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| |  | Unique Gadgets | Home » » » Denon AVR-4308CI Multizone Home Theater Receiver with Network Streaming and Wi-Fi | | | | | | | Description: | | Denon AVR-4308CI Next Generation A/V Multi-Source/Zone with Network Streaming Receiver | | | Features: | |
• 140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD
• Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx, and DTS Neo - 6 decoding. WI FI
• XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
• HDCD decoding
• iPod integration (requires optional Denon ASD-1R)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Width:
| 17.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 45.28 pounds | | Package Length:
| 21.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 20.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 13.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 50.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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denonApr 05, 2010
hi all
this item is great i love it in terms of sound quality
when playing through the usb it moves to slow in terms of getting to the other track the on screen display is a very nice feature but it seams to flicker and does not work as it should this i think is a big problem for an item that cost this much
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Denon AV Receiver 4308CIJan 01, 2010
I searched for quite a while before I decided to purchase this Denon Receiver. I'm not an expert by any means and was very nervous about purchasing the right product. I easily found a lot of reviews for Denon and this specific receiver and it seemed like the right choice, so I jump in.
While I waited for it to arrive, I discovered that you can download the manuals for all of Denon's Receivers online at their website - [...]. That was a nice discovery as it allowed me the opportunity to review how to set it up before it arrived and let me look at the connections and side notes. In looking at the reviews, most complaints about Denon had to do with the manual and remote controls.
When the unit arrived it was well packaged and delivered as promised by the supplier via Amazon.com. It is very heavy! I was quite surprised, but there is a lot under the hood of this machine as I'm being told.
The set-up was almost too easy in regards to wiring. In the end, I removed a bunch of wires from underneath my entertainment unit that I no longer needed. That was a pleasant surprise. I did have a slight problem with hooking up the speakers, but that was from being a novice and I did get it corrected fairly quickly.
Once I turned it on, it took some time to figure out the remote. Again, I did see a lot of complaints regarding Denon's remotes in the posts that I read. I actually found it to be easy overall once there was a little time spent with it. I agree that it could be more enhanced to match the receiver sophistication.
The 4308CI is a Network Streaming and WiFi unit. This is the area where I've had the most difficulty. I went to this level and expense because of these features and the multi zone capabilities. The manual leaves you guessing quite a bit in getting this all set up and working properly. I wanted to be able to stream music from my computer onto my stereo system. They recommend an online service called [...] in which to make this happen along with Windows Media Player. Talk about a joke in regards to explaining how to make this happen. I was extremely frustrated and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to do. In the end, I got the internet radio services working, but I was unable to get my music off my computer to work through the system.
I have a Mac Book Pro with a Windows environment which is where I tried to get the Media Player and Twonky working properly. In the end, my goals were not being reached. I wanted my iTunes to be able to play on my system along with my LaLa.com playlists.
I have good news, it can be done and no one will tell you how unless you do a lot of researching. Make your life simple and get the Apple Airport Express. This little items costs around $100. You connect it to the back of the unit (I used the VCR/iPod connection ports). You then download the software, select the device on your computer, open iTunes and viola!! If you are familiar with [...], purchase the MP3's in your playlists and they will download into iTunes and you can then stream your music from there too. I'm happy as a bug now and listening to incredible tunes on an incredible system!!!
I want to mention that I purchased the Definitive Technology Pro Cinema 800 Speaker System (5.1). These speakers sound awesome with the Denon Receiver and I'd highly recommend them.
Excellent Product But....a little patience requiredDec 17, 2009
If you want an excellent AV with all the bells and whistle, buy this Denon. However, be prepared to have a lot of patience w/ its user manual. Read it once....or twice. And if you're still foggy as to what it's really saying, then try this: [...]. This is a "Please....Speak English" kind of manual specifically written for Denon AV. I used it to get the best out of my unit. By the way, try to team this up w/ the Denon DVD-3800BDCI blu ray (currently for sale @539 vs. $1999 MSRP). It's the best combo system for under 2K.
5 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Not happy with sound output, not happy with Denon supportOct 28, 2009
**Update 11.18.09: The Pioneer Elite SC-27 is fantastic. Beautiful video and sound output. I highly recommend.
I have had 3 Denon receivers in the past. Two from the 90's of which models I don't recall, but I was going to upgrade to the AVR-4308CI from the once flagship AVR-5700 that I have had for 9 or 10 years. These new receivers have plenty of great features like automated speaker setup, wifi, etc. I was prepared for the same quality of sound, at least, of the old receiver.
I currently have a 5.1 Paradigm Reference surround system. Two front, two back, Center, and Sub. Using component video inputs and optical sound inputs for HDTV/Blu-ray/Xbox/Tuner. However, this receiver will not allow me to have rears if I have no side surround. If I turn off side surround, it will not allow me to use rear surround at all. Shutting off side surround shuts off *all* surround. So I plugged the rears into side surround, which produced poor results. Then I tried turning on side surround, with the rear speakers plugged into rear, and leaving side-surround empty. This also produced poor results. Then I tried turning off surround altogether, and attempting front "faux" surround, which was very undesriable. No matter which setting I tried, the results were poor (meaning, basically, that sound was not clear and crisp and voices were mumbling or muffled.
I also tried using a Blu-ray player (LG BD390) and, from component input, I was getting horizontal dark and light monochrome artifacts. It came from this particular receiver, because I plugged in two TVs to the reciever, and the same artifacting occured with both. Plugged it back into the AVR-5700, and problem solved. I can only assume this was some attempt from the receiver to mess with video that I was never able to alter and track down in the settings.
For the sound issue, I updated all of the firmware which took 1.5 hours. I attempted to alter all of the automated settings to manual settings to try to tweak everything sound-related I could, but nothing came out un-muffled. So, I tried contacting Denon for assistance to see if they could offer suggestions. I was met with what I can only describe as patronizing "assistance" from a person who had me swap cables around and change settings I'd already changed. He acted as though there is no way the product would produce poor results, and I'm obviously an idiot.
So, in any case, plugging the AVR-5700 back in fixed every problem I had been having, so I am sending back this terrible receiver to a company I no longer respect and will purchase a Pioneer Elite SC-27 next.
Denon 4308Oct 12, 2009
This unit was very easy to set up right out of the box. The audio sound from LPCM Uncompressed, Dolby True HD, or DTS MA HD Blu ray's is amazing. Lot's of power and clean sound. Each channel is easily idenfitied. Very pleased!
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