Sony - STRDH590 - 725W 5.2-Ch. Hi-Res 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

Right out of the box this surround sound receiver was super simple to setup. It does come with a room microphone that helps the setup for larger rooms, but our room is on the smaller side, so didn’t need the microphone. First thing to note…..it’s loud!! For speakers, we have Polk Audio T15 bookshelf for the front and rear, the center speaker is a Sony and the sub woofer is a Pioneer. Sony recommends 6 or 8 ohm speakers. All the speakers listed above are 6ohm The receiver is rated at 725 watts. I can tell you I will never be able to turn the receiver up to hear it at full volume. The sound is amazing! Crisp highs and bass that shakes the room are what you can expect from this receiver, and you will never have an issue hearing the conversations again. I highly recommend this receiver, you won’t regret it!!

This is a really nice receiver for the price. On my last theater receiver I had to manually power off the unit after use. This unit, if you used HDMI cables from all your input components (highly recommend) and to the tv. It will automatically turn the receiver On/Off with the TV. The audio menu is a little clunky to get through but easier through the remote control. The sound quality is really good. I use it to boost the sound of my TV in a large room, but it does so much more. A single button on the remote switches different inputs including Bluetooth sync to your tablet or phone. Still much to learn but happy with it so far.

Having moved my Sony STR-DH190 stereo receiver and Sony Core speakers to my bedroom, I needed a new receiver and speakers for my home office (man cave by night). For a mid-range receiver, the STR-DH590 is quite nice. I'll point out a few things I like about this receiver. Like the Sony STR-DH190, it has built-in Bluetooth. As such I can easily pair it with my iPhone and stream music. It also has plenty of audio inputs. I connected my three computers to it via RCA cables. It’s easy to switch between them using the handy Sony remote. The DH590 also has an optical audio TV input to which I connected my Sony Full Array LED 4K TV for amazing theater sound. I paired my Sony receiver to a pair of Polk Monitor XT-20 bookshelf speakers for a straight 2-channel setup. For a budget bookshelf speaker, the XT-20 rocks! Having 6.5” woofers, the Polk XT-20 pumps out impressively clean bass you can feel. The XT-20 is Hi-Res Audio certified. Detail and imaging from this model of speaker are truly remarkable. On my Sony DH590 receiver, Music “Enhancer” sound mode equalization help balance the sound, boosting the mid-range and treble. Overall, I’m loving my Sony STR-DH590 receiver!

What I like * 4K HDR support — works well with modern 4K TVs and common HDR formats. * 5.2-channel surround sound — enough for a traditional 5-speaker + subwoofer setup. * 145W per channel maximum power rating — plenty for many typical living-room systems, though the real-world power is lower than that headline number. * Bluetooth built in — convenient for playing music from your phone. * Simple Sony interface — generally easier to operate than some more complicated receivers. * Good value if you don’t need a lot of advanced features. WhatI don’t like* It only supports 5.2 channels, so it’s not the receiver I’d choose if you eventually want a 7.2 or larger Atmos system. * It doesn’t have the extensive room correction and networking features found on more expensive receivers. * No built-in Wi-Fi or streaming platform, so music streaming is more limited than on newer network receivers.

This Sony replaces a Yamaha Multi-channel receiver I had for years. It is the heart of my surround sound system that has a Samsung 75" HD TV connected by "ARC" 16k HDMI cable, a DirecTV 4k receiver connected by 16k HDMI cable, a Sony DVD player connected by HDMI cable, and a Audio Technica turntable connected by RCA phono cable. Set up was easy, calibration with the microphone provided is quick and easy, and the remote is easy to use. I appreciate the multiple sound field choices. Most of all the Polk Audio Audio speakers connected sound amazing through this receiver! I highly recommend it!