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The Yamaha YHT-590 home theatre system forgoes the included DVD player of more expensive models in the line, as well as some features, but it still offers the same 5.1 surround sound experience. It still supports both Dolby and dts Digital Surround encoding, as well as Yamaha's own CinemaDSP processing, which isolates and manages each individual speaker's output for more accurate reproduction. XM and Sirius satellite radio are not supported by this receiver, but it is still iPod and Bluetooth device compatible. Also included for accessibility is Yamaha's SCENE customizable default function buttons, which simplify playback in all the most likely situations.

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Pros:
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Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
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Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
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Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)
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Cons:
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No video transcoding or upscaling
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Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
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Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
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Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors
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Features

  • 5.1 surround sound @ 600 watts RMS
    • 5 x 100 Watts surround speakers
    • 100 Watt sub-woofer
  • speakers:
    • center: dual 2 1/4" mid driver + 3/4" tweeter
    • fronts x 2: dual 2 1/4" mid driver + 3/4" tweeter
    • surround x 2: 2 1/4" mid driver + 3/4" tweeter
    • sub-woofer: 6.5" driver @ 100 Watts
  • receiver: includes the Yamaha HTR-6130
  • HDMI input and output for full high definition support
  • Dolby and dts Digital Surround support, plus Yamaha CinemaDSP processing
  • iPod and Bluetooth device-ready
  • SCENE buttons for accessibility

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Key Features:

Home Theater Features iPod, Dolby, dts, CinemaDSP, Bluetooth, SCENE
Manufacturer Yamaha
MSRP $549.95
Number of Speakers 5.1
Release Date Feb. 20, 2008
Watts per Channel 100 W

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4 contributors -  markxander, Erik, okoko, Mikale
Created: 08/01/2008 - 11:54
Modified: 08/19/2008 - 13:38
Model # variations:

YHT, 590, YHT590