Sony AV Receiver STR DH590 Unboxing and Setup

[@paulhooson6850]

As with any amp, if you have power coming out of the speaker outlets, be sure to have speakers hooked up to them so as not to blow the amp chips.

[@KReesethebeast]

Thanks for the comment!

[@juanlora5445]

Hello Can this amplifier be used for restaurant music? To connect 8 small 8 ohm ambient speakers of 50 to 100 watts? Can it last 12 hours on?

[@davidbaron6647]

Got mine yesterday, at work will hook up tomorrow . Will be running NEUMI BS5 book shelf front speakers, Micca MB42X center, and Rockville shaker 10 inch sub on a 75inch 4ktv

[@peterlyon185]

I bought this for $116 in Walmart yesterday! I’m pretty sure it has never gone on sale for this cheap and there is definitely some screw up, but good for me!

[@KReesethebeast]

You got a great deal!

[@generac43]

I just bought one on Amazon for $248. I couldn't find it any cheaper anywhere.

[@coloniellizardt4191]

Not a bad choice for your first AVR. What really makes it a bang for your buck is support for eARC, it suppose to give you the ability to passthrough lossless audio like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio straight from your eARC-supported TV to your receiver or soundbar, lossless Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based formats also count.

[@KReesethebeast]

Very informative thank you! I thought it was a great deal and just couldn't pass it up. Glad I got it and even though I have only 2 speakers running on it now it sounds amazing.

[@YGDification]

@@KReesethebeast Hello ! This beautifull receiver can play lossless format ( flac or WAV) from a usb stick ? Is ok to dive a 2.0 setup clearly ? Thanks !

[@KReesethebeast]

@@YGDification I have not tried that but it is a pretty advanced receiver and can handle all modern day electronic devices.

[@YGDification]

@@KReesethebeast I gave the order for this model allready! I have 1 pair of Wharfedale Diamonds 225 speakers ! Iglad it has some "fire power" in it ... ;) !Gratings !

[@KReesethebeast]

@@YGDification Awesome, I think you will love it!

[@patrickvillarreal7058]

Plug the game or video HDMI into the receiver. Then plug the receiver into the t.v.. Make sure both are powered on the whole time. Power off and restart both and it should work.

[@KReesethebeast]

Thanks for the tip.

[@TTVFails]

do you know how to change from 2.1 and up i cant find that setting but I've used it before

[@KReesethebeast]

Go into the main menu on the screen with the remote. It may be in there.

[@Kris.galang]

Does your receiver ever turn off after around 5 minutes of use? Can’t seem to figure out how to keep it on

[@JoHnAnDjAnEdOe81]

There is a timeout function otherwise it might be a power issue.

[@KReesethebeast]

Mine does not do that.

[@KReesethebeast]

thnx for the info

[@WhiskieAndCompany]

Can you connect the TV via Bluetooth to this receiver or does it need to be HDMI?

[@KReesethebeast]

You can connect your phone to it. If your TV has Bluetooth it should connect

[@WhiskieAndCompany]

@@KReesethebeast Thanks, Kevin. Yeah I can connect my phone to it and play music, but I want to avoid using cables because my TV is over the fire place so wondering if I can connect via Bluetooth. Probably won't be able to play music tho with the TV on.

[@faruqmahbub6397]

Can i hookup my sony atmos speakers with this amplifier

[@KReesethebeast]

Any speaker will work on it

[@jakebuchanan6345]

So you can’t use three speakers for this receiver?

[@KReesethebeast]

5.2 means 5 speakers 2 subs.

[@handsomeasiandude1126]

I got the same receiver but I’m new to receiver hook ups. How do u get your PS4 Pro cable connected to that receiver to work with your TV or monitor????? I have my HDMI cable connected to my TV’s ARC input with the receiver’s ARC input but when I connect MY ps4 pro to the back of the receiver it produces nothing but a blank screen. Is it better to connect a console to the back of the receiver or on the TV itself??? PLEASE HELP!

[@KReesethebeast]

One HDMI cable goes from the receiver to the tv. If you have an ARC, then it goes there. Your PS4 or pc or xbox or whaterver else you have, you plug those HDMI cables into the receivers ports. Make sure when you select the input on your tv screen for the receiver that corresponds with what you want to view.

