite internet radio stations but for some reason they did not work. From the setup, you can enter in your Pandora or other account login. From the PC, you can control your receiver as well. All in all, this is an area that could use a lot of improvement.
PERFORMANCE
After about 30 minutes of setup, using this receiver was pretty flawless. Sound was excellent. This receiver has plenty of inputs for my devices and a few more for future devices. The only thing I wish it had was HD radio tuning (a feature of only the X4000) and better internet radio implementation. Other than that, the AVR-X2000 is an excellent 4k Ultra HD receiver.
SETUP
Very straight forward. Inputs and outputs are clearly marked on the back. Once everything I had was connected, I went to Setup Assistant. This is a no muss no fuss setup guide to walk you through each step. If your setup requires using inputs labelled as a different source, you will have to exit and adjust the settings yourself. Again, the menus are straight forward and it is easy to do. For instance, I setup my Logitech Squeezebox media server under CBL/SAT because it has the digital coax--and all I had to do was change the input. This receiver has plenty of inputs so even if you have two gaming consoles let's say, you can easily commandere one of the other inputs and rename them. For each source, you can select what the video and audio input is going to be. Very, very flexible.
The setup assistant will walk you through the Audessey audio calibration. This unit features multiEQ XT which is a step up from the multiEQ and said to have higher resolution filters. Again, calibration is pretty simple: plug in the mic and then follow the prompts to allow the calibration to collect data for your listening positions. I have always found Audessey calibration to be excellent and much better than manually entering in levels and delays like in the old days of surround sound.
NETWORKING
In Win8, the AVR-2000 shows up as a device. Clicking on it turns up the control setup. Unfortunately, the user interface is not the best and response times are rather slow. Moreover, internet radio control is frustrating to use. You need to register an account with Denon's radio website. I tried to enter into favorites some of my favorite internet radio stations but for some reason they did not work. From the setup, you can enter in your Pandora or other account login. From the PC, you can control your receiver as well. All in all, this is an area that could use a lot of improvement.
PERFORMANCE
After about 30 minutes of setup, using this receiver was pretty flawless. Sound was excellent. This receiver has plenty of inputs for my devices and a few more for future devices. The only thing I wish it had was HD radio tuning (a feature of only the X4000) and better internet radio implementation. Other than that, the AVR-X2000 is an excellent 4k Ultra HD receiver.
25.01.2014
10/10
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I'm not an audiophile expert. I cannot afford the best of the best, or even the better of the better. Like most I suppose, I rely on other "experts", and read their reviews before shelling out a precious "reasonable" allowance.
First, there's a ton of subjectivity going into an opinion on a set of speakers or an amplifier. Ultimately you have to sample a lot and learn to trust what YOU like. It's analogous to wine tasting or looking at art. Some fundamentals approach the objective I suppose. A paper tweeter (Bose) is not going to reproduce as pleasantly as a silk tweeter (Polk). Advertised power ratings are never equal. A speaker's wood cabinet will influence the tone of the sound; but even plastic soundsticks (Harmon Kardon) can reproduce sound nicely.
For context, I had been using a 100 WPC Pioneer amp from the mid 90's when 5.1 became all the rage. It was loud. It was a workhorse and survived many DJ gigs over the years. At home it powered mid-range Polk speakers and some Advents from the 70's. It was modestly "decent," I guess. Over the years I'd bring home "higher end" receivers but couldn't discern enough of a difference to warrant spending $600.00 + to replace.
This Denon changed that.
The separation of frequencies was dramatically improved and overall much clearer (not muddled together). I read a critique of this amp being too "bright" but I didn't find problem; it does reproduce nicely at the higher frequencies. In terms of "loudness" (if that's important to you) it was a very slow gain as I turned the volume knob, but finally it played plenty loud and I haven't needed to find its outer limits. I had little interest in the 7.1, as I'm more interested in music as opposed to "home theatre," but the change was so dynamic we found ourselves looking for old DVDs just to experience the sound. I hope it lasts as long as that Pioneer did.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I feel a new compulsion to upgrade the speakers.
