Help choosing a receiver

[aaazdaddy]

<font color='#000000'>I have access to the following receivers:

Denon AVR4802R for $1500
Denon AVR5800 for $1600
Denon AVR5803 for $2200
Onkyo TXDS989Ver2 for $1800

I have Definitive Technology BP2002TL speakers on the way. &nbsp;I currently have a Polk Cs400i Center and Polk f/x1000i rears (Probably going to get rid of the Polk and get a DefTech C/L/R 2003 Center) with a Polk PSW450 Sub. &nbsp;My room is 27X15 and I use it 99% for HT.

In your opinions, which would you buy if you were me and why? &nbsp;Am I missing something? &nbsp;Other recommendations for the $$$?

I know just enough to be dangerous. &nbsp;So far DSP does little for me...I use PLII or THX for movies and 5ch Stereo for music.

I'd really appreciate your input!

Thanks,

Bob Bearden</font>

 

[Eric]

<font color='#000000'>If I could get a new Denon 5803 for $2,200 I would snatch it up in a second! Those are fantastic AVR's. The dealer price on those is $4,300.

Are you buying from a Denon Dealer or someone else? Be careful, Denon will not honor the warrantee unless you buy from a authorized dealer.

I have the 4802R and have been thoroughly impressed with it’s sound quality. This is especially so in pure direct mode for music. There’s a lot more depth and dynamics to the music in comparison to my old 3803. The surround sound is equally outstanding as well. A very impressive receiver.

The 5803 is the grand poobah of Denon AVR's. Ask Gene what he thinks about the 5803 (he's reviewing one now).</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#008080'>That price sounds too good to be true (typo?) If not, snag it.</font>

 

[aaazdaddy]

<font color='#000000'>All of these are manufacturer refurbished by an authorized Denon retailer except the 4802R. &nbsp;Is there that much difference between the 5800 and the 5803?</font>

 

[Audioholics]

<font color='#008080'>Yes. Wait for Gene's review.</font>