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Denon AVR590 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity |  | Brand: Denon
Category: CE
List Price: $349.00
Buy New: $334.95
as of 8/1/2010 00:00 CDT details
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New (1) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $309.99
Seller: woojers
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 8785
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.9
Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 17.1 x 6.7
MPN: AVR590
Model: AVR590
UPC: 883795000888
EAN: 0883795000888
ASIN: B002AKKFQM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | All five channels of equal 75-watt power @ 0.08 % THD, 20 - 20kHz | | • | HDMI 1.3a Repeating (3 input, 1 output) provides one cable connection between the receiver and TV | | • | 1080p HDMI connectivity supports Blu-ray disc surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR | | • | Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels | | • | Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ |
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Product Description
With the Denon AVR590 Home Theater Receiver three HDMI inputs and two HD-compatible component inputs, the AVR-590 features analog-to-digital HDMI video conversion, allowing a single HDMI cable run to your HDTV, simplifying connections and minimizing cable costs at the same time. You can also connect and control your iPod/touch or iPhone using one of Denon's available iPod/iPhone docks, which provides on-screen artist, album and song information.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 13
 Outstanding Receiver November 13, 2009
Felipe (Detroit, MI)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
After spending weeks of researching A/V receivers, I chose the AVR-590 to replace my old, non-HDMI Sony receiver. I had a 5.1 setup and didn't need anything fancy, but I didn't want something mediocre either. On paper, this model had all the features I needed (HDMI switching and automatic speaker setup) for a very reasonable price.
This is my first Denon receiver, and I have been using for over a month.
Setup - I consider myself technically inclined, so when I read the manual for the first time, it wasn't too complicated. However it's layout is not very intuitive, so I can see where people who are technically challenged may have issues with the Denon manual. I went to the BatPig Web site to download instructions, just in case I had a brain fart reading the manual...I found that both the BatPig instructions and the Denon manual complimented each other well, so setup ended up being pretty easy. You have the option of setting up the receiver with the speakers either manually or automatically. Being naturally lazy, I opted for automatic (Audyssey) setup using the included microphone. When doing automatic setup, be sure to use the on-screen menu and definitely test all 6 sound locations to get an accurate audio "sweet spot".
Sound - Wow. This is where going through the setup pays off. Whether you're watching something with Dolby Digital/DTS encoding or just listening to music, the sound is very full and crisp. You have several sound field settings to chose from, as well as manual volume adjustment to suit your listening tastes. I use HDMI for the HD and Blu-Ray sources and Digital Optical for DVD sources. Although the speaker system I have in place is modest, it handles all audio sources beautifully. Listening to music or sounds from TV/movies is an absolute treat to the ears with this receiver.
Video - Excellent. With the AVR-590, I used its HDMI out for video from DirecTV and Blu-Ray sources. I hooked up Component video for my DVD changer, because it is a pre-HDMI device. The receiver uses the most current HDMI standard (1.3a), and picture on my 120Hz LCD from both outputs is vivid and sharp, with no ghost images or signal loss at all. Watching from any video source is pure (pardon the pun) eye-candy.
Performance - Excellent. One evening, I did my best couch potato imitation and watched a bit of DirecTV HD & a couple of Blu-Ray movies for nearly 8 hours straight. Afterward, I checked the receiver to see if it was getting hot, and surprisingly there was hardly any heat coming from it. Dynamic EQ seems to work, as I have not noticed any of those annoying commercials that scare the bejeezus out of me when watching TV programming. I definitely feel like I'm in a theater when watching anything on this system.
Overall - Excellent. Even with decent speakers and a good LCD, plugging in a new receiver really makes a difference...I now find myself losing track of time while listening to vibrant sound and watching brilliant video! If you have under $400 to spend on a quality 5.1 receiver, this is it. Don't mind what others have said about setup issues, because it really isn't that difficult to set up. For the features that it offers at its price range and the performance you get in return, I do feel you get the best "bang for your buck".
All you could ever want at this price point! September 10, 2009
Drew J. Pearson (Michigan)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
Well, I finally decided to upgrade my great-sounding but HDMI-less Marantz receiver to something that would play nice with my PS3 and Wii and upconverting Oppo player. I wanted this, but I did not have a fortune to spend.
I checked out the 'budget' receivers from Yamaha, Harman/Kardon, Onkyo, Pioneer, and even refurbished Marantz. I did weeks of research; comparing spec sheets repeatedly, always price shopping, comparing each one's auto speaker setup, and build quality(I was spoiled by the Marantz). Also, I ideally wanted to run just one cable to my projector(it looks ungodly with wires running across the room).
What made me choose the Denon? Easy. I only have a 5.1 setup (no need for two extra amps), the Audyssey MultEQ is superior to what the other brands (except Pioneer) can offer at this price, the receiver is heavier and feels less 'flimsy' than the others (the Onkyo was also fine), decodes all of the latest HDMI audio codecs, and I only have one HDMI cable running to my projector! And all for a great price!
In the budget receiver world, I do not think this has any peers right now. You won't regret purchasing one!
"Budget" Reciever September 2, 2009
Johnny Friday (Sioux City, IA)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
The only thing budget about this receiver is its price. There are more than enough inputs for me(and well more than enough settings than I will ever use). This receiver makes use of the latest encodings found on blurays(uncompressed FTW).
I have paired mine with 2X cerwin-vega re30s, 2x sony ssf-6000s, a celestion 35c, and a bic America f12. (Ill be replacing the center soon as he is the low man on the totem pole)
The remote is less complicated than the other higher end Denons, making it more functional and much less complicated. I didn't really use the manual much, and this is my first true dedicated receiver. Audessy did a fantastic job of setting up and matching speaker volumes. Although I have a franken 5.1, it blends beautifully for both movies and 2.1 for music. (The autovolume makes tv commercials much less glaring, very nice feature)
Wire all of your speakers, write down where all of your inputs went, plug in your mic and run audyessy... it really is that simple. Use the yellow input buttons to quickly select what you want to use as your source.
This receiver has a true 75watts all channels driven, which is plenty to drive my speakers well beyond a comfortable level.
In short, this receiver amazes me every time I turn it on. I would recommend it, and any other of this years denons to anyone who needs a great quality receiver. Buying the higher models will basically net you only a few more watts and 480p upscaling, despite this, I would have gotten the 990 if my budget had allowed.
With this receiver, and quality budget speakers, you will absolutely blow away systems that cost much more.
Denon AVR590 November 17, 2009
Vernon H. Grant
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Hooked up easily, excellent sound from 5 speakers + 1 sub woofer. I had no idea of the complexity of formats there are for surround sound systems, and bought a book (Practical Home Theater), to explain much of what I was supposed to know already. Book very helpful. Audessy EQ very easy to set up and balanced the speakers better than I could have. The effect this receiver has on blu ray movies is amazing--adds as much realism as blu ray did to plain DVDs.
Love it! for its price August 25, 2009
Douglas Navas (Atlanta, GA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Combining Denon's high performance AVR-590 A/V receiver with Boston Acoustics' MCS 90 5.1 speaker system, the DHT-590BA home theater system features carefully matched components to provide thrilling surround sound for music and movies.
HDMI cables makes this a breeze to set up. yes one must look at the owners manual once or twice but other then that no tech support needed, feels like i am in the newest movie theaters with hi-tech equipment when watching a blu-ray and listing to music. For the money i doubt you can beat this on a5.1 surround sound system...i would absolutely recommend this with a combo package called the DHT-590BA
Denon's reputation is well deserved plus when matched up with bostons Acoustics' speaker reputation ... Marriage made to last
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