Denon AVR-1910

The Denon AVR-1910 AV receiver hits the market as a mid-range model. It is now a norm for mid-range models that upconvert analog video sources, though many end up with poor picture quality.  However, the Denon AVR-1910 AV receiver shines in this regard as it possesses one of the best upconverted picture quality across the board.

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Design

All Denon products feature similar curved front panels. The classic black lines make for general appeal, and the button layout remains uniformed with the 2 knobs, 7 buttons and two on/off controls. The volume knobs are sufficiently large, while the directional in the center makes for easy menu navigation should the remote be missing. The extra connectors at the front enables the more changeable equipment to be connected and disconnected from the front without needing to fiddle around the back of the unit. It does mean though that this will leave wires sticking out of the front when the unit is in use. However, some people really don’t mind this so it just comes down to personal preference. This receiver has a text-based on screen display, as compared to most other mid-range models sporting a graphical interface. When accessing the menu, you will see white words on a black background. The only drawback with a text-based interface would be the ease of use. In this case, the 1st word that comes up is “parameter”, which may confuse the user. What does “parameter” mean?

Actual user review:
“I bought this receiver a month back when they start arriving at Best Buy. Always been a fan of Denon’s, have AVR 788 which I love. The most important thing 1910 adds is the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. These are new ‘lossless’ codecs that Blu-Ray discs now a days have. While not significantly different than normal Dolby/DTS, these provide more possibilities to the sound engineers And since they are starting to use it, better make your receiver to be future proof. I’ve a 7.1 setup and the receiver produces an awesome sound. The setup was a breeze, Audyssey helped somewhat, but I changed the levels to my liking after the Audyssey setup. Crisp, deep sound. Never had my 128kbps mp3s sound so good! Love the dynamic sound control, almost a gimmick but works flawlessly to control the sound during those annoying informercials! HDMI A/V passthrough works great, 4 HDMI inputs are more than enough. Remote is pretty bad, but I have Harmony one which sets up easily to control. As far as other brands, I compared this system to Onkyo’s, Harmon’s, Yamaha’s and this blows them away. Since Marantz and Denon merged a while back, Denon’s have improved their quality to be almost like Marantz. Will recommend the system to anyone who wants professional quality system at almost a bargain price!” – R.Deshpande (USA)

Performance

The unit has the normal Denon level technologies so we are looking at Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio, the 2 highest lossless codecs available. This means that the sound should be top-notch. This receiver offers depth in tone when music is played, something rare in mid-range players. When it comes to watching movies with lots of dynamics (action, sound and detail), you wil still be able to hear everything down to the smallest detail. The picture is nicely stable with crisp clear lines and good color clarity. 

It is Sirius radio ready and has the capability to automatically calibrate the speakers. The range of connectable devices is excellent; however, they do not include out of the box iPod connectivity. It can be added with the purchase of the iPod dock. There are models at this level that have all the cables included, so if you are a massive iPod fan then this may be a hindrance. The Denon AVR-1910 also lacks a USB port and does not have internet radio.  In fact when looked at on their own website, they offer its full range of technical wizardry on tick sheets and we were disappointed to see that there were quite a number of features missing for a product of this caliber. You would expect it from entry level technology, but for a mid-range model, this isn’t impressive when others in the same class have managed to include more.

There is nothing that gets in the way of connectors at the back of the receiver. The standard color coding is there to help you find your way around, which more than suffices. The remote control would have to be the model’s largest disappointement, having very few buttons, which was an attempt by Denon to be different and approach the problem with a clicker wheel instead. However, this design may baffle you and you may well find yourself staring blankly at the remote for ages before you figure out how it works. There is also a hidden panel on the remote which houses all the essential buttons. It is highly suggested that if you decide on getting this receiver, it is wise to get a universal remote control as well.

Conclusion

This Denon AVR-1910 model fits in at the high-end of mid-range models. It is considerably more expensive than other mid-range models that sport more features. It really could do with being a high-level entry product. The plus point here is that speaker set-up and connectivity is a breeze.

Average User Rating:

• “Great Home Theater Receiver. Too easy to deal with, very intuitive configuration mode.
  I was in doubt between 1910 and 2809. They had a U$300 difference. I’m very glad that I’ve bought this 1910 because it’s exactly the same thing in terms of capacity and, of course, in terms of what I’d need / use inmy HT. Recommend 100%!!! “ – A.Bittencourt (Brazil)
• “I read all the reviews from the persons who wrote before me and trusted their judgement. I just received the 1910 last week from Crutchfield and so far it is excellent. The remote is a little confusing.” – F.David (CA,USA)

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