Typical price: £450
What is it: High definition-compatible 7.1 AV receiver
What we think: This system boasts good all-around ability but it's comparably expensive
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Reviewed on: 26 March 2008
Tags: denon, budget, discs, class
We like:
Solid construction; intelligent remote; decent features; composed and detailed sound
We don't like:
Comparably expensive; no integrated HD audio decoding; lacks some dynamic drive
CNET UK judgement:
Denon's AVR-1908 offers a decent specification supported by impressive sound quality but in today's competitive market there are rivals that offer the same without spending as much
Denon AVR-1908 History
28 Mar 2008 in Reviews
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