Entered CNET Catalog:
04/19/2002
SKU: AVR-5803
Manufacturer: Denon
Manufacturer description
The AVR-5803 surround receiver inherits the critically acclaimed amplifier design characteristics of the AVR-5800 while adding Denon's much improved DDSC-Digital sound processor for greater diversity in multi-channel reproduction of digital and analog signals. The AVR-5803's objective is to bring out the maximum performance potential of all types of sound sources. This model also provides a video conversion function for greater monitor connection flexibility, the added convenience of variable subwoofer crossover switching that will ensure a listening environment that is as close to ideal as possible. With its support of THX Ultra2 and a wealth of other features, the AVR-5803 has become Denon's latest "Surround Reference" A/V receiver for serious home theater enthusiasts.
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8/10
Excellent AV Receiver for $3Kby - January 9, 2004
Pros: bought it for it's excellent video and audio processing, it really can't be beat for the money (yr 2003). Beautiful up-converting of VHS and S-video to component. The surround decoding covers all current (yr 2003) types and switching them for different mo
Cons: Speaker terminals are very poor quality. Manual is terrible so get some dealer help if you need it. Automatic room setup in newer receivers is *very* nice, the 5803 doesn't have it. The Atkis remote (RC-8000) has software to program it on your PC but it h
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User Rating: 8/10
Simply sensationalby - June 4, 2002
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The best AV amp I've ever had. The ultimate for music and movies. Remote could be better though.
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10/10
Best Reciever on the market !by - June 1, 2002
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Granted, owning seperates is always better (as far as sound quality goes) but this reciever does just such an excellent job, that buying seperates isnt going to give you all that much more. My opinion is that the Denon AVR5803 is the absolute best compromise between sound quality and price. When I found out it used one of the best D/A converters on the market, I knew that this was the reciever I needed to own, and most of all, one I could live and be happy with. This reciever will actually make you look over your shoulder during movies, no matter how much you are used to surround sound. The sound is awsome, panning around the room sounds seemless, Build quality is excellent, Easy to use on screen menus for setup or calibration, did I mention this reciever sounds awsome ?!? I cant imagine anyone being disappointed with anything that has to do with this reciever, except maybe the remote (but with a reciever that sounds so good, I wont complain). Denon did a fantastic job once again, im not suprised.
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The Best Reciever you can get!by - April 28, 2002
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I love this product. I have two of these receivers one is for my Sony 65" HDTV widescreen. I also use it with my 200" HDTV Projection system. As you can see I am big on these home theater systems. This receiver is great for music too, it has enough inputs for my projection system were i have meetings there. See i was looking for a system that would allow me to have wonderful sound for a confrence and would match my Dual Athlon MP 2000+ System. A little hint this receiver and the creative labs audigy platinium Ex card sound great together. Hope i was helpful in this review bye!
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Denon AVR-5803 specifications
- General
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Product Type
AV receiver
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Width
17.1 in
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Depth
19.1 in
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Height
8.5 in
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Weight
63.9 lbs
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Enclosure Color
Black
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Localization
English
- Audio System
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Sound Output Mode
Surround Sound
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Built-in Decoders
Dolby Pro Logic
, THX Surround EX decoder
, Dolby Digital
, DTS Neo:6
, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
, THX Ultra 2
, Dolby Pro Logic II
, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
, DTS decoder
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Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 192kHz
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THX certified
Yes
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Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Yes
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DSP Preset Qty
8.0
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DSP Presets
Classic Concert
, Mono Movie
, Rock Arena
, Stadium
, 5/7 Channel Stereo
, Jazz club
, Matrix
, Wide screen
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Surround System Class
7.1 channel
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
105.0 dB
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Output Channel Qty
7.0
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Input Impedance
47.0 KOhm
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Input Sensitivity
200.0 mV
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Total Harmonic Distortion
0.005 %
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Amplifier Output Details
170.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center )
, 200.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Surround )
, 200.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround )
, 170.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Surround back )
, 200.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center )
, 200.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Surround back )
, 170.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front )
, 170.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Front )
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Bass Control
Yes
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Treble Control
Yes
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Built-in Display
Fluorescent
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Display Dimmer
Yes
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Additional Features
Pink noise generator
, Multi-room audio output
, Twin jog dial
, Personal Memory Plus
, A/B/A+B speaker switch
, On-screen display
, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching
, Gold plated connectors
- Connectors
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Headphone Jack
Yes
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Coaxial Digital Input
Yes
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Optical Digital Input
Yes
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Optical Digital Output
Yes
- Radio
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Type
Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
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Tuning Display
Fluorescent display
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Preset Station Qty
40.0
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Antenna Form Factor
Loop AM / wire FM
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Signal-To-Noise Ratio
80.0 dB
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Total Harmonic Distortion
Mono: 0.15%, stereo: 0.3%
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Station Memo Display
Yes
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Auto Preset Memory
Yes
- Headphones
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Headphones Type
None
- Microphone
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Type
None
- Remote Control
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Remote Control
Universal remote control - Infrared/radio
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Supported Devices
Satellite TV system
, DVD player
, CD player / changer
, MD player
, LD player
, TV and VCR
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Features
Touch panel
, Macro function
, Joystick
, Learning
, LCD backlight
- Miscellaneous
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AV Furniture
None
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Included Accessories
AM antenna
, Battery charger
, FM antenna
- Connections
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Connector Type
3.0 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 1.0 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Component video input ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Speakers output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 5.0 x Monitor output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 3.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 1.0 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 5.0 x RF input ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Front
, 2.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Headphones ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 2.0 x Composite video output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear
, 3.0 x System components control bus ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 3.0 x Remote control ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear
, 11.0 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 8.0 x Turntable audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 2.0 x S-Video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
, 6.0 x Composite video output (multi zone) ( RCA phono ) - Rear
, 11.0 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Component video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
, 1.0 x Serial - Rear
, 2.0 x Monitor output - Rear
, 1.0 x Trigger - Rear
, 8.0 x Audio line-out - Rear
, 1.0 x S-Video output - Rear
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Integrated
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Power Outlets
3 AC outlets
