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Denon AVR-1708
$499.00
Released September, 2007
The Pros:Manual is easy to read and follow, especially for stereo equipment. LFE output provides strong enough bass boost to shake the walls. Compressed audio is well rendered, sounds clean and clear.
The Cons:HDMI inputs are for video only, one of the HDMI outputs is also video only. Components are basic and low-capacity, may blow out with too much use. Generates a fair amount of heat, need to ensure ventilation in the cabinet.
The Denon AVR-1708 is an entry-level home theater A/V surround receiver designed to deliver outstanding performance at a moderate price. A step up from the AVR-1508, the Denon AVR-1708 adds along Audyssey Laboratories Auto Setup & Calibration / MultiEQ, and upconversion to the component video output.
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Like its predecessor, the AVR-1708 features HDMI 1.3a video switching for high quality video realism & ease of use, network expandability with an optional ASD-3W/3N iPod docking station, and a plethora of digital processing. It should be noted though that there are only video inputs, and so true HDMI switching with audio is not an option (Please see AVR-1908). Additional features of the Denon AVR-1708 A/V receiver include a 7-ch equal power amplifier, analog-to-digital conversion at 24-bit/96Hz, 2-zone capability, and a simple to use remote. The Denon AVR-1708 retails for $499.00 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Added Features
- Audyssey Laboratories Auto Setup & Calibration
- Upconverstion to Component
Features
- HDMI 1.3a Video Switching
- Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
- Dolby Digital Pro Logic II
- dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
- dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
- dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
- dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
- XM ‘Connect and Play’
- 7-Ch Equal Power Amplifier
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion
- 2-Zone Capability
- Remote
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Recommended Accessories
- iPod Dock: ASD-1R
- Network iPod Dock: ASD-3N
- Wireless Network iPod Dock: ASD-3W
- HDMI Cable: AK-HM100
- Headphones
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manual is easy to read and follow, especially for stereo equipment
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LFE output provides strong enough bass boost to shake the walls
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compressed audio is well rendered, sounds clean and clear
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setup is very quick, needs little to no tweaking after auto calibration
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HDMI inputs are for video only, one of the HDMI outputs is also video only
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components are basic and low-capacity, may blow out with too much use
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generates a fair amount of heat, need to ensure ventilation in the cabinet
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