Onkyo 608 or Denon 1911

[mpmohan]

Hi,

I have a small entertainment room ( 13' x 13') with 46" Samsung Series 8 + HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0+ Legacy DVD HDD recorder ( with my converted home videos) + Tata Sky SD connection.

I plan to buy either an Onkyo TX-SR608 or Denon 1911 and Bose Acoustimass10, 5.1 speakers to go with it.

I would like to have user's opinion on Denon 1911 and Onkyo 608. Our interest is classical music and HD movies ( no loud, floor-shaking music). But the AV receiver needs to upscale atleast 2 sets legacy audio/video outputs.

Suggestions/opinions appreciated.

TIA,
MPM

 

[bphukon]

Denon is a good unit, but it is not for people with several older sources such as VCRs, Wii, analog camcorders and other devices. Even though Denon has been known for building solid receivers, this particular model falls short when compared to other options in this price range. In fact we feel it is so limiting, that you should take a serious look at the Pioneer and Yamaha. Considering the price of we believe there are other very attractive options.
Rated at 90watts compared to 100watts for Onkyo @8ohms


Onkyo is appealing unit that is truly feature packed and costs less than other receivers. It delivers plenty of connection options, THX Select2 certification with 100 watts of power and does so without reservations. On the other hand if not properly placed and cool, it may fail prematurely. We cant stress enough how important cooling is for Onkyos - if you buy one, make sure you have plenty of space for it. For budget conscious buyers and those building a dedicated movie theater this is the best choice from the bunch.

 

[spirovious]

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