AV Receivers - Denon
An AV Receiver sits at the heart of your home cinema set-up and connects your 5.1 or 7.1 channel speaker system, screen, Blu Ray Player, DVD Player, Freeview or Satbox etc, controlling the audio and video settings. We sell a cherry picked range of models that offer the best home cinema experience. Call us for a package deal with speakers and cables!
Surround Sound Speaker Systems enable you to enjoy the intense and immersive sound and atmosphere of the cinema in the comfort of your living room. A typical hi-fi amplifier is only suitable for use with a pair (or maybe two) of speakers. Home Cinema Surround Sound Systems typically feature five or more speakers, and so require a special amplifier able to simultaneously power and provide signal to multiple channels. These are known as AV Receivers.
Denon is a leading audio brand founded over 110 years ago, focused on the design and manufacturer of high performance budget and high end models. Their current range includes hi-fi separates, home cinema amps, mini systems and headphones.
Denon is a Japanese electronics company, originally established as Nippon Chikuonki Shoukai in 1910 - and since then, Denon has potentially made more home audio related innovations than any other hi-fi brand.
Denon as its named now was established as a merger between Denki Onkyo (distinct from the other Onkyo brand) and others in 1939. In 2002 Denon merged with Marantz to form D&M Holdings, which was later acquired by Sound United, themselves now acquired Masimo.
Like Marantz, many of Denon's amplifiers - both budget and high end models, were released with a matching purist CD or SACD player. Many amplifier also include support for music streaming and vinyl with several models including good quality built in phono stages.
In 2014 Denon introduced the HEOS wireless speakers and sound systems. Many of Denon's home cinema receivers offer more channels of amplification than other options at a similar price point or below.
Their current range includes a wide range of hi-fi and home cinema products, and many of these have received awards and excellent reviews.
Standing at the centre of your Audio Visual and home entertainment system, an AV Receiver offers a wide range of inputs, allowing you to have all of your devices connected at any one time. Just like an integrated amplifier, an AV Receiver features a pre amp and power amp in one unit meaning you simply need to connect your speakers and a source (TV, CD player, Blu Ray player, DVD player etc.). It is possible to switch between your sources without having to unplug anything, and experience full surround sound for all your media.
Many modern AV Receivers include modern features and connectivity options, such as networking capabilities, Bluetooth and wireless. AirPlay technology is featured on many models, and allows you to play music from a device or smartphone wirelessly directly to your AV Receiver. Similarly, Bluetooth enables a secure and high quality wireless connection from any Bluetooth-enabled device. Many models feature networking, letting you connect your receiver to your home network and enjoy streaming services such as Spotify and Napster.
Modern AV Receivers feature a range of impressive features and components, making them a much more viable proposition for hi-fi use and standard stereo playback. Some models feature a high quality internal DAC, allowing for the connection of digital sources for greater audio quality and fidelity. Some models also include a set up microphone, enabling you to optimise your speaker positioning and ensure that you create a fully immersive surround sound experience.
All AV Receivers will allow you to use at least five speakers and a subwoofer, known as 5.1 surround sound. This configuration consists of two speakers at the rear, two at the front and one in the middle as well as a dedicated subwoofer to provide bass and depth to your favourite movies. Many customers choose to create an even more immersive system by adding speakers or even an additional subwoofer in configurations such as 7.1, 7.2, 9.1 or 9.2. If you wish to use a non-standard speaker configuration such as this, many AV Receivers offer this feature, but it is important to check that yours does if you wish to add additional speakers.
