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I am currently in the market searching for a HTR. I had basically decided on a Denon 3803, but then found out about this whole THX ultra 2 stuff. The only Denon equiptment that is "THX" is the 4800 series. I really can't/won't spend the $1000+ for a 4806, but had been thinking about maybe getting a used 4802. Here is my dilema....can you really tell a difference in sound/processing with something that is THX, as opposed to a receiver that has Dolby Digital and DTS-ES???? The main difference other than the THX certification between the 4802 and the 3803 seems to be the 120 wpc as opposed to 110 wpc. Any info would greatly appreciated.
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danny -
Other than as a deciding factor betweeen two otherwise equal pieces of equipment, I wouldn't put a huge amount of weight in THX status myself...Jason -
I think if you get a good DVD player, you can't really tell the differenct between and thx ultra and dolby digital/dtsComment
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You shouldn't base your decision on the certification alone. Sure it is nice to see it, but there are many receivers that are just as good that don't have it. I was told you have to pay to have this certification on your equipment and that is why many products don't do that. If a receiver company saves the fifty bucks from certification and puts it into the receiver then I know who I would pick. Did you see the movie Tommy Boy? 'If you want me to take a dump in a bag and put a guarantee on it to make you feel warm and fuzzy, I'll do it. But what you have is a bag of you know what...' Not the exact line, but you get the point. Pick out a receiver based on your needs and if it has the certification, great. If not, who cares.
RolyComment
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Here is a thread you can read.
Enjoy, it is a long one.Comment
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