Denon Do

Advantages: Sound quality
Disadvantages: Price compared to lesser rivals

...supports FM/AM and of course the CD Player which is still going strong alongside the DAB Tuner. All the more common with new systems is the usb input which also is featured here. This allows you to stick your usb cable into the slot to connect it to the computer or if you have a usb stick you can simply plug it into the slot and play your music through the system that way. Other inputs include a 3.5mm input for headphones and connections to MP3, On the back you will get all the normal connections for speakers. You can choose whether to include the speakers or not. **The Look** Denon are known for their sound quality but also their look as you can spot a Denon easily from the shelf. This Denon is one of the nicest looking small systems and as you can get the system in either silver or piano black you can match the system to it's surroundings. I...

jcneil 06.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Denon D-M37 (RCD-M37/SC-M37)

Denon

Advantages: Deneon
Disadvantages: Samsung

...should go well with many accessories because it really looks good. However, always think carefully as to whether you actually really need something before you buy it. We buy so many things nowadays that we don't really need. High Quality 24-Bit, 192 kHz Audio DACs (4xPCM-1791) DENON Link, HDMI 1.1 Multichannel Digital Audio Output Silicon Optix Reon chip for de-interlacer and scaler Complete 10 bit video processing Scaler (480/576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p) DENON Pixel Image Correction (10 bit) Dual Discrete Video Circuit with 12 bit/216 MHz Video DACs Support for PC resolutions (VGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA) More adjustments: Pixel cropping on/off, H+V position (HDMI) DivX 6 playback Improved GUI RS-232C & IR in/out Power supply: AC220V-240V 50Hz Power consumption: 45W Dimension (WxHxD): 434 x 102 x 386 mm Net Weight: 7...

Nazuku 09.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Denon DVD-2930

DENON THE FARM

Advantages: Great looker, great noise maker.
Disadvantages: Size may be too small for some.

...Earlier in the year I decided I needed a new music system of some description. I didn?t have any requirements as such, as long as it reproduced CD playback in an excellent fashion, and also an RDS tuner would be a bonus too. I fancied getting a stylish ?one-box? unit, but had read many negative reviews of the sub £200 systems often seen ? I feel they are designed to look good rather than sound good. Whilst a great looker is essential, you need to be able enjoy the music surely? An avid reader of Stuff magazine, (see my earlier review?) I decided to browse a few back issues. A preview of the Denon M31 caught my eye, and after further research I discovered its predecessor, the M30, had won ?Best Mini System? award or something to that effect in What Hi-Fi for three years. I knew this was a good omen, and the M-31 had to be even...

alflavor 22.07.2003 (23.07.2003) · Read review
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Review of Denon DM31

Denons mid-ranged upscaled goodness

Advantages: excellent upscaling, wealth of play back features
Disadvantages: feels cheap

...In the modern era (the naughties) the call for DVD players is still strong. The question is though, why would you buy a DVD player when in this time of High-Definition, Blu ray players are becoming more and more common, cheaper and present in most shops? Well, there might be a few reasons. Perhaps you have a large DVD collection and don?t want to start again with blu ray and aren?t jumping on the band wagon. Or maybe you have a blu ray player that isn?t so great with DVD play back? Or some other reason. I bought this Denon 1930 a couple of years ago, before Blu Ray took a foot hold and before I ordered my PS3. I have got a reasonably large DVD collection and I wanted something good that could do the old discs justice. Denon have a certain way with these things. The aptly named Denon DVD 1930 is now discontinued. Like other Denon...

AgeUK 05.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Denon DVD-1930

Denon is music and movies to your ears!

Advantages: quality, amazing sound, good looks, value for money
Disadvantages: no HDMI input (but thats changed on newer models)

...Denons AVR-1907 is now discontinued. However, there are models that follow on from its greatness and improve as they go. The model numbers go up in size according to the model, funnily enough. So at this price point, this particular Denon AVR has gone from 1900 to 1910 (as the current model) thus the model before the 1907 was the 1906 and the one after was the 1908, well, you get the idea. Which each release the general product is improved. There are models both up and down, with Denon?s flagship Audio-Visual Receiver the AVR-4810 leading the way with 9.1 channels and more inputs than you can shake a stick at. Of course, the price reflects the quality. The AVR-4810 is priced around £2,600. For those of us with less money to burn the models in the lower range of the spectrum are a more reasonable price yet still offer outstanding sound...

