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Denon AVR-2808CI A/V Multi Source/Zone 7.1 Receiver w/ All New Processing Built-In/2 v1.3a HDMI Inputs
Studio : Denon
by Denon
Brand : Denon
Model : AVR-2808CI
Publisher : Denon
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Color : Black
EAN : 0081757507660
UPC : 081757507660
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 9 reviews)
List Price : $1,199.00
Our Price : $760.00
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110 watts x 7 channels
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Analog Video to HDMI Scaling - 1080p, 2 v1.3a HDMI Inputs
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XM ready tuning
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Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio
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3 source 3 zone capability and dual remotes
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Product Description |
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The AVR-2808CI has been fortified with the latest A/V upgrades positioning itself to become one of the most popular audio video receivers in the industry, continuing on in its predecessor's footsteps. The AVR-2808CI now has HDMI v1.3a, which brings with it the new surround formats for HD decoding allowing for ultimate surround performance for the best in home theater experience. Updated Audyssey audio processing has been added to provide improved auto calibration results for smooth sound reproduction. The well-acclaimed Faroudja FLi2310 has been employed to allow for video scaling to 1080p resolution. Serial IR ports along with the RS-232C system control port provides ease of integration for complex home audio installations with 3rd party controllers. |
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Great Receiver |
I love this thing.
The set up is not for the faint of heart if you are using it to it's potential.
You need a remote that is better than the one that comes with the unit if you want to use it for anything other than source switching and volume control. The remote that comes with the unit is not that freindly, the "screen" is crammed and working to hidden menus is a pain. There are 7 or eight devices on the screen. then hidden behind a device is another device. As an example; to play xm and use the Denon to conrol it you push the tuner button twice to get to the menu. At no time on the screen does it tell you that you are now controlling xm. You just have to know that the second push of the tuner button now controls xm.
Depending on your skill level and craziness (according to my wife) go with a logitech harmony (easy set up) or a Universal Remote (thats the brand)which range from user friendly to your wife screaming because you are spending so much time programming it.
I want to comment on the review about it only having two HDMI inputs.
What on earth would you need more than two for?
You need HDMI for 1080P, that means 1 Blu Ray (Side Note I have the Samsung BDP-1400, great picture but should have bought the sony), One up converting DVD player (The Denon 1940ci kicks) I have two HR-20 HD receivers from Direct TV hooked up to the component video. For those of you who don't know, broadcast TV in HD has a max resolution of 1080i which is the maximum capability of component video.
Use the correct wire for the correct component and this receiver will take care of you. Great sound, great upconverting to 1080p, multizone speaker control, Ipod dock control, whatever you want, fab. |
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Excellent All-Around Unit |
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Other than it needing more HDMI ports, it really is a great receiver. Easy setup, good power, and a fairly nice touchscreen remote included. The only issue I really have is that the control of the XM Radio through the receiver is very primitive. |
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Denon 2808Ci |
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The 2808ci was not very user friendly to set up and is limited to 2 HDMI connections. However it is a solid receiver producing great sound output and video upconversion. i would highly recommend any Denon receiver. If it is within one's budget i would recommend you get the 3808ci for the extra HDMI connection, network capabilties and new menu GUI. |
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Excellent Receiver-Well worth the money!! |
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Great receiver and I am happy with the product. I looked at other brands but when it came to delivering sound Denon is by far the best. I may be biased because I have had a Denon in the past but from what I hear from my other friends with their receivers (Onkyo, Yamaha, and Sony) they have had alot of electrical problems. One minor grip is the manual and setup with Denon. It isnt too user friendly and did take some time but it is well worth it once everything is setup the receiver is great for your home theatre needs. |
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Great product but manual and setup is perplexing |
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This is my third Denon A/V receiver. My first was purchased in 1989 (and still works) and the one I replaced with the 2808CI was 3200AVR that I purchased in 1997. That unit always performed flawlessly and was one of the first generation 5.1 receivers. My satisfaction with Denon continues with this unit but of the three units, the manual is for the most part poorly written. I am not an expert audiophile. I get into setting up and tweaking my system but after awhile I just want to turn it on and enjoy. I did get my new system (which included a new Toshiba Hd-DVD and LCD HDTV) up and working in one night but it's been more trial and error trying to naviagate and figure out the settings on the receiver. I've come a long way in two weeks getting the system performance to where I like it and it is awesome. The next challenge will be consolidating the remotes. Need a break (I'll use three remotes for now) until I take on that challenge. This would have been a 5 star review if the manual was better executed. |
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