Denon vs. Onkyo (1 Viewer)

[MichaelDatu]

Good Day!,
I'm already convinced to buy Denon AVR-1602 as it won the most number of votes vs. Yamaha RX-V420 when I last posted here. But then again, I got curious with Onkyo AV Receiver...so being too carefull when choosing the best AV receiver, I need your help and expertise again for this one.
Now, which of the these models stands to be the best choice?
Denon AVR-1602/682 or Denon AVR-1802/882
Vs.
Onkyo TX-DS494 or Onkyo TX-DS595
Thanks in advance!

 

[Ronnie Schildha]

I have been using an Onkyo 575X for about a year and a half and have never once regretted the purchase. The 595 is an even better receiver (Dolby Pro Lodic II) so you know my vote. Onkyo by all means.

 

[David_Stein]

i believe cheaphometheater.com has an article comparing those two recievers. if i remember corretly the denon came out on top, but only slightly ahead. i also own a 575x, however, and love it.

also, i think CHT has an article comparing the 494 to the 1602, where the 494 came out on top

 

[Scott Holt]

I owned an Onkyo 919thx for 5 years and loved it. I wanted to upgrade to the new 7.1 and listened to the new onkyo and denon. I listened to many different receivers but went with the denon 4802 just because I like it's options and sound a little better. I'm not saying it sounded better I said I LIKED the sound better if you understand what I mean. You will be happy with either the Denon or Onkyo. They both have great sound. Go with the features you want. BUT LISTEN to them first and make your decision.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Onkyo has a reputation for building solid, high-quality equipment that typically sacrifices a few bells and whistles for added performance.

If your choice has unexpected problems and you end up dealing with the companies directly, I expect you will find Onkyo’s customer service to be better. Denon’s U.S. headquarters has the largest assemblage of apathetic idiots on the East Coast.

Regards,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt