Customer Ratings & Reviews

We had an ONKYO TX-NR656 that was having errors and rebooting so we looked originally to get an Onkyo because we knew it had good basic sound and worked well with our TV, Roku, DVD, and PC. When we arrived it was out of stock in store but this Sony was available and the same price. We figured we would try it and return it for an Onkyo if needed. We were pleasantly surprised that this receiver is more than adequate for our needs and has performed flawless. We also now know that we don't have a short in a speaker wire in the wall, it was just the old receiver. This unit is easy to calibrate and comes with the speaker to do so. It sounds good and even passes sound through the speakers when I connect to my TV with AppleShare or Facebook where my old receiver would just use the TV speakers.

I'm using this receiver with Google Chromecast, Roku, etc. It has plenty of power for the 20x20 room that it is in. I do not have a 4k or 3D TV so cannot comment on those functions. The sound is pleasant and full. The on-screen display is informative. The "auto calibration" was very close and only required minor tweaks to suit my ear. The only thing I found lacking was when you rename the inputs on the receiver, they don't rename in the on-screen display. I would recommend downloading the supplimental manual on the Sony website for help in using some of the cryptic settings. Overall, I am very pleased with this budget receiver.

Connected to our 65" LG TV - totally upgraded the audio quality of our system

I'm very happy great sound and very easy to use great for 4ktv and it haves s-force pro front surround

Had a Yamaha that started shutting down for a second or two every few minutes and got tired of it, so I tried a different brand. This unit has worked very well and delivers great sound through my 5.1 surround sound speakers. PROS: Easy to set up. Love the fact it Works well with my Lg tv and DIRECTV remotes (when I shut off DIRECTV it shuts down tv and this receiver without having to grab any other remotes). It is intelligent enough to to switch from satellite mode to tv mode when I start streaming from Amazon Prime. Also easily moves from satellite to blu-ray player. CONS: At startup, you have to manually select two choices: First you must choose “watch,” then you must choose “satellite” to begin watching. This is annoying because the sound already works, but is then muted! Also, it’s more trouble to grab the remote and make selections seemingly unnecessarily. Aside from this, I still think this is a great unit and well worth the price!

Good receiver if you're not an audiophile analyzing frequency responses with a meter. Sounds good, has HDMI passthrough so can have single cable going to TV if desired. Does lot of feature more expensive recievers do but without the price tag. Does not do Dolby Atmos, which unless you are willing to redesign your entire speaker setup is waste.

This offered everything we were looking for and at a comfortable price. We have been enjoying it for 3 weeks now and are very satisfied with it. We requested “Geek Squad” installation, only later to find out they contract this service out. Absolute NIGHTMARE!!!!! Long story, but they were useless!!!! Ended up going back to the store and luckily ran into the only Geek installer left at the store. He was able to get us installed within two days, providing expert, personal service! So after over 2 weeks of waiting and Fighting with the contracted installer service, we finally got the Best Buy quality service we have come to love and expect! Will never again have an install of anything we purchase from Best Buy performed by any one/company other than Best Buy! Work of advice, don’t settle, demand a Best Buy staff installer, not a contractor. Especially because at the time of purchase and request of installation, you are NOT told it is a contract company which will do the install.

I bought this to replace an old audio receiver. I thought the HDMI hookup was nice , not like bluetooth and this one has such good sound and the clarity. It also has so many cool features for your entertainment needs.

I recently upgraded from an older Sony receiver to this one, primarily to take advantage of full HDMI signal handling. I was not disappointed. My only negative comment is apparently when you plug in headphones (into the jack on the front panel), the system is supposed to convert the sound to simple stereo (i.e. what the headphones will need). But in my case I only get the left-right channels of a 5.1 surround sound field. The voices (center channel) are notably absent. I've checked and rechecked, and pretty sure I didn't do anything wrong. It just doesn't work as expected. Oh, well. It's just one feature, and the rest of the receiver is excellent. Definitely recommended.

I was looking for a replacement for my Mitsubishi amp that was a 5.1 and last 20 years. This little amp does the trick, very powerful and easy to use, lots of settings and features. Best deal in town, if you need a Great surround sound amp buy this one!!!

It’s a really good receiver. I use klipsch speakers and it sounds amazing. I use Bluetooth to connect to my tv, pc, mobile and it works seamlessly.

So glad I decided on this receiver. The sound is clear and the 4k picture looks fantastic! Easy setup. Can’t beat this Sony receiver for the price...definitely recommend it if you’re on the fence about it.

That is really my only beef. You have room settings, which are really just different amounts of reverb. I suppose that is cool for TV but what’s the use of Bluetooth and radio when you can’t fine tune the tone? Easy set up and plenty of power. The surround sound works great.

I needed a new receiver for my home theater system. And this Sony one was perfect for the job. The price was very reasonable also. All the features were perfect for a above average theater system.

My Denon receiver failed after about 4 years. I began looking for another entry level receiver to replace it and hook up my 2.1 Pioneer/Klipsch system. This receiver is much better than the Denon in terms of power. Where I had to raise the volume to about 50-60 to get good sound on the Denon, I’m at around 30 on the Sony. Clear sound. Excellent power. Works great with my Harmony universal remote too. I would definitely recommend. Especially if on sale.

I bought this AV receiver as an upgrade to my 10+ year old receiver. I had recently purchased a new TV stand and unfortunately the stand that I had purchased could not fit my old receiver. It was a sign from the audio gods to upgrade! My needs became very specific in terms of physical size of the new receiver. I went to my local BB and came across this receiver. If you’re in a situation similar to mines I would suggest taking a look into this one. It has almost all the bells and whistles to get your foot into the door of 4K home theater entertainment (besides the TV of course). This was a big upgrade as far as power and features compared to my old receiver which did not have Bluetooth or support for 4K. Overall I am pleased with the product and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a small lightweight AV receiver equipped with features to support the modern day home entertainment experience.

Good price for 5.2 4K receiver. Easy installation, just done in few minutes in our new house which already had speakers and the wires. Just hooked up and played directly from phone with Bluetooth.

Bought to replace older Sony receiver, and it was an open box item. For less than half the retail price, all was included and I got full warranty. Setup was fairly easy. Menu is shown on the TV, so no need to be at the receiver to make changes. Bluetooth is very easy to setup and use. Sound is very clear, and different fields are available. Remote seemed small compared to older unit, but all functions are easy to read and use. It's been a while since I've updated my home surround, but this was a great buy and I can honestly recommend.

Sony STRDH590 725W 5.2 CH A/V Receiver gives great sound and picture Upgrade your entertainment system with this Sony 5.2 multichannel 4K HDR receiver. Connect your favorite media via Bluetooth, or use one of the built-in ports for plug-and-play convenience. Adjustable surround sound and HD amplification let this Sony 5.2 multichannel 4K HDR receiver produce high-quality audio within your home theater environment. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.

I replaced an old Sony receiver with the Sony STRDH590 and I was VERY surprised at the clarity/crispness of the sound and additional power. I am using the same speakers, but also changed the center channel, and I am thrilled with the decision! Best Buy had the best price all around, so they will remain my #1 choice for electronics and other home stuff!