Sony STR-DH590 Receiver Review - This is not the Receiver you are looking for...
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We take a look at the Sony STR-DH590 receiver and dig into the menus to see what you get for your money on this entry level 5 channel receiver.
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I recently picked this up and have been happy with it for my set up ($250 on sale at Best Buy).
Granted I am not an audiophile and have never owned expensive gear.
I had an entry level Yamaha receiver for the prior 15 years, but it went and so replaced it with this.
The Sony definitely drives the speakers harder, but it also is rated with more power, and IMO it sounds better than the Yamaha did.
I have a 3.1 system, never wanted surround speakers, can set it to 3.1 in the menu so it only uses those channels.
My front channel speakers are Sony SS-MF750H.
They are now discontinued floor/tower speakers.
1” tweeter, 3.25” mid, and two 8” woofers.
My center channel is also discontinued, Yamaha NS-C225.
4 small woofers and a tweeter.
I had a Polk sub previously, and when the sub amp went bad replaced it with a Klipsch R12SW.
It sounds much cleaner than the Polk I had, and gets louder during movies.
I run the receiver on the Multi channel stereo mode when listening to music as I think it sounds the best of all the options.
And Dolby PLII for movies.
I tried the auto calibration and thought it sounded bad, so set the parameters myself.
I have the speaker distances set correctly.
I have the center channel set at 0dB and the L/R channels at +6.5dB.
The center volume was overpowering the L/R speakers before making the adjustments.
This gets them balanced, and when I tried it on 2ch mode (center off), the L/R channels center in the room very well.
I make the sub adjustments on the sub.
Crossover at 80 Hz. Gain at the second line for music.
This seems to be the right blend where it doesn’t overpower the music with bass and blends in nicely with the music.
Turn the sub up to about 3/4 of the way up for movies, as this is where it needs to be for good LFE sound/pressure.
And turn the center channel up to +5dB for movies, to get the dialogue volume where it sounds best.
And with the four 8” woofers in the tower speakers the system has decent bass without a sub.
But the sub is a definite improvement in filling out the bass.
I don’t watch a lot of movies, so mainly use it for music.
But did want my audio system with the TV for TV watching and when I do watch a movie.
And don’t have a separate room where I listen to music, all in the living room.
For music I mostly use Amazon music.
Run the HDMI streamer/dongle directly into the receiver, and HDMI out of the receiver for the video signal.
There is definitely a difference in clarity/quality of Amazon HD (CD quality) compared to listening to TH-cam or streaming music through Bluetooth.
I bought an Amazon Firestick 4K max so that I could get Ultra HD and spacial music.
I was not happy with the sound vs my current streamer (Sling Air TV), it just sounded like it processed the music differently or something and I preferred the sound of the Sling device.
I know there are other components you can add to the system to improve it, but this is a basic system and I’m not trying to add a bunch of complexity and cost.
The Firestick was capable of streaming Ultra HD and spacial, and it showed the streaming rates of each track to verify.
I couldn’t hear any quality improvement with my system for Ultra HD.
And I didn’t like the sound of spacial audio, thought it sounded worse, but my system is a 3.1 so might not be ideal.
So I returned the Firestick.
I’ve been really happy with the set-up.
Of course like I said I’m not an audiophile.
And I know it can’t compare to a high end system, when judging all of the details of the sound.
But I know what sounds good to me.
It sounds crisp and clear, clear delineation of the different parts and details of the music, and can hear lots of details.
It is also not harsh or shrilly on the top end, can listen for hours at a time at good volume and it is pleasant and not fatiguing.
It easily fills up the living room where I have it located, and envelops you with sound.
You can turn it up to an uncomfortable level (get the neighbors attention) and it still sounds clear without distortion.
And on heavy bass music (like rap), it will rattle the room, at extremely loud levels without break up/distortion.
I currently have a Polk Audio Signa S2 and I wanted a receiver mainly for having a center channel so I can boost the vocals. Would you recommend me going with a receiver like this and going to 3.1 like yourself?