[@patrickvillarreal7058]

Always connect to the receiver first. Make sure the it is powered on. Make sure the t.v. is on. Power off. Then on. Select input. It should work.

[@drowningcucumber]

@@KReesethebeastso will i take my hdmi from my ps5 and unplug it from the tv and put it into the receiver?

[@MilanMinarech]

I purchase the same receiver, LG 4k tv, i have set up all right, but i havent got any sound from receiver, no ARC ikon is idicated, whean i play movie file from hdd pluged in USB Tv port. Only opt way working for me :( Can you help me please?

[@KReesethebeast]

Watch the video closely.

[@nickguyer9420]

Does anyone know if I can hook up 2 Sony core 10 inch subs to it

[@KReesethebeast]

@@nickguyer9420 5.2 means 5 speakers and 2 subs. I can't remember if this is a 5.1 or 5.2 system

[@Meyersofmiami]

I have the same receiver and I cant figure out how to get the optical audio to work from the tv to the receiver. On the receiver there is not selection for optical. On the back it says (Assignable) but there are no instructions on how to assign. The reason I want to use this is because the PS5 will connect thru the HDMI to my TV at 120fps, and I want to connect the ps5 optical to my receiver, but can't figure out how to assign the optical to any of the inputs.

[@KReesethebeast]

I connected this to my ps4 pro and my pc all to my tv with only HDMI cables.

[@KT-Buf69]

Great video. Do you know if I can just use optical for tv audio? Without any hdmi or arc? Im new to this stuff.

[@KReesethebeast]

Yes you can just use the optical.

[@KT-Buf69]

@@KReesethebeast thanks. This is a cool unit. I got it. Bluetooth is quick and solid and everything sounds great

[@donnalk]

Kevin can you help an old lady hook up an old Magnavox player/recorder? Grateful for your expertise!

[@KReesethebeast]

@@donnalk I can do my best!

[@ladellp5135]

Which port on your t v is it hooked up to. Why do people half explain shit?

[@KReesethebeast]

It hooks to the HDMI ARC port.

[@thomasfitz]

Still having issues with XBOX1X and Sony DH590... I changed the AMP Menu to "Enhanced" but it fried my XBOX1X HDR output completely (would go to no tv signal at all)... hard reset the TV (TCL 55 635) and the XBOX1X.. and was able to fix it by swapping the HDMI cable after still having no signal hooked up to a PC monitor. Right now running the XBOX1X back to the TV the old way and using the optical cable connection for audio with the Sony STR DH590. I am afraid of trying to run the XBOX1X back through the Sony receiver. I think I will get new HDMI cables and try again...

[@KReesethebeast]

Dude that sounds like a bad time!

[@thomasfitz]

@@KReesethebeast yup then I realized I’m just going to connect the Xbox to the HDMI 1 port and the receiver to the eARC port and now everything works fine. Happy with Dolby Digital 5.0 it’s all I need. Not sure why anyone runs HDMI through their receivers in the first place now!

[@thomasalagna9354]

Good review, just got mine installed yesterday. Thanks for your review it helped me.

[@KReesethebeast]

That's great! Enjoy!

[@sm2273]

Stupid question I don't have a 4k tv. Just a regular 1080p flat screen. Will this still work on it? Just bought two subwoofers and planning on buying speakers too (which ones do you recommend?) I'm new to the home theater game lol.

[@KReesethebeast]

Yes it will work on it.

[@Wardiary24]

You dont seem to connect the subwoofer ? Schould it be passive or active ?

[@KReesethebeast]

I do not have a sub on this setup, just two speakers. I plan on getting one and two more speakers on my new set up.

[@Wardiary24]

@@KReesethebeasti looked for it , it works only with active subwoofer

[@KReesethebeast]

@@Wardiary24 Thanks for the info!

[@marlalopez7649]

Hi! i have the same receiver and the same polk t15 speakers. My question Is wich subwoofer do i need pasive ir active? Polk psw10 Is good enough?? Thanks un Advance

[@KReesethebeast]

I would search that topic online, it can get very detailed!

