Sony STR-DH590 Receiver

Product Information

Enhanced Audio Immersion: The STR-DH790 is a 7.2-channel receiver with support for both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, delivering a more immersive audio experience compared to the 5.2-channel configuration of the STR-DH590. With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, you can enjoy breathtaking overhead sound effects, adding a new dimension to your movie nights and gaming sessions.

Sony 5.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver with Bluetooth | STRDH590

Also in ‘Sound Effect’ is a ‘Night Mode’, an ‘Equalizer’ (actually, bass and treble controls) for each channel pair, and ‘Calibration Type’ from which you can choose ‘Engineering’ (the default), ‘Front Ref’, ‘Full Flat’ or ‘Off’. This sets the reference which the auto EQ curves seek to approximate. ‘Front Ref’ is for those who like their front speaker sound relatively unprocessed and want the other speakers to conform, tonally, to them. ‘Engineering’ makes the sound match “the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics”. (I got that from the online manual. The information you need is split between the printed one in the box and the online manual.) Finally, in ‘Sound Effect’ is a Pure Direct setting.I am building a home theatre, I have Klipsch RP 280F Floor standing & Klipsch R-34c center speaker, both at 8ohm. Will this receiver work since its rated out at 6ohm? Today, I want to share with you my thoughts on the Sony STR-DH590 AV receiver. In this review, I’ll go over its key features, design and interface, audio and video performance, and give you my final verdict on whether it’s worth your hard-earned money. set the speaker pattern to a setting (“x.1”) that has an active subwoofer, and [Small] is selected for [Size] in [Speaker Setting] menu. Firstly, you only need one connection from one subwoofer pre out on the AV receiver to one low level RCA input on the subwoofer. The second output on the AVR is there to fascilitate the connection and use of a second sub, while the left and right inputs on the sub are only both needed if using the sub with a stereo integrated amp or stereo pre amp that doesn't have a dedocated mono subwoofer output. Connect just one RCA terminated cable from one of the subwoofer pre outs on the AV receiver to the right RCA low level input on the sub.

Sony STRDH590 5.2 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater Sony STRDH590 5.2 Channel Surround Sound Home Theater

The DH590 is capable of full 4K / 60p 4: 4: 4 signal processing with support for 3D, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. I do turn power on DH590 OFF and cut the electricity as well since the setup is in my basement and we use it occasionally when we watch movies. Could that be a problem? That depends on the specific player, Carole. This Sony does not have any component or analog video inputs. Unless your combo player or VHS/DVD gear has an HDMI output you will not be able to connect with the Sony. This Denon AVR-S960H in the link below is a little more expensive, but it does have standard RCA video inputs and component video inputs that would potentially allow you to connect your VHS gear. One of the things you’ll probably want to consider before springing for the STR-DH590 are the device’s dimensions. Considering the quality that Sony is able to engineer out of this puppy, the form factor is very manageable. The AVR measures 17 inches by 5 ¼ inches by 11 ¾” (430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm), which was significantly smaller than we were expecting. There have been too many occasions in the past when we have impulsively bought a receiver without doing our research, only to find that the AVR didn’t fit in the nook we had designated.Made out of good-quality plastic, it has a natural, sturdy rectangular build without the distraction of a fancy design. In that respect, it is quite utilitarian. The device’s front has two big dials along with various other controls in a narrow strip below a digital text display. The two noticeable knobs are to regulate the volume and input device.