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I got this at Best Buy for $249 and I really am enjoying it on my 3.1 system. I really don't care about going beyond 5.1 and it has enough power to drive my speakers just fine.
Thanks for the review. Love how matter of fact and unbiased you are! I bought this receiver at $120. No regrets.
Same..... I just got this reciever from a local pawn shop asking $180; PAID $75 (I said make me buy its; which he absolutely did) replacing my ancient Onkyo Polk (4)Rti8's, Csi5, PSW303....SUPER HAPPY WITH IT......has plenty of power for my listening levels. For $75-$150 epecially to replace antique AVR making me realize its age & deteriorated sound quality. The sony is high end im this case
I had the DH590 for a day before I got the DH790 instead.
I wanted to finally get back into surround audio and the 590 lacks both Atmos and DTS-X which the 790 has and more.
The 790 has more modes, one of them is auto codec- it will automatically select the codec depending on the source- you can actually watch the panel switch modes as you flip channels or even when a commercial comes on.
Although they are rated the same wattage- the 790 seems to push speakers more easily and with more bass and warmth.
As it sits, the DH590 has no real home- it has lots of features sure, but it does not have Atmos or DTS-X that you would want with a HT, nor does it have all the equalizer features or raw power you would want for a music receiver.
The DH590 seems to stay at $199 now, and at that price it's fine, the DH790 is $350 and for all the features it has, it's worth it.
I can't tell you what modes do what with a sub-woofer because I don't have one- and really don't need one with the Polk S55's
I have Polk S55's up front, Sony Dolby height speakers on top, Sony Core center and Jamo S803's as the rear- Really nice setup and everything but the Receiver was 50% off or more! My entire audio system cost $950 all brand new vs. full price of $1660.
Nice thanks for this comment, im waiting for mine to come in the mail and start my first 5.1 system
Have had this receiver for 6 months paired with a pair of sony cores. Sounds excellent , i returned a Denon which did not sound good at all with the sony speakers.
I had a midrange Sony AVR for a month or so. Fortunately, I bought it from Best Buy, because I returned it to the local brick-and-mortar. It sounded great... sometimes. The "sometimes" is because the user interface had similar habits to a Boeing 737MAX, i.e. the receiver seemed to have a will of its own. At the very least it was uncommunicative. Every time I used it, I was unclear what mode it was initialized in; even though I was intending to leave it "straight" with no spatial or EQ wizardry in play, I had to walk the perimeter of my listening room to see what speakers were operating, and override the receiver's will if necessary. Also, the operating manual was very cryptic with respect to setup and operating modes. When I had decided to return it, and was shopping for a Yamaha replacement, I actually learned more about the setup and operating procedures of the Sony from the Yamaha online manual than from that supplied by Sony. I am more than happy with the modest Yamaha that I replaced the Sony with. I especially love the indication right on the front panel of which speakers are engaged.
Paid $178 on Amazon in November 2019. Love this machine. I listen to CDs and podcasts in my kitchen and I’ve never hooked up a TV to it so I wasn’t aware of the menu system. Probably overkill for me, but it was a great price. I have the Sony SSCS5 3-ways connected and paid $73 for those.
good deal. The important thing is that you enjoy it.
A whole surround system for podcasts 😂😂 love it
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Carefull, he'll Polk you in the eye....
I must take exception to this review of the Sony STR-DH590. I've had this receiver for more than a year, and its sound continues to blow me away. I should mention as well that more than two thousand Amazon customers have awarded this unit 4.5/5 stars.
I have the receiver powering two ESS AMT-1b bookshelf speakers up front and two vintage Wharfedale Diamonds in the back, and the imaging, bass, and dynamics are all superb whether I'm listening to rock, jazz, classical, blues, or TV and movies.
The speakers completely disappear, and every instrument in a combo or orchestra is neatly arrayed in its own space. I don't need a center channel speaker for TV and movie dialog; the phantom center channel is rock solid.
