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Denon AVR-989

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  • 7.1

    alaTest.com

    May 15, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Denon AVR 989 from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Users rate this product 97/100. Comparing these reviews to 71520 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 71/100 = Good.

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  • Manufacturer: Denon
  • Part number: AVR-989

General

  • Width
    17.1 in
  • Depth
    16.3 in
  • Height
    6.7 in
  • Weight
    28.2 lbs

Audio Features

  • Surround System Class
    7.1 channel
  • Amplifier Output Details
    115 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 115 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 115 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 115 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.08 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - At 1 Hz - THD 0.7 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
  • Sound Output Mode
    Surround Sound
  • Audio D/A Converter
    24bit / 192kHz
  • Built-in Decoders
    Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24
  • Surround Sound Effects
    Neural Surround
  • Sound Effects
    Cinema EQ
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
    Yes
  • DSP Preset Qty
    7
  • DSP Presets
    Jazz club, Rock Arena, Virtual Surround, Video Game, Matrix, Mono Movie, 7ch stereo
  • Input Impedance
    47 KOhm
  • Input Sensitivity
    200 mV
  • Response Bandwidth
    10 - 100000 Hz
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio
    100 dB
  • Bass Control
    Yes
  • Treble Control
    Yes
  • Additional Features
    Midnight Mode, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Source direct, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, Sirius satellite radio ready, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Audyssey MultEQ, iPod ready, Compressed music enhancer, Multi-room audio output, XM satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

Inputs & Outputs

  • 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.
  • Connections
    1xHeadphones-Front, 1xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Front, 1xS-Video input(4 pin mini-DIN)-Front, 1xSPDIF output-Front, 1xHDMI output(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 4xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear, 1xSPDIF output-Rear, 2xSPDIF input-Rear, 3xSPDIF input(RCA phono)-Rear, 1x7.1 channel audio line-in(RCA phono x 8)-Rear, 1x7.1 channel audio line-out(RCA phono x 8)-Rear, 7xAudio line-in(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xPhono input(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 2xAudio line-out(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 1xAudio output (multi zone)(RCA phono x 2)-Rear, 3xComponent video input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 1xComponent video output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear, 6xComposite video input(RCA phono)-Rear, 3xComposite video output(RCA phono)-Rear, 6xS-Video input(4 pin mini-DIN)-Rear, 3xS-Video output(4 pin mini-DIN)-Rear, 1xComposite video output (multi zone)(RCA phono)-Rear, 9xSpeakers output(Banana/spade x 2)-Rear, 1xSirius satellite antenna-Rear, 1xXM antenna-Rear, 1xAM antenna-Rear, 1xFM antenna-Rear, 2xRemote control-Rear, 2xTrigger-Rear, 1xSerial(9 pin D-Sub)-Rear
  • Headphone Jack
    Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Input
    Yes
  • Optical Digital Input
    Yes
  • Optical Digital Output
    Yes

Signal Processing features

  • HDMI Switching
    Yes
  • HDMI Pass-Through
    Up to 1080p
  • Video Conversion/Scaling
    Composite video to S-Video conversion, Analog to HDMI up conversion, S-Video to component video conversion, Composite video to component video conversion
  • Upscaling via HDMI
    Up to 1080p

Equalizer

  • Equalizer
    Yes
  • Equalizer type
    Digital graphic
  • Equalizer band qty
    9 bands

Tuner features

  • Type
    Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • Tuning Display
    Fluorescent display
  • Preset Station Qty
    56
  • Antenna Form Factor
    Loop AM / wire FM
  • Auto Preset Memory
    Yes
  • Additional Features
    Sirius satellite radio ready, XM satellite radio ready

Display

  • Built-in display
    Fluorescent
  • Display dimmer
    Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control
    Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Features
    Multi-brand compatibility

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    FM antenna, AM antenna, Auto calibration microphone

Power

  • Power Device
    Power supply - Internal
  • Power Outlets
    2 AC outlets

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