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Summary
- Product Name: AVR-X3300W AV Receiver
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Review Date:June 22, 2016 00:00
- MSRP: $999
- First Impression: Pretty Cool
- 7.2 channel AV Receiver, 105W per channel at8 ohms, 20-20kHz, 0.08%THD
- Built-in Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support; built-in Bluetooth
- 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR and BT.2020
- 8 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front) with full HDCP 2.2 support; 2 HDMI outputs
- Dolby Atmos (up to 5.1.2) and DTS:X (via firmware update)
- AirPlay, Internet Radio, Pandora, Spotify Connect, SiriusXM, DLNA 1.5
- DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and WAV support
- Advanced Video Processing with analogue to HDMI conversion
and full rate 4K Scaling - Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ and SUB EQ HT
- Advanced Multi-Room options; 7.2ch Pre-out; RS232 Control
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 15.3 x 6.6 inches
- Weight: 23.8 lbs
Executive Overview
Denon has just released their new AVR-X3300W 3D immersive sound AV receiver. With the addition of theX3300W to their X Series line (the AVR-X1300W and AVR-X2300W) Denon rounds outthe series with their strongest receiver in the lineup. For $999 you get areceiver that is not only ready for a wide range of speaker models, but on thehome theater side is ready for what the future holds in emerging audio andvideo technology. If the new X3300W is anything like their AVR-X7200WA ($2999)and AVR-X5200W ($1999) models that Audioholics fully reviewed and tested, itwill be a great lower priced addition toan already impressive set of AV receivers.
Compatibility
Denon has gone to great lengths to make this receiver compatiblewith a wide range of loudspeaker models. The AVR-X3300W is equipped with low impedance drive capability forspeakers rated at 4 ohms. Custom installers will appreciate that it is equippedwith a 7.2CH pre-out section for those systems that demand more power via external amplification, an RS232 port and flexible amp assignment optionsfor multi-zone listening and home automation. The dual HDMI outputs supportdifferent program sources, allowing users to enjoy a surround movie in the mainroom and a separate stereo program with video from a different source in asecond room.
Denon AVR-X3300W Backpanel:
Note the 7.2ch pre-out section, RS232 Control
Home Theater
With all the new immersive 3D technologies emerging on theA/V world we’re expecting the a lot from this 7.2ch full 4K Ultra HD AVReceiver. It features Dolby Atmosdecoding for the definitive home theater experience, especially when playingthe latest blockbuster movie soundtracks. With a free DTS:X update scheduledfor later in 2016, the AVR-X3300W will decode DTS:X surround soundtracks,allowing the ability to drive overhead or even the less ideal upward-firing speakers for that 3Daudio experience. Users can also choosebetween Dolby Surround and DTS Neural: X upmixers (via update) to create 3Dsound from both legacy 5.1 Dolby or DTS material or to enhance regular two-channel music.
Video
On the video side, the AVR-X3300W offers an upgrade designedto upscale standard and high definition analog and digital video content up to 4kUltra HD 50/60 Hz resolution. The AVR-X3300W is prepared for current and futurehigh-resolution video formats. This model is compatible with the latest HDMI2.0a and HDCP 2.2 specifications on all eight of its HDMI inputs. And it’sready for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and other 4K Ultra HDsources with 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, HighDynamic Range (HDR), 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support on everyinput. The AVR-X3300W is certified by the Imaging ScienceFoundation (ISF) for video quality, and equipped with the full suite of ISFccc advancedvideo calibration controls. The receiver does come with an extensive array ofinputs, control options, and a second zone pre-out along with a RS232 port for aversatile control center.
Wireless Connectivity
Full wireless connectivity is attained with built-inBluetooth for music streaming from a smartphone, and Wi-Fi to connect to a homenetwork. Dual antennas and dual band support should give this receiver a strongnetwork signal. Once connected, a variety of streaming music sources andplayback options can be utilized including Apple AirPlay, Internet Radio,Pandora, Spotify Connect, and SiriusXM. High Resolution audio formats like FLAC, AIFF or DSD (all the way up to192kHz/24-bit and DSD5.6MHz) are fully supported. And for total convenience, afront USB port can be used to connect either USB storage devices or an iDeviceto playback music and charge at the same time.
Amplifier
The amplifier section features discrete high current outputdevices on all channels, and all amp channels are configured identically. Ratedat 105 watts (8 ohms, 0.08%THD, 20Hz~20kHz with 2CH driven), the AVR-X3300W has the ability to driveloudspeakers, down to 4 ohm impedance. But, its usually advisable to choose reasonably sensitive speakers (> 88dB @ 2.83V) in conjuncture with bass management to offload the power robbing bass frequencies to a dedicated subwoofer(s). With the AVR-X3300W's multi-room capability,users can enjoy two different sources in different rooms at the same time. You can reassign the unused internal amplifiers for this purpose which is great for those that plan to eventually add external amplification to the main zone for more power.
Set-Up
The AVR-X3300W is engineered for easy set-up, control andenergy efficiency. With the Denon Setup Assistant along with the Quick StartGuide, setting up this receiver should be quick and easy. Room calibration withAudyssey XT32 MultEQ automatic room acoustic measurement and correction systemmatches the installed speakers to the individual room’s acoustics. AudysseyDynamic Volume offers real-time volume adjustment; while Audyssey Dynamic EQimproves a system's surround sound effects at low volume levels. Once set up,the new Denon 2016 AVR Remote App available on iOS, Android and Kindle Firemakes daily control simple and convenient. Lastly, the receiver includes asmart ECO mode that can automatically save significant electrical power withoutinfluencing the overall performance. Personally we'd leave it on normal mode especially if you plan on using the internal amplifiers to power your main zone. If you really want to save the environment or cut your energy bill, look elsewhere like added insulation in your home or upgraded windows.