First, there's a ton of subjectivity going into an opinion on a set of speakers or an amplifier. Ultimately you have to sample a lot and learn to trust what YOU like. It's analogous to wine tasting or looking at art. Some fundamentals approach the objective I suppose. A paper tweeter (Bose) is not going to reproduce as pleasantly as a silk tweeter (Polk). Advertised power ratings are never equal. A speaker's wood cabinet will influence the tone of the sound; but even plastic soundsticks (Harmon Kardon) can reproduce sound nicely.
For context, I had been using a 100 WPC Pioneer amp from the mid 90's when 5.1 became all the rage. It was loud. It was a workhorse and survived many DJ gigs over the years. At home it powered mid-range Polk speakers and some Advents from the 70's. It was modestly "decent," I guess. Over the years I'd bring home "higher end" receivers but couldn't discern enough of a difference to warrant spending $600.00 + to replace.
This Denon changed that.
The separation of frequencies was dramatically improved and overall much clearer (not muddled together). I read a critique of this amp being too "bright" but I didn't find problem; it does reproduce nicely at the higher frequencies. In terms of "loudness" (if that's important to you) it was a very slow gain as I turned the volume knob, but finally it played plenty loud and I haven't needed to find its outer limits. I had little interest in the 7.1, as I'm more interested in music as opposed to "home theatre," but the change was so dynamic we found ourselves looking for old DVDs just to experience the sound. I hope it lasts as long as that Pioneer did.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I feel a new compulsion to upgrade the speakers.
24.12.2014
2/10
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This receiver has all of the bells and whistles for your HD AV setup, but when the unit gets hot, the HDMI outputs to the TV, etc. flash/blink/flicker like crazy. And by hot, I mean what would be normal for an AV receiver. When in the open air (like sitting on the floor) it would not over-heat too quickly, but in my AV cabinet with ample clearance and standard ventilation, the receiver "boards" would heat up to the point that the outputs to the TV would fail and flicker/flash the picture to the HDTV. I ended up replacing it with the comparable model by ONKYO (NR636). Under the same environmental conditions, the ONKYO works like a champ. Disappointed in the Denon especially at that price point and product position. I was replacing a 1990's era Denon receiver so the past experience with their product line was positive.
05.10.2013
2/10
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This receiver is impressive on paper. It has a laundry list of specifications and capabilities.
However, the saying "they don't make them like they used to" most certainly applies to the X2000.
I received my unit from Amazon, packaged well, and unboxed it, eager to try its myriad options.
I connected my speakers, ran the built-in room calibration and sat down with my wife for How To Train Your Dragon.
About 20 minutes into the movie, as the sound effects swelled and the action began to pick up onscreen...
"Click!" -- Blackness. Silence.
I checked the projector. Still working. The screen went blue with a "No Signal" message. I checked the receiver. It was dark, with a single, rapidly-flashing power light as my only clue.
I looked this up in the manual: Protection Circuit. "Check speaker connections or try listening at a lower volume level" was Denon's helpful troubleshooting tip. I checked my connections and plugged the receiver into a cleaner power outlet and tried again.
40 minutes later, the same thing happens. I'd been known to watch movies much more-loudly than I was that night with my wife, and my Pioneer never seemed to miss a beat.
I sent the first unit back to Amazon for an exchange, thinking that perhaps I'd gotten a bad sample. Denon was supposed to be a high-end brand, and all the reviews of the unit were overwhelmingly positive. I gave it another chance.
Amazon shipped the return unit to me overnight and I had it set up and running that evening, after work.
I tried again, with Tron: Legacy. Things were going well, until Sam enters the grid. You know that awesome, sub-sonic "whump" that accompanies his transport to The Grid? You guessed it:
"Click!" -- Blackness. Silence.
By now it was Friday and I was supposed to host a movie-watching party the next day, and couldn't wait for a new unit to arrive from Amazon on Monday. I queued the second Denon up for return with refund and went to a local high-end audio store where I got an excellent deal on a lightly-used Anthem for about the same price as the Denon.
In short: Denon -- I'm very much not impressed.
Amazon -- you're amazing. Keep it up.
However, the saying "they don't make them like they used to" most certainly applies to the X2000.
