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9.3 out of 10

Denon AVR-1909

First seen: 27 august 2008

Information found in: from 26 sources in 12 countries.
  • User Score (86)
    8.9 8.9 from 86 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    7.2 7.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    7.8 7.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    8.5 8.5 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • dynamic eq, on screen programing, audessey multeq, audyssey dynamic volume, audyssey dynamic volumn
  • somewhat cheap build, half problem optical out, not as dynamic, complicated features, allow time for setup

7.1 High Definition A/V-Receiver with 1080p Scaler and Audyssey Dynamic Volume.

  • Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoders
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
  • 3 HDMI inputs (Audio and Video)
  • Reproduce music just as the original artists intended.
  • Connectivity (HDMI/Dock control terminal + Network ready)
  • Identical quality and power over all 7 channels, 120W x 7ch (6 ohms)
  • Discrete devices for ultimate performance in each block
  • New 32-bit floating p…

Manufacturer's Specs

Power Amplifier

  • Type
    7 channel amplifier
  • Assignable power amp - Center - Surround - Surround Back L/R
    - - Bi-Amping (Front A, Front B), zone 2
  • 6 ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.7% L1/R1 L2/R2 L3/R3 L4/R4 L5/R5
    Y
  • 6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0,7% Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R
    120 W + 120 W 120 W 120 W + 120 W 120 W + 120 W
  • 8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% L1/R1 L2/R2 L3/R3 L4/R4 L5/R5
    Y
  • 8 Ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% Front L/R Center Surround L/R Surround Back L/R Front Height/Wide L/R
    90 W + 90 W 90 W 90 W + 90 W 90 W + 90 W
  • Power amp construction
    discrete
  • Large Aluminium Extruded Heatsink
    (sound-optimised)
  • Bandwidth
    10 Hz - 100 kHz

Power Supply

  • Transformer with cushion
    Y

Release Date

  • First seen
    27 August 2008

Denon AVR-1909

The Denon AVR-1909 features high resolution surround format decoding functionality in addition with Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio, which are high resolution formats found on Blu-ray high definition discs. Seven channel amplifiers that are supported can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, in addition to have 5.1 channel system in the main room, and for the second audio zone, it features a powered stereo speaker output. Some of it features include A…

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Denon AVR-1909

The Denon AVR-1909 features high resolution surround format decoding functionality in addition with Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio, which are high resolution formats found on Blu-ray high definition discs. Seven channel amplifiers that are supported can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, in addition to have 5.1 channel system in the main room, and for the second audio zone, it features a powered stereo speaker output. Some of it features include Audyssey Dynamic Volume which is an automatic volume-levelling system and Audyssey Dynamic EQ to maintain the bass and tonal balance.

Features

The Denon AVR-1909 incorporates high resolution surround format decoding capabilies with Dolby True HD , Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio, some of this are latest high resolution audio format are found on Blu-ray high definition discs. It supports seven channel amplifiers that can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, and also the ability to have a 5.1 channel system in the main room, and features powered stereo speaker outputs for second audio zone. Supported sound modes are Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX decoding, Audio Signal Delay, 5-channel Stereo mode, Video game mode, wide screen 7.1 mode, Neural surround mode XMHD amongst its many other modes.The video features include video source switching and up-conversion capability, it is also integrated with HDMI inputs, Faroudja DCDi video processing and up-conversion, along with three HD component video inputs and one HD component video output. Due to its icon-based screen display, the setup is made easier, the Audyssey MultEQ acoustic correction and optimization system creates a sound with optimum tonal balance spread out the listening zone. The Audssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system and the Audssey Dynamic EQ ensures bass and tonal balance is maintained even at low volume levels.

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  1. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi?
    18 May 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Denon may no longer be a five-star product, but it remains talented enough to warrant serious consideration Read more

  2. Denon AVR-1909

    Reviewer: CNET
    20 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Design 5
    5.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The bottom line: The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use. Read more

  3. Denon AVR-1909 7.1 A/V Receiver

    Reviewer: Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
    23 August 2009

    Introduction With over a five thousand dollar range from the entry level AVR-588 to the top of the line AVR-5308CI, Denon offers a receiver to fill just about every budget and need. While not necessarily inexpensive at $649, the Denon AVR-1909 can be considered a deal in comparison to the $5500price tag of their top offering. Since the AVR-1909 falls roughly in the middle of Denon’s 23 receiver lineup, my initial impression is that this receiver will offer a lot a... Read more

  4. Denon AVR-1909

    Reviewer: CNET
    22 January 2009
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

    The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use. Read more

  5. Denon AVR-1909 7.1 Channels Receiver Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    2 weeks ago

    7.1 Channels, THX Ultra2, Stereo Power: 90 W, Surround Power: 90 W, Learning Remote Control, Decoders: Dolby Digital®, DTS®, DTS… Read more

  1. Reviewer: dwizz, What Hi-Fi?
    28 May 2009

    this av reciever is the dogs all round and (for the price) I've got mine hooked up 2 a 5.1 mordaunt short genie package and my pioneer PDPSX-4280D Pioneer! all i can say is wow. if your having problems check out another site they have a denon's owner thread with all the info you might need to get it up2 scratch. Read more

  2. My first Denon and not my Last

    Reviewer: Paimon Soror, J&R
    1 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    My first Denon as well as my first purchase from J&R. I made my order on the phone and it was easy and the person I talked to was incredibly friendly. The system is amazing, lots of power, beautiful design, and enough inputs to satisty analog, digital and HDMI connections. I currently have my xbox360, ps3 and dvr input through hdmi, with the output to the tv. Works like a charm with beautiful sound and quality. I gave it a con for two reasons that may turn a few people... Read more

  3. For condo or apartment

    Reviewer: Epinions
    11 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This receiver is a must for people living in apartments or condos with poor soundproofing.  The auto volume control opens up a new listening experience. All in all a real pleasure after my experience with yamahas and harmans which were excellant recievers but did not have auto volume control or flexible bass crossovers in the case of yamaha. Read more

  4. For condo or apartment

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    11 March 2009

    This receiver is a must for people living in apartments or condos with poor soundproofing.  The auto volume control opens up a new listening experience. All in all a real pleasure after my experience with yamahas and harmans which were excellant recievers but did not have auto volume control or flexible bass crossovers in the case of yamaha. Read more

  5. All you will ever need

    Reviewer: Jenny McLeod, Amazon
    14 November 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is the list of equipment I used to make my system. Acoustic Audio HD515 In Wall Ceiling 5.1 Home Theater Stereo Speakers. Dayton SA70 70W Subwoofer Amplifier. DLO Home Deluxe Ipod Dock. (Not that happy with it, it has some software hangups). Logiteck 1100 remote control. (See my report on this remote) Any HD TV with HDMI input. Any DVD/CD player with a HDMI output. Use any 12awg or 14awg wire to connect the speakers. The setup despite the reviews I have read is a... Read more

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