Denon X Series: Xcellent performance and Xcellent usability.
The AVR-X500 entry model already delivers the legendary Denon quality, with a high quality fully discrete 5-channel amplifier for powerful sound at 140W per channel. Next to its refined audio qualities, it shines with a lot of user-friendly improvements at an attractive price-point. Thanks to the front HDMI port, you can easily connect their cameras, tablets or smartphones to enjoy their audio and video footage
5 channel equal power is a feature used in Denon Amplifiers with the means of connecting 5 speakers independantly which do not require separate power amps connected via the pre-outs. This compliments the sound formats from Dolby and DTS that support 5.1 surround. The amplifier has built in separate internal amplifiers to power each channel independently, this system ensures that the 5 major channels Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround right. Thus allowing you to enjoy the same high power output, giving a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1” channels – front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects – LFE – channel, also called the “.1″ channel, containing bass frequencies of up to 120Hz). Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital’s main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up to the highest frequencies – 22kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging and Dolby Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion.
Dolby TrueHD is a completely loss-free Audio-Codec for high resolution audio for up to 8 channels Supporting 24-Bit and sampling rates up to 192 kHz. It requires specific Dolby HD decoders. Since the resulting signal is bit-to-bit to the master you can achieve the ultimate in audio quality.
A data compression method developed by Digital Threater Systems that takes six channels of audio (5.1) and folds them into a single digital bitstream. This differs from Dolby Digital in that the data rate is a somewhat higher 1.4 Mbs, which represents a compression ratio of about 4 to 1.In order to take advantage of this DVD feature, a DTS decoder is required. DTS decoders are installed internally in Denon players and A/V recievers.
DTS-HD (High Definition) is a progression of DTS for high performance audio supporting upto 8 channels with a resolution of 24-Bit and sampling of upto 192 kHz. The differences between the formats is as follows:
The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or other formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speakers being placed behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range is too strong. Denon amplifiers feature a Cinema Equalizer to correct these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer.
Features:
Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (140 W per channel)
Easy operation, Graphical User Interface
Colour coded speaker terminals and included label sheets for marking speakerwires and HDMI cables
4 (including 1 front) x HDMI inputs supporting 3D, and 1 x HDMI output
High definition audio support for Blu-ray such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
1080p and 3D pass through capabilities
Minimum Signal Path for clear audio and video signal
High-performance 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters for all channels
Compressed Audio Restorer to enhance digital music files
Stereo Mini Jack on front panel lets you connect any portable audio player
Quick Select Button for direct access to favourite sources
Large character display
Sleep timer function
Comes with simple, easy-to-use remote control handset
Standby HDMI Pass through
Auto Standby and low power consumption at stand-by 0.3 W
Less depth, easy to install in an a/v rack
Inputs/Outputs:
Composite In / Out 2 / 1
HDMI In / Out 3+1 / 1
Analogue In / Out 5+1 / 1
Digital Optical In 2
Multichannel Pre Out
Subwoofer Out 1
Number of speaker terminals 5
Front Inputs: Audio / HDMI
General Specifications:
Power Consumption: 330W
Standby Cosnumption: 0.3W
Set Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm: 434 × 151 × 319
Weight: 7.9Kg
Boston Soundware S 5.1
A step-up to our award-winning SoundWare XS 5.1 system, with even greater acoustic performance and higher output, featuring a sleek high gloss finish.
Five ultra-compact SoundWare S satellites with attractive high gloss finish (dimensions: 13x13cm)
Satellites have rear panel wire grooves for easier hook-up
Articulating wall bracket features a stylish cover; corner bracket also included
10″ vented subwoofer with 200-watt RMS (300-watt peak) amp
BassTrac® circuitry for deep, powerful bass without distortion
Satellites feature 3/4 dome tweeter and 3-1/2 mid-bass driver
Satellite sits or mounts at any angle
MagnaGuard magnetic shielding
Available in high gloss black
Frequency response: Satellite 132 Hz – 20 kHz; Subwoofer 32-150 Hz
Recommended amplifier power: Satellite 10-125 watts
Sensitivity: Satellite 87 dB / (1 watt (2.83v) at 1m)
Subwoofer Crossover Frequency: 60-180 Hz variable lowpass