Yamaha YHT-590

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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Yamaha YHT-590 high res
MSRP $549.95
Release date February, 2008
Brand Yamaha
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
52
negative
mixed
positive
2 positive
1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
+3agreedisagree

Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
+3agreedisagree

attractive aesthetics
+3agreedisagree

affordable price
+2agreedisagree

pre-set scenes for ease of use
+2agreedisagree

multiple decoders make stereo sources sound good from all 5 speakers
+2agreedisagree

Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)
+1agreedisagree

quite a few setup options; you can tailor it to perfectly match the room and your listening taste
+1agreedisagree

UPGRADABLE!!! If you don't like the speakers you can buy better ones for use on the "B" input
+1agreedisagree

Bluetooth compatibility
+1agreedisagree

iPod-compatible
+1agreedisagree

front panel USB port
+1agreedisagree

wood cabinet finish
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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No video transcoding or upscaling
+4agreedisagree

Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
+4agreedisagree

Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
+3agreedisagree

Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors
+3agreedisagree

takes the fun out of building your own
+2agreedisagree

poor remote
+2agreedisagree

not satellite radio compatible
+2agreedisagree

the AUX port is in the front and that there is only one
+1agreedisagree

documentation is written by engineers, for engineers
+1agreedisagree

speaker wires are little short
+1agreedisagree

grilles are not magnetically attached
+1agreedisagree

Bluetooth and iPod adapters are sold separately
+1agreedisagree


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Details

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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Buy It

Yamaha YHT-590

• Yamaha YHT-590BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)

• YHT-590BL Home Theater System

UPC: 027108105260

EAN: 027108105260

MPN: YHT-590BL

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Erik

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August 18, 2008
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ProSCORE
43
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
4 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
  • Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
  • Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)

Cons

  • No video transcoding or upscaling
  • Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
  • Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
  • Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors

Competitors

Erik prefers Sony HT-7200DH, Onkyo HT-S6100 over Yamaha YHT-590
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ralli

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June 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
62
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
  • Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
  • attractive aesthetics
  • affordable price
  • pre-set scenes for ease of use
  • multiple decoders make stereo sources sound good from all 5 speakers
  • Bluetooth compatibility
  • iPod-compatible
  • front panel USB port
  • wood cabinet finish

Cons

  • No video transcoding or upscaling
  • Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
  • Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
  • Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors
  • grilles are not magnetically attached
  • Bluetooth and iPod adapters are sold separately

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Yale

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May 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
29
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • attractive aesthetics
  • affordable price

Cons

  • No video transcoding or upscaling
  • Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
  • takes the fun out of building your own
  • poor remote
  • not satellite radio compatible

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Mikale

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August 13, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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vsaxena911

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May 24, 2009
ProSCORE
41
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
10 cons

Pros

  • Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
  • Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
  • attractive aesthetics
  • pre-set scenes for ease of use
  • multiple decoders make stereo sources sound good from all 5 speakers
  • quite a few setup options; you can tailor it to perfectly match the room and your listening taste
  • UPGRADABLE!!! If you don't like the speakers you can buy better ones for use on the "B" input

Cons

  • No video transcoding or upscaling
  • Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
  • Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
  • Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors
  • takes the fun out of building your own
  • poor remote
  • not satellite radio compatible
  • the AUX port is in the front and that there is only one
  • documentation is written by engineers, for engineers
  • speaker wires are little short

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