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EXPERT REVIEWS (10)
 
Published
Nov 1, 2002
 
 
Onkyo TX-DS989 Version2 Receiver - AVRev.com
One point that should be made is that the Onkyo has a rear-mounted fan...It’s quite a large one (and...But this should not give the impression that the regular Onkyo products are anything less than high quality – in fact, the TX-DS989, the top of the Onkyo receiver line at around $3,500, is an excellent component all round...At the heart of the TX-DS989...
Published
Jan 1, 2002
 
 
Onkyo TX-DS989 Receiver. (Equipment). - Free Online Library
The 989, besides offering every current commercial decoding capability, has included the capability to upgrade software developments without having to necessarily upgrade the hardware...Once one allows for clearance behind the unit for interconnects, speaker connections, and the power cord, a good 21" of depth is necessary to properly house the unit...The point and objective of this two-step exercise...
Onkyo TX-DS989 AV review
Simply put, the TX-DS989 has been designed by Onkyo to be the ultimate audio-visual receiver where owners will want for virtually nothing either now or in the future...It features in-built THX Surround EX, DTS Surround, DTS ES matrix 6.1 Dolby Digital and MPEG decoders...You'll likely get at least 130 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and while that may be comparable to some...
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USER REVIEWS (9)
 
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(4.4 out of 5)
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4.0/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Onkyo TXDS989 Surround Sound Receiver
"But, really GOOD equipment can make a cymbal or orchestral triangle sound much better, with more clarity and "true" ring, rather than this "splashiness..."

"I suspect it's in the pre-amp section because I connected a high-end external amplifier ( 300Wpc and $4000) and still had that splash - from very good source material..."

"Good surround sounds from appropriate DVDs, but I'd like my louder classical pieces..."

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Onkyo TX-DS989 7.1 Channels Receiver Product Reviews and Price Comparison - Epinions.com
"Easy to Use, Supports THX, 7.1 Channel Output..."

"Everything Else Price..."

"The Onkyo TX-DS989 is one piece of equipment that I can call 'The Ultimate Piece of Home Theater Systems..."

"Clean layout/design, quality build, good sound Not the best in class Summary: In my search for quality high-end speakers, I've been listening to lots of quality equipment..."

"I bought a unit! Excellent..."

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4.2/5
Onkyo TX-DS989 A/V Receivers User Reviews
"i should say that onkyo 989 is better than the rest some people dosent know they think was denon and yamaha are good i should say onkyo 989 is always the best and the first one who build 7.1 channel..."

"sound is good none I been used this 989 a year now,i must say this AV sound is good for music and movie,but in our country the update to V2 is still waiting..."

"The SACD and DVD audio is good..."

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Published
Apr 16, 2003
 
 
Onkyo Onkyo TX-DS989 - AV receivers - CNET Archive
As a matter of fact, Onkyo engineers said it in one word - the TX-DS989...TX-DS989 is IEEE 1394 upgradable and features IntelliVolume Input Calibration System, dual subwoofer outputs and multi-room/multi-source capability...
Home Theater & Sound Equipment Review -- Onkyo TX-DS989 Audio ...
Description. Price: $3200 USD. Dimensions: 17.125"W x 7.7"H x 17.75"D Weight: 48.5 pounds. Warranty: Two years parts and labor. Features . THX Ultra certified...
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Product Review - Onkyo TX-DS989 A/V Receiver with THX ...
Product Review - Onkyo TX-DS989 A/V Receiver with THX Surround EX™ Processing - August, 2000 Colin Miller...
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Onkyo TX-DS989 Receiver First Look - Home Theater, HDTV ...
Six years ago Onkyo rocked the industry with the release of the first THX receiver, and raised the bar for surround sound excellence. Today the TX-DS989 isn't just ...
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JVC RX-DP20VBK or ONKYO TX-DS989 Version 2 ?
Can you please help me clarify in general which one is a better THX Ultra II receiver considering also its use for SACD and DVD-A ? Onkyo 989 is a old...
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RC: Philips Pronto - Onkyo Receiver Device Configurations ...
Onkyo TX-DS989 Receiver. Added by Claudio Santulli | 2003 | 988 views. Commands for this device are available as part of a system layout file. Designed for:...
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Re: integra research vs onkyo 989 for 1/3 money
These 3 pieces just look awesome. The ''WOW'' factor from your friends would be great to see. I personally have the Onkyo TX-DS989 as my receiver and love it...
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Onkyo TX DS989 Reviews. Product reviews of Onkyo TX-DS989 7.1 Channels Receiver at...
"Easy to Use, Supports THX, 7.1 Channel Output..."

"Everything Else Price..."

"But It Seems To Still Be Worth It The Onkyo TX-DS989 is one piece of equipment that I can call 'The Ultimate Piece of Home Theater Systems..."

"Clean layout/design, quality build, good sound Not the best in class In my search for quality high-end speakers, I've been listening to lots of quality equipment..."

"I..."

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Onkyo TX-DS989 Receiver - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"This is the Best Receiver!! Full THX Surround sound! My dog almost died when I hooked it up and played my Fight Club DVD..."

"This receiver is unbelievable!!! It seems to be the only Onkyo receiver that made in Japan nowadays,and as the result, it is obviously magnificant in every ways..."

"You would not go to theater anymore - I swear..."

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Amazon.com: Onkyo TXDS989: Electronics
THX Ultra Certified; THX Surround EX 7.1 Decoding; Open Architecture For Updates & Upgrades; WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Design...
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Find great deals on eBay for onkyo tx ds989 and onkyo tx ds. Shop with confidence...
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Onkyo TX-DS989 7.1 Channels Receiver - Receivers - Product ...
Onkyo TX DS989 Overview, Features, and Description. From entry level, to state-of-the-art flagship models, ONKYO continues to design and assemble receivers that are ...
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Press Releases | About Onkyo | Onkyo USA Home Theater Products
Onkyo Announces THX Ultra 2 and DTS 96/24 Upgrade Program for its Flagship TX-DS989 AV Receiver: 04/29/02 - When Onkyo first introduced its top-of-the-line TX-DS989 ...
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Onkyo TX-DS989 - Polk Audio®
I've found one for sale- used. It's a huge upgrade from my current Onkyo 5.1 (TX ... Not real sure but probably around $750.00 Fwiw I upgraded my Onkyo tx-ds787 to a ...
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