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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.
MSRP $549.95
Release date February, 2008
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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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Yamaha YHT-590
• Yamaha YHT-590BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
• YHT-590BL Home Theater System
UPC: 027108105260
EAN: 027108105260
MPN: YHT-590BL
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
Yamaha YHT-590
0%
vs.
Sony HT-7200DH
100%
MSRP $699.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- Includes excellent receiver, similar to the popular TX-SR606
- Great price for so many features in a HTIB
Cons
- included speaker wire is poor
- No switched AC outlet
- Runs mighty hot!
Yamaha YHT-590
33%
vs.
Onkyo HT-S6100
67%
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...
Yamaha YHT-590
vs.
LG LHB953
MSRP $600.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- stands are included
- DVD upscaling to full 1080i high definition
- HDMI output
Cons
- takes the fun out of building your own
- odd aesthetic
- difficult to set up
Yamaha YHT-590
vs.
LG LHT888
MSRP $599.99
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Plays/decodes high-definition audio including raw PCM, Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- 7.1 line-level analog incputs
- Expandable to 7.1 by purchasing 2 additional surround back speakers
Cons
- Less value than buying a comparable standalone receiver + decent set of of speakers
- No component video input
- No S-Video input
Yamaha YHT-590
vs.
Samsung HT-AS720
Reviews
August 18, 2008
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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
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June 1, 2009
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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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May 12, 2009
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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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August 13, 2008
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Pros
- Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)
Cons
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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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