AgeUK 05.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Denon AVR-1907

Mattygroves and Her Unexpectedly Good Earphones

Advantages: Superb sound, comfortable fit, volume control on the cord
Disadvantages: Some earbuds were missing, slighly pricy for in-ear earphones

...I am coming to realise that iPod/MP3 player earphones take quite a beating indeed. I have owned a number of pairs of said earphones over the past two or three years, and inevitably, eventually they break down (normally the wires get frayed or something, and so you receive audio out of only one ear). The durability of the earphones is compromised also by my habit of wrapping the cord around the iPod itself (apparently a no-no, but I've never found a sufficient convenient alternative). I use in the ear soft earphones. I have small ear canals, and so find rigid earpieces uncomfortable. I'd be tempted by over the ear headphones, but they are inconvenient to transport. Now, you can buy earphones for as little as a fiver, or you can spend a small fortune, necessitating a re-mortgage. I have tried the cheaper, and the mid-cheap (say £15 - £20...

mattygroves 10.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 500 Headphones

ipod earphones

Advantages: The come packaged when you buy an ipod.
Disadvantages: Poor Sound Quality, Uncomfortable.

...The apple ipod earphones come as standard with all apple ipod products but you can also purchase them from official apple dealers and outlets for around £15-£20. I used my ipod earphones for a few weeks after I got my ipod but as soon as I found a suitable replacement, I got rid of them. The sound quality is very poor, I had to turn my ipod up to full volume (even with the volume limiter off) before I could hear the music properly. The bass sounds I got from these earphones was also very poor, a problem which was not helped by the volume required as it distorted the sound quite a lot. Considering the price you pay for these, they are not even comfortable, I felt them slipping out of my ear one more than one occasion and a few times, after using them for about an hour, I had a severe pain in my ear. The connector of these earphones is...

dandadda 19.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod Earphones

Fashionista earphones!

Advantages: Stylish, storage pouch, guarantee, great quality sound
Disadvantages: Not suitable for all ear sizes, takes a while to put them on properly

...I received these earphones for my birthday last year. They came well packaged in a box, with store guarantee (cost around £90), complete with a carry pouch! First impressions were amazing, especially in comparison to the usual £20 earphones that I would buy. These earphones work by having a silver tube which can be extended (to fit all ear sizes), and a black clip that clips them round the back of your ear. Additionally, the actual earpiece swivels on the tube, to allow complete insertion into the ear. A masterpiece of design. Unfortunately though - this design is not entirely practical for music listeners 'on the go'. I find myself fiddling with them for quite some time before I am comfortable with the way that they are sitting. I personally find that the earpiece is a little too big to fit into my 'earhole' as it were, thus they...

joshi 25.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bang & Olufsen Headphones

Denon DM31's quality shines

Advantages: Fantastic audio performance, small, stylish, durability
Disadvantages: Lacks DAB tuner

...Denon have an excellant reputation of producing home entertainment components of an awesome standard. They have produced over the years some fantastic benchmark products, and the Denon DM30 is no exception. Voted as the best micro hifi for atleast three years, Denon DM30 is an excellant product. With micro systems available from just £50, some people may find it hard to justify spending about £220, but for those who desire good audio perfomance this is an essential product. I can provide three good fundamental reasons to spend more money when purchising a micro hifi, they are 1) Sound. A more expensive micro system, such as the Denon DM31 will provide MUCH better audio performance. You will be more enganged in the music and will want to listen to more music. 2) Durability. The lifetime of cheaper micro hifis under £150 is litte...

bowdeni 27.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Denon DM31

Denon's battleship receiver

Advantages: Perfect muscle amp, wide array of connections, ability to drive the most demanding speakers, remote control
Disadvantages: Price, weight, setup, THX Ultra 2 required to bring out the best

...First thigs first, if you have suffered a back problem or a hernia than do not attempt to lift this monster. (29Kg) Once hoisted out of the box, first impressions is that this is a real quality piece of equipment! The weight and the gold finish give all the right signs of a top notch piece. Connecting your components can be daunting, but if you are spending this amount of money, most people should know what they are doing! Anyway, if you are not that experienced, the Denon is well layed out and logical, to a certain degree! Right the beast is ready to be fired up; the recevier comes with a standard power cable, throw this away and buy a new one, even if it is as little as £70! It makes a huge difference. That done and I brace myself as i push the heavy weight power button. An array of lights greats me and a couple of clicking...

toohuge 07.11.2004 · Read review
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