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Denon AVR 789

Denon AVR 789
alaScore 85

65 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews of Denon AVR 789. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Denon AVR 789 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Denon AVR 789

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Denon AVR 789 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Denon AVR-789 review: Denon AVR-789

 

Denon AVR-789

Three HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; Sirius and XM-ready; upconverts analog signals to 1080p over HDMI output; automatic speaker calibration; decent video quality on upconverted video signals.

Terrible remote; difficult setup; competition offers more HDMI inputs for less money; no graphical user interface.

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

Jan, 2009

Expert review by : BigPictureBigSound (bigpicturebigsound.com)

Denon AVR-789 Surround Sound Receiver Review

 

Excellent audio performance, especially when customized in setup, Generous analog video support, with upconversion

Upconversion of analog/SD sources could look better, Remote, menus and overall design can be frustrating at times

Positioned as an entry-level receiver, the Denon AVR-789 is neither the most thoroughly equipped nor the least expensive, putting it somewhere in the middle of a growing field. It does offer the Denon pedigree however, evidenced by its terrific audio...

Feb, 2009

Expert review by : HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Denon AVR-789 HDMI Receiver Reviewed

 

The AVR-789 has a budget price but delivers a lot more than expected. In fact, "it offers features not found on many much more expensive models including all the Audyssey goodies from room correction to volume control, making this a steal at the...

While thisreceiver is budget-priced, it offers features not found on many muchmore expensive models, including all the Audyssey goodies from roomcorrection to volume control, making this a steal at the price ; Thefact that you can appreciate all the...

The AVR-789 doesn't offer preamp outputs, so if you need more power in the future, you'll have to replace the receiver entirely ; Power supplies are some of the most important and expensive parts in AV equipment and, due to the low price of this unit,...

The Denon AVR-789 is a feature-packed AV receiver for a super-bargain price. For under $600 retail, not only can you enjoy all the uncompressed audio goodness of the new high-definition discs, but you get the full Audyssey package of room correction,...

Oct, 2008

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg, and Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com.au)

Denon AVR-789

 

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

Three HDMI inputs ; Onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding ; Sirius and XM-ready ; Upconverts analog signals to 1080p over HDMI output ; Automatic speaker calibration ; decent video quality on upconverted video signals

Terrible remote ; Difficult setup ; Competition offers more HDMI inputs for less money ; No graphical user interface

Analog upconversion is still a useful feature for those with analog video components, but it's worth acknowledging that analog video-only devices are becoming rare, with the (big) exception of the Nintendo Wii. If you're just planning on using the...

Feb, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Good receiver

 

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Good receiver

 

Haven't learned all the functions yet but it sounds very good.

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Good

 

it is a nice system , i have had it for about a week and havent even explored it 20% , i am a tech savvy person but it is difficult to set up and understand the controls initially , to make a change you need to read the manual .

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Good

 

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Outstanding

 

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Outstanding

 

This is my third Denon receiver, having replaced an AVR-2800 which has lasted me for years. This product is easily capable of bring out the best audio from Blu Ray disks and the 7.1 is simply outstanding. I have never had a problem with any Denon...

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Good Power

Difficult To Set Up

Jun, 2009
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