After setting up the speakers, I moved on to the second step in the Denon Setup menu: assigning the HDMI inputs and digital audio inputs. The Setup menu began with establishing the size and distance for all seven of the surround speakers and selecting the subwoofer and one of the ten available crossover frequencies for the LFE. Once I figured out the menu and the remote control operations, however, the process went fairly smoothly. Initially during the initial configuration in my theater, I thought the Denon setup menus were a bit less than intuitive for an entry level receiver. It also sounded great in a 5.1 configuration while it drove my outside patio speakers as a second zone. During the listening tests, it offered plenty of power to drive my Axiom Audio 7.1 speaker system to levels plenty loud enough to rattle the windows. Its Surround Back amplifiers are assignable, so it is capable of operating as either a two zone multi-source receiver or keeping all of the amps for full 7-channel surround sound. It offers a more than adequate 75 watts for each of its 7 channels. It is both XM ready and iPod friendly (audio, photo, and video playback), if you purchase the required optional equipment. If you are into multi-channel music, the receiver also features 7.1 channel analog external inputs. Dolby Pro Logic IIx allows you to enjoy even your older analog movies and music sources in 5- or 7-channel surround. Not only does this receiver offer you plenty of input and output options, it also features decoders for Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES to decode all the latest movies into 7-channel surround sound. With 4 assignable digital audio inputs (2 coaxial and 2 optical), there are plenty of options to make sure you can also hook up the digital audio from all those sources as well. If you’ve got more than two high definition video sources, no worries, it also offers 3 component inputs and one output. The high quality video connectivity options include HDMI 1.3a switching (2 in/1out) that is capable of 1080p video pass-through. ![]() While it is a very impressive A/V receiver, it will require some work to set it up in your theater and make full use all of its features. With plenty of connectivity options, features, and power, it’s hard to think of any reason a serious home theater enthusiast on a budget wouldn’t want to anchor their system with the AVR-588. The new entry level Denon AV receiver is out and it is packed with more features than anybody has a right to expect for around $350.
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