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Sony DAV-HDX589W
$400.00
Released February, 2006
The Pros:Setup is easy enough to handle without instructions. Doesn't draw too much power, won't significantly impact the electric bill. Enough volume output to fill a medium sized room.
The Cons:Bass gets distorted if turned up too high, generally "boomy" and imprecise. Controls are a little difficult to figure out at first, can be confusing.
The DAV-HDX589W is a mid-range model in Sony's BRAVIA line of home theater systems. Of Sony's current DVD surround sound systems, it has the greatest out-of-the-box wireless capabilities, with S-AIR rear speakers and a receiver/amplifier enabling the two rear speakers to function wirelessly, without the purchase of add-ons.
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Wireless functionality can also be extended to the other speaker units, or to other rooms, but only with the purchase of additional S-AIR products. The 1000W, 5.1-channel system is otherwise similar to other models in the line, with floor-standing front speakers, a 5-disc CD/DVD changer, an iPod dock for easy music playback in surround sound, and 1080p DVD upscaling via HDMI, for enhanced picture quality. Among other features is a Night Mode which makes some dialogue easier to hear. Additionally, an included calibration wizard aims to simplify the process of installing a home theater system.
Features
- 5.1-channel surround sound
- 1000 W total output power
- S-AIR compatibility (includes S-AIR rear speakers and receiver/amp)
- 5-disc CD/DVD changer
- iPod dock
- Floor-standing speakers
- MP3 playback
- 1080p DVD upscaling
- Video inputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x component, 1 x composite
- Night Mode
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
- Digital Media Port
- BRAVIA Sync
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Pros & Cons
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setup is easy enough to handle without instructions
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doesn't draw too much power, won't significantly impact the electric bill
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enough volume output to fill a medium sized room
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plenty of bass support, can create large booming effects
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speech through the center speaker is clear and easy to understand
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bass gets distorted if turned up too high, generally "boomy" and imprecise
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controls are a little difficult to figure out at first, can be confusing
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