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The Denon DHT-589BA is a 5.1-channel, high-performance home theater system composed of one Denon’s AVR-589 A/V receiver, five Boston Acoustics’ Horizon MCS 90 speakers, and a Boston Acoustics’ Horizon MCS 90 subwoofer. The DHT-589BA’s A/V receiver includes Audyssey MultiEQ for automatic room acoustic measurement and corrections, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume & Dynamic EQ for smooth tonal balance at any volume level. As for the speakers, the Denon DHT-589BA has exactly three identical front speakers with dual mid-bass drivers and a dome tweeter, and two matching surround speakers as well. All five speakers are ready for table-top and wall mounting. The DHT-589BA’s subwoofer, on the other hand, features a long-throw 8” driver with a 100W capacity that reaches all the way down for the deepest bass notes. The Denon DHT-589BA retails for $499.00 and comes with a 2 year limited warranty.
MSRP $499.00
Release date August, 2008
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Features
- 5.1-Channel, High-Performance
- Five Boston Acoustics’ Horizon MCS 90 Satellites
- One Boston Acoustic’ Horizon MCS 90 Subwoofer
- Audyssey MultiEQ
- Audyssey Dynamic Volue
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
General Specifications
- AVR589 Power: 75W/channel
- MCS 90 Satellite Impedance: 8 Ohms
- MCS 90 Satellite Midrange: 3”
- MCS 90 Satellite Tweeter: .5”
- MCS 90 Center Impedance: 8 Ohms
- MCS 90 Center Midrange: 3”
- MCS 90 Center Tweeter: .5”
- MCS 90 Subwoofer Power Supply: AC 120V, 60Hz
- MCS 90 Subwoofer Speaker Cone: 8” Down Firing
- MCS 90 Subwoofer Speaker Amplifier: 100W
A/V Inputs
- HDMI(2)
- Component(2)
- S-Video(3)
- Composite(4)
- Analog Audio w/Toner(8)
- Analog EXT
- Digital Optical(2)
- Digital Coaxial(2)
A/V Outputs
- HDMI Monitor(1)
- Component Monitor(1)
- S-Video Monitor(1)
- S-Video REC(1)
- Composite Monitor(1)
- Composite REC(1)
- Analog Audio REC(2)
- Audio PRE Out Subwoofer(1)
A/V Connectors
- Dock Control Port
- Sirius Connector
- FM/AM Tuner Antenna
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Denon DHT-589BA
• Denon DHT-589BA 5.1-Channel Home Theater System
• Denon DHT589BA 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System
UPC: 883795000673
EAN: 883795000673
MPN: DHT589BA
Competitors
MSRP $499.99
Released February, 2008
Pros
- 3 x HDMI inputs
- Decent rated output power @ 140 W / channel
- Decent price
Cons
- Included speakers aren't that great
- No upconversion or upscaling of analog video inputs
- Push terminal speaker connections on speakers and on surround channels on the receiver itself
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Sony HT-7200DH
MSRP $549.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- AM/FM tuner
- iPod dock
- Blu-ray player - plays the latest high definition optical media, backwards compatible with DVDs
Cons
- speakers need stands
- not easy to wall mount speakers
- not as versatile as independent system components, eg/ dedicated Blu-ray player, A/V receiver, etc...
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
LG LHB953
MSRP $499.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Small footprint
- Includes DVD player
- Plays a variety of digital audio and video
Cons
- Very limited audio connectivity
- Confusing interface for digital media playback
- Poor sub-woofer
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
JVC TH-F3
MSRP $499.00
Released May, 2008
The Philips HTS6515D/37 is a DVD home theater system that uses simulated surround sound to provide modern home theater technology without the clutter. Using what Philips calls "Ambisound" technology, the distinguishing feature of this package is that it splits 5.1 surround into just two speakers, which then use "the combined effect of psychoacoustic phenomena, array...
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Philips HTS6515D/37
MSRP $499.95
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 5-disc changer
- wireless rear speakers
- upscales standard definition DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- there is not a generic MP3 player port/input
- Only 1 HDMI output (no HDMI input!)
- only 4 settings in EQ
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Panasonic SC-PT960
MSRP $499.99
Released May, 2008
Pros
- wireless rear speakers
- 5-disc changer
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
Cons
- no HDMI input
- included speaker wires are thin
- 1 year warranty
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Samsung HT-TWZ412
MSRP $499.99
Released February, 2008
Pros
- wireless connections
- BRAVIA sync makes it easier to use for Sony BRAVIA users
- 5-CD/DVD changer
- 1080p upconversion for DVDs
Cons
- more expensive than the majority of pre-assembled 5.1 systems
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Sony DAV-HDX576WF
MSRP $499.99
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Color-coded speaker wires included
- Great value system at $500 with a decent standalone receiver, 7 speakers, and 10" sub-woofer
- Large, powerful sub-woofer
Cons
- Thin speaker wire included
- HDMI inputs are passthrough only; that means no audio over HDMI
- No analog video transcoding or upscaling to HDMI
Denon DHT-589BA
vs.
Onkyo HT-S5100
Reviews
May 27, 2009
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Pros
- decent receiver - retails alone at $300
- affordable price
- 2-year limited warranty
- composed of two good brand name component manufacturers
Cons
- iPod dock is sold separately, and is very expensive
- takes the fun out of building your own system
- need to buy speaker stands
- small 3" midrange drivers
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