Most of all, the dynamic range is Y-U-U-G-E!!! When I watch an action film, adjusting the volume so I can hear dialog clearly, explosions have literally knocked the grills off the ESS speakers.
Well, this is all after the fact anyway, as I think Sony has introduced a new 5.1 receiver to replace this one. Still, if you find one of these available at a reasonable price, I don't think you'll be disappointed...
What is the receiver that replaced this one to your knowledge?
I have to support this comment even though I don't possess a DH590. My comparison reference is a Denon S540BT. The Sony has an advantage because the Denon does not provide a way to manually or marginally set the speaker sounds up or down. The speakers' sounds are set with the calibration process and to my ear the result leaves me barely hearing the satellite speakers. Based on the hype of the capability provided, I would hope that the DH590 would satisfy this deficieny.
Thanks Randy - I think one of the best values in audio is a used high-end AVR, even for 2.1 channel listening. The prices seem to fall quickly, just because they don't have the latest codecs. They usually have ability to bi-amp, and good dacs. What's not to like. A high-end Yamaha, Denon, Marantz or Sony ES from a few years ago can still kick some butt - and in 2.1 mode, you don't need to go through a bunch of menus.
Couldn't agree more. And even with home theater just optical out of the tv.
@@cheapaudioman how to update the firmware on this receiver? looking through it's menu there's an option for updating.
@@cheapaudioman I love your reviews watching your stuff frequently for more than a year now since I came across your channel. But would like to question and put my concern towards recommendation of purchasing from used market. Like why do you recommend purchasing from used market? See I understand the point of getting higher end product for cheap but then there is also an issue of it being used. Like per say a person purchase a $200 used product and it fails after just a month or two. Wouldn't it be a loss to him. Instead if purchase new product it comes with warranty and one can claim it if anything goes wrong. Because if that $200 used equipment fails then that $200 is lost and then he has to purchase new one for additional $200. That be a serious loss to one who is on budget and trying to save money by going for or limiting his budget to $200 in the first place. So I seriously don't get the point of recommending used stuff specially with the risk of it failing anytime out of the blue in which we are at serious loss.
A man who speaks my language who I can understand it's great I really enjoy your channel and I will keep on watching thanks
Thank you Randy for letting us know the straight information on equipment. I want to get the most bang for my money and not buy snake oil. I purchased a Denon
AVR-1713 used and feel much better after seeing this review.
I ran the dn 840 for 15 years everyday. Loved it! I powered a full 5.2, another 2, and another 2 in different rooms off it.
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A couple of errors. "Front reference" setting adjusts the response of the other speakers to match the tonal balance of the front mains. And the number of speakers in use (5.1, 2.0, etc.) can be selected directly in the "AMP" menu.
WOW. Thanks for that gem of information about matching. Why doesn't the Operating Instructions booklet mention and explain that. My front mains are -3db at 24Hz, but the centre & rears are lucky to go down to 40Hz, so trying to make them match the fronts in the extended bass frequencies is not a good idea eh? I wonder if I tell the amp that the fronts are "small" before matching it will avoid over-driving? I've just got my DH590 and from what you said I may have dodged a bullet. I will check with Sony first.
I got this one and I'm fine with it works for me 👍
A lot of companies advertise the 1 channel driven number which is only a tweeter frequency in order to make it look more powerful to the uninformed. The real number is the 2 channel driven number which is full range. Usually the approximate 2 channel driven number is half (+/-) the 1channel number. Not cool that they do that to fool the average person....... thanks for the video Randy, this has become one of my favourite channels very quickly. Appreciate your dedication to what your doing. I have a feeling that bigger things are coming your way. Cheers bud!
That's really not correct. Its true that they measure cheap amps using test tones, but not tweeter frequencies. Its just the opposite. You can't get a high power number looking at high frequencies. An amps power output is based on resistance. The more resistive the load, the easier it is for the amp to drive it. But the power rating goes down. If you look at your typical 8 ohm speaker, its really not 8 ohms. Its an average. In use, the speakers resistance changes constantly because resistance is a function of frequency.