The AVR-X3300W represents a new low price point for Denon to include Audyssey XT32 Room Correction and Sub EQHT
Our Thoughts
The Denon AVR-X3300 will be available in July and with amazingfeatures like DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, 4K Ultra video and upscaling, a 7.2ch pre-outsection, an RS232 port and flexible amp assignment options for multi-zonelistening and home automation all for a price point just under $1000. The introduction of this model really rounds out their new X-Series nicely and its good to see consumers having such flexibility in these models at all the right price points. About the only major limitation we see in this model is in it's overhead speaker capability limited to just one pair of speakers. However, this is pretty typical at this price point as you can see with the new Yamaha AVENTAGE A-860 model, the direct competitor to the AVR-X3300W receiver. In this case, we'd highly recommend choosing a bipolar type height channel to provide a broader coverage area like we heard in the RBH SV Series demo at CEDIA last year.
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PENG, post: 1145284, member: 6097
He claimed to be some sort of insider but he wasn't entirely accurate in regard to the made in Japan and Bain influence thing in his previous post (in another thread), but sort of corrected himself later though. I learned to take those claims mainly as a matter of opinions even when stated as though they were facts.
Hmmm…
More misinformation..
Bain Capitol is still a major stockholder of the D&M Group, here are a couple of links to a financial article about their issues…
http://www.strata-gee.com/bain-capital-fails-bid-restructure-dm-holdings-buyout-financing/
http://www.strata-gee.com/dm-holdings-borrows-25-million-to-build-more-heos/
This thread is loaded with misinformation, Yamaha continues to build their high-end products in Hamamatsu, Japan…
Just my $0.02…
herbu, post: 1145275, member: 56644
And you think those are the suppliers used by Apple, D&M, Sony, Panasonic, Dell, Lenovo, etc? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility automatically changes its component suppliers? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility changes its quality policy/practices or its test procedures? Have you ever been involved in a major mfg operation moving or opening a new mfg facility? With what authority or knowledge do you speak of this matter?
I'm not trying to embarrass you. I just happen to have 30+ years experience in this arena, and want to clear up misconceptions some people accept as common knowledge.
Let kleer the air once again..
But staying in the AVR category..
The mentioned AVR brands D&M, Sony, Panasonic @ 1 time had their own manufacturing site in the 70s'/80s' when moving production from Japan to China, certain Japanese sister component companies followed. And the output and quality of the component companies was equal to what they produced in Japan. But…
Over the last 15 years due to the price erosion and market saturation they are all losing money for the AVR category. If they did remain in the AVR category, they had no choice but to outsource. When a brand is struggling and losing money, their primary push is to decrease costs while reducing quality control. Read the financials on D&M and U will better understand their roller coaster situation over the last 5 years.
Next U challenged my comments…
I do not claim to be an expert on other CE categories such as computers or iPhones but I do know somethng about AVRs. My employment for AVRs started in 72 as a Product manager and 1st trip to Japan was in 73. In the last 40 years plus we have made >125 trips to the Orient (Japan, Taiwan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Vietnam) and have done product development/sourcing of AVRs for the brands of Marantz, Denon, Harman/Kardon, JBL, Sony, Kenwood, Onkyo, Teac, NAD, Yamaha…
Just to name a few..
Suffice it to say that yes we have significant experience for this subject..
@ last count we had led & managed the process of development/sourcing of > 15 million AVRs sold world-wide… Note that we continue to develop/source AVRs and @ the upcoming 2017 CES in Vegas we will be introducing (2) new high-end AVRs for a major client. These will be built in China, but alot of the major DSP and software development is being done here in California.
Just my $0.02…
herbu, post: 1145275, member: 56644
And you think those are the suppliers used by Apple, D&M, Sony, Panasonic, Dell, Lenovo, etc? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility automatically changes its component suppliers? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility changes its quality policy/practices or its test procedures? Have you ever been involved in a major mfg operation moving or opening a new mfg facility? With what authority or knowledge do you speak of this matter?
I'm not trying to embarrass you. I just happen to have 30+ years experience in this arena, and want to clear up misconceptions some people accept as common knowledge.
He claimed to be some sort of insider but he wasn't entirely accurate in regard to the made in Japan and Bain influence thing in his previous post (in another thread), but sort of corrected himself later though. I learned to take those claims mainly as a matter of opinions even when stated as though they were facts.
M Code, post: 1145195, member: 43612And you think those are the suppliers used by Apple, D&M, Sony, Panasonic, Dell, Lenovo, etc? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility automatically changes its component suppliers? Do you think a company that moves its manufacturing facility changes its quality policy/practices or its test procedures? Have you ever been involved in a major mfg operation moving or opening a new mfg facility? With what authority or knowledge do you speak of this matter?
certain local Chinese component supliers popped up many with very questionable background and reliability issues.
I'm not trying to embarrass you. I just happen to have 30+ years experience in this arena, and want to clear up misconceptions some people accept as common knowledge.
herbu, post: 1145180, member: 56644
A perfect example of parroting something heard from someone who also has no knowledge of the subject. I enjoy the predilection of most people on this forum to exposing this kind of ignorant statement.
The quality of a product is a reflection of the company and its processes, not the geography in which their plant is located.
Maybee…
As mass production of CE products moved to China, many Japanese component manufacturers followed.. But next certain local Chinese component supliers popped up many with very questionable background and reliability issues. So yes, certain local Chinese component suppliers are significantly cheaper but their quality is subpar..
Just my $0.02…