Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 16.3 x 3.3 inches ; 11.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001W0Y440
• Item model number: DAV-HDX589W
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,723 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #54 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Home Theater Systems

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The included dock lets you enjoy all your favorite music, straight from your iPod

Get a truly cinematic experience from your entertainment in this all-in-one package

The DAV-HDX589W BRAVIA theater system boasts an integrated 5 DVD/CD changer, and 1000 watts of room-filling power. 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. Plus, iPod support is available with a compatible Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT. The unit will support the following players: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod 4th & 5th generation & iPod Mini. Get a truly cinematic experience from your movies and your music library from an affordable, all-in-one package, with simple setup and a powerful 5.1 channels of sound.

Wireless Rear Surround with S-AIR

Reduce wire clutter in your home theater with the Sony DAV-HDX589W home theater system and this included wireless surround sound speaker unit. You can take your BRAVIA theater system to the next level and enjoy your entertainment without the hassle of wires with Sony's S-AIR technology and the WAHT-SA10 wireless surround transmitter and speaker. This WAHT-SA10 eliminates front to rear wiring and it's easy to set up with your DAV-HDX589W BRAVIA home theater system using S-AIR's patented simple setup. It's also compatible with the S-AIR ready transmitter (EZW-T100), so you can also enjoy your favorite soundtracks with wireless rear surround, or from any room of your house.

5-Disc Player with HDMI Upscaling

The DAV-HDX589W features upscaling to 720p/1080i of DVD media, so your existing movie collection will look better than ever on your HDTV. Queue up to five of your favorite movie and music discs and get ready for startling fidelity and an immersive audio and video experience.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

The demand for digital audio and video content continues to be strong. Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) interface is a proprietary interface that adds networking and connectivity options to your home theater system. Just connect optional accessories (sold separately) which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set up easy and operation simple to use. The DMP will be compatible with various accessories which will include a PC Client ready device, Bluetooth adapter and Audio Docking stations compatible with select Network Walkman and iPod products. Regardless of where you store your music.

Technical Specifications

• Playback: DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW
• Disc Capacity: 5
• Maximum Output Power: 1000 watts
• Output Channels: 5.1
• Video Upscaling: To 720p/1080i
• iPod Support: Yes, with optional compatible DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (sold separately)
• Wireless Support: S-AIR WAHT-SA10 transmitter and speakers included

Product Description

The DAV-HDX589W BRAVIA theater system boasts an integrated 5 DVD/CD changer, and 1000 watts of room-filling power. 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. iPod support is limited based upon which optional Digital Media Port is being used. The unit will support the following players: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod 4th & 5th generation & iPod Mini. The optional TDM-IP 50 adds iPhone support as well.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

129 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st time neophyte buyer of a Home Theater System, May 24, 2009

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R. Bazan (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black) (Electronics)

I purchased this unit to complement a Samsung LN52a550 HDTV. Didn't feel there was enough sound from the unit to complement the samsungs outstanding video. Shopped for reasonably priced HTIB units and decided (despite cautions that most didn't perform) to give this unit a try. In my wildest expectations I never thought this unit would perform up to its marketing description. Placed in a den of that is approx. 15 x 25 and playing a Dolby DVD, it placed me in a cinema that provides sound effects that truly astounded. I'll qualify this by saying that I'm a audio neophyte but for this sound at this amount of money I am truly impressed.

Be aware that this Sony unit is being used with a Samsung HDTV and consequently the transition between DVD usage & HDTV usage (must change input source) is a bit bothersome. I found that in order to obtain full surround sound from the unit when receiving audio only from you TV (not from the DVD) you must purchase a digital optical cable.

Hope I haven't misled any one but if you select this unit I don't believe you'll be disappointed.

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars (UPDATE: If you own a wii. S-AIR will interfere with your wii remote.) - Finally found the One., July 13, 2009

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Humberto J. Rosales "Tico" (MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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(UPDATE:
I just found out that the S-AIR technology interferes with the wii remote. The cursor on the screen will jump all over the place and the sound on the wii remote will get cut out. It very noticeable playing Super Mario Galaxy when selecting your file on the file menu. So if you own a wii you will be very disappointed. Turning off the home theater or taking out the S-AIR cart on the back of the receiver solves the problem. Way to go Sony. I think you did this on purpose. NEW RATING: 4 STARS. Original rating was 5 stars.)


This Home theater system is great. The wireless system is nearly perfect, so far only a couple of weird click noises, but I have been using this 24/7 and it has worked beautifully. The design is really elegant for the price. Before getting this system I tried a Panasonic SC-PT660 5 DVD Home Theater System, the Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX587WC 5.1 Channel Theater System and the Sony HSS360 component system. And this system beats all of them by a mile. Highly Recommended.

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, July 12, 2009

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Michael Weber (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX589W 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black) (Electronics)

Got this system a couple days ago, and it just blows me away. The sound is amazing, the sub really kicks out deep bass, its looks great and the picture is crystal clear also. The rear wireless has been flawless, microwave, cordles phone does not interfere with it at all. I have this system in a medium room and sounds wonderful. Has a 5 dvd/cd changer, am/fm tuner, ipod cradle included, input in front for headphones and mp3 player, hdmi, component, composite video out and coaxil and optical input also.The romote is not universal but works only for Sony Bravia lcd's only. For the price, i recommend this unit to everyone.