Given the above, there's 2 ways to get an 8 ohm load. One, as previously mentioned, is the average, but you can also get 8 ohms at 1 specific frequency. So, if you have an amp rated for 100 watts into 8 ohms, the only way to get that exact power rating is to play the 1 specific frequency that will yield 8 ohms resistance. If the speaker is asked to play a higher note your amps power output changes. At 16 ohms, its now a 50 watt amp, and if you go in the other direction, reproducing lower frequencies, the amps power rating goes up. The same amp should put out 200 watts into a 4 ohm load. And that's where the problem is. An amps power should double as resistance is halved, but very few do. This is where creative measuring comes into play. A test tone playing 1 frequency is very easy on the amp. Real music is dynamic, and the constant changing of resistance is much harder on the amp. In order to get good specs, they have to cheat with a test tone. It makes it look like the amp is much more powerful than it really is.
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Ok.
I said what I said because it’s what I’ve read in many articles on the subject, and videos as well.
I don’t have deep enough knowledge to articulate it as well as you seem to so..... ok...... Thanks for the info
Thanks... was on the fence about getting this one. Still leaning towards the Yamaha RX-V385 for a cheap receiver (will also check out your Denon AVR-S540BT review). The last few reviews you've done have been really helpful to me. I ended up buying the Paradigm Monitor SE Atom speakers with center, and I was already leaning towards the Klipsch RB-61 II because I already have the RC-62 II center and RS-400 rears.
Keep up the great work!
how was the yamaha reciver? I'm thinking of getting the same one soon. I know sony and yamaha are both as old as time in the audio and tech game so I'm comfortable with either option, but I wanted some experience from someone who bought one already
@@tylerfabish5578 I went with the Yamaha. They make rock solid equipment in general and I've never had any issues with them in the past.
I find Sony stuff to be hit and miss unless you go with the their premium line. The Denon AVR seemed a bit limiting compared to the other two.
Out of the three, the Yamaha seemed to be the best.
Good friend of mine has this receiver paired with Klipsch speakers and it sounds great with HT. He's a newbie and found the setup easy, i'm sure he'll upgrade eventually.
It's a unit that works and does what it intends to do. I was hoping that it would sound a bit better with music as that's my main thing. I just think there are some better options out there and wanted to let everyone know just how this thing sounds.
@@cheapaudioman Randy will you be doing a video on the new Schitt Modi 3+, I'm looking to buy a DAC for my new Cambridge Amp and have no experience with external DAC's.
I have this receiver. Super happy with it.
You can hook it up with HDMI to the computers HDMI output and get digital sound thru the HDMI
The amp will show up as an audio device.
MP3s with good encoding & decoding can sound great and don't need any enhancements or restoration processing. Those are just a gimmicky attempt to make shitty MP3s sound better. They usually don't succeed in doing so because you can't enhance what's already been stripped during the encoding process. All MP3 codecs are definitely not created equal.
I prefer to use EAC to rip WAVs from CDs, use Audacity for editing as necessary (mostly for trimming silence), and use the LAME codec to create MP3s. My entire collection is at least 192kbps. Most files are 256kbps or 320kbps. What doomed the MP3 was software companies using 128kbps as the default bitrate back in the day and claiming it was "near-CD quality." Most people didn't understand that higher bitrates yielded better sounding files. Although, storage was pretty limited too until the late 2000s/early 2010s when 500+GB hard drives became common in computers.
I buy albums on CDs and then rip the tracks onto my PC as 320kbps MP3s. For me it's the best balance between audio fidelity and file size. Plus, you get tag data.
What about the DH790? Would love to see a review of that because there shockingly aren’t any.
The way I see it this was designed for the small apartment guy or a small media room, to be hooked with cheap speakers such as the Sony or the Pioneer. I have it connected in my guest bedroom with Pioneer FS52 and works great.
