Denon VS Harman Kardon? I'm confused to buy a denon avr 4308ci or
I'm confused to buy a denon avr 4308ci or hk avr 745
my brother has the hk avr 745 and is great but is denon virtuous for vieo and sound better than hk only just for opinions anybody hear the 4308ci and hk avr 745 which is better and could compare with other avr
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I've other gone with Denon and be happy.
I enjoy an HK receiver and speakers and my buddy have a Denon receiver and Polk speakers. Both nouns great, these brands are good ability. You might also want to check out some Onkyo gear...I've heard that they are fantastic. While near will be differences in the actual specs for same class Denon and HK (and other brand name) A/V receiver, for the majority of people the difference within the sound won't be visible in isolation (and probably not even surrounded by an A/B comparison).
Even a power rating (assuming rms or continuous watts) of less than 50% is essentially insignificant (a 3 dB increase contained by loudness -- barely striking -- requires double (100% increase in) the power)
As long as you are buying a name brand you would be better considering the features the competing models grant. Number and type of inputs and outputs? Does it transcode audio and video? Does it have HDMI 1.2 or 1.3? The recitation of the auto calibration mechanism? What audio decoders are present? etc. ... and logically, consider price, warranty and availability of local (or at least national) support.
To HK and Denon, I'd suggest you look at Yamaha, Pioneer Elite, Onyyo and NAD. Read reviews and pick on features not audio power and distortion ratings ... any beneficiary in matching class will be fine re. audio performance.
I know it's difficult to pick, but if you focus on features it's in truth easier. Of course it helps if you explain your needs first ... something you should do previously considering any expensive consumer purchase. Some specific requirement you have may fashion or break a selection (For example, if you plan on 2 subwoofers, a model beside two LFE outputs may be the right choice). On the other hand, it may come down to something minor close to whether it's the same colour and girth as other components, $50 cheaper, the way controls are laid out, or the number of assignable optical inputs ...!!).
Happy hunting.