[@yourtheweaklink]

Psw10 is solid entry level sub arguably the best and paired with polk T15s (my first set of HT speakers btw) the psw10 has the capability of overpowering them quite easily

[@TOG_BDOE757]

I brought this and I plugged it up and it will not turn on? Is it something I'm doing wrong?

[@KReesethebeast]

Check all your connections and you can always call Sony tech support to help walk you through the set up

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Would this have enough juice to power two Sony tower speakers and a center channel? Along with a self amplified sub

[@KReesethebeast]

This should run any speakers you want. Self powered sub should run fine as well.

[@KT-Buf69]

It has 5 145w outputs and a sub I believe. Just picked one up. I think im only using it for music. I'm just using 2 165w towers for now. Check your watts. Doesnt have to be exact. Just don't over do it if your towers are rated less than 145w

[@sanderdeun9235]

Just bought this reciever, but the only thing i can’t Figure out is how to listen to Bluetooth music while gaming at the same time.?

[@KReesethebeast]

You can't do that because each setting is separate. If you are in bluetooth streaming mode, that is a single mode, same as if you are in game mode. What kind of game system do you have? I stream spotify over my Ps4 while gaming. The spotify app is on the playstation.

[@robertorodriguez2609]

@@KReesethebeast but could he do it if using optical cable instead of hdmi audio?

[@KReesethebeast]

@@robertorodriguez2609 I do not believe so, because each mode is different.

[@mrsseasea]

We have a similar Sony Receiver, but ours will go into” sleep mode” if the tv is left on pause for more than 10 min or so.....I want to find out how to get that set up? any information would be appreciated. Thank you for your video it was helpful.

[@KReesethebeast]

Hmm, not sure on that exact model, your best bet is to Google that problem with the model number, or either find the manual online, and search in there for it.

[@davidcobb2693]

I have had the exact receiver for over a year now and just recently started having a recurring problem with it. After re-calibrating the speakers through the Easy setup everything works fine for about 3 hours, then the right surround speaker stops speaking ( it is connected properly! ) I tried different settings in the Sound Effect and Speaker Settings menus and I wasn't able to get Surround Sound out of all 5 speakers. After resetting the receiver to the Factory settings, I can use the Easy Setup to calibrate the speakers and they'll work fine for about 3 hours before the right surround speaker stops working. Any suggestions?

[@KReesethebeast]

Make sure your speaker is in good shape, if it quit I would hook another speaker up to those wires and see if it works, if not, send it back to Sony!

[@davidcobb2693]

@@KReesethebeast The speaker is from a small Sony home theater " system " that had been purchased over 10 years ago, the " system " consisted of an AM/FM receiver amp, a small sub, 4 satellite speakers and 1 center channel speaker. I bought it for use in a small bedroom a year or two before I moved into a bigger place 11 years ago, the receiver lived for 5-1/2 years before I replaced it with my first Sony STR-DH590 receiver in January, 2015. I replaced the small sub with an 8" Pioneer Andrew Jones powered sub at the same time and everything worked fine until, in July, 2019 when the receiver died after 4-1/2 years. I replaced it with a second, now my current, STR-DH590 receiver. The satellite speakers and the center speaker all had attached wires, so there was no way to change the speaker cables. Everything was working fine up to a couple months ago when the right surround rear speaker stopped speaking, it never crackled or sputtered, it just quit working. I was able to get it to work several times by adjusting the receiver settings but I said F-it a couple weeks ago and I bought 2 matching pairs of satellite speakers, a new center speaker and a 100' roll of 16 gauge speaker wire cable. After everything arrived I had the old speakers removed and I had a friend wire and connect my 5 brand new speakers for me and everything works like it should. I am paralyzed on one side so I have mobility issues and even though I know in my head how to do things, I need someone to be my hands because there's only so much I'm able to do with my one good hand. My new speakers aren't Sony and they're black, not silver and most importantly, THEY WORK! I have another Sony STR-DH590 receiver for my living room home theater system, I bought it in early 2015 after my old and outdated Denon receiver died, I bought it in mid 2001 before HDMI and 4K. The 12" Infinity powered subwoofer I bought along with the Denon receiver died almost exactly 1 year ago, so I replaced it with a brand new Sony 10" powered sub. My living room speakers are Infinity and they're still going strong after 19 years !

