Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black)
The DAV-HDX589W BRAVIA theater system boasts an integrated 5 DVD/CD changer, 1000 watts of room-filling power, and an included iPod dock. With the included S-AIR rear speakers with rear receiver and amp (WAHT-SA10), you can now hear powerful sound from behind you without running wires. Control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface—and it all works through one remote control (included). And for amazing picture quality, the HDMI interface upscales DVD media up to 1080p. In as little as 30 seconds, digital cinema auto calibration automatically adjusts speaker settings depending on their placement.
Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black) Reviews
I wanted to upgrade the sound for my 48″ Samsung DLP TV. I paid $325.00 for this system & am absolutely delighted.
If you want chest thumping, crisp bass for explosions you will be disapointed but if you want deep base with very minimal distortion you will be VERY happy. Music sounds great! LOL … I’ve got almost 12 grand invested in speakers alone for my stereo system & obviously the sound is extraordinary but truth is, for just casual listening, this system satisfies me. I bought this for my TV & though I could have spent about $1200.00 for a receiver to use my stereo speakers & another $300.00 or so for a decent center speaker … I didn’t wanna! I just wanted decent sound from the TV but got a bonus in that the Sony provides me with reasonable music sound as well. There is no Blue Ray player, I don’t care!I can add one later but doubt I will.
You can’t upgrade speakers with this as the speakers are rated @ 3amps … SO what?! It sounds just fine.
The features are limited but I find the “night” button, which turns down the bass, really cool.
Set up is not enhanced by the owners manual but if you are willing to read it, LOL, a couple times or four, all the information you need is there. Just not exactly intuitive.
The rear speakers are not truly “Wireless” as they need to be connected to a small Receiver/amplifier which needs to be plugged in too. The configuration of my viewing room works fine for this & there is plenty of speaker wire for these speakers. Mine are about 16 feet apart & could go wider.
Some folks have stated the front Left-right speaker wiring is to short but I’ve got mine at 15 feet. They must have bigger rooms.
Bottom line? There is no way you could get this quality sound for less money & to better it appreciably you are going to have to up the ante by another $1000.00 at least. I’m a happy camper.
I chose this system as an economical surround solution for a second living area. I have been impressed with the quality of the sound and the intelligent user interface design. This system sounds great and is very easy to use. It took barely an hour to setup. The wires have plug in connections that make the parts particularly easy to put together. The wireless rear speakers work wonderfully and remove the need for running wires around the entire room.
