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Denon AVR-X1100W 7.2 Surround-AV-Receiver $381.17 AUD after VAT $488.04 after Shipping @ Amazon

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Hi Guys,

first post, just bought a receiver after a lot of research. If anyone is in the market I recommend. You are sacrificing warranty but in my case it was worth it.

I'll tell you how everything goes!

Product Highlights:
Power and Processing:

7-channel amplifier
80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding, including Dolby Pro Logic® IIz
Audyssey "Silver" speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
MultEQ® XT auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance for as many as eight seating positions
Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
Digital and Streaming Music Options:

built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services
includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM, and free Internet radio streams with vTuner (subscription required for some services)
Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through the receiver via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes®
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 2.8 MHz .dsf files)
DLNA and Windows® 8 certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers
front-panel USB input for connecting an iPod, iPhone, or USB memory device
direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses the device's digital-to-analog converter for better sound
Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files
Multi-room Audio:

dual-room/dual-source output
powered and line-level stereo outputs for 2nd room allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for front height, Zone 2, Front B, or bi-amping front speakers
optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources cannot be output to Zone 2
Connections:

HDMI 2.0 audio/video switching: 6 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 1 out
composite video switching: 2 inputs, 1 output
digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 1 coaxial
2 analog stereo audio inputs
preamp outputs for two powered subwoofers
no phono input — to connect a turntable you'll need to add a phono preamp
front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives and an iPod or iPhone
Ethernet port for network connection
outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
IR input for external controllers
full-sized headphone jack
removable power cord
General Features:

4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
This receiver is not HDCP 2.2-compliant and will not support copy-protected 4K video content.
free Denon Remote app lets you use your Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire device as a Wi-Fi remote
Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
AM/FM tuner
remote control
17-1/8"W x 6"H x 13-3/8"D
weight: 18.9 lbs.

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  • salem on 11/04/2015 - 14:12

    Dolby Atmos? (built-in or future firmware update?)

  • spotlessmind on 11/04/2015 - 14:17

    I checked online it says no on a few sites, it may come in a firmware update but i'm just speculating.

    • salem on 11/04/2015 - 14:19

      thanks for the info

  • Logical on 11/04/2015 - 14:19

    how much are these in Au? any comparison OP?

  • salem on 11/04/2015 - 14:22
    +1

    pretty decent price. $850 at Harvey Norman according to Static Ice. you could almost buy two from amazon.de for the same price.
    http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Denon+AVR-X1100…

    not sure warranty is even an issue, I've had great service from amazon USA for issues with an order before. I assume they'd be good with warranty, too. assuming amazon.de is as good as usa.

  • blaast on 11/04/2015 - 14:25

    I have a Denon x3000 purchased mid last year, and it is a great unit.
    I paid $950 from Harvey Norman, so is the X1100 really good value?

    Scratch that…a quick search shows the X3100 is $1400+, and the X1100 $700+ for local stock.
    Glad I got mine when I did!

    Maybe consider a previous model because you might get an X2000 for a similar price.

  • spotlessmind on 11/04/2015 - 14:32

    I was looking at the x2000 originally but they always discount heavily the new products on amazon. If you are honestly looking at getting the x2000 look at the x2100, the prices are relatively the same on amazon.de

  • Hydrology on 11/04/2015 - 14:38
    +1

    This AVR will never support Dolby Atmos.

  • Matt P on 11/04/2015 - 14:53
    +5

    I bought an Onkyo about 3 years ago from Amazon.de, it just failed recently (a common fault that Onkyo globally has recognised and will repair free of charge). The AU distributor doesn't want to know me (even if i pay for the repairs, they won't touch a grey import at all). If i want it repaired, i need to send it to europe. Postage on a 15kg amplifier is about $400…

    Keep this sort of thing in mind.

    I'm willing to take the risk as i got an $1100 amplifier for $420 and just understood that when/if it broke, i'd upgrade.

    • salem on 11/04/2015 - 15:01

      did you try contacting amazon.de and seeing if they'd handle it, including return shipping?

      • Matt P on 11/04/2015 - 15:12
        +2

        yep, was very politely told no. If it was under the regular warranty of the item, they would have come to the party. This was a special manufacturer "whoops, we use a faulty board even after we've diagnosed it as a weak point. So you don't sue us, we'll repair that issue specifically for 5 extra years"

        For the record, the same board is still in use in current model Onkyo amplifiers.

        • tonyjzx on 11/04/2015 - 15:24
          +2

          yeah this is the problem…

          firstly electronics engineers who can repair stuff to board level is rare and expensive

          secondly if its a board or chip fail and you cant get that part then you're finished

          eg. I had a Marantz reciever fail years ago and was extremely lucky to meet an Asian engineer in Syd. who could fix it for a low price… he didnt speak english well but luckily I could speak his language

          i'm sure he's out of business now

        • justtoreply on 12/04/2015 - 11:08

          Yes. Do NOT touch an onkyo - hdmi board failures due to design fault. Your onkyo WILL die.