Many years ago I had a Karmon Kardon rated 25 watt per side. Best sounding amp I ever had.
Just a heads up, the sports mode makes sports like movies. It puts the announcers through the center channel and all the ambience in the surrounds. I think it’s pretty cools for soccer games where the announcers are not so hectic / present.
But I only use it when I am watching games by myself though because like you set it’s sweet spot dependent.
The NutNfancy of the audio world
And I meant that as a compliment! Very practical advice!
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I love this comparison lol
I got the 550 last year it's not bad for 230.00. it's working for me. I have the Klipsch r26 front's by wired and a little elac 10 sub and a Klipsch center and a couple bose double cube's for rears. Sounds pretty good. I would like to get something different but haven't decided yet. I'm starting to go down that rabbit hole.
I have the STR-DH800 version of this receiver and am right there with you. I've never been happy with the sound of it. I drew identical conclusions as you did - the low-end just wasn't there - very thin overall. Overall presence was also lacking. It has long been retired to our bedroom receiver for basic nighttime TV watching.
I got mine on black Friday for 150 bucks a few years ago. It's ok but will upgrade eventually. It was only for the time being. Good review!
I did the same. I will be getting one of the new yamahas coming out in a couple months.
I had this one, it is nice and very basic for a surround receiver.
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What is the max lvl for base? Is it powerful?
This receiver sounds crisp on top of an empty cake. Returned
I’m seeing a lot of people critique the 590, with mine I always enjoy movies & especially music, bass is crazy good at least for me
I would not have the desire, energy, or guts to navigate that "menu" even once.
i don't care about avr menus, i go hdmi from blu-ray to tv and optical from tv to avr.
The GUIs are there for your conveniency. So they’re nice to have.
I googled my new receiver and somehow you popped up. I am not turning this off at this point. This was great!
check out my other videos, man. this one was a bit dry
I was thinking of getting the Sony Str-DH790 with the Klipsch Reference Theater pack (first sound system above a soundbar, not trying to break the bank) About the Optical cable though...is what you are saying that it almost doesn't matter if it can do HDR, Dolby Vision etc. if I connect to the receiver with the optical cable? I dont know much about home audio just trying to learn quick before I make a purchase
I keep up with you thanks. Will keep my pioneer 1050 going though my neighbors enjoy the music.
Nice review! You cracked me up talking about the menu! I own the dh790 and it boggles my mind at how outdated the menu is. It's not even good for a standards of 20 years ago 😂 Dh790 was my first hifi purchase and with a pair of Q Acoustics 3030i it's good enough for me :) maybe once I'll collect the speakers for a 5.1 system, I'll consider upgrading the receiver. Overall a good starting point for beginners I would say. Unless you're all about the music - then I would recommend the stereo amplifier route. Cheers!
Then you should see a Sony STR-Dn840 menu, you think you ended up in the software of the receiver, just white / black without any photo and it cost around 600 euros at the time😂
Channel-multi means the AVR has an analog input for each of the surround channels. FL FR FC LS RS and LFE all have RCA inputs not just L and R
Thanks, for that.
Randy, great job on the codec description. People don’t get that stuff or the fact many devices default to SBC.
Bought this as an open box deal from Best Buy for $170. It went back, because I was reminded why I don't like Sony ht receivers. Does a lot, but not well. Menu sucks, protect mode is annoying. Waiting on a refurb Denon from Accessories 4 Less. But for anyone who just wants it, I saw some of these at Walmart for $250.
Yeah got it for 250 plustax at Wal-Mart today
Any chance we could get a 790 review? Pretty please? I'm curious if there's any upside to it over this model, other than Atmos support. Would also love a Yamaha RX-V385 vs. Denon AVR-S540BT vs. the 590 showdown. Thank you, sir.
