- home
- reviews
- news
- downloads
- cnet tv
On CHOW: Sexy vampire party
- log in
- join CNET
- welcome,
- my profile
- log out

Denon AVR-789

Add to my list
Print
E-mail
Share

$474.22 - $599.00 4 online stores

Welcome new user.

CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
How we rate

Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews

Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.

Part number: AVR-789

More product information:: Editors' review,; User reviews,; Specifications,; Manufacturer info

Where to buy

store	inventory	tax & shipping	price
Store profile \| Buy now	Yes Try Free Amazon Prime for one Month	Enter zip code to get total price: Price +Tax +Shipping =Total price	$599.00 Shop now Try Free Amazon Prime for one Month as of 11/15/2009
Amazon.com Marketplace Store profile \| Buy now	Yes		$538.00 Shop now as of 11/14/2009
Store profile \| Buy now	Yes		$493.08 Shop now as of 11/15/2009
ElectraWarehouse.com Store profile \| Buy now	Yes		$474.22 Shop now as of 11/15/2009

* Taxes and Shipping costs are estimates and may vary slightly from stores' exact taxes and shipping costs.

Shopping feedback: share your shopping experiences

Product Summary

Denon AVR-789

price range: $474.22 - $599.00

The Denon AVR-789 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.

show

User reviews

Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews
My rating: 0 stars Write review

Showing 3 of 5 user reviewsSee all 5 user reviews
4.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"More then expected for the price"

by DadOnARant on January 24, 2009

read more
4.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"The Best budget receiver"

by JohnnyG83 on January 23, 2009

read more
4.0 stars

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Amazing A/V Receiver"

by jeroque on September 3, 2008

read more
See all 5 user reviews Write review

Submit your review

Denon AVR-789

ORLog in with your Facebook account

1. Rate this product:: (Mouse over the stars to rate this product and click to set your rating.)
2. One-line summary:(Summarize your review in one line. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 55 characters
3. Pros:(Tell us what you like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
4. Cons:(Tell us what you don't like about this product. 10 characters minimum; required.): 0 of 250 characters
Bottom-line summary:(Explain to us in detail why you like or dislike the product, focusing your comments on the product's features and functionality, and your experience using the product. This field is optional.): 0 of 5000 characters; Submit

show

Specifications

Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.
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

show

Denon AVR-789

Review

User reviews

Specifications

Compare

Shop

Where to buy

Product Summary

User reviews

User reviews

Submit your review

Submit your reply

E-mail this review

Report offensive content

Specifications

General

Audio System

Connections / Cables / Slots

Signal Processing Features

Connectors

Equalizer

Radio

Remote Control

Connections

Power

Miscellaneous

Manufacturer info

Similar products