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Denon AVR-3803

Denon AVR-3803
alaScore 76

18 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Denon AVR-3803. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Expert review by : Tony Davey (audioenz.co.nz)

Denon AVR-3803

 

A wry smile crossed my face as the 3803 was delivered to my door by a rather red-faced editor who had to carry this behemoth monster from his car boot

The 3803 is a solid performer with some innovative features putting its head slightly ahead of its competition. Sound reproduction for music is remarkable, faithfully reproducing tone and character in all that was thrown at it and in a home theatre...

Mar, 2003

Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

COMPETENT AV AMP, A RECOMENDED BUY

 

I've had this amp for two years and I'm still discovering tweaks that have improved the openess and detail of the sound. If you're using component video and prefer the analogue feed from a CD/DVD for sound (DVD-A, etc) then it should be a a sound buy.

7.1 capable amp with the warm, rich sound that seems to be the Denon trademark. Plenty of tweaking possible to achieve that desired sound.

Being surpassed by the 3805, the 3803 does not offer auto set-up or Denon link. However, pure direct mode does a good job of delivering pure signals from ext inputs.

Apr, 2005

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

the AVR 3803 is a high performance amplifier and high frequency tone, clear and crisp high frequencies. clear and strong media unlike other brands, deep bass without distocion is very important this computer settings, if you do not have your remote...

Dec, 2015

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

Purchased this gently used demo out of the backroom of a local high-end audio salon for $75. It has no problem with my Dynaco A25 speakers, driving them to wall-shaking volume with ease. Sound is fine, my Harmony remote works with it, and I like the...

Aug, 2015

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

Incredible find for $100! The sound of this 12 year old receiver is pretty unreal. Crystal clear highs smooth mids and pounding bass out of my Polk RTI 12's. In the age of HDMI upconversion more time and money is spent on video processing while cutting...

Jan, 2015

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

With 110 wpc, I expected a LOT more grunt, in the lower frequencies. This receiver sounds like it has 20 watts. Almost no bass at all. At a MSRP of 1199., anyone that purchased this has been ripped totally off. I have real 20 and 30 watt amps that...

Jan, 2015

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

piece of s*** plain and simple. save your money and buy something better, i bought this from a friend for 20 bucks and that was still over priced

Dec, 2009

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

Love this unit!! Used with two DT BP2006TL's and a DT 12" sub -- it's clear, strong and soothes any ear for any type of music... especially if you have hard wood or tile floors:)

Sep, 2009

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

Purchased this receiver and had to realy work out to get it home. The receiver is VERY heavy.However once you start it up and set it up you realise that this receiver is all fizz, it has no real power. I hooked it up to a pair of KEF Coda floor...

Apr, 2006

Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3803 A/V Receivers

 

I purchased the Denon 3805 after some extensive research of what power plant best suited my needs and the 3805 was the one. I finished my basment last fall and had the plan to install in-wall speakers for my surround system.

Dec, 2004

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