Eastcoast cruiser
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In what respect was you disappointed? with movies or music?
Both really Dasiz.
I had a perfectly functioning Sony HT - DDWS750S Sat/Active sub set up, bought in 2004, which has served me well. Also have a Marantz cd and Arcam Alpha 5 amp for stereo, of which the amp, though sounding great, has a issue now and then with the power lead connection.
Had come into a little bit of money and wanted to upgrade to a better AV package, Monitor Audio Bronze speakers all round.
Went for the 3600 from advice from RS, as I was looking for the preouts for the fronts and something that worked great with music. It seemed to fit the bill, and hours of research was done before taking the plunge.
Hooked up the preouts to my AA amp, and the vol had to be up quite loud to get decent balanced output. Also tried the cd direct to the Denon, and it was ok, though (maybe understandably?) still not as good as my 1990s AA amp.
Probably won't be going for Atmos either in the near future, so a lot of the extra channels were expensive overkill, but thought about any future upgrade/house move etc.
The main problem was the lack of bass the Denon actually sent to my Sony sub (using in the meantime). My old all in one box sent loads of bass to the sub, which is quite basic, just volume "level" knob, having fixed crossover. The Sony setup enveloped you in bass and feeling. The Denon didn't.
Set it up as advised by Gasp, and turning the Dynamic EQ on delivered better bass, but I felt that I shouldn't have to do that to get decent bass. It may be that my fixed crossover sub, doesn't speak to the Denon that well, but the old Sony Amp does, so a little disappointed at the price.
I am on the lookout for a BK sub in light oak, and awaiting the call when they have a grade B one in. It may be better with that, but the Marantz that was a last minute alternative has the question of doubt in my mind.
Also the Marantz fits better in my unit, which the Denon filled, with an air gap of about 2" above. Something I knew before purchase.
The Marantz fits better, and has all the features I need for about £300 less, a chunk towards a new sub!
Ecc