Reviews of the Sony DAV-HDX589W
-
CNET Review
The Good: All-in-one 5.1 home theater system with built-in five-disc DVD changer; included iPod dock; front tallboy speakers; can play MP3 and JPEG files; quick disc changer.
The Bad: So-so music performance; rear wireless speakers aren't exactly wireless; disc changer is a bit noisy; costs nearly as much as Blu-ray home theater systems; no video inputs.
The Bottom Line: If Blu-ray compatibility isn't a consideration, Sony's HAV-HDX589W home theater system offers a good balance of features and quality.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DAV-HDX589W
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Main unit : 16.9 in x 16.5 in x 3.3 in / 11.5 lbs, Speaker system : Right/left channel speaker : 10 in x 10 in x 39.4 in / 5.1 lbs, Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 10.4 in x 3 in x 3.7 in / 1.5 lbs, Speaker system : Right/left rear channel speaker : 4.1 in x 3.7 in x 6.5 in / 1.1 lbs, Speaker system : Subwoofer : 8.9 in x 12.8 in x 15.6 in / 14.3 lbs
Audio System
- Components Speaker system, Receiver with speakers, DVD changer / AV receiver
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Output Power / Total 1000 Watt
- Amplifier Output Details 144 Watt - 3 Ohm - THD 10 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 143 Watt - 3 Ohm - THD 10 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 144 Watt - 3 Ohm - THD 10 % - 2 channel(s) ( Rear ), 280 Watt - 1.5 Ohm - THD 10 % - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
- Additional Features S-AIR technology, Auto sound calibration
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wireless, 1 x Center channel speaker - External - 3 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Subwoofer - External - 1.5 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : Full-range driver - 65 mm, Right/left rear channel speaker : Full-range driver - 65 mm, Center channel speaker : Full-range driver - 65 mm, Subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 160 mm
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
DVD
- Type DVD changer
- Media Format CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD
- Changer Type 5
- Video D/A Converter 12bit / 108MHz
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
- Upscaling Yes
- Output Resolution 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Additional Features JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Docking station, Surround amplifier, Auto calibration microphone
Product Video
Product Photos
-
-
Smart Tech
Expert advice on innovations in healthcare and the green technologies that make it happen.
Find out more
-
Smart Business
Discussion and advice on management issues that revolve around making your world smarter and more useful.
More Smart Advice
-
Smart People
The best and worst moves in the management and strategy trenches.
Learn More