Sony products have always been hit or miss with a whole lot of misses. They've made some decent headphones, televisions, and apparently bookshelf speakers, but I'm never liked their receivers or car audio. I know they sell a LOT, so maybe today you saved a few people a disappointment. Thanks Randy.
Because you're not using the right speakers
My old Denon AVR487 hooked to Four 15s Fisher...still does the Trick for me....
Great review. Literally just came back from picking up a Pioneer VSX-820 from a guy on Facebook marketplace...$60 and he had the remote. I have a Pioneer VSX-1020, so the calibration mike is identical for both. These are 8-10 year old receivers. Sorry,Home Theater audio technology has not changed for the most part,, in 20 years if 5.1 is your choice..
I don't care about video pass through. I run the Toslink opticalout from my TVs to the optical input on the receiver...works great and is simple. Dont care about Atmos...my hearing isn't up to it. 5.1 is just fine.
Glad to see you covering Home Theater equipment. I looked at this Sony. Not readily available...maybe at Best Buy. There are so many decent AV receivers on the used market that I can't justify the cost of a low end new one.
Actually i found a gem in this unit. Ran my bt from phone to quarter inch plug in into the unit, and with proper dynamic drivers when turned up it sounds fantastic. Planar not so much or should i say harder to drive headphones.
Love mine
What a refreshing take on reviewing.
Fantastic, exactly what I’m looking for/not looking for. this hdmi 2.1 snafu is really making me pause on getting a new receiver. Also, making me go just hi-fi which was not my original path
I have the 2.1 issue too. High end pc I cant utilize through a receiver so i just use the receiver through earc and play pc and ps5 through the TV
he doesn't have good ears this this sounds great speakers am using is klipsch speakers
How about a video for the best AV Receivers under 400??
I went from a focusrite to this. So far I'm happy. I wouldn't know the difference though.
Bought this receiver for home audio, sounds great
20 seconds into my first video from this guy and hit the subscribe button.
Thanks for walking us through the menus Randy. I have a similar reciever and it helped alot
So, you speaking at the camera like I'm one of your bro's - hooked me. "There might be a better way, but I don't know how". Liked / Sub'd
I just bought this Sony for 29.99 at Salvation Army today . 👍
just got one of these open box from best buy. the thing won't even turn on, but that's probably just my unit. glad others have had better luck
This review is spot on - I’ve had this receiver for 2 years paired with Q150 speakers… never really liked it. Fine for movies and TV, but listening to music is fatiguing, boring, thin. I demo’d my speakers in a store with a Marantz receiver and they sounded much more alive and musical.
Your doing fukn great bro. I've been watching since you first speaker shootout. Loving going broke with every episode
Nice review as always. Sorry I missed the live stream
Another well-done video, good sir! This is like the 10th video you've done on a product I was highly considering purchasing. So, again, thank you! I really enjoyed the point you made that at this price point, one should really consider the used market because you can get a really great unit for around $100 that is built better than this one. But I do agree that at $199, it would be a strong consideration for a new unit. By the way, I got my Wharfedale 11.2's (in white) yesterday and listened to them for about an hour or so. WOW!!! They are really wonderful speakers. I love them! I heard things in familiar songs that I've never heard before and truly feel they are a serious next level up from what I had before. Loved that review as well. In closing, you continue to churn out fantastic work and I truly look forward to EVERY next video. Thank you, man! THANK YOU!
I'm wondering if you'd be interested in doing a "how bad can it be" selection of videos where you review things like a cheap Pyle PT270AIU stereo receiver, low end Yamaha NS-6490 speakers, Denon DP-29F turntable, etc. Whatever you might find that bares some consideration as a component in a mid-fi system. I guess the idea of the channel though is to weed out that which just doesn't cut the mustard considering other options in your hi fi rack.
that would be fun for sure.
