Entered CNET Catalog: 10/14/2005
SKU: AVR-3806S
Manufacturer: Denon
Manufacturer description
The AVR-3806, an upgrade from the best-selling AVR-3805, continues to offer the finest in multi-channel audio performance and ensures ultra-rigorous standards of signal purity. Key new high-end features include HDMI switching, 7 channel amplifiers, HDCD decoding, built-in XM-satellite radio capability, and multi-zone functionality. The AVR-3806 also incorporates Audyssey MultEQxt Room EQ to calibrate your audio system and is packaged with a microphone to make your set-up even easier. Product summary
The good: 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.
The bad: 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 bottom line: The successor to Denon's best-selling receiver gets even better for 2006, but the AVR-3806's HDMI implementation falls a bit short.
Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
User opinions
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8/10
old wine in a new bottleby willow123 - November 25, 2005
Pros: still the best receiver around
Cons: complicated to setup
Review: Same as the Denon 3805 (7.1 Channels, 120 W/Channel) with HDMI digital video switching, XM Satellite Radio capability, and Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ XT auto setup and room calibration system. The remote has been changed too.
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Denon AVR-3806 (silver) specifications
- General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 16.9 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 38.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Enclosure Material Metal
- Available Body Colors Black, silver
- Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24 , DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 , DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 , Dolby Pro Logic II , DTS Neo:6 , Dolby Pro Logic IIx , Dolby Digital , Dolby Digital Surround EX , DTS decoder
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Sound Effects Cinema EQ
- Equalizer Yes
- Spectrum Analyzer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 10.0
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 102.0 dB
- Output Channel Qty 7.0
- Output Power / Total 840.0 Watt
- Amplifier Output Details 120.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround back ) , 120.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center ) , 120.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front ) , 160.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Front ) , 160.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround ) , 160.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Surround back ) , 120.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center ) , 160.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features A-B speaker switch , Bi-Wiring
- Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
- Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
- Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer band qty 9 bands
- Equalizer center frequencies 125 Hz , 250 Hz , 4000 Hz , 1000 Hz , 2000 Hz , 500 Hz , 63 Hz , 16000 Hz , 8000 Hz
- Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1710 kHz , FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 56.0
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
- Headphones
- Headphones Type None
- Microphone
- Type None
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices Cassette deck , TV , LD player , Satellite TV system , VCR , CD player , MD recorder , DVD player , CD recorder
- Features Learning , Multi-brand compatibility , LCD backlight , LCD display , Touch panel
- Connections
- Connector Type 3.0 x Monitor output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear , 2.0 x Monitor output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 6.0 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x Component video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front , 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Serial ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Front , 2.0 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x Speakers output ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Headphones ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 3.0 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Front , 1.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front , 9.0 x Component video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 2.0 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear , 6.0 x HDMI ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Trigger ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 2.0 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 3.0 x DENON LINK - Rear , 1.0 x Turntable audio input - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video output - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio output - Rear
- Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.0 Watt
- Power Outlets 2 AC outlets
- Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AM antenna , FM antenna
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