** Denon AVR-1611 : Owner's Thread **

[alexanish]

How much higher sensitivity will work OK. Also, how less sensitivity speakers will have issues? 1611 supports both 8 and 6 ohms. Let's say a 6 ohms speaker expecting 100watt amp? For 6 ohms speakers 1611 can deliver 110watts which is pretty decent ratio, I guess.

Also, what is the EQ used in 1611 in India models? I just noted on this brochure that it has no mention about Audyssey Multi EQ nor AutoSetup Room EQ. Also, is Multizone missing completely in Indian model?

http://www.sightandsoundindia.com/pdfs/AVR-1311.pdf

Whereas the US denon site has both Multi EQ, Auto setup room EQ and Multi zone mentioned.

 

[angynagpal]

Hi,
Was just checking out Denon1611 on UK website, and noticed that the receiver has pre-outs for Front Heights as well. Is this available in the Indian version of the AVR as well? Does this mean we can use the normal 5.1 setup, and along with that add Front Heights as well??

Also, hows the 'restorer' function in denon 1611? I read on the internet that it really improves the sound of compressed audio files like mp3. Is this really true? Does it really make a difference? Isnt the sound detail lost when audio is compressed?

 

[spirovious]

min sensitivity of speakers can be 88-89db
Loudness and Speaker Sensitivity - diyAudio
Secrets of Amplifier and Speaker Power Requirements Revealed - eCoustics.com

 

[alexanish]

If you read this portion from the first link,

"For example, if speaker X has a sensitivity of 86 dB and you want 110 dB of loudness, you need about 250 watts to drive them. The first thing to check is the manufacturer's spec for power handling of those speakers; if they cannot take 250 watts (peak), you cannot use them."

In my case I have 86dB speakers and Amp rated 125watts. But I cannot go above 80% volume level because the amp cuts of speakers. This is probably because the speakers can take a max 100 watts. Everything OK till here. But the statement in the link says in order to get 110dB loudness the 86dB speakers has to be driven with 250 watts; does that mean even though I play 86dB speakers at the max rated 100 watt I am not getting 110dB loudness? So what am I missing? Is it only the loudness or some details in the sound?

If the speaker combination is the culprit for the screeching as mentioned in the review then blame has to go for the speaker combination and more importantly the way the review was done with out proper equipment combination. Am I right? If so the screech sound is not a problem from the AVR as described by the reviewer.

 

[spirovious]

Now this is complicated as one need 80 to 100 db for HT purpose.Speaker sensitivity is measured from 1mtr with 1w power(roughly)
Speaker Sensitivity - What is Speaker Sensitivity

Now if power is doubled,db gain will be only 3db-
Home theater, decibels, speaker setup, speaker sensitivity, surround sound.

again sensetivity is measured from 1 mtr in quiet room.If you sit 3mtr(10ft)apart,that pressure will be less(if measured by SPL metre).So you need more power,1w is not sufficient eventhough sensitivity is 90db.Now you need to increase the wattage & calculate accordingly.

So you can use the link posted to calculate wattage,you will get the answer.

 

[angynagpal]

Hi,
Was just checking out Denon1611 on UK website, and noticed that the receiver has pre-outs for Front Heights as well. Is this available in the Indian version of the AVR as well? Does this mean we can use the normal 5.1 setup, and along with that add Front Heights as well??

Also, hows the 'restorer' function in denon 1611? I read on the internet that it really improves the sound of compressed audio files like mp3. Is this really true? Does it really make a difference? Isnt the sound detail lost when audio is compressed?

No comments on this by the 1611 owners??

 

[zeeya]

No comments on this by the 1611 owners??

Hi,
What you have seen on UK website is the same available in India. US versions are different.

The Restorer function works very well, it has three steps 1,2,3 & OFF. Absolutely there is a difference when you engage it to 3. :clapping:

 

[koushikp]

Hi guys can you advise me what reason is there to get the AVR 1611 over the AVR 1311? the price difference is 6k but power output is the same.

 

[vicky11]

@Zeeya - I am not sure if you are doing justice to 1611 by running it off RM6750, not sure about ur listening preferences... but then you need to sync it with the likes of Jamo, Wafr, Dali etc... This is a good AMP, I have the last version 1610....

Hi,

Any idea abt Jamo s426 going with Denon AVR1611 ?

THanks & Regards

 

[bphukon]

Jamo Pairs well with Denon, since the speakers are 6ohms by default and
s426 is no exception to 1611.

 

[HTuser]

Is it possible to configure the pre-outs for Front left and front right. I would like use external amplifier for Front Left and Front Right speakers.
I want to connect other speakers to speaker ports.
ie
Center
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right

 

[Rajesh...]

Thanks for this valuable post.

Did anyone check before opting for 1611 , the differences between 1611 and 1911.

I can see 1911 has upscaling n upconversion both , how much difference this will make ?

please post your valuable inputs .