I have the 190, which for many people will probably do the trick for a good 2-channel music system. (Of course, if you have special requirements, like needing an easy subwoofer connection, or wanting very high volume levels, or needing a receiver capable of powering inefficient and/or 4 ohm speakers, this won't be what you want.) However, if I were buying a receiver for a 2-channel system today, I'd seriously consider the 590, which provides an easy sub hookup, plus the ability to high pass into the main speakers, as you described. The set-up system may make using the receiver this way too hard, so that could be a deal killer, but you can always buy it, then send it back if that proved to be the case.
Randy, my man...
You literally said that you were evaluating this receiver as a music/2 channel unit and then you judged it at the end as a home theater device.
Sony has a topology that will not notice a driver if it is not connected to the back panel. I would imagine that they don't want to send any power to a rail that has no ohm load and they use a circuit as their fail safe.
I really think that if they had just made a sub out on the DH190 their sales would be much higher. ... and maybe a center channel. ... "and that's all I need." ... and bass management. ... "and that's it!" ... and Al U. Menyum knobs. ... "and that's EVERYTHING, I don't need nothing else ...
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Center channel
Sub out/Bass management
And
Aluminum knobs
That's everything I don't need NOTHING ELSE!"
Oh and a lower price. ... "But that's IT!"
my onkyo entry level 494 HT receiver seems to handle the sub like that sony receiver does. the only way I can turn off the sub is to select 2.0 speaker configuration or select direct mode. i owned a sony midrange avr that had a handy "subwoofer off" setting, it made life easier.
Hey I've had a few Sony receivers and presently have a DH190, DH550 and ZA1100ES. I've also had the DH790, which is basically the DH590 without Atmos. The DH550 has legit banana jacks and sounds better in my opinion than the 590 or 790.
Above and Beyond! Great Review 👍
Thanks, Gino. What did you have for breakfast?
@@cheapaudioman 🤣 Coffee and toast! Followed by more coffee. How about you?
good,,, must get two of these
Very nice review thanks i have an old Sony tank ta-v777ES mint i got for 70€ and works amazing after all this Time and the sound is amazing and powerful but i want a new Onkyo receiver or maybe a nice Sony
Your video instruction is the best out there. This is exactly what I wanted to see. I even hD an Idea of making a video like this because I dont find them anywhere. I have subscribed. Please do more Receivers that are better quality. What receiver would tou recommend for 15” sub woofers?
Just found you 3 days ago, great content, keep it up ,👍
BB claims Price is 399.00 down to 289.00, not going to buy after this review, however you have me considering what I can get for less with the same features. Thank you for the review, sir
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Smart move
I like your attitude. I found the second half to be helpful because i"m curious about 3.1 music listening. I've been reading about early experiments by paul klisch and others using a center channel to widen the sweet spot. The klipsch heresy was actually designed originally to be a center. Seems like a home theater reciever could do this. Some of them have a dolby center spread feature for music.
Something I did for a gaming setup I built was buy a center and just adjust the dB level of the center to get the spread I wanted.
I have the one that comes after that one. The sony str dh790
I have the 790, as well. I’ve really enjoyed it and can’t really complain. It was the most affordable Dolby vision/Dolby atmos receiver I could find. I managed to get it on sale for $220.
@@52TonyK Damn, can't complain at $220 that's a great deal
I own one of these, and the auto calibration worked when I first bought it, but broke within a matter of days. I'm not sure it does anything anymore. It puts tones through all speakers, but no matter what it identifies all speakers as "large."
I'm not sure the auto calibration can detect polarity problems.
Now that you and Andy are tight, you should bring him a jug of this 😂
Great poster in the background! ;)
I almost bought this because it was a good price at best buy but I went with a Denon 5.2 channel avr receiver instead.
Actually the one I was going to buy was 299 at best buy but claimed to do Dolby atmos, the denon I got was 600 on Amazon and 299 at Best Buy same model, doesn’t do Dolby atmos but I don’t have enough money to have that kind of set up and I literally have my setup in a bedroom so no ideal for atmos IMO.
I've had experience with both these manufacturers, and I'll go with Denon all day long.