I received my unit from Amazon, packaged well, and unboxed it, eager to try its myriad options.
I connected my speakers, ran the built-in room calibration and sat down with my wife for How To Train Your Dragon.
About 20 minutes into the movie, as the sound effects swelled and the action began to pick up onscreen...
"Click!" -- Blackness. Silence.
I checked the projector. Still working. The screen went blue with a "No Signal" message. I checked the receiver. It was dark, with a single, rapidly-flashing power light as my only clue.
I looked this up in the manual: Protection Circuit. "Check speaker connections or try listening at a lower volume level" was Denon's helpful troubleshooting tip. I checked my connections and plugged the receiver into a cleaner power outlet and tried again.
40 minutes later, the same thing happens. I'd been known to watch movies much more-loudly than I was that night with my wife, and my Pioneer never seemed to miss a beat.
I sent the first unit back to Amazon for an exchange, thinking that perhaps I'd gotten a bad sample. Denon was supposed to be a high-end brand, and all the reviews of the unit were overwhelmingly positive. I gave it another chance.
Amazon shipped the return unit to me overnight and I had it set up and running that evening, after work.
I tried again, with Tron: Legacy. Things were going well, until Sam enters the grid. You know that awesome, sub-sonic "whump" that accompanies his transport to The Grid? You guessed it:
"Click!" -- Blackness. Silence.
By now it was Friday and I was supposed to host a movie-watching party the next day, and couldn't wait for a new unit to arrive from Amazon on Monday. I queued the second Denon up for return with refund and went to a local high-end audio store where I got an excellent deal on a lightly-used Anthem for about the same price as the Denon.
In short: Denon -- I'm very much not impressed.
Amazon -- you're amazing. Keep it up.
16.01.2015
10/10
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This amp is stellar! I greatly recommend it! Really clean sound and very versatile. Got it for a good price from Amazon as well, so it was really worth it. At list price its a bit pricey, but if you can get a good deal on it, it's very much worth buying.
If I had any criticism, I'd say that the iPod connectivity is a bit sluggish, because it takes a while for it to start playing. And setting up airplay isn't quite so straight forward either. But I consider those minor issues since I don't use them too often. I mostly use Airplay through my Apple TV anyway.
I highly recommend it. Just be aware, its pretty damn big, so be sure to measure the space you're intending on putting it into!
If I had any criticism, I'd say that the iPod connectivity is a bit sluggish, because it takes a while for it to start playing. And setting up airplay isn't quite so straight forward either. But I consider those minor issues since I don't use them too often. I mostly use Airplay through my Apple TV anyway.
I highly recommend it. Just be aware, its pretty damn big, so be sure to measure the space you're intending on putting it into!
02.07.2014
2/10
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This receiver is great...if you enjoy dealing with terrible customer service from Denon and sending back for repair less than two months after buying it. Six weeks after buying and setting it up the receiver displays a Denon logo on the screen and goes blank/dies if the setup process is started again. No way to get video or audio from it. While any manufacturer will eventually send out defective units (I guess we just got lucky), Denon does not seem to be the least bit interested in ensuring we have a working receiver with minimum hassle. Would love to return it for a refund and buy something else but we are just past that timeframe so off it goes to their service center. Would not recommend the product or the brand, will not be buying Denon in the future.
Follow up:
After paying to send the unit to Denon's service center, they took a month to look at it and figure out that the hdmi board was bad. In their words, the replacement board would not be available "for a really long time" so a replacement unit was offered which we accepted. What we received was a refurbished used receiver which stated it only had a one year warranty vs. the 3 year for the new unit we bought. That was the last straw, Amazon was great and provided a refund and the unit went back. We will not be buying any Denon products in the future, their customer service is absolutely terrible.
Follow up:
After paying to send the unit to Denon's service center, they took a month to look at it and figure out that the hdmi board was bad. In their words, the replacement board would not be available "for a really long time" so a replacement unit was offered which we accepted. What we received was a refurbished used receiver which stated it only had a one year warranty vs. the 3 year for the new unit we bought. That was the last straw, Amazon was great and provided a refund and the unit went back. We will not be buying any Denon products in the future, their customer service is absolutely terrible.
24.06.2013
10/10
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The first important aspect of this receiver is that it is 3D capable. If you're not aware, even top notch receivers which aren't will not pass your 3D signals along from 3D content channels to your 3D TV. While you can take those video signals straight to the TV, that sort of defeats the entire idea of transferring all the information ... picture and sound ... through your HDMI cable, as in doing that you would be bypassing your receiver and need to take the sound to the receiver through a separate cable of some sort.
This receiver is also ready for 4K media. It will be quite a while before 4K displays and media hit a price point that I'll bite at, so I can't report on that aspect of this receiver. I'm somewhat of an early adopter, but not to the point of wasting ridiculous amounts of money on early versions of technologies, when in a couple of years it will be less expensive, more mature, and more reliable. ;-)
The setup of this receiver is the most clear, easiest menu system I've yet seen on a receiver. Everything is unambiguously labeled so you don't have to learn the menu's little lingo to know what menu selections expose what set up option. The mike setup to allow the receiver to adjust its sound fields was easy, and it even detected that I had reversed the polarity on my center speaker by accident, resulting in a loss of power in providing sound for that channel. I quickly adjusted the speaker inputs into the back of the receiver and fixed that issue.
There are plenty of inputs, well labeled for all sorts of modern devices. I have a Sony 400 CD device, a Sony 400 DVD device, a Blu ray player, an older Toshiba DVR, the DirecTV box, a turntable, and a VCR. There were plenty of places to plug them in and keep them in labeled spots that made sense. As you setup your devices during the initial setup, the receiver even tells you where to place each device as you identify, and gives you a picture of the back of the receiver to clarify where it is telling you to plug it in. It couldn't possibly be more simple.
The remote is easy to use and well laid out. Additionally, Denon has an app to use your iPhone or iPad (or presumably iPod) as a remote control.
Finally, the most important element of a receiver: the sound. Sound quality is superb. There is plenty of power from the receiver, so the volume drives nicely to normal levels without pushing the volume up much on the receiver. The sound is of course balanced nicely after the set up. Surround sound really delivers, and this receiver adds my sub-woofer into the experience better than any previous one.
Highly recommended.
This receiver is also ready for 4K media. It will be quite a while before 4K displays and media hit a price point that I'll bite at, so I can't report on that aspect of this receiver. I'm somewhat of an early adopter, but not to the point of wasting ridiculous amounts of money on early versions of technologies, when in a couple of years it will be less expensive, more mature, and more reliable. ;-)
The setup of this receiver is the most clear, easiest menu system I've yet seen on a receiver. Everything is unambiguously labeled so you don't have to learn the menu's little lingo to know what menu selections expose what set up option. The mike setup to allow the receiver to adjust its sound fields was easy, and it even detected that I had reversed the polarity on my center speaker by accident, resulting in a loss of power in providing sound for that channel. I quickly adjusted the speaker inputs into the back of the receiver and fixed that issue.
There are plenty of inputs, well labeled for all sorts of modern devices. I have a Sony 400 CD device, a Sony 400 DVD device, a Blu ray player, an older Toshiba DVR, the DirecTV box, a turntable, and a VCR. There were plenty of places to plug them in and keep them in labeled spots that made sense. As you setup your devices during the initial setup, the receiver even tells you where to place each device as you identify, and gives you a picture of the back of the receiver to clarify where it is telling you to plug it in. It couldn't possibly be more simple.
The remote is easy to use and well laid out. Additionally, Denon has an app to use your iPhone or iPad (or presumably iPod) as a remote control.
Finally, the most important element of a receiver: the sound. Sound quality is superb. There is plenty of power from the receiver, so the volume drives nicely to normal levels without pushing the volume up much on the receiver. The sound is of course balanced nicely after the set up. Surround sound really delivers, and this receiver adds my sub-woofer into the experience better than any previous one.
Highly recommended.
