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Yamaha YHT-590
$550.00
Released February, 2008
The Pros:Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130). Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI). Attractive aesthetics.
The 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.
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.
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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.
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
User Reviews (5)
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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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pre-set scenes for ease of use
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multiple decoders make stereo sources sound good from all 5 speakers
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Multiple drivers in each speaker (4 in front/center, 2 in surrounds)
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quite a few setup options; you can tailor it to perfectly match the room and your listening taste
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UPGRADABLE!!! If you don't like the speakers you can buy better ones for use on the "B" input
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No video transcoding or upscaling
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Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
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Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
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Larger, more powerful sub-woofer in competitors
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takes the fun out of building your own
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not satellite radio compatible
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the AUX port is in the front and that there is only one
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documentation is written by engineers, for engineers
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speaker wires are little short
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grilles are not magnetically attached
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Bluetooth and iPod adapters are sold separately
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