    • Ijuiceman on 11/04/2015 - 15:13

      My Onkyo receiver has been repaired twice in 2 years and has just died a 3rd time.
      I will never buy this brand again. Bought a $400 Yamaha which has replaced it and seems to be fine.

      • Matt P on 11/04/2015 - 15:22
        +1

        Nor will i. This wasn't the first time they've done the wrong thing either. Back in the mid 2000's they had a internet radio service they used to sell micro hifi style amplifiers. In 2008 they turned it off "due to the way that radio stations offer streaming audio". The functionality is now dead and buried so the amp is basically useless for what i bought it for. I since bought a cheap smartphone with app capabilities and used that for streaming capabilities so i could use it again

        • spotlessmind on 11/04/2015 - 16:10

          This wouldn't happen to be XM radio, I had the same dilemma with that.

        • Matt P on 17/04/2015 - 15:41

          @spotlessmind: no it was net tune or something. You can still stream music off a computer on your own network, but you cant use internet radio with it (which was the whole reason i bought it in the first place)

    • SteveAndBelle on 11/04/2015 - 16:46
      +3

      Yep, sorry OP but I'd stay clear of Onkyo. As per many other comments here they're really not built very well. I'm a vintage Hifi collector mainly sticking with 2-channel gear from the 'golden age' of HiFi (mid 70s to mid/late 80s) but have picked up a lot of newer stuff along the way including lots from Onkyo, Denon, Pioneer & Yamaha.

      I have a couple of stacks (literally) of Onkyo & Denon gear from the last 10-15 years. Some of it is too far gone to bother with as it has completely failed (not sure why I've still got it TBH) and other stuff works OK but overheats and fails or just gives up after being on for a while. Interestingly, the Yamaha and most Pioneer gear of the same vintage & calibre all still work bar a few units that have been abused or obviously exposed to salty/humid air.

      Before I started collecting a few years ago I used to think Onkyo & Denon were 'da shit' but after seeing how much of their stuff fails I wouldn't recommend them to anyone! I don't think anyone would make anything that would last forever anymore and even if they did it'd be superseded within 3-5 years anyway… but my money would be on Yamaha gear as it just seems to work as designed for as long as most people would need.

      My 2c… but I genuinely hope the OP has good luck with his! KEEP IT CLEAN and KEEP IT COOL because that seems to be the biggest cause of failure with previous models and once they cook themselves to death then that's it!

  • spotlessmind on 11/04/2015 - 15:00
    +2

    yeah I have bought a Yamaha receiver about 10 years back which is still running my system now. It had a power failure and I had the same response, the charge to get it looked at to tell me it was a failure was $80 but one of my friends fixed it cheaply. I'd have a look around a lot of repair places might be able to be more accommodating.

    • troyww on 11/04/2015 - 17:45

      My yamaha amp died last week . Can't complain it's probably about 16 years old now and had plenty of use without a single issue .

  • glennh70 on 11/04/2015 - 15:20

    AUD 1,415.97 posted for Denon AVR-X4100W 7.2 Surround-AV-Receiver (WLAN, Spotify Connect, 4K, Denon Link HD, Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D ready, 3HDMI out, 200 Watt)

    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00MO6P94K/ref=ox_sc_act_tit…

    So tempted, if only I could get it in Australia for the same price

    • tonyjzx on 11/04/2015 - 15:21

      plus GST

      btw. is a local price anywhere near like $500-$550 or so?

  • woekoa on 11/04/2015 - 16:29
    +1

    Not to hijack the post, but does anyone recommend anything with a similar price that is 7.2?

    My Onkyo also died from a HDMI component failure outside the warranty period and Ambertech wont acknowlege this is a problem with Onkyos.

    Never again Onkyos!

      • woekoa on 11/04/2015 - 20:19

        Ambertech stated that the Onkyo model wasn't the ones that have a reported HDMI issue and hence rejected it

    • lplau on 11/04/2015 - 20:02

      worse comes to worse, you can try to fix it yourself, seems like there is a few guides on the web about adding a few cheap electrical components like a resistor or another capacitor lol.

      Or you can see it to me for super cheap and I will fix it and use it myself XD

  • spotlessmind on 11/04/2015 - 16:41

    This is for a denon, I just felt like a change try yamaha. I called Eastwood and they had a good deal on a refurbished yamaha, they offer 1yr support on it as well.

  • Green Man on 11/04/2015 - 17:01
    +1

    I own this model (bought locally). The display died after about 2 weeks. I know its cheap but personally I would think twice before risking warranty on this item.

    • tonyjzx on 11/04/2015 - 18:20

      yeah me too, i would pay up to $600 for a local unit

      these are way to complicated to risk a grey unit

      • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2015 - 19:24
        +4

        $260 more but at least its local stock with 3 years warranty. I think some people forget that like mentioned above that you cannot buy spare parts for grey stock in oz if the serial number is from overseas. So even if you "wanted" to pay for a fix yourself Denon Aust would not sell you or the service agent the part. The smallest issue such as a firmware update failure and it becomes a paper weight.

