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The Denon AVR-989 is one of 10 new 2008/09 av receivers models announced by Denon on May 21st, 2008. The 989 replaces the previous-generation AVR-988. The AVR-989 is a 7.1 a/v home theatre receiver that features 4 HDMI v1.3a inputs, 1080p upscailing, and a 32 bit floating point DSP processor. A notable upgrade to the previous-generation is the addition of Audyssey's Dynamic Volume processing along with the already present Dynamic EQ option. Dynamic Volume is found on all ten models; it's a feature that levels the volume to a more-or-less constant level to avoid sudden changes in volume. This feature works together with the Dynamic EQ that dynamically adjusts the EQ settings to optimize the dynamic range. The Denon AVR-989 has a suggested retail price of $1199 and is expected to retail in July 2008 along with all other 2008/09 models.
MSRP $1,119.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- 7.1 a/v receiver
- 115W per channel
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- HD audio
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, MultEQ
- price: $1199
- release date: July 2008
Denon 2008/09 lineup summary
- Denon AVR-589
- $299, 2 x HDMI, no 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, no HD audio, 75 Watts / channel, 5.1
- Denon AVR-689
- $399, 3 x HDMI, no 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, no HD audio, 80 Watts / channel, 7.1
- Denon AVR-789
- $599, 3 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, HD audio, 7.1
- Denon AVR-889
- $749, 4 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, HD audio, 7.1
- Denon AVR-989
- $1199, 4 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, HD audio, 7.1
- Denon AVR-1609
- $349, 2 x HDMI, no 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, no HD audio, 75 Watts / channel, 7.1
- Denon AVR-1709
- $449, 3 x HDMI, no 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, no HD audio, 80 Watts / channel, 7.1
- Denon AVR-1909
- $649, 4 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, HD audio, 90 Watts / channel, 7.1
- Denon AVR-2309CI
- $849, 4 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, dual-zone, HD audio, custom integration, 7.1
- Denon AVR-2809CI
- $1199, 4 x HDMI, 1080p upscaling, triple-zone, HD audio, custom integration, 7.1
Common among all models:
- HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, MultEQ
- New OSD UI
- July 2008 release date
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Denon AVR-989
• Denon AVR-989 805-Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
• Denon AVR989
UPC: 883795000642
EAN: 883795000642
MPN: AVR989
Competitors
MSRP $999.95
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
- quality Burr-Brown DAC for each channel
- 7.1 analog inputs, 7.2 analog outputs
Cons
- quite expensive
- iPod support is not standard
- nearly 2 pounds lighter than the previous generation
Denon AVR-989
vs.
Yamaha RX-V1065
MSRP $1,299.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- available in silver and black
- 7.1 channels x 120W
- built in AM/FM tuner
Cons
- HDMI switching only - no transcoding between digital and analog
- expensive to the majority of consumers
- remote is difficult to use - buttons are small and difficult to distinguish
Denon AVR-989
vs.
Cambridge Audio Azur 640R
Reviews
May 13, 2009
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Pros
- dynamic volume/EQ
- powerful 115W per channel amplification
- 1080p upscaling
- solid build quality
- audyssey system is a great feature when properly setup
Cons
- some reported hdmi handshaking issues
- manual provides help but isn't well written
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November 17, 2008
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- dynamic volume/EQ
- powerful 115W per channel amplification
- 1080p upscaling
- all of the video and audio inputs/outputs
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