Denon AVR-2802 6.1 Channels Receiver
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- Surround Sound: Dolby Digital® DTS ES® Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo:6
- Number of Channels: 6.1 Channels
- Type: Receiver
- Surround Mode Power: 90 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
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Worth Every Penny
Pros
Sound clarity, underrated power
Cons
limited dealers, very limited deals
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
The Denon 2802 is an excellent receiver. The sound is unmatched in this price range and well worth the money. Very dependable.
This review was originally posted for the 2801, prior to the 2802 being available in epinions.
The major difference (between the 2802 and the 2801) is the addition of Dolby Pro Logic II. And I must say this is an excellent addition.
My purchase of the 2802 was an upgrade over a (impulse buy) JVC. The difference in sound quality was amazing - enough that my anti-electronics wife even mentioned. The impact in movies was very impressive and the depth in the music was incredible. This receiver made my Definitive Technology speakers come to life.
The overall build quality is very good. The receiver is sturdy and well laid out. The remote is a bit quirky but you get used to it.
If you own VHS tapes, you owe it to yourself to get Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II). This new decoding format converts old Dolby Pro Logic signals, as found on VHS tapes, into near Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. It's not as good as DD or DTS, but it is close - VERY noticeable.
For this amount of performance, at this price level, I believe there are really only a few brands to choose from: Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, and Marantz (stay away from Sony, JVC, Kenwood, and Pioneer for real performance.) By comparison, I preferred the Denon sound slightly over the Yamaha sound, although they are very close. To me, the Yamaha was a little too bright. I didn't have the opportunity to side-by-side compare the 2802 to either Onkyo or Marantz. I chose it over Onkyo based primarily on price and over the Marantz on comments I've seen regarding the Marantz slightly inferior home theater performance.
Overall, I highly recommend the Denon 2802. As Sound & Vision recently found, it's the best in its (price) class.
I have now had the unit for about a year. It has been completely dependable and the sound quality remains outstanding!
The major difference (between the 2802 and the 2801) is the addition of Dolby Pro Logic II. And I must say this is an excellent addition.
My purchase of the 2802 was an upgrade over a (impulse buy) JVC. The difference in sound quality was amazing - enough that my anti-electronics wife even mentioned. The impact in movies was very impressive and the depth in the music was incredible. This receiver made my Definitive Technology speakers come to life.
The overall build quality is very good. The receiver is sturdy and well laid out. The remote is a bit quirky but you get used to it.
If you own VHS tapes, you owe it to yourself to get Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II). This new decoding format converts old Dolby Pro Logic signals, as found on VHS tapes, into near Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. It's not as good as DD or DTS, but it is close - VERY noticeable.
For this amount of performance, at this price level, I believe there are really only a few brands to choose from: Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo, and Marantz (stay away from Sony, JVC, Kenwood, and Pioneer for real performance.) By comparison, I preferred the Denon sound slightly over the Yamaha sound, although they are very close. To me, the Yamaha was a little too bright. I didn't have the opportunity to side-by-side compare the 2802 to either Onkyo or Marantz. I chose it over Onkyo based primarily on price and over the Marantz on comments I've seen regarding the Marantz slightly inferior home theater performance.
Overall, I highly recommend the Denon 2802. As Sound & Vision recently found, it's the best in its (price) class.
I have now had the unit for about a year. It has been completely dependable and the sound quality remains outstanding!