        This is Aust stock. Not much more. Worth considering.
        http://www.digitalcinema.com.au/denon-avr-x1100w-7-2-channel…

        • Matt P on 11/04/2015 - 19:37

          that was with an onkyo but i'd be surprised if any of the others would be different

    • Jangle on 12/04/2015 - 00:35

      I also have an X1100 bought locally for $670 from HN. Replaced a faulty Yamaha unit under warranty.
      I must say I love the Denon. This sure is a great price, but I too am very glad to have the three year warranty.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2015 - 17:28

    Great community feedback!

  • Matt P on 11/04/2015 - 20:52
    +1

    As another option http://www.amazon.de/Sony-STR-DH750-Receiver-Passthrough-Blu…

    This one doesn't seem to have the same functionality, but if you dont want the wifi/internet radio, could be an alternative.

    About $360 shipped to AU

    Sony AU link - http://www.sony.com.au/product/str-dh750
    Unboxing video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbALd7-A05c
    Lots of reviews on amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH750-7-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/…

    • ethanol on 11/04/2015 - 21:10

      seems like a good price.

      Anyone know if the Denon or Sony offer universal voltage?

      I might be moving soon to the US and am looking for something which is 110-240V

      • stumo on 12/04/2015 - 09:46
        +1

        I had a Sony da3000es receiver previously, bear in mind this was the 3rd highest product in their entire lineup. It developed a known design fault after a year and Sony screwed me over with their "international" ES 5 year warranty schenannigans.

        It went on to last 10 years before it finally fried itself. I got a denon 2113 to replace it a couple of years ago and am happy. It doesn't sound as good as the Sony, but I'm never buying Sony gear again.

        • SteveAndBelle on 12/04/2015 - 11:16
          +2

          Oooh yeah, stay well away from Sony! I had similar experiences buying premium Sony gear for my first HT system about 15 years ago. Got everything Sony including an 80cm WEGA TV and cost over $20k for the complete system (excluding speakers). It all died within 2 years but I luckily bought their extended warranty so got it all fixed for free. It all ran for another 18months or so but then died the same way. I also had a 'competition grade' Sony car head unit at the same time and it cost over $3000 but it had a fault from new (crackling in left channel). Because I had installed it myself Sony got me to take the car to 3-4 'professional' installers so they could check everything was OK. It took them over 9 months to acknowledge it was their unit at fault, not the rest of the system or my OTT install. They replaced it with the newer model which was great as it was worth even more however it too died just after 12 months.

          Going from my vintage Hifi experience it seems 1990 was about the time Sony gear began to plummet in quality. Wish I had known that before taking the plunge on so much of their junk :( I suppose things can always change and I do know Australia got the worst of the Sony gear but going by recent experiences of the newer Sony gear I've collected it all seems pretty poorly designed & built. Such a shame as Sony were KING back in the 80s!

        • Matt P on 12/04/2015 - 19:05

          @SteveAndBelle: Any particular recommendations at the 3-400 dollar price point? locally i can only seem to find entry level recievers with no features. Will drive 5 speakers (Aura towers, jamo surround and center). I have 2 in roof speakers which i'll install into a house i'm going to start building soon for a "alfresco" area, hence why the 7ch would be handy.

        • SteveAndBelle on 12/04/2015 - 19:55

          @Matt P: I'm not up with prices or offerings of the latest gear sorry however why not just get a 5.1 Receiver and sort out the outdoor audio later on? IMO it's far better to keep your Home Theatre separate from your stereo Audio because when your HT Receiver dies at least you wont lose everything. Maybe even rethink installing outdoor speakers too and just use a couple of SONOS Play1s OR install the speakers you already have and wire them up to a SONOS CONNECT AMP sitting beside your 5.1 Receiver or somewhere else. Once you get into true multi-zone audio you'll never go back and you'll be slowly adding more & more over time. True multi-zoning is a real game-changer.

    • fastrida on 17/04/2015 - 11:05

      Noob question. If I were to purchase the STRDH750 from Amazon.de would that unit work ok on Australian 240V standards? Cheers.

      • Matt P on 17/04/2015 - 15:43

        germany is 230v so you're fine.

        • fastrida on 17/04/2015 - 16:37

          thanks Matt, much appreciated!

  • alvibd on 12/04/2015 - 11:34

    Total Price is showing $507 after delivery! Am I doing anything wrong? Very keen to get this.

    • salem on 12/04/2015 - 11:43

      I loaded it up in my cart, left the default 10-14 days shipping, and it comes up as 354 euros to ACT. Throwing that into Google gives 488 AUD. If you use amazon's conversion it might be worse. Or if you haven't put in an Australian address it might be adding VAT. Although VAT would probably make it a fair bit more than 19 extra.

      If you plan to buy overseas a lot, get a 28 degrees master card and buy in the overseas currency. The 28 degrees card has no currency conversion fees, and a decent conversion rate.

  • BlitzR on 12/04/2015 - 16:12

    so tempted

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