Where to buy a Denon AVR-1803 Online (1 Viewer)

[Bill Panterica]

I am beginning to build my first true HT and would like some advice in where to purchase the Denon AVR-1803. I have basically decided that I will purchase the components seperately. My first buy will be the receiver and then I will buy the speakers and sub. I have searched many different online stores, but am unsure which stores are the best. I've gone to www.resellerratings.com however a lot of the retailers aren't listed. I am looking for a combination of price and service. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill

 

[Gerard Martin]

Bill
www.sounddistributors.com has the 1803 listed for $405. Check Link Removed for customer satisfaction with company. I have not personally dealt with sound distributors.

 

[Bill Panterica]

Jerry,

Thanks for the reply. AVSurvey was exactly the kind of site I was looking for.

Bill

 

[BradJudy]

Please note that Denon does not honor warranties from non-authorized dealers. Their web site gives a list of authorized online and local dealers. Get it cheaper if you want, but beware that they might not fix it for free if it breaks.

 

[Bill Panterica]

So if I choose to go with an authorized dealer I will have to pay full retail price, but I get the security of a full warranty. That makes the buying process a lot more complicated: cost vs. security.

 

[Curt Gilker]

Bill -
Here are some recent prices (including shipping) for the Denon 1803:
Product, Power Output, Price, Shipping Cost, Total Cost, website, last confirmed date
AVR-1803 80x6 $365 $29 $394 www.reliableaudiovideo.com 10/4/2002
AVR-1803 80x6 $410 ? #VALUE! www.federalstereo.com 9/30/2002
AVR-1803 80x6 $410 ? #VALUE! www.soundpros.com
AVR-1803 80x6 $405 $40 $445 www.sounddistributors.com 9/27/2002

 

[Aaron H]

Good guys.com has it for $450 shipped, if you can find oen fo their 10% off sales. And they are authorized. I just received mine yesterday from them.

Aaron

 

[Bill Panterica]

Thanks a lot Curt!

I just ordered the Denon from Reliable. I've taken my "first step into a larger world."

Thanks to everyone for their help.

Any suggestions for a good set of speakers to compliment the Denon? I am looking at Home Theater Direct Level 2's, but would greatly appreciate any feedback for you folks. My price range is unfortunately low: 500-700 for a 5.1 speaker set.

 

[Bill Panterica]

Anyone have an opinion (good or bad) on the Polk RM6200 with a Polk PSW250 sub?