09.12.2013
10/10
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The GUI for this maybe isn't as good as my Sony internet TV, but is still fairly nice. I previously bought a Sony STR-DN840 receiver 2 weeks ago, which was nice, but the interface was so, 1990's or so, and wasn't quite what I was looking for (but is quite a bit cheaper than the Denon). I have finally semi-retired my Harman Kardon DPR-1001 which is about 10 years old. The interface of the HK I'd say was the same or somewhat better than the 10 year newer Sony receiver that I tried out.
The wife hasn't played around much with the Denon, but the little she has, she liked. She wanted simplicity and ease of use. That's where the Denon really shines. Operating the receiver with the nice GUI will make it much easier for her. The ios app is easy to use, and doesn't require any special registering of the phone to the receiver. Just make sure that the receiver and phone, tablet etc are on the same network and you're set. My music that streams from my Nas to the receiver is displayed nicely on to my TV, including album artwork. The album artwork is even displayed on the phone when using Denon's remote app. I personally like to tinker with things and can deal with a less than stellar GUI (like the Sony I mentioned above)), but the boss calls the shots sometimes lol.
So after showing her the improvements the Denon has over the Sony, I was able to return the Sony back to Best Buy, and we bought the Denon as an open box "used" condition off Amazon to keep the price down. The open box models have since jumped about $75 since I bought mine last week. The price actually jumped about $25 overnight from when I was thinking about buying to when I did buy. My receiver came in a like new condition as far as I can tell.
I'd also like to add the speakers I'm using, though sound quality is somewhat subjective.
Polk Monitor 70's front
Polk CS1 center
Polk RM6751 surrounds
Polk PSW 10 subwoofer
I have enough speakers for 7.1 setup, but I use 2 of the RM 6751 surrounds for zone 2 currently.
The wife hasn't played around much with the Denon, but the little she has, she liked. She wanted simplicity and ease of use. That's where the Denon really shines. Operating the receiver with the nice GUI will make it much easier for her. The ios app is easy to use, and doesn't require any special registering of the phone to the receiver. Just make sure that the receiver and phone, tablet etc are on the same network and you're set. My music that streams from my Nas to the receiver is displayed nicely on to my TV, including album artwork. The album artwork is even displayed on the phone when using Denon's remote app. I personally like to tinker with things and can deal with a less than stellar GUI (like the Sony I mentioned above)), but the boss calls the shots sometimes lol.
So after showing her the improvements the Denon has over the Sony, I was able to return the Sony back to Best Buy, and we bought the Denon as an open box "used" condition off Amazon to keep the price down. The open box models have since jumped about $75 since I bought mine last week. The price actually jumped about $25 overnight from when I was thinking about buying to when I did buy. My receiver came in a like new condition as far as I can tell.
I'd also like to add the speakers I'm using, though sound quality is somewhat subjective.
Polk Monitor 70's front
Polk CS1 center
Polk RM6751 surrounds
Polk PSW 10 subwoofer
I have enough speakers for 7.1 setup, but I use 2 of the RM 6751 surrounds for zone 2 currently.
16.12.2014
10/10
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Awesome product!!!! Price, size, brand, extras all made this receiver great. This is my first Denon. I've owned Pioneer, Yamaha, and Kenwood. My Yamaha was a great receiver too but too big for entertainment cabinet and had outdated features like hdmi, arc, and networking. I'm not an audiophile but enjoy my music more than tv. The sound is simply amazing. I have it matched to Aperion Verus forte towers, Verus forte center and jbl sub/sat speakers. Music sounds flawless. Clean, crisp, clear just how I like to listen to it. Movies are great and life like with the Audessey setup. I couldn't be happier.
12.06.2013
8/10
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Denon is synonymous with quality, and you expect high end performance for the money.
This is my first Denon, so I was excited and highly expectant, I have to say after playing around with it for a couple of weeks, that while it's a very nice, and capable receiver, I expected a little more.
7.1 with 185watts per channel sounds impressive, but in 2013 I'm looking at that as standard.
My current setup is with a Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
While it's certainly an older model by a couple of years, it stacks up well against the Denon, cellphone control and airplay functions are a new addition obviously, but I suspect more of a cool "toy" feature than a must have option.
