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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 3927 reviews

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92%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tried and True

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my third Sony receiver over a span of about 15 years. They have the benefit of being very low profile so that they fit in my audio cabinet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi JudithH, Thanks for your feedback on your STR-DH590, 5.2 multi-channel AV Receiver. Sounds like you’ve upgraded your home entertainment system to work with the latest 4K TV’s and HDR sources. Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth and a host of advanced features, your new receiver is ready for whatever and wherever your content takes you. -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Average theater System

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just owned for 2wks....in still figuring things out

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed in my purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m already going to have to send it back to Sony for repair because one of the channels quit working on it and Best Buy only has a 15 day return policy so now I’m going to have to pay for shipping to the Sony shop

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi LonnieW,

      We do apologize for the inconvenience. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sonny AV Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The receiver behaved in a confusing manner: switched by itself to Spanish (from English) language; speakers connected to the unit would not function; when speakers began functioning, they alterntely put out sound, then shut off.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi SonySVreceiver,

      We are sorry to hear what happen. For us to better assist you, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:

      Name:
      Best BuyUsername:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great. Have it connected to my xbox, apple TV, and Cable. Also works great with my existing Onkyo speakers and yamaha subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GGM6,

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the superb performance of our STR-DH590, 5.2 multi-channel AV Receiver. Sounds like you’ve upgraded your home entertainment system to work with the latest TVs and HDR sources. Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth, and a host of advanced features, your new receiver is ready for whatever and wherever your content takes you.

      Thank you for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Has nonstandard antenna

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Antenna is non-standard. Cannot add external antenna.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not for Apple TV Users

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would not buy if you are going to use it with Apple TV. The 4K passthrough promised by Sony does not work. It actually downgrades the quality. Returning to buy Dennon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mallik,

      We regret to hear that it hasn't lived up to your expectations. You may refer to the troubleshooting steps on these links to help resolve the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/ha/strdh59/v1/en/contents/TP0001553102.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/audio-components-receivers-amplifiers/str-dh590/articles/00171719

      If you still have the receiver and need further assistance, please email the below information to [email protected]. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Receiver Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the STRDH590.

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!

      Sincerely,

      ~Ralph
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too minimalistic

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed more outlets to power more speakers and returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DerekS,

      Thank you for the feedback. It is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase.

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Junk sony receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sony receiver overheats fast and have to shut it off to cool down!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works beautifully and has exceeded my expectations. Have had no issues unlike the other brand I had previously.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tony,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that the AV receiver exceeded your expectations. Sounds like you’ve upgraded your home entertainment system to work with the latest 4K TV’s and HDR sources. Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth and a host of advanced features, your new receiver is ready for whatever and wherever your content takes you. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No bass, treble, or mid range controls, only pre set options. I can't stand it!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GradyM,

      Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. You can select from a variety of sound fields according to speaker connections or input sources. See page 33 from this link for more details.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4726/55cd375e0f9e7103f2b6baa747ed9072/47269061M.pdf

      If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bad value for music

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver is clearly made for movies. Decodes all sound formats except atmos. Falls flat on music. Sounds very thin on music playback. If you want a receiver for music, look elsewhere

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi weinerdog1, while we are glad you are satisfied with the great sound quality of our STRDH590 when playing movies, we are sorry if the sound quality did not meet your expectations when playing music. We are not sure what audio device you are using. However, you may try following the steps below to isolate the issue:

      Sony® Audio/Video (A/V) receivers provide many different surround sound settings and input sources. Due to the way that the audio is electronically divided within the A/V receiver, it is normal for the overall volume to differ from sound field to sound field. Try the different surround sound modes to see which modes increase the volume to the level you would like.

      NOTE: Dolby®'s Digital surround sound usually plays back at a lower overall volume level to allow for a wider dynamic audio range.

      Because input sources vary in the quality, type, and strength of the signal being received, it is normal for the overall volume to differ from input source to input source. However, you may wish to check the following:

      Verify the connection between your input source and the A/V receiver to make sure they are securely connected.
      Try a different input jack to eliminate any issues with the current jack that is being used.
      NOTE: If the audio is being sent from a television or set-top box to the A/V receiver, it may be necessary to disable the internal speakers of the input source or set the audio output of the TV to FIXED or VARIABLE. If the audio output of the TV is set to VARIABLE, then you will need to increase the volume level of the TV.

      Switch to a different source, such as a CD player, to verify whether the volume is low on all sources or just the one that you are using.

      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can better assist you.

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Can't hear the dialog

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this to replace our 5 speaker / 1 woofer Sony Receiver that finally burned out after 16 years of great service. We did not replace the speakers/woofer. We tried all kinds of different settings and configurations with the new Sony but never were able to hear the dialog because the background noises were too high. We took it back to Best Buy for a full refund and purchased an Onkyo complete with speakers which works just great! This Sony might work fine for music or gaming but not for movies or TV shows.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No thump

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does not have enough power to push Klipsch speakers. I have an old Kenwood Receiver that was from the 90s that pushes those speakers better than this. I calibrated it as far as it would go and it still has to be almost at max volume for it to sound decent. Spend a little more if you have nicer speakers and want to feel the thump.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BuyIt,

      Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happen with your unit. When matching speakers and Audio/Video (A/V) receivers, the ohm rating of the speaker should be equal to or greater than the ohm rating of the receiver to avoid a risk of hardware damage.

      Any speakers that feature bare wire connection will work to this receiver, as long as their impedances are from 6 to 16 ohms. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible demo reselling

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought a used which was stated exceptional it was horrible had dents and it was broken on the bottom and then wouldn't even turn on. This was a very bad resell on Best Buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JamesS,

      Thank you for reaching out to us with your concern. We are so sorry to hear that you're not having the best experience with this AV Receiver. This definitely not the buying experience we want our customers to have. We would like to know a little bit more detail about the situation you faced with the AV Receiver.

      Could you let us know if you’ve been helped by Best Buy? We want to make sure you get taken care of.

      If there is something that we can help you with regarding your 1-star rating, we are more than happy to help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Excellent condition on open box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought highest price open box because it says excellent condition, no blemishes. There is a small dent on the top. I don’t feel like sending it back as it’s a hassle, but asked for a review.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi John, We regret to hear about this. For product handling issues, please contact you authorized dealer. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us at [email protected] with the following details:

      Name:
      Bestbuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Reciever!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With the help of Best Buy staff we found a receiver that ties all our audio equipment together.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Judy,

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service. Sounds like you’ve upgraded your home entertainment system to work with the latest 4K TV’s and HDR sources. Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth and a host of advanced features, your new receiver is ready for whatever and wherever your content takes you. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Shuts off

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got 2 klipsch towers n it powers off after a while of listening to music or watchin a movie

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item has been purchased as a Christmas gift so performance has not been evaluated yet

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Clemmie.

      Thank you for the purchase and 5-star rating! Sounds like you’ve upgraded your home entertainment system to work with the latest 4K TV’s and HDR sources. Equipped with 4 HDMI inputs, Bluetooth and a host of advanced features, your new receiver is ready for whatever and wherever your content takes you. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    got some lemon.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Humming. lots and lots of humming. Humming was from the actual unit, not from the speakers. Think I got myself a lemon.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi hifisurfer,

      We are sorry to hear what happen with your AV receiver. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. For us to better assist you, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Regards,
      David Sony_US