| Onkyo vs Denon Feature/Specificaion Comparison | |||
| Created 17-Jun-2007. Last update 28-Junt-2008. Also see Onkyo 905 vs Denon 4308 | |||
| Feature/Function | Onkyo TX-SR875 |
Denon AVR-3808CI |
Comments |
| Amplifier/Audio | |||
| Channels | 7 | 7 | |
| Power (7 channels) | 140W/Ch | 130W/Ch | |
| Channels driven for Power rating | 2 | 2 | |
| THD - all channels | .05 | .05 | Total harmonic distortion |
| THX Certified | Ultra2 | No | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz - 20kHz | |
| S/N Ratio | 106 db | ? | |
| Bi-Amp capability for front | Yes | ? | |
| Auto Calibration | Audyssey MultiEQ XT | Audyssey MultiEQ XT | |
| Auto Calibration seating positions | 8 | 8 | |
| Microphone included | Yes | Yes | |
| Processing | |||
| Dolby Decoder | DD PLus, TrueHD | DD PLus, TrueHD | Plus all the old stuff |
| DTS Decoder | DTS-HD Master Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio | Plus all the old stuff |
| Neural Surround | THX | Yes | |
| DACs | 192kHz/24 bit | 192kHz/24 bit | |
| DACs mfg | Burr Brown |
Burr Brown | |
| DACs part number | PCM1796A | PCM1791A | |
| DACs Signal to Noise Ratio | 123 db | 113 db | |
| Crossover | 40-200Hz | 40-250 Hz | |
| Crossover - Independent adjustment | F/C/S/SB | Yes | |
| AV Sync | Yes | Yes | Over HDMI 1.3 |
| Multi-Band Speaker EQ | 7 Band | 9 Band | |
| Compressed audio restoration | No | Yes | To improve iPod, Network audio |
| Connections | |||
| Audio In | 9 | 10 | |
| Audio Out | 2 | 2 | |
| Phono Input | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital Audio In - Optical | 3 | 4 | |
| Digital Audio In - Coax | 3 | 3 | |
| Digital Audio Out - Optical | 1 | 2 | |
| Digital Audio Out - Coax | 0 | 0 | |
| S-Video In | 6 | 7 | |
| S-Video Out | 1 | 3 | |
| Component Video In | 3 | 3 | |
| Component Video Out | 1 | 2 | |
| Component Bandwidth | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | |
| Hdmi in | 4 | 4 | |
| Hdmi out | 1 | 1 | |
| Hdmi version | 1.3 | 1.3 | |
| Multi-Channel input | 8ch | 8ch | |
| Pre-amp outputs | 8ch | 8ch | |
| USB | No | Yes (2) | Supports command and control too |
| Video | |||
| Hdmi Deep Color | Yes | Yes | |
| Component Video Upconversion | Yes | Yes? | |
| Analog to HDMI Upconversion | Yes | Yes | |
| 1080p Upscalling | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Processor | HQV Reon-VX | Faroudja DCDi | |
| Video Processor part number | VX-50 | FLI2310 | Neither part number confirmed yet! |
| Supports HD IVTC | Yes | No | IVTC= Inverse telecine (deinterlacing) |
| Multi zone Support | |||
| Zones | 3 | 3 | |
| Powered Zone 2 | Yes | Yes | 5.1 mains with powered zone 2 |
| Zone 2 Video out | Yes | Yes | |
| Integration Features | |||
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes | |
| IR input | Yes | Yes | |
| Ethernet | No | Yes | |
| Wireless | No | No | |
| HDMI -CEC | Yes | ? | |
| 12 v Triggers | 1-Zone 2 | 2 | |
| iPod ready | Yes | Yes | Requires: Onkyo DS-A2 dock, Denon - D-dock. |
| XM Radio | Ready | Ready | |
| SIRIUS Radio | Ready | No | |
| HD Radio | No | No | |
| Access | |||
| Learning Remote | Yes | Yes | |
| Zone Remote | No | Yes | |
| Remote Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
| Direct Input selection - Remote | Yes | Yes | |
| Direct Input selection - Receiver | Yes | No | Denon requires rotary input select, or use 3 macro buttons |
| Discrete Remote On/Off | Yes | Yes | Denon - code available on prior models |
| Macro control | 3 - on remote | 3 on receiver | |
| Display | 2 line x 14 char | 2 line x 16 char | |
| OSD style | Full-color, 480p | Full-color | |
| OSD Sample | See Post #1, Picture 022.jpg | See Post #496 | |
| OSD functions over HDMI | Yes | Yes | |
| User applied firmware update | Yes | Yes | Denon and Onkyp firmware updates now available |
| Odds and Ends | |||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | |
| Weight | 50.9 lbs | 35.6 lbs | |
| Switched 120 VAC outlet | Yes, 120 W | Yes, 120 W | |
| Detachable Power Cord | Yes | Yes | |
| List Price | $1699 | $1599 | |
| Dimensions WHD | 17 1/8"x 7 5/8" x 18 1/16" | 17.1" x 6.7" x 16.9" | |
| Colors available | Black or Silver | Black | Denon has silver in Japan, Onkyo Gold in Japan |
| Web sites and links | |||
| Company home page USA | www.Onkyo.com | www.usa.denon.com | |
| Company home page Japan | www.jp.onkyo.com | www.denon.jp | |
| Product page USA | Onkyo 875 | Denon 3808CI | |
| Product page/info Japan | press release | Denon includes front/back images | |
| Other | |||
| Manual PDF | Official 875 manual | ||
| Primary AVS links | Official 3808 thread | ||
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