DHT-591BA
Home Theater System
New model information
Key Features
A/V Home Theater Receiver with Boston Acoustics MCS 95
5.1 Surround Speaker System
For the ultimate surround sound experience, we've paired the high performance AVR-591 A/V home theater
receiver with the top-performing MCS 95 surround sound speaker system from Boston Acoustics. The AVR-
591 is packed with the latest features, including HDMI 1.4a which provides 3D video pass-through. Equipped
with the latest high resolution audio decoders including Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the AVR-
591 also provides up-conversion of video sources to HDMI, for a single cable run to your HDTV. The MCS 95
speaker system includes compact front, center and surround speakers and a powerful compact subwoofer.
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New Features
• Featuring 3D pass-through technology
• Supports HDMI 1.4a with 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, “x.v.Color” ,
Auto Lipsync and HDMI control function
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out (Repeater)
• Newly developed pre-memory remote control handset with Glo-Key buttons
• Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen display
• Newly designed Boston Acoustics Subwoofer with BassTrac technology
One-cable HD solution
• Supports HDMI 1.4a with Audio Return Channel
• All sources are up-converted to HDMI
• 4 x HDMI in / 1 x HDMI out with On-Screen Display
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximizing Content Quality
• Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (120 W x 5
ch)
• Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback
• High denition audio support, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing that allows front height eects
• All sources are up-converted to HDMI, allowing a single cable run to the HDTV
Ease-of-Use
• Three Quick Select buttons for easy and fast access
• On-Screen Display
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, for real-time volume adjustment
• Audyssey MultEQ and Auto Setup
- Tower type microphone for more accurate measuring
- Up to six measurement points
- High level resolution lters for satellite speakers and also subwoofer
Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
• Dock connectivity for iPod
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and network streaming
Two way design satellite speakers
• 3” mid-bass driver and 1/2” soft dome tweeter
• Reduced Bae Diraction Design for wider, smoother dispersion
• MagnaGuard video shielding
• Adjustable footings
• Built-in wall mount brackets
• Dark Charcoal tone enclosure with matching grille cloth
Center speaker
• Dual 3” mid-bass drivers
• 1/2” soft dome tweeter
• Reduced Bae Diraction Design for wider , smoother dispersion
• MagnaGuard video shielding
• Adjustable footings
• Built-in wall mount brackets
• Dark Charcoal tone enclosure with matching grille cloth
Matching Subwoofer
• Down-ring design with high excursion 8" driver in a compact enclosure
• 100 watt power amplier
• BassTrac distortion elimination circuitry for the deepest, tightest bass
response.
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Denon Brand Company
D&M Building, 2-1 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi,
Kanagawa, 210-8569, Japan
www.denon.com
Denon Electronics (USA), LLC.
100 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 USA
TEL: 201-762-6500 usa.denon.com
Denon Canada Inc.
505 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5B1
TEL: 905-475-4085 ca.denon.com
17780410 A
*Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
*“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
*DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
*HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
*Audyssey MultEQ
®
is a registered trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
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is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*Power Amp Assign function, for versatility in using the AVR-591 for different
purposes
AVR-591 Main Specications
Power amplier section Ports
Rated output
*THD gures are power amp stage values.
Front L/R 120 W + 120 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
75 W + 75 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %)
Center 120 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
75 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %)
Surround L/R 120 W + 120 W
(6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
75 W + 75 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.08 %)
Preamplier section
Input sensitivity/impedance
200 mV / 47 kΩ/kohms
Frequency response
10 Hz ~ 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
S/N Ratio 98 dB
(IHF-A weighted, DIRECT mode)
FM section
Tuning frequency range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
General
Usable sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) Power supply AC 120 V , 60 Hz
Power consumption 360 W (Standby 0.1 W)
AM section Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-3/32” x 6-47/64” x 15”
Tuning frequency range 520 - 1710 kHz 434 x 171 x 381 mm
Usable sensitivity 18 µV Weight 20 lbs 4.5 oz, 9.2 kg
In HDMI x 4
Component x 1
S-Video x 1
Composite (Video) x 3
Analog Audio (Tuner included) x 5
Digital Optical x 1
Digital Coaxial x 1
Out HDMI Monitor x 1
Composite Monitor x 1
Audio Preout
(Front hight L/R /Surround Back L/R, SW)
x 2
Phones x 1
Other Microphone Port x 1
Dock Control Port x 1
FM Tuner Antenna x 1
AM Tuner Antenna x 1
High Resolution Surround Sound
For the ultimate surround sound experience, the
AVR-591 features a full suite of high resolution au-
dio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
Master Audio, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIz, which
provides front channel height effects. The matching
Boston Acoustics MCS95 surround speaker system
includes compact front, center and surround speak-
ers that can be tabletop or wall mounted, along
with a 100 watts RMS (250 watts peak) compact sub-
woofer that provides powerful deep bass response.
HDMI 1.4a Includes 3D Blu-ray Compatibility
Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-591 in-
cludes the latest HDMI 1.4a specification, with sup-
port for 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray)
and Audio Return Channel. Analog video inputs
are upconverted to HDMI, allowing a single cable
run to the TV, minimizing expensive cable costs.
Easy Setup With Automatic R oom Acous tic
Correction
Audyssey’s MultEQ dynamic room acoustic correction
system features a microphone (included) to quickly and
automatically adjust the speaker conguration and pro-
vide optimum acoustic tailoring for the best surround
sound experience. Dynamic Volume helps eliminate
jarring volume jumps during commercials, and Dynam-
ic EQ provides a rich tonal balance at any volume level.
Paired with Boston Acoustics MCS 95 5.1 Surround
Speaker System
Unlike ordinary home theater systems that come with
poor quality speakers, the DHT-591BA system includes
the high quality MCS 95 surround system from re-
nowned speaker maker Boston Acoustics. The main
front and surround speakers are equipped with a 3”
MagnaGuard mid-bass driver and a ½” dome tweeter,
while the critical center speaker is equipped with dual
3” MagnaGuard mid-bass drivers and ½” dome tweeter.
The powerful yet compact subwoofer features a long-
throw 8” driver mated with a 100 watts (250 watts peak)
amplifier equipped with BassTrac distortion elimina-
tion circuitry for the deepest, tightest bass response.
Designed for installation flexibility, the speakers can
be wall mounted, or placed on a shelf or tabletop.
Other Features
• Newly developed pre-memory remote control hand-
set with Glo-Key buttons
• Remote Setup Guidance via On-Screen Display
• Auto surround mode
• Sleep timer function
• Audio Delay function (max. 6 frames or 200 mSec)
• Muting level settings (Full/-40dB/-20dB)
• Audio level memory, capable of correcting differ-
ent signal levels for each input device
• Variable subwoofer crossover frequency
MCS 95 Main Specications:
Satellite Speakers
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms.
Frequency Response 120 Hz - 20 kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4 3/8” x 7 3/8” x 4 11/16”
113 x 189 x 93 mm
Weight 2.5 lbs, 1.14 kg / each
Center Speaker
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Frequency Response 120 Hz - 20 kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 12 5/8” x 5 11/16” x 3 3/4”
321 x 145 x 95 mm
Weight 4.6 lbs, 2.1 kg
Subwoofer
Frequency Response 50 Hz - 150 Hz
Amplier Output 100 watts RMS (250 watts Peak)
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 11 3/16" x 12 1/4" x 15 9/16"
284 x 310 x 395 mm
Weight 20.0 lbs, 9.0 kg
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