wingnutt Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 Gonna pull the trigger to replace my 1982 sony soon. Have the Reference 3 series and want a 7.0 setup. Thxs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 I'd go with the HK simply because of it's advanced bass management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 Wingnut, The Denon 3803 has video up conversion,i.e., it takes S-video and composite (RCA) cables and converts them to component so that you do not have to switch video inputs every time you change video sources. On the other hand, the HK has a very good amp and better bass managment. Hence, choose the features that appeal the most to you, but give them a listen first. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryklipsch Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 wingnutt go with a HK if your in that boat,better control and management with the hk,Sound is also cleaner on Hk receivers,To bad the HK don't have the look like the denons.I find the Hk look cheap on the outside,But it's the inside that counts and the way it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zandern Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I love the way my Denon sounds with my Klipsch. I vote for the 3803. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I have loved both of the HK receivers i have had, both new and my latest vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed3 Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 Considering you can purchase the 525 at $699 from an authorized dealer (go to jandr.com) I would say the $500 price difference makes the H/K the hands down winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manufanatic Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 now you can get the HK for 499 (refurb) at onecall factory authourized as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I bought myself a 3803 for Christmas last year and I am throughly pleased with it. It feeds my LaScalas (ALK crossovers)with amazing clarity and detail. I searched around and negotiated an $899 price for it at a local dealer. It uses top quality Burr-Brown components and has a "pure direct" 2 channel mode that lets the blues melt your heart. But, hey, hearing is believing. Check out both, because I don't think you can go wrong either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Wing, Just went to the Crutchfield.com site. HR 525 999.00 Denon3803 1,199.00 Crutchfield has great shipping rates, and excellent service. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brother Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Tweeter is running a 30% off sale on Denon, Klipsch, etc. in town. It may be nationwide. Get 'em while their hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 I ran the 3802 before moving to seperates, I must say you won't be disappointed with the Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 FYI... from HT Form............ When I was at my local Tweeter last night, I asked the manager if there were any good deals on receivers. One of my buddies is looking for one, and I thought that I would do a little fact finding for him. The manager of the store told me that they purchased a number of units from Sears that were made by Denon. These units are the same as the 3802, but have a different face plate on them, and the number is AVR 1082. This is a $1200 unit that they are selling for $699. He said that they have quite a few, and they have been distributed to many of the locations. I have not seen the unit, but the manager says it is the best deal he had on A/V receivers. I hope someone on this forum can capitalize on this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sax Posted March 28, 2003 Share Posted March 28, 2003 I too, struggled for months trying to make the right choice, a lot of research, etc. I chose the 3803, because my #1 priority was primarily not to take a step backwards with 2-channel stereo listening, which means for me a good pre-amp section. I'm however, using an Adcom 3-channel (200 X 3) for the fronts, (KSP-400's) and I am very pleased with the Pure Direct Stereo listening, and equally impressed with the Surround modes. (To be fair, I did use the internal amps first, and was impressed, I just prefer My Adcom on the fronts). It's built well and very flexible with inputs/outputs and good user preference adjustments and video up-conversion, (for those that are in a position to take advantage). It also has an unusually good FM section. (by today's standards) I'm satisfied with the remote, but the user manual is a bit frustrating at times. They obviously put emphases on R&D for the AVR, (good) but didn't spring for a good translation program during the manual project. Overall, though, Klipsch like's Dennon, and so do I. Good luck and happy listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 If the newer H/K sounds anything like the older H/K, go with it. My Denon has been regulated to HT duty only since my new H/K purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I have the Denon 4802 and love it. Alot of people in my family have Denons also and not one problem and they all sound goood. i don't think that you will go wrong with either but I would say get the Denon, the price differnce betwhine the two isn't just a brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancestorm Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 The one thing that was leaning me toward the Denon was the 110 watt per channel as opposed to only 70 watt for the HK. Does anyone have a comment on this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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