[@steve4321able]

How do you adjust the bass and treble on this unit?

[@KReesethebeast]

Good question and I am not sure to be honest.

[@ZackyDaley]

It's in the settings you have to use the remote there is not a physical treble or base control but you can edit the bass and treble levels in settings and also change all speaker settings but the automatic setup will tune them for you

[@almendez3463]

Kevin Reese: I purchase the same receiver. I hooked it up to my new 4K tv the same way you did but. I’m not getting that theater sound with two front floor model speakers how do I get that sound like if I was playing regular music?

[@KReesethebeast]

Did you do the test with the wire?

[@almendez3463]

Yup I did the test everything is good just have to get used to the sound. My old Sony receiver pull out 165 watts this want is only 145 watts but it still sounds good. Thx for responding back stay safe.

[@SPUTNIK5199]

При долгой работе ресивер сильно греется? Звук хороший?

[@KReesethebeast]

English please.

[@SPUTNIK5199]

does the receiver get very hot during long hours? Is the sound good?

[@erickort1987]

at crutchfield for that reciever it says 90 watts by 5...its not 145 watts by 5

[@KReesethebeast]

I would go with what the manufacturer says.

[@paytoncolter7388]

How do you get to the equalizer on this?

[@KReesethebeast]

You will have to access it on the tv screen under settings you cannot get to it from just the receiver.

[@paytoncolter7388]

@@KReesethebeast Thanks very much helped

[@TheRAGE154]

Can you connect this to a tv?

[@KReesethebeast]

absolutely

[@tx1999]

Can that thing power up a subwoofer? I have some speakers i could use but also wanted to try a subwoofer

[@KReesethebeast]

Yes, this receiver can power two subwoofers.

[@BlitzTheEqualizer]

It can’t power them, however it has two RCA outputs for Self-Powered Subwoofers. I myself have a video on it as well, I wish it could power subwoofers though.

[@KReesethebeast]

@@BlitzTheEqualizer You are correct with that information. It has two subwoofer outputs. As for ”powering" two subs surround sound receivers do not power the sub they send the audio signal to the sub which has it's own amp which is why you have to plug the subwoofer in to power. It will support two subs at the same time.

[@camarenobrandon]

My job jas this and its connected to speakers outside to play music but i cant seem to get the audio to come out from the computer.. help?

[@KReesethebeast]

Double check that all or your HDMI hookups are connected properly and you are selecting the correct input.

[@martylucas8557]

Good job Kevin!

[@KReesethebeast]

Thank you

[@lilrobbase3]

What hdmi cords did you use?

[@KReesethebeast]

I think it was RocketFish I got it from Best Buy.

[@Blackdog4818]

What the...I just paid 279. UGH. Did you do the bluetooth?

[@KReesethebeast]

Yes it has bluetooth

[@Blackdog4818]

@@KReesethebeast Hey, my Bravia broke, and I bought an LG OLED...My Bravia automatically picked up the receiver, my LG won't connect. You have any idea why it won't connect?

[@KReesethebeast]

@@Blackdog4818 well the other picked up because its sony. All you have to do is go into your TV settings and change the output to the receiver

[@Blackdog4818]

Yeah, did all that. Searched through all the sound settings, but it appears to be a common issue because a lot of people are having the same problem. Wondered if you knew of a fix. Thanks anyway.

[@Blackdog4818]

Figured it out...HDMI ARC menu has to be set to "enhanced" setting, not "standard". "Enhanced" is for 4k TV's like my LG OLED. My 12 year old Bravia was using standard because the video/audio was much weaker.

[@chronicconditions5855]

hi just want to pick up this avr, but I heard when you change the HDMI input on your tv, every time the on-screen display of the AVR pops up automatically on the tv, is this true?

[@KReesethebeast]

That depends on what kind of TV you have as well.

[@chronicconditions5855]

@@KReesethebeast ok thanks did that happen on your tv? i have lg tv, just interested if it happened on yours and what brand tv you have. i hope if i use Toslink it wont show up with a menu as my xb1x doesn't play nice when i use arc setup. ps4 pro and pc have no issues just xbox1x screws up that arc setup

[@KReesethebeast]

@@chronicconditions5855 I have an lg as well I did a review on it check it out!

