Denon AVR-2308

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Denon
• Model: AVR-2308
• Years of manufacture: 9/2007-
• Manufactured in:
• Color: Silver, Black
• Remote control: Yes
• Power Consumption: 945 Watts
• Dimensions: 434 x 171 x 420 mm (W x H x D)
• Weight: 12,8 Kg
• Original price approx.: 799, - € (UVP)

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • 3x coaxial digital

3x optical digital (1xFront) 1x phono (MM)

• • 7x audio (excl. Phono, incl. 1xFront)
  • 1x multichannel (6-/8-channel)
  • 5x Video Composite/S-Video (1xFront)

3x Video Components

• • 2x HDMI

• Number of outputs:
  • 1x optical digital
  • 2x audio
  • 1x preamplifier 7.1
  • 2x Video Composite/S-Video
  • 1x Video Monitor Composite/S-Video
  • 1x video components
  • 1x HDMI

Technical Data

Audio/Video

• Channels: 7.1
• TV standard:
• A/D converter:
• D/A converter:
• Output power (at distortion).

Stereo: 2x 135 W at 6 Ohm / 0.7 distortion

• • Front: 135 W at 6 Ohm / 0.7 distortion
  • Center: 135 W at 6 Ohm / 0.7 distortion

Rear: 2x 135 W at 6 Ohm / 0.7 distortion Surround back: 2x 135 W at 6 Ohm / 0.7 distortion

• Dynamic power (at distortion)
  • Stereo:
  • Front:
  • Center:
  • Rear:
  • Surround Back:
• Total harmonic distortion factor:
• Attenuation Factor:
• Frequency Response:
• Signal to Noise Ratio:
• Stereo Channel Separation:
• Tone control:
  • Bass:
• Treble:
• Loudness:
• Subsonic:
• Mute:
• Pure-Direct/Line-Straight: x
• Time Correction: x
• Bass Management: (adjustable crossover frequency) x
• Delay adjustment (Lip Sync): x
• DSP programs: 7

Sound Formats

• Dolby ProLogic
• Dolby ProLogic II
• Dolby ProLogic IIx
• Dolby Digital
• Dolby Digital EX
• DTS
• DTS-ES
• DTS Neo:6
• DTS 96/24

Tuner

• Reception: FM/MW
• Frequencies:
  • UKW: 87.5-120.9
  • MW:
• Frequency response:
• Input sensitivity:
• Distortion Ratio:
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
• Channel separation:
• Selectivity:
• Co-wave selection:
• Spurious wave selection:
• Image frequency attenuation:
• IF attenuation:
• AM suppression:
• Output level:
• RDS: x
• Radio text: x
• Station memory: 56

Special Features

• Measuring microphone: Audyssey MultEQ

Notes

Other models in the same series:

Pictures

Reviews

• Audio Video Foto Bild issue 3/2008; 1st place out of 6: "good" (1.63)
  • Price/performance: "adequate", "test winner".
  • "Plus: easy operation with automatic calibration; side room sound; record player connection; picture-sound synchronisation; only one cable to the TV necessary (video conversion).
  • Minus: on-screen menu only in English."

Video Heft 2/2008; Rank 3 of 4: "very good" (76 out of 100 points). Price/performance: "very good".

• • "Plus: clear menu structure; video conversion with scaler up to 1080p; HDMI with audio processing; fine, musical sound.
  • Minus: remote control needs getting used to."
• Heimkino Heft 12/2007; Single test: 1.2; Upper class.

Price/performance: "very good", "highlight

• • "The AVR-2308 has a very clean sound, plenty of power, and many features to offer that are handy for everyday home theater use. ...“
• Home electronics issue 5/2008; ranked 1 of 4: "very good"
  • "Buy Tip"
  • "Plus: clear menu structure; video conversion with scaler up to 1080p; HDMI with audio processing; fine, musical sound.
  • Minus: remote control needs getting used to."
• Widescreen issue 12/2007; single test: 4 out of 5 stars
  • "It doesn't always have to be the top-of-the-line model: the AVR-2308 combines key HDMI capabilities with an attractive price. Recommended!"