I'm running my Denon avr x2100 now for about 7 years without any problems whatsoever, The Sony feels very cheap in comparison and the sound quality was no match for my Denon.
if you ever get a chance I would love to see a review on the sony str-dn1080
that does roam away from 'cheap'
@@owen-ng8oe its not so bad when its on sale and it does every so often
I have this and love it
Pure Direct: Shuts down all electronic signals possible, including the front display. Optical works because it is not electronic signal.
Isn't optical electronic? 🙄
@@offason -Nope. It is just light traveling through glass fiber
my first ever surround set was a dolby digital 5.1 all in one from SONY. actually was decent at the time, but then again i knew my ass from my elbow back then when it came to audio.
CD and FM are ok. Bass is lacking in the phono, etc. Any ideas on how to boost it? A simple "loudness" button may have helped. Always love your videos!
hey! how about Sony STR-DH790?
cheers!
Awesome! Love the channel! Very much appreciate your reviews. Also, cool intros on price comparisons :) Do you think to add “objective section”? Like Hz curves and noise/signal ratios?
Ron over at th-cam.com/users/NewRecordDay is teaching me a lot about measurements and I will probably incorporate that later on in the channel.
Jan 23, 2022 - This costs $350 at BB
:-(
Same price for the very similar Denon - AVR-S540BT Receiver -- except NO banana clips at all. Does that mean that this is a worse AVR?
It's good to see you're doing AVR reviews Obi-Wan. I almost bought one of these too but I found a Denon AVR-S750H for $379 and pulled the trigger on that instead.
Good choice. I wasn't impressed with this one.
Love your vids man! Been subbed since 600 subs. Good luck with growing your channel, I described your channel to my partner as “Ron Swanson but an audiophile”
Awesome thank you!
Is there a way to simultaneously listen to bluetooth audio and watch tv on this receiver?
yes, i am also curious, just got this, i cant figure out how? i bet he didn't test it
Great review Randy ! 👊🏻👍🏻
I love mine very great
The blessed thing costs 450+ bucks over here. We are getting shafted big time :,(
Andrew Jones: modern genius of salsa design. High fidelity condiments at a fair price
Andrew Jones also played for the Atlanta Braves... he’s diversified. 😝
In both regards he smashed it out of the park
I use this recever and i gotta point out a few things. When you run the settup you CAN adjust all speakers how ever you like! But the limp bass comes alive when in cinema mode, i find that waird!. Tho its a way to cheat the recever, i turned the bass to zero and then run the settup again and wouldent you know tada! I run topp end speakers on this recever and in front i got: tangband w8-1808 in a voight horn so mid range heaven (speaker) meets bass heaven (box) soround i use tangband w3-1364sa in a reflex box and whit this settup i got a reveling settup so some iritating stuff actualy gets through.. stuff like you can hear they add echo and rewerb when actors are inside a building and they remove this when the actor is outside yet still you hear the room the actor is in when you see outside acting so i can say i dont enjoy some dvds that mutch. I find this recever ok in everyday use but the price is to high. Those 145 watts is more like 40 if that! I use 8k hdmi between the sony dvd player i got on this settup just to go nuts on that part so no loss on sound. I would not by this again!! Sorry for all the bad spanglish when im norwegian!!
Great review, Ty. I will spend my $$$ on the Barrel of Salsa. At last, that Pneumatic piston pump will be of use. 👍
You are freaking good...Subscriber!!!
I have the reciever I have mixed emotions I'm happy with all that it does for the price point it's unreal. I have 2 t15 polks 2 t50 tower speakers a psw108 and klipsch 12 sounds great for movies. This fit in my space for my entertainment stand which my denon over heated. I feel for music you must adjust alot depending on music genre your listening to. I honestly have had the reciever over heat once when playing music at very high volumes for a long period of time. I wish it had more power for music but it works its plenty loud and for $200 with everything you get. Also just added a center channel polk s35. If you know of any better recievers for smaller size please comment or in the same size of this reciever.