Denon AVR-886S 7.1-Channel XM-Ready Home Theater Receiver
Denon AVR-886S 7.1-Channel XM-Ready Home Theater Receiver
Manufacturer: Denon
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
High-Quality Sound ReproductionNew High Resolution 32bit Floating Point DSP96 kHz Processing Circuit24 bit, 192 kHz Capability High Resolution D/A ConversionAuto Setup and RoomEQ with MicrophoneThe AVR-886 includes an Auto Set-up function that performs basic settings for the speakers based on frequency response data for the speakers and the listening room that was measured by a supplied high-performance microphone, and a Room EQ (equalizer) function that optimizes frequency responsecharacteristics for the listening room.3 Sets of Component Video InputsThe AVR-886 is equipped with 3 sets of component video inputs and 1set of monitor outputs (all RCA terminals).Fully Discrete, Equal Power 7 Amplifier Channels, 100 Watts EachFront 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)Center 100 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)Surround 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)Surround Back 100 W + 100 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08 % THD)For optimum Dolby Digital and dts reproduction, the AVR-886 features high quality, wideband audio amplification, providing 90 watts power output for each of the 7 main channels. A large capacity power supply includes a high current power transformer along with discrete power output devices on all 7 amplifier channels for highest dynamic range and superb reproduction clarity.DENON's Basic Design for High-Quality Sound ReproductionPower Transformer for High Power DrivenThe chassis that supports the large transformer has been designed to absorb vibration, and the transformer is housed inside a highly rigid frame to secure it more solidly to the chassis. In addition, a cushioning material has been placed around the core of the transformer to minimize interference on the signal and enable more faithful reproduction of the original sound.The AVR-88
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The word "muscular" was the first thing that came to mind as we unpacked the Denon AVR-886S XM-Ready 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver. It wasn't its hefty 29-pound mass that gave us that impression, but rather it was its overall build. This Denon is one solid receiver. Fortunately, the AVR-886S offers sound that lives up to its physical attributes. Overall we found it to be an agile mid-range receiver that's priced and built to please any home-theater enthusiast.
 Twin Drive Rectifier design reproduces deep basses as well as sudden bursts of sound from percussion or other musical instruments. |
 A large extruded aluminum heatsink dissipates temperatures uniformly and ensures optimum channel performance. |
 The included microphone makes the speaker configuration a breeze. |
 The optional XM Connect and Play antenna turns the AVR-886S into a satellite receiver. |
Agility at its Best
But having muscles doesn't mean that the AVR-886S can't move with the best of them. We set up the receiver in a relatively small room and connected a full range of audio and video sources. The AVR-886S is equipped with a fairly straightforward auto setup function that's designed to customize the sound levels for optimum performance in any room. With the included microphone placed at listening level, and with the system's 32-bit floating point digital signal processor automatically analyzing and adjusting the speaker configuration to the room, we were able to scroll through and complete our set-up in just a few minutes. And the option of letting us adjust the settings on our TV display made it even easier.
 Take a closer look at the AVR-886S's back panel. |
The "rock mode," in particular, added new depth to CDs we've been listening to for years. While the AVR-886S has a "personal memory plus" feature that automatically activates the mode you've previously used for each source, so that you don't have to constantly readjust the settings, it doesn't distinguish between, say, a Miles Davis and Rolling Stones CD, making the feature only partially useful. But it was nice not to have to reset the modes every time we dropped in a DVD.
Other features included in the processing package are Wide-Range Play Capability for DVD-audio and super audio CD, and Denon's Cinema Equalizer processing. These features contributed to a fabulous sonic experience as we cranked up the volume during the battle scenes in the last two Star Wars installments. The fact that the unit's power amp circuits are designed for a wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 100 kHz didn't hurt, either.
Satellite Radio: The Future is Here
Another feature that sets the AVR-886S apart from others in its class is its XM Satellite Radio capability. By connecting the optional XM Connect and Play antenna and activating an XM Satellite Radio subscription (both sold separately), the receiver suddenly becomes a conduit for truly incredible, commercial-free radio. And of course, if you really need those commercials, the AVR-886S also offers AM/FM bands with manual and automatic tuning, along with 56 AM/FM/XM memory presets that make finding your favorite station a breeze.
Any criticism we had of the AVR-886S fell more into the category of quibbles than complaints. The receiver features a pair of rear-panel AC power outlets for additional components, but turning the receiver into standby-by mode shuts off the power to the components, which means that whenever we left our disk in the DVD carousel after our movie was over (which was just about every time!), we had to power up the entire system the next morning just to eject the disc. And while the multi-function remote is designed to work seamlessly with the receiver, it loses some functionality with our other non-Denon components.
Other nice touches that are worth mentioning include the digitally regulated volume control that offers .5 dB increment adjustments; three sets of component video inputs, each with RCA terminals; and Denon's "5 Channel/7 Channel Stereo Mode," which allowed for a "surround sound experience" from standard two-channel sources, such as CDs or stereo radio.
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Average customer rating: 5.0
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