Reviews of the Denon DHT-486DV
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CNET Review
The Good: The Denon DHT-486DV home-theater system comprises a separates-grade 7.1-channel receiver, a DVD player, and an eight-piece satellite/powered subwoofer package. It offers extensive connectivity options, including the option to add better speakers, as well as A/B speaker switching and multiroom operation.
The Bad: The system's factory-default audio setup is far enough out of whack that you'll have to explore the somewhat tricky menus to achieve a reasonable sound balance. There are no HDMI inputs or outputs.
The Bottom Line: The Denon DHT-486DV home theater in a box has exceptional build quality, features, and performance, but it's tough to set up and lacks HDMI connectivity.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 20413 other Home Theater Systems reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics Ltd.
Part number: DHT-486DV
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight DVD player : 17.1 in x 8.7 in x 3 in / 4.2 lbs, Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 11.4 in x 7.6 in x 5.1 in / 4 lbs, Speaker system : Satellite speaker : 5.1 in x 6.7 in x 7.1 in / 2.6 lbs, AV receiver : 17.1 in x 16.4 in x 5.8 in / 23.8 lbs, Speaker system : Active subwoofer : 12.2 in x 17.2 in x 13.8 in / 26.5 lbs
Audio System
- Components AV receiver, DVD player, Speaker system
- Built-in Decoders DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 96kHz
- Surround Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
- Sound Effects Cinema EQ
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 7
- DSP Presets Matrix, Mono Movie, Jazz club, Virtual Surround, Video Game, Rock Arena, 5/7 Channel Stereo
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 98 dB
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 75 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.08 % - 6 channel(s) ( Surround ), 110 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 6 channel(s) ( Surround ), 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features Midnight Mode, Digital signal format auto detection / auto switching, In-line crossover, A/B/A+B speaker switch
- Digital Storage Media None
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Coaxial Digital Output Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 100 Watt - 25 - 200 Hz - Wired, 5 x Satellite speaker - 2-way - External - 60 - 22000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - 60 - 22000 Hz - 6 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Satellite speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm, Satellite speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 90 mm, Center channel speaker : 2 x Woofer driver - 90 mm, Active subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 250 mm, Center channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver - 25 mm
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1710 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 56
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
Turntable
- Type None
CD System
- CD system type None
DVD
- Type DVD player
- Media Format Kodak Picture CD, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-R, DVD-RW, CD-RW
- Video D/A Converter 10bit / 54MHz
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- DVD Repeat Modes Chapter, A-B repeat, Title
- MP3 Playback Yes
- Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, MP3
- Additional Features Auto power off, Parental lock, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning, On-screen display, Video equalizer, Screen saver
Cassette System
- Cassette system type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
MD System
- MD system type None
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices Cassette deck, VCR, Satellite TV system, TV, DVD player, Cable box
- Features Multi-brand compatibility, Glow buttons
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type Player remote control
- Technology Infrared
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories FM antenna, AM antenna
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 6 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 8 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input - Rear, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, AV receiver : 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, DVD player : 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
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