Denon D-M38 VS Onkyo CS-445

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited August 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Looking for a nice mini system for my office as I have pretty thick walls and like good music going while I work. At this point its pretty much a draw in my eyes but I wanted to see if anyone has used or owned either unit? Thoughts? Quality? iPod quality? Radio signal quality? Please share
HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
Samsung BD-C7900
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2011
    Bump
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Doug Hess
    Doug Hess Posts: 21
    edited January 2011
    Hi, Big. Sorry for the delay.

    I've heard both of these systems, and they both do different things well. I never got a chance to get into the menus, etc. of the Denon, but my history with the brand tells me that they're going to be less . . . intuitive.

    On the other hand, Onkyos are very easy to use and very logically laid out. This matters, even with a mini system.

    But if the bottom line is sound quality, I'm going to have to go with the Denon. I think it has a smoother sound, which I prefer, than the Onkyo. The Onkyo has a sound that could be discribed as "clear" but I think it's sharp and a tad bright.

    So, although this ultimately comes down to taste, if I were to get one, it would be at the Denon.

    Does that help?

    -Doug
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Your in good hands with Doug. He's taught me quite a few things over the years!

    Good to see you here, Doug!!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Doug Hess
    Doug Hess Posts: 21
    edited January 2011
    Good to be seen, CNH. It's been awhile since I've done the ol' audio forum thing, but it's good to be back in the saddle.

    -Doug
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited January 2011
    Thanks for the recommendation, I wish BB sold the systems but all they have is plastic box systems from sony exc.... Will do a bit more research and hope to have one of them by the end of next month. These Logitech speakers on my desk are not cutting it.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • phycomp
    phycomp Posts: 6
    edited August 2012
    Just heard that the highly rated DM38 is being replaced this month with the new Denon D-M39DAB, will be interesting to see how it stacks up against the Onkyo :biggrin:
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