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Thread: Denon THX Reciever or Not |
    
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| Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:39 am: |
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Can anyone help answer this, Denon AVR 3805 seems to be a great receiver at a reasonalbe price, Compared to the futuristic 5805. The 4806 is due out in Mid April, other than DVI/HMDI Switching, Do you really need a THX Reciever? The 5805 is out of price range but the 4805 comes close and the 3805 stands out big time. But can it peform well enough with THX. |
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Bronze Member Username: Xsound
Myrtle Beach,
SC
United States
Post Number: 20
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 10:58 am: |
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Or you could look at the Pioneer elite vsx-56txi for about the same price as the 3805. It is THX certified, and has 2 usb and i firewire input. It is a heck of a receiver. Can be found on line for less than $1000.
I looked at the 3805 and was impressed with some of what it did. I bought the vsx-54 (couldn't afford the 56) due to someone's sage advice about remotes and features. the 54 had the features I wanted and the remote made much more sense to me.
In fact I have never programmed a remote before, and this one took me less than 15 minutes to get all my electronics in it. I highly recommend the 54, but since money is not as big a concern for you, I say go for the 56!
By the way, most people emphasize the fact that THX is mostly a test of the capabilities of the receiver, instead of what the receiver adds. I have read that there is minimal post-processing associated with THX, but most people seem to feel this is insignificant. But then again, what do I know |
New member Username: Shokhead
Lakewood,
CA
USA
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 10:01 am: |
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I know that if i close my eyes and listen,i can't tell if something is THX or not so for me,THX carrys no weight. |
Bronze Member Username: Mystro
Post Number: 30
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 10:17 am: |
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I agree, THX was the "Have to Have" feature of years past but means very little now. |
Silver Member Username: Riches1
Atlanta,
GA
US
Post Number: 149
Registered: Apr-04
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| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 01:54 am: |
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One more vote for THX not being important. My last receiver (Onkyo 701) was THX Select Certified. I don't miss not having that feature.
I have a Denon 3805. It's a great reciever. (Audioholics.com Reciever of the Year for 2004, Sound and Vision Reviewers' Choice Award for 2004,CNET Editors' Choice Award.) |
Bronze Member Username: Shokhead
Lakewood,
CA
USA
Post Number: 19
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 12:22 pm: |
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Hard to beat Denon. |
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