Apologies if I am taking the thread in some other direction.

Thanks & Regards

rajesh.....

 

[HTuser]

Basically 1911 is a 7.1 receiver and 1611 is a 5.1 receiver (it has got pre-outs which can be used to make a 7.1 setup).

There are some more differences as well. You may go to Denon UK website to compare the features of these two models

 

[snorkel4u]

IN the lack of an official Denon 1911 thread (I could actually create that one).... can I join this one?

 

[Kittu]

IN the lack of an official Denon 1911 thread (I could actually create that one).... can I join this one?

Create a new one.

 

[Ghostrider]

Hi,

Any one can comment on Denon 1611 with PSB speakers (T5-C5-B4, SVS PC12)!!!

Thanks..

 

[Iantao99]

Need advise on Denon 1611 vs Yamaha 467

Hoping to buy receiver and have narrowed down to either Denon 1611 or Yamaha 467.

Will connect tv setup box, media player box, blu ray player. Mostly watch tv or movies from media player. Not so much music.

I'm a low tech person. Like Graphical User Interface.

Any advise which set is more suitable given my profile?

Thks in advance!

 

[rohit1979]

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The AVR-1611 is an A/V receiver with HDMI version 1.4 that can be connected to TVs and other devices such as Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, and set-top boxes, that support 3D video. Of course, it also supports HD Audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to give you the powerful, dynamic surround sound you expect with the amazing 3D video images youre watching. In addition, the AVR-1611 provides a wealth of features that you would want an A/V receiver to have, including HDMI conversion when connected to a TV via a single HDMI cable and a different type of video signal is being input to the AVR-1611, convenient on-screen displays, and easy operation.

Features

• Featuring 3D pass-through technology
• Supports HDMI 1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater)
• Newly developed pre memory remote control handset with Glo-Key
• Remote Setup Guidance
• One-cable HD solution
• Supports HDMI 1.4 with Audio Return Channel
• All sources are up-converted to HDMI
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out with On-Screen Display
• State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximising Content Quality
• Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (110 W x 5ch)
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
• High definition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing
• All video-sources are up-converted to HDMI
• Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• Dock connectivity for iPod and network streaming
• Ease-of-Use
• On-Screen Display
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
• Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup: Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring / Up to six measurement points / High level resolution filters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer

Others
Lower power consumption at stand-by 0.1 W (Standby)
Power amp construction discrete
Large Aluminium Extruded Heatsink (sound-optimised)
Bandwidth 10 Hz - 100 kHz


Sound Formats
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital-Decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Pro Logic II
96-kHz Processing (analogue / PCM)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
DTS-HD
DTS-Decoder
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1 /
DTS Neo:6 Cinema & DTS-Neo:6 Music /
96-kHz Processing
DTS 96/24

DSP
DSP 32-Bit Floating point-DSP
3rd Generation SHARC ADSP-21367
Cinema Equalizer
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Virtual-Surround (Headphones/Speaker)
DSP programs 7
Multichannel Stereo 5CH-/6CH-/7CH-Stereo

Digital Circuit
D/A converter 24-bit / 192-kHz
A/D converter 24-bit / 96-kHz
Digital Interface Receiver (DIR) 24-bit / 192-kHz

Auto Setup
Detection of connected speakers
Speaker phase check (absolute Phase)
Detection speaker size (large/small)
Recognition of optimal crossover frequency
each speaker individually
Automatic time delay adjustment (0,01 Metre increments)
Automatic level adjustment (0,5 dB increments)
Accurate microphone DM-A409 (included)
custom made by Audio-Technica

Auto Room EQ
Operating mode Audyssey MultEQ with Advanced Low Frequency Correction (ALFC)
Measuring Algorithm Audyssey MultEQ
Optimisation/EQ curve memory Audyssey: MultEQ Algorithms
Choice of EQ curves without re-measurement of the system (Audyssey, Audyssey Flat, Audyssey Byp. Front, Manual)
Manually adjustable graphic EQ 9 Band
every speaker individually
Direct Mode with/without EQ
EQ curves assignable to surround modes
Copy function for measured EQ curves into manual graphic EQ


More info: Click Here

Hi!

Can AVR 1611 decode audio signal from hdmi input.
I am trying to connect firetv but having no luck with audio soo far. Video is coming through fine.

Thanks

 

[spirovious]

Hi!

Can AVR 1611 decode audio signal from hdmi input.
I am trying to connect firetv but having no luck with audio soo far. Video is coming through fine.

Thanks

Ideally yes, but restricted to DD/Dts only.

 

[efernand1]

Hi!

Can AVR 1611 decode audio signal from hdmi input.
I am trying to connect firetv but having no luck with audio soo far. Video is coming through fine.

Thanks

Check Audio settings of FireTV and set it to Dolby Digital. By Default it would be possibly on PCM