Denon AVR-2803 - VS - Black Onkyo TX-SR701

fgr41
fgr41 Posts: 432
edited January 2004 in Electronics
compare the two

For the speakers I have is one better than the other. I listen to mostly HT at moderately levels, dont hit reference much if at all.

I am looking for something that will give full bodied sound and give life to my Polks.

I was also thinking about the Onkyo tx-sr601, its hundreds less and offers a lot. Is it worth the $ to step up to the 701 or the above mentioned Denon?
Front
Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
Rear
Polk RT600i
Center
Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
Sub
SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
Receiver
YAMAHA RX-V1400
TV
Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
HD receiver
T i V o HR10-250
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2004
    Compare those to what is offered on 6th Ave if you order the 3802 for $699 you will get the 3803. The prices at 6th Ave are worth looking at and compareing them to Crutchfield.

    Dave
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited January 2004
    Dave, what can you tell me about that upgrade? Are they still doing it?
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited January 2004
    I dug around on here and see the info about ordering the 3802 and asking for the upgrade. I guess I will try that and see what hapens.

    I am guessing you are very hapy wih the 3803?
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2004
    Yes. The last time I looked, the other day, it's still on.

    Dave
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited January 2004
    I just checked the site and they now have the 3803 listed as out of stock. I wonder what that does to the whole thing?
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2004
    It says it is expected in 21 days. I seen people order them that way (on HT forum) and still recieved them just had a wait, some longer some shorter but all recieved them. Might be worth a call and see how long the wait really is. With it being the new year they are probably tring to keep stocked items down for tax purposes.

    Dave
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited January 2004
    I know the Denon was a great deal but my wallet lead me to a TXSR700 for $360. Was open box but never hooked up at CC. I think I can live with this. :D
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2004
    Good deal, congrats and enjoy. I'm sure you'll have fun with this hobby.

    Dave
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  • LiquidSound
    LiquidSound Posts: 1,261
    edited January 2004
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Onkyo has the ability to sport the "center channel on steroids" while the Denon does not? Or..At what point does the grade of recievers, among the two, cancel out the option of running the speaker level outputs while also running the pre-outs?? Or, will higher level Denons sport this feature, while any level Onkyo's, that sport pre-outs, do that regardless. I'm not aware of the capabilities of the two. :D
    Two Channel Main
    Receiver - VSX-54TX
    Mains - Csi40's
    Sub - Spiked Velodyne Cht-8 On Spiked Landscaping Stones

    "If you could put speakers in a needle, I'd never see him again..." - My Girlfriend
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  • LiquidSound
    LiquidSound Posts: 1,261
    edited January 2004
    Yes I'm aware you need a seperate amp to do the steroid center. :D
    Two Channel Main
    Receiver - VSX-54TX
    Mains - Csi40's
    Sub - Spiked Velodyne Cht-8 On Spiked Landscaping Stones

    "If you could put speakers in a needle, I'd never see him again..." - My Girlfriend
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