The first thing you notice about the Denon is how "clean" the back looks, gone are a lot of the myriad of usual ports and connectors, making setup easy for even an aspiring beginner.
The rear speakers can be connected bare wire or banana connector, you can set up for 5.1 with two separate speakers, or 7.1 - I personally recommend tha latter especially with so many movies actually being released with full 7.1 soundtracks these days.
I'm not going to wade into pages of technical details, the Amazon guff under the item is pretty comprehensive. What the average person reading this review wants to know is how does it look? Is it heavy? How easy is it to use? and most of all, how does it sound?
Well I can give it top marks across the board on all of those questions.
The phone app, airplay idea is new to me and I'm still playing with it, so can't say much. It was easy to install on my phone, and seems to work OK, my Media setup is such though that I doubt it will get much use.
Another big black mark is wireless???
You WILL need a dongle, or adapter. I mean jeez fellas, this thing is expensive, you couldn't have put one in?
Personalization of the channels is easy, and the 7 in, one out HDMI setup is clean and effective. The audyssey mic on a lead to set up your speakers is basic, but adequate - more fine tuning is available for audiophiles.
On a last note - no instruction book? Maybe I'm just an old dog, but it's much easier than reading a media file on my phone or computer.
For the money it's good, not mind blowing but good. Just don't be too expectant because it's a Denon. My advice, shop around... a lot. 4 stars
This is my first Denon, so I was excited and highly expectant, I have to say after playing around with it for a couple of weeks, that while it's a very nice, and capable receiver, I expected a little more.
7.1 with 185watts per channel sounds impressive, but in 2013 I'm looking at that as standard.
My current setup is with a Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
While it's certainly an older model by a couple of years, it stacks up well against the Denon, cellphone control and airplay functions are a new addition obviously, but I suspect more of a cool "toy" feature than a must have option.
The first thing you notice about the Denon is how "clean" the back looks, gone are a lot of the myriad of usual ports and connectors, making setup easy for even an aspiring beginner.
The rear speakers can be connected bare wire or banana connector, you can set up for 5.1 with two separate speakers, or 7.1 - I personally recommend tha latter especially with so many movies actually being released with full 7.1 soundtracks these days.
I'm not going to wade into pages of technical details, the Amazon guff under the item is pretty comprehensive. What the average person reading this review wants to know is how does it look? Is it heavy? How easy is it to use? and most of all, how does it sound?
Well I can give it top marks across the board on all of those questions.
The phone app, airplay idea is new to me and I'm still playing with it, so can't say much. It was easy to install on my phone, and seems to work OK, my Media setup is such though that I doubt it will get much use.
Another big black mark is wireless???
You WILL need a dongle, or adapter. I mean jeez fellas, this thing is expensive, you couldn't have put one in?
Personalization of the channels is easy, and the 7 in, one out HDMI setup is clean and effective. The audyssey mic on a lead to set up your speakers is basic, but adequate - more fine tuning is available for audiophiles.
On a last note - no instruction book? Maybe I'm just an old dog, but it's much easier than reading a media file on my phone or computer.
For the money it's good, not mind blowing but good. Just don't be too expectant because it's a Denon. My advice, shop around... a lot. 4 stars
27.08.2014
10/10
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I purchased this receiver as the 2014 models were released and got it at a great price. While the WiFi and Bluetooth would have been nice, I couldn't justify the extra $250 in price for it since I was able to spend about 30 minutes of my time and run a Cat5 cable through some walls/attic space to allow me to hard wire the receiver to my network. The Zone 2 capabilities work great for me and the receiver is very easy to setup. The sound quality is much better than my old Yamaha receiver (still paired with the same Energy setup).
A couple of minor complaints. My DirecTV remote is unable to be programmed to this receiver to control the volume. My other complaint is that the Denon remote app for the iPhone has a tendency to bug out from time to time. When its working, it works great, but sometimes it loses connection and I have to force close the app and restart it.
A couple of minor complaints. My DirecTV remote is unable to be programmed to this receiver to control the volume. My other complaint is that the Denon remote app for the iPhone has a tendency to bug out from time to time. When its working, it works great, but sometimes it loses connection and I have to force close the app and restart it.
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