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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 239 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Customers regard the AVR-X2800H as having great sound quality and ease of use. Many appreciate the ample power it provides for speakers, the straightforward setup process, and the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity. Some customers also find the price to be decent and appreciate the features offered.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great value and Great price. We are enjoying this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good piece of equiment

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, this is a very good device. There were a couple of things I couldn't figure out (like which poles to connect for the AM antenna), but overall it was pretty good. It could use a more detailed manual. Even an online one that has more details would be good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      We are appreciative of your purchase and happy to help if you ever need assistance with anything regarding your AVR. On our webpage for the AVR-X2800H you can find an online searchable manual for your convenience. You can also contact our team at Product Support: 800-497-8921. Otherwise we hope your AVR brings you many years of listening bliss. denon

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    Power

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good All Around Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good quality for the money, powers my entire atoms system without any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced my old NAD 751 receiver. Not sure why I waited so long. What a difference!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great.receiver addition

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an amazing receiver…I love it as I use it with my surround system!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Leon

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like my purchase. I still wish that would play a little louder and have more options for listening mode.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AV for Media room

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful AV - sound and wonderful functions . Very happy customer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon delivers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High end equipment for reasonable price backed by best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pete

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to operate and nothing to difficult which is nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Whose mistake?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this Denon product to replace a broken receiver from the Stone Age. I wanted to be able to use a wonderful old speaker system I cannot use without a receiver. Three reasonably tech savy friends tried, and failed to install it. And so I hired the Geek Squad to come out and set it up. This fellow (and an assistant) also could not get it to work properly. There are, by the way, no dials on the receiver itself---it must be run through your phone (whose idea in product development was this?) Finally, I returned it to the store, and was relieved to be out only my lost time and the price of the Geek Squad visit. I left it behind with a pleasure that comes only rarely in life.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello George. Sorry to learn your experience with replacing your receiver didn't go as well as you had hoped. Some older speakers lack the conventional connectivity, and therefore are not compatible with modern AVRs by any brand. Bose 901s with their external EQ are a good example of this, with users left out in the cold when they look for a new AVR to drive them. Receiver connectivity has changed so much in the last 30 years that they are now called AVRs. This is due to the fact that they also support advanced video connectivity. There are likely to be potential solutions for you, but unfortunately - without knowing the make and model of speaker you have - it isn't possible for me to offer any suggestions at this point. denon

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    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Boring and lifeless

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The build quality is fine and setup is easy enough but the audio quality is disappointing (AVR-X2800H). I had to replace a Harman Kardon from 2006 and by comparison the Denon sounds sterile and boring. Harman Kardon's 40 watts is stronger than Denon's 95, the 2800 will have noticeable audio degradation long before it hits 95w.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Denon Team
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      Hello. Not knowing which speakers you have, it isn't easy for us to be certain what the issue might be. The vast majority of those who have detailed their experience with an AVR-X2800H are more than happy with the overall performance. This could be an indication that either your system requires a little more break-in time (3 weeks of regular usage), or the settings may need some attention (we recommend running Audyssey and experimenting with Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ the get the best results from your new purchase), or your speaker load is such that it requires a different model in our line-up. AVR maximum wattage ratings can be useful for offering some idea as to how loud a speaker might go, but sound quality is generally determined by other factors. For more details on how to achieve a successful speaker/AVR pairing, we suggest speaking directly with the manufacturer of either the desired AVR or the speakers. Here is a link to the details on how to select Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ: https://manuals.denon.com/AVRX2800H/NA/EN/GFNFSYphwaueoj.php#OKNRMLviuvfmcr denon

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DENON

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent receiver, great sound quality. Would recommend to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speaker array changed from older Denon models

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Denon makes a superior receiver that I have connected to my cable TV, Roku stick streaming service, and surround sound theater system. All work well , but my older (10-plus years) Denon receiver allowed for a more customizable speaker array than this current model, which only allows pre-set arrays.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Do it All Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Simplified and updated my home theater setup! Plug and play!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best receiver!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like my new Denon receiver! Really improved & easy to use!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great receiver. Its working very well and the sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Happy with purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    very happy upgrading to the AVR-2800H receiver. Good sound and features available.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Denon x2800h

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very great product so glad i got this over onkyo 6100!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Movie madness

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good product. Has the room sounding like the theater

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and quality. Wonderful. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend