Ask a Tech Expert Now- JustAnswerManufacturer: Denon Part number: AVR-789
$569.00 1 online store
- CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
How we rate- Design: 5.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Denon AVR-789 price range: $569.00
The Denon AVR-789 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
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"More then expected for the price"
by DadOnARant on January 24, 2009
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by JohnnyG83 on January 23, 2009
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by jeroque on September 3, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Part Number: AVR-789
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 14.8 in
- Height 6.7 in
- Weight 25.4 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD High Resolution
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Surround Sound Effects Neural Surround
- Sound Effects Cinema EQ
- Equalizer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 7
- DSP Presets Matrix, Jazz club, 7ch stereo, Mono Movie, Rock Arena, Video Game, Virtual Surround
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 120 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features IPod ready, Midnight Mode, Source direct, Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Auto sound calibration, Multi-room audio output, XM satellite radio ready, Compressed music enhancer, Sirius satellite radio ready, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Processing Features
- HDMI Switching Yes
- HDMI Version 1.3a
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
- Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion
- Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer band qty 9 bands
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 56
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.15%, stereo: 0.3%
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
- Additional Features XM satellite radio ready, Sirius satellite radio ready
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 6 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio output (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 9 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Sirius satellite antenna - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Outlets 2 AC outlets
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna, Auto calibration microphone