[@KReesethebeast]

@@chronicconditions5855 so when I want to change the display from my ps4 pro to my PC I have to change the input to screen share then go to my input to get the receiver's prompt on the screen so I can change it.

[@chronicconditions5855]

@@KReesethebeast ok thanks... i hope they do a firmware update to remove that, very strange, never seen an avr do that. i went to a sony forum and everyone like wtf fix it sony. i would get this avr if it didnt have this issue. its a sweet deal down to 400 in australia from 600. ill check the tv review!

[@manuelcaycedo561]

Awesome review brother. Thank you so much.!!!

[@KReesethebeast]

glad this helped you!

[@mojomojo2091]

Is the equaliser any good on this?

[@KReesethebeast]

I haven't had any complaints from it so far.

[@williamcolville8773]

Kevin how do i get more bass.

[@KReesethebeast]

If you go into settings you can increase it, or you can add a subwoofer!

[@williamcolville8773]

@@KReesethebeast thank you.

[@zafforthegreat8995]

You brought 2.0 to a 5.2 fight?

[@KReesethebeast]

Haha say what?

[@mjnowo]

2 speakers as apposed to 5 plus 2 subs

[@KReesethebeast]

@@mjnowo All I could get at the time was 2 speakers

[@huggyjd]

Does it have bass and treble settings?

[@KReesethebeast]

Yes it does

[@davidfernandez7425]

@@KReesethebeast Hello i just bought the/ Sony StR dh590.But I can't find the bass & treble settings!! Can you tell me were they are.Thanks.

[@adinbok]

How do you do the mic calibration?

[@KReesethebeast]

Hook it up and read the instructions, I cannot remember all the fine details.

[@adinbok]

Kevin Reese thanks!

[@szpoti]

What's the point to buy a bluetooth receiver and to use cables?

[@KReesethebeast]

You can stream from your phone the receiver and have it play through whatever speaker system you have set up. It is really cool.

[@marianotorrespico2975]

Thank you, for the facts, Kevin.

[@KReesethebeast]

You are welcome!

[@stephenjones4013]

Great review!!!!!!

[@chaosstorm8307]

Does anyone have an issue where the front speakers work but the surround and center doesn't? I just bought the receiver today after replacing a Yamaha, I was going to throw it away because I thought it was broke, so I got the Sony hooked it up and I have the same problem but now idk if it's broke or I'm just stupid. On the Yamaha I had all speakers spliced together running threw front, because I thought the surround and center where fried, but now I have the exact same problem with the Sony. Also it works for the yellow white and red cords I run my ps2 too it and I get 4 speakers all working, but it will not work with HDMI so my ps3 has no surround sound. Anyway any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Edit, also I have no sub woofer idk if thats the cause of my problem but highly doubt it.

[@KReesethebeast]

Having no sub would not cause your problem. If you still have the same issue it is not your receiver. I would check to make sure all your speakers are actually working and check all your wiring connections. Something is happening coming out of the receiver going to the speakers.

[@chaosstorm8307]

@@KReesethebeast thanks, I was able to figure it out. I have no arc on my TV, so I had to run an optic cable. It works now. But I have to get a new TV if I want it to sound legit without the optic cord.

[@KReesethebeast]

@@chaosstorm8307 Yes you are correct you would need an optical cable if you do not have an ARC (Audio Return Channel). Glad you got it figured out.

[@liberalsloan4049]

Warning you can't use the equalizer hook up a equalizer up to it

[@KReesethebeast]

Thanks for the info!

[@DvLzzzKSA]

Awesome 😍

[@KReesethebeast]

Thank you!

[@DvLzzzKSA]

@@KReesethebeast thanks to you buddy keep going ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KReesethebeast]

@@DvLzzzKSA No, thank you MadKing. It is because of you and the rest of my subscribers that I keep going. Thanks for your support my friend.

[@DvLzzzKSA]

@@KReesethebeast ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dergrillgamer8689]

I bought myself the newer model

[@KReesethebeast]

How do you like it?

[@dergrillgamer8689]

@@KReesethebeast its good it has 2 more channela but nothing more

[@dergrillgamer8689]

I like it

[@2KINGS19v25]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KReesethebeast]

Thanks for watching!

