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Denon AVR-789 630-Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Description:

Denon AVR 789: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver The Denon AVR 789 delivers power and performance and is prepared to take on HD video resources with its HDMI v1.3a potential that support deep color video signals and digital surround audio signals. This makes setup and operation a snap for the beginner or expert user. Attention to audio detail and accuracy has been improved with the addition of Audyssey MultEQ processing, assuring audio room balance with hard acoustical conditions. Dolby Digital and dts Digital signals are masterfully decoded and reproduced, yielding a stunning surround sound presence like never before.

The Denon AVR 789 gives a host of connections and features

Denon AVR-789 630-Watt 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviews:

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT AVR ,
November 14, 2008

By Jason E. Marentette “jemarent” Lansing, MI See all my reviews
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I have done tons of research on a receiver in this price range. I can tell you that this unit is the best for the money. I have research the yammy 663, onkyo 606, and the 789/1909. The 789 and the 1909 are the same unit just made for different retailers. The four digit receivers from denon are for local merchants and the 789 is made for higher volume merchants like BB or CC. I tried two 606s before spending the extra $150 on this model. The 1st 606 i had suffered from the humm/buzz problem that is all over the avsforum. The second unit i had dropped the video signal after a couple minutes of switching resources or powering the unit on and off. So i went with the 789 and could not be happier. My new 7.1 sounds amazing and the Audessey features are the best. i would not attempt to set up a 7.1 with out it. The remote kinda sucks, but i got a Harmony 890, so all remotes go into storage anyway. I have it hooked up to a ps3, 360, comcast cable box, denon dvd, vcr, and ipod. All the SD signals get pushed to 1080p. The upscaling is so much better than the 606 it is not funny. i could recommend anybody looking for a hdmi receiver that upscales to get this model.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars
Denon 789 Is A Winner,
December 9, 2008

By D. B. Wills See all my reviews
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I newly upgraded from a Onkyo TX SR601 to the Denon 789, WOW how things changed, Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume are unbelievable!! do not get me wrong my Onkyo served me well but there’s a big difference, compared to the Denon on a scale of 1 to 10 I could rate the Onkyos sound quality a 3, and this is from a man who liked Onkyo. I almost bought the Onkyo 606 but the reviews continued to concern me: heat, noise, and poor video up scaling. Then I stumbled on the new line from Denon with Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, and Dynamic Volume, again it is unbelievable!! My room layout is hard to work with corner setup and Audyssey got it perfect. A friend bought the Onkyo 606 we have alike speakers and he’s pissed. there’s a BIG difference between the Onkyo 606 with Audyssey 2EQ 2EQ measures 2 room positions, uses a basic resolution filter for the satellites and does not apply a filter to the subwoofers and Denon with MultEQ MultEQ takes up to 6 room position measurements, and uses mid level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers. We each have the same Sub Velodyne DLS 4000R and my sub sounds many cleaner with the Audyssey adjustments. The Denon also remembers all my listening preferences and automatically make the changes. Dynamic Volume Works as advertised. you will not be disappointed with the Denon, took me about 2 hours to have everything Rocking. Exceeded all my expatiations.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars
2nd Denon Love IT Great AVR,
December 15, 2008

By Tarun Chachra “Tarun Chachra” Hillsborough, NJ See all my reviews
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HI.

I already own a Denon AVR 4308CI which I use for my big home theater…..now I needed a receiver for my family room because our LCD tv sound was horrific. I decided to attempt a bunch of Home Theater in a box and a sony receiver…but NO can Do….I had to get a Denon. I decided on the 789 which is alike to the 1909 the 1909 has many extra potential for multiroom remote controls etc…which I dont need.

The 789 is a great 7.1 Channel Receiver with Audessey setup and Dynamic EQ/Dynamic Volume. For those that know what this is, GREAT…for those of you that do not know what it is…I will quickly explain.

Audessey simply runs a program on the receiver with the included calibration microphone…u plug it in and off you go. The microphone tests and measures your speakers , then changes them as indicated by your room, speaker type, distances etc… It does the work so you dont have to.

Dynamic EQ is like above….it controls the sound bass/treble/etc dynamically established on the content that is being fed in to the receiver.

Dynamic Volume AWESOME this is that feature that we all have been waiting for. Ever watched a football game in Hi Def and had great sound…then a commercial comes on and its either too deafening or too LOW…..you keep having to fiddle with volume buttons….NO MORE. Dynamic volume changes the volume based on day/evening/night for the source. Its pretty amazing.

Pros:

7.1 Receiver with lots of power.

3 HDMI Inputs

1 HDMI output

Up conversion of all analog video to HDMI.

Audessey all 3 features.

Denon Quality and Build….

Ethernet connectivity for future upgrades.

Cons:

1 REMOTE

I cant stand the remote Its working on the big side…but if you have to change menu’s etc…you have to flip it over, open the door, and go at it….this annoys me….but its a personal preference.

Apart from that I cant say enough good things about this receiver and so it will still get a 5/5.

ps. If you are a dish network vip hd dvr user….your remote will control the power and volume on the Denon without issue….another reason I chose Denon.

Enjoy!