Customer Reviews

Aiwa AV-D58 Audio/Video Receiver

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After listening to receivers by such brands as Sony, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, and Onkyo, I found the Aiwa AV-D58 to be the best sounding, except for the Onkyo. But at only ..., more than half the price of the Onkyo, this Aiwa was a far better value. The sound is very good, especially when listening to Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVDs. Pro Logic is great, as well, but 2-channel sound is lacking. One of the best features here is the Super T-Bass system, which dramtically improves the bass if you're not using a powered sub. I only have it set at the second level, anything higher than that and the bass starts to sound too boomy. Other than that, this is very nice sounding receiver that's worth far more than only ....

Always looking for bargains that contain all the features I need, I discovered this AWAI-D58. Not only is it inexpensive for the options you recieve, but they are high-class options. Dolby Digital is common, but this reciever has DTS-5.1 digital decoding, which means you can buy those DTS Concert DVD's and listen to them as they were meant to be listened to. The reciever has five speakers (2-Front/2-back/one-subwoofer) outputs. It even has an audio analog input to accept a decoded DVD. In other words, you cannot go wrong.

I use this with my APEX AD-1.500 DVD player. It's almost as good as a professional loud theatre without all the distractions. Lap it up now!

This system is one of the better ones I have heard in the past few years. This is probably my third surround sound system in the last 2 years, and this one tops them all. It has exuberant features that you would find on higher-priced receivers from Harman/Kardon and Pioneer. It does deliver enough power for most applications, from small rooms (with mid-night theatre mode enabled) to large living rooms. The optical and digital inputs really come in handy when playing PlayStation2 games and watching a DVD on the computer. This system is also very sonically accurate. I use this system for sound development for an upcoming computer game. I wanted excellent sound performance without going bankrupt. And I found it.

Has all the features of most high end receivers and only cost me 200us dollars.Dsp, dts, dolby digital, great sound and depth,I would say it's fairly easy to set up and once you have set it up to aquire your own personal taste you will be impressed to say the least I can assure you.Great value for money and I am one satisfied individual.

I had a couple of '80s model Pioneer components that needed to retire and all I wanted to do was listen to my movies in stereo. I only have 2 Pioneer speakers right now and a pre-digital stereo TV. I also have a DVD, VCR, satellite and Playstation.

I research anything that I have to shell out over 50 bucks for, so this was no different. For the money, this one seems to create some extra salivation that I wasn't used in my non-digital world!

So many settings and jacks for components (even for turntables). The buttons are sooo fun to play with. It can make any stereo TV sound like a theater!! (I do seem to have to crank the volume when running from only the TV, but not from the other components). There are several audio settings for different (and really cool) effects, and a built-in digital EQ for those of us who need to "tweek" our sound. There are RCA jacks in the front so you can plug in that extra toy you only get out every once in a while like the camcorder, or if you want to dub from another component. The radio tunes perfectly, the digital readout is wonderful, and it all runs on a remote (it's good to pamper yourself once in a while).

It takes the "stripped wire" speaker wires and it clips them in place instead of that spring-loaded thing. It looks really bulky, but it's actually real lightweight and easy to move around. I didn't have to buy anything extra to get it to sound good.

If you're still running on that old system, you won't be disappointed! I haven't found anything this doesn't do, it even says "Hello" and "Goodbye". I've had this for at least a year now with no problems (except the sound still gives me goosebumps). And, it's way ahead of me if I ever decide to upgrade my other components.

i really do like this reciever, but the volume needs to be cranked to get a good fidelity. also some kind of 'mid' range control would be nice, but for the price, i did not expect a delorian. one thing that is extremely annoying (maybe someone can help me here) is this red "over limit" warning that keeps flashing on and off. i did what the manual says to compensate for this but the thing keeps coming back on. it does this for both my cd player and phono... oh well, as long as nothing breaks. i hope this problem does not persist.

This receiver is a fabulous value. I've had several of them since they were released, and they work great. The remote is junk however. Buy a pre-programmed replacement later, and you'll be fine.

I must comment on one other thing... After reading several comments about low volume, or lousy sound, I have to respond... Those folks must have crummy, inefficient speakers. I've used the AV-D58 with various brands of speakers in my recording studio. It has beautiful sound and plenty of volume! My personal listening system uses Infinity Studio Monitor speakers. I've been listening to Super Audio CD's on my Sony Blu-Ray player (through the optical link) and it sounds fabulous!

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I WROTE A REVIEW ON THIS ITEM WHEN I FIRST GOT IT..THE REMOTE THEY SENT DIDNT EVEN WORK SO I JUST THOUGH IT AWAY AND TOOK IT AS A LOSE..BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE COMPANY MUST HAVE READ MY REVIEW ON IT AND ISSUED ME A FULL REFUND..SO IF UR BUYING FROM THIS COMPANY U CAN GUARANTEE THAT U WILL GET THE BEST SERVICE OUT THEIR..I WOULD AND WILL BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN JUST BECAUSE THEIR COSTUMER SERVICE IS GREAT..ONCE AGAIN THE ITEM THAT I BOUGHT WORKED FINE JUST THE REMOTE WAS GARBAGE AND DIDNT EVEN WORK..

I bought this receiver mainly because of the Super T-Bass System because I didn't have the money for a Subwoofer at the time. Boy was I impressed!!! Not only is the T-Bass awsome but the Dolby Digital, DTS, and DSP surround sound sounds really awsome. The only complaints I have is the unit is supposed to have 5.1 analog inputs like others wrote about but it doesn't. The other complaint is if you turn the volume up past 39 it cuts the bass half way off, since I don't own a sub this is a nusance. But most the time 80watts x5 is enough power for me. I have now had this Receiver for 2 years and have not had any problems with it. For [the money] the Aiwa AV-D58 is a great buy!!!

This is one great receiver. For the price you can't go wrong. Two things though that kept it from 5 stars. The remote is awful. I mean really bad. To change the volume in the center and surrounds you have to hold down two buttons at once. That happens alot when you use the remote. Also, if it has 5.1 analog inputs i can't find them. But as far as sound quality it's excellent.Thanks highlander for the info. I still think you need 5.1 analog inputs for DVD-Audio. I'm not sure Aiwa knows what it's talking about. I've been thinking about buying some DVD-Audio but i'm afraid it won't work with the digital input. Also that "over limit" light is annoying.