Denon AVR-3806

43 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 reviews of Denon AVR-3806. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Denon AVR-3806 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Denon AVR-3806 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

Denon AVR-3806

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 120 watts per channel; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; XM Ready satellite-radio support; three-zone multiroom capability; large-screen remote reduces button clutter.

Analog inputs are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle; the confusing autosetup procedure will make you want to take the easier path and use the manual setup.

The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Denon AVR-3806 ( black)

The AVR-3806 is the successor to Denon's best-selling receiver of all time, the AVR-3805 . When you stop and consider that the AVR-3805 was many times pricier than Denon's more affordable receivers, that accomplishment seems even more remarkable. The...

Analog inputs are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle; the confusing autosetup procedure will make you want to take the easier path and use the manual setup.

The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by : Mark Sanfilipo — September 06, 2006 .discussInOurF (audioholics.com)

Denon AVR-3806 Audyssey MultEQ XT Test Report

Audyssey's MultEQ XT is a sound equalization system that's finding its way into more and more audio-related products. We test out the implementation in the Denon AVR-3806 receiver.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Neil Gader (avguide.com)

Denon AVR-3806 7.1-channel A/V Receiver

Denon A/V receivers are known for delivering genuine technological advancements, not whoopee-cushion gimmickry, and the mid-priced AVR-3806 is no exception. With the addition of XM capability, HDMI v.1.1 switching with analog source/video upconversion...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Denon AVR-3806

The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver ; 120 watts per channel ; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching ; Three-zone multiroom capability ; Large-screen remote reduces button clutter

Analog inputs are limited to 480i output via HDMI, which many HDTVs can't handle ; Confusing autosetup procedure will make you want to take the easier path and use the manual setup

We couldn't resist going back and spinning CDs of the original Cream albums, and the energy levels of the youthful Creamsters have it all over the 2005 recordings. Clapton's guitar burns ever so brightly, and the Denon AVR-3806 managed to make the old...

Jan, 2006

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Expert review by (whathomecinemamag.com)

Denon AVR-3806

This replacement for the AVR-3805, Denon's main mid-price offering, is also a 7.1 channel amplifier, with the ability to play in up to three zones, or to dedicate two power amplifiers to each of the main front speakers for improved performance

Tuneful and refined sound, Practical and improved remote control

There aren't lots of new innovations

This is an excellent all rounder with much to recommend it in the mid-price range

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Denon AVR-3806 - (A/V Receivers)

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review (en.audiofanzine.com)

User review Denon AVR-3806 by Audiofanzine FR on Audiofanzine

(Originally written by profmbo/translated from Audiofanzine FR) AVR3806 bought one month ago (August 2007) Audissey system doesn't work properly in spite of the 6-point measurement (as recommended...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Denon AVR-3806

Sound below average, with MARIDIAN DVD PLAYER, Were;s the power

just looks good LOVE THE TUNER ; NEVER purchase again

Remote is clumsy a joke Manual was written by what ET ? Auto set up "it's not really AUTO, too many buttons to press" Manual set up took 36.24 hours still very confusing

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Denon AVR-3806

After reading good reviews. I went and bought one. Very happy with the performance. Shame about the remote control unit "who ever invented it should be shot:)" The manual book is a joke, I learn all the settings by playing around with it.

solid name ; great sound

stupidest remote in the universe ; auto set up "it's not really AUTO,too many buttons to press ; Volume control

Oct, 2007

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