[@andersgesagt3928]

Now you need a new TV the new technology is called OLED, they are double to triple the cost of normal led they are great but still not as good as the old plasma flat screens the color on the plasma tv is unreal, I have had an old Pioneer plasma tv since 2007 Bought brand new looks better than all of the modern led tvs. I paid 2600 in 2007 which is insane for only a 42 inch tv that's still insane today, but that tv is still running perfect 12 years later and looks better than any other tv. Back about 10 years ago, the best TVs were made by Pioneer, they also apparently made car stereos but little to people know their TVs were the rolls Royce of the industry, the BEST and the picture is still better than 90% of the new Tvs I've looked at. It's may be an old technology but it is fantastic.

[@KReesethebeast]

One thing I know about the plasma was they got HOT, and used more energy. Yes price of these new tv's can get crazy. I had no idea Pioneer made tv's, that is interesting. The tv I have I just got in March 2018 its an LG smart tv 4K with HDR. It is the nicest one I have ever owned, but I know there are nicer ones out.

[@nuggetman420]

the epitome of a cowboy accent

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

Holly shit that's the exact receiver one i have!

[@KReesethebeast]

It is a good one!

[@mattoconnor6604]

Awsome video helped me a lot thank you !!!!!!!!

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad to hear it!

[@maniraja4370]

How to bought this av receiver amplifier from India

[@KReesethebeast]

I would search online and purchase that way. There are no Best Buys over there I'm guessing.

[@andersgesagt3928]

Nice

[@KReesethebeast]

Glad you liked it!

[@chronicconditions5855]

200 thats sick, cost 600 in australia

[@KReesethebeast]

Oh wow that is expensive!

[@mavfan1]

​@@KReesethebeast yeah, but their dollar is valued different. The Australian minimum wage is nearly $19 (Australian) dollars per hour.

[@KReesethebeast]

@@mavfan1 Oh wow that is a high minimum wage!

[@mojomojo2091]

The both of you are morons.

[@AnonymousYT-oy8fm]

nice vLogs

[@KReesethebeast]

Thank you 😊

[@jm4810]

I just paid $100

[@KReesethebeast]

Dang you got a deal.

[@zafforthegreat8995]

Cut the "Y'all's" in half. You want it to be unique but not annoying. You obviously had no clue what the USB power supply was for. Practice makes perfect. If this comment helps your channel please let me know.

[@KReesethebeast]

Ya'll is something I say, I don't do it to be unique. It's a southern thing. I am not an audiophile or expert by any means, just wanted to give average consumers an idea of what they are getting when they bought this.

[@zafforthegreat8995]

@Kefla No, it is like telling a British You-tuber that he/she is overusing the word "mate" and that maybe that could lead to a lower viewership. Or similarly, it is like telling a someone like you that their need to be a contrarian could be seen as annoying and ill conceived.

[@KReesethebeast]

@Kefla Thanks for being a reasonable and realistic human being!

[@WildcatCougar]

First off... why the jacket in the house? Really? And, have you ever heard of a vacuum? Gross. And you want Patreon support! Ha! How about supporting me vacuuming my rug in shorts and a t shirt in my climate controlled house.

[@KReesethebeast]

Some people have nothing better to do than complain about others.

[@bbgoldbyrd699]

@@KReesethebeast big facts. great video btw the only question I have is wether I can run a regular sub to it.

[@KReesethebeast]

@@bbgoldbyrd699 yes this is a 5.2 channel receiver and is capable of running a 2 subs!

[@bbgoldbyrd699]

@@KReesethebeast do you think it could handle 1 12" 1200 watt sub P.S still replying to an almost 1 year old vid absolute mad lad 😂👏👍

[@KReesethebeast]

@@bbgoldbyrd699 well it's a 725 watt system total, so it would power it but not to it's full potential I wouldn't think.

[@reginaldevans4295]

Can this be hooked up to standard rca red white cable with audio speaker jack?

[@KReesethebeast]

It can be hooked up with anything you can imagine that would be commonly used to hook up stereo and speakers. Merry Christmas!

[@dergrillgamer8689]

Yes it can be hooked up with that