Denon AVR1610 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

The Denon AVR1610 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver is an interesting idea. Take a lot of the technologies and ideas form Denons higher end flagship models (The Denon AVR1910 for example) and put the core of what makes those models great in a more affordable package. The Denon AVR1610 Receiver has achieved this design goal admirably, it is not only a solid performer with many features you would previously have expected in higher end models but it is an attractive unit that is very affordable to even the entry level AV Receiver consumer.

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Amongst the big bonuses with this model are the extremely clear and powerful sound with a host of features you would not normally expect at this price level, the audyssey auto setup and multi EQ function, excellent HDMI upscaling and a build quality that belies is meagre pricing. This is an all round winner and highly recommended for those in the market for a sub $400 home theater receiver.

Standout Features

  • 5-channel equal power, discrete amplifier. With 75 watts RMS per channel
  • Ability to wire “B” speakers, in parallel to main speakers, for listening to the same audio source in another room.
  • Audyssey: Auto setup and MultiEQ function, helping to improve your rooms sound.
  • Dynamic Volume: Dynamic Volume – Resulting in less annoyingly loud commercials and clearer sound all round
  • Multiple Surround Surround Modes with a by source memory.
  • Direct Playback: In this mode, this audio signal bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for higher quality sound.
  • Auto Lip Sync (Audio Delay): audio signal manually delay to match the video signal (0-200ms.)
  • AM/FM Tuner: Preset 8 AM/FM per bank with 7 banks for a total of 56 AM/FM presets.
  • Analog-to-HDMI Up-Conversion: Analog video input signals get converted to digital video signal and transmitted to the HDMI output port.
  • On-Screen Menu: The Denon receiver features an on-screen menuing system
  • Personal Memory Plus: For each input, the receiver memorizes its various settings for parameters.

Manufacturers Details

  • 75 watts x 5 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
  • Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HDâ„¢ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HDâ„¢ High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ESâ„¢, Pro Logic® IIz, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
  • Audyssey Laboratories’ MultEQ® six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
  • iPod® integration (requires optional Denon ASD-11R or ASD-3N)
  • Compressed Audio Restorer for better sound with compressed music sources like MP3 files
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume mode to keep listening levels steady
  • high-current, low-impedance amp design
  • 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels
  • multibrand remote
  • 17-1/8″W x 5-13/16″H x 16-1/4″D
  • warranty: 2 years

System Connections

  • 1080p-compatible HDMI digital audio/video switching (3 in, 1 out)
  • analog-to-HDMI video conversion (480i to 480p only)
  • HDMI version 1.3a with support for 1080p, Deep Color, and x.v.Color
  • component video switching (2 in, 1 out)
  • digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
  • 3 audio/video inputs, including:1 front-panel input with composite video & 3 rear-panel inputs (all include composite, 1 includes S-video)
  • 3 audio-only inputs
  • 2 sets of main speaker outputs

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