Sony STRDH590 5.2-Channel 725W 4K UHD A/V Home Theater Receiver (Black) $248 + Free Shipping

jbadjones

Dec 17, 2022 2:09 AM

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jbadjonesDec 17, 2022 2:09 AM

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Would this pair well with the recently posted Energy 5.1 system?

terriblethomas

Dec 17, 2022 5:25 AM

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terriblethomasDec 17, 2022 5:25 AM

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Quote from jbadjones

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Would this pair well with the recently posted Energy 5.1 system?

The recommended power amplifier is 75-100 watts. This Sony is rated for 145 watts but at 6 ohms, not 8 ohms like the Take speakers. And you can't add additional front mains later (I have a pair of Energy CF-30s making for a 7.1 or 7.2 system). No Atmos if that matters to you. You can see the audio codecs it supports. I did not search everything but it can be good to have eARC HDMI ports on the AVR and TV. I have seen others on sale for about the same price I would like better.

Know you goals and get something to match. I think you will like the budget system just fine. For me I am glad I could add the front mains, especially for music. A 7.1-7.2 would be important to me. Having room to grow without needing a new AVR is a good thing. You may want to check out reviews of best budget AVRs and participate in forums at a place like AVS.com

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Jenn.h

Dec 17, 2022 1:23 PM

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Jenn.hDec 17, 2022 1:23 PM

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Quote from terriblethomas

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The recommended power amplifier is 75-100 watts. This Sony is rated for 145 watts but at 6 ohms, not 8 ohms like the Take speakers. And you can't add additional front mains later (I have a pair of Energy CF-30s making for a 7.1 or 7.2 system). No Atmos if that matters to you. You can see the audio codecs it supports. I did not search everything but it can be good to have eARC HDMI ports on the AVR and TV. I have seen others on sale for about the same price I would like better.

Know you goals and get something to match. I think you will like the budget system just fine. For me I am glad I could add the front mains, especially for music. A 7.1-7.2 would be important to me. Having room to grow without needing a new AVR is a good thing. You may want to check out reviews of best budget AVRs and participate in forums at a place like AVS.com

The receiver is fine to drive speakers with higher impedance, right? The higher impedance of the speaker, the easier to drive.
Could you recommend some other receivers with similar price?

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sup3rson1c

Dec 19, 2022 4:31 PM

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sup3rson1cDec 19, 2022 4:31 PM

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Honestly, for the $ I'd look at a decent 5.1 sound bar instead. And really, when you combine the cost of the receiver plus low end speakers a very good Atmos sound bar is in the mix too. Cleaner looking, easier set up, same or better sound. These low-end receivers are expensive for what they are, same with low end speakers. When it comes to home a/v you get what you pay for.

Ah, no.

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superpimp2g

Dec 19, 2022 8:21 PM

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superpimp2gDec 19, 2022 8:21 PM

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Quote from spec2

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Honestly, for the $ I'd look at a decent 5.1 sound bar instead. And really, when you combine the cost of the receiver plus low end speakers a very good Atmos sound bar is in the mix too. Cleaner looking, easier set up, same or better sound. These low-end receivers are expensive for what they are, same with low end speakers. When it comes to home a/v you get what you pay for.

A sound bar is surpassed by pretty much any decent 2.1 or 3.1 setup and doesnt take up that much more space.

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spec2

Dec 19, 2022 11:52 PM

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spec2Dec 19, 2022 11:52 PM

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A sound bar is surpassed by pretty much any decent 2.1 or 3.1 setup and doesnt take up that much more space.

That may be true but "decent" 3.1 (but really why bother with 3.1, it's not 1986. Surround or bust) costs a bit more than the $500 (for receiver plus speakers and sub). What's being discussed here is a bottom feeder Sony receiver and marginal speakers. For TV in family room, yes, a good $300 sound bar will sound at least as good, be less expensive overall, and less clunky. (No matter how much or little space a receiver takes up it takes space and its hard to conceal unless you have a custom closet or savvy enough to set up RF. No one wants to look at a receiver. It's not furniture in 2022 like it was in 1975. It's an eyesore and distraction.

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superpimp2g

Dec 20, 2022 12:47 AM

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superpimp2gDec 20, 2022 12:47 AM

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That may be true but "decent" 3.1 (but really why bother with 3.1, it's not 1986. Surround or bust) costs a bit more than the $500 (for receiver plus speakers and sub). What's being discussed here is a bottom feeder Sony receiver and marginal speakers. For TV in family room, yes, a good $300 sound bar will sound at least as good, be less expensive overall, and less clunky. (No matter how much or little space a receiver takes up it takes space and its hard to conceal unless you have a custom closet or savvy enough to set up RF. No one wants to look at a receiver. It's not furniture in 2022 like it was in 1975. It's an eyesore and distraction.

Simply not true. You'll never have the same soundstage as a 3.1 setup from a soundbar. Even the expensive sound bars with atmos that have tiny up firing speakers still basically sound like everything is coming out of one speaker. I've never heard a soundbar with clear left right and center channels. They all just get muddied together. If you want to spend $150 or less you can go with a soundbar. I haven't seen these mass complaints of a 2.1 or 3.1 system being clunky or hard to set up either.

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BlueTexture423

Dec 20, 2022 3:05 PM

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BlueTexture423Dec 20, 2022 3:05 PM

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I think the market has spoken on the popularity of el cheap-o A/V separates vs sound bars. Sound bar sales wildly exceed them precisely because the aren't eyesores and are easy to set up. Back in the day having your stereo system in the family room was chic. But hasn't been that way for a long time. The A/V equipment moved to a closet in the dedicated theater room. Then HT rooms were killed when wireless A/V and 75" + TV became popular.

Also, not saying a quality 5.1 or higher system doesn't sound better than a sound bar. The science of sound is the science of sound. But outside the technicals of how sound moves is the reproduction quality of the sound. That's what separates a $200 receiver from a $600 from a $2000 one. A junk Sony, Yamaha, whatever receiver and crappy speakers and sub. isn't going to be any better a sound experience than a good sound bar but will be uglier and more distracting. Bottom line if you're budget is sub $500 just get a good sound bar.

(and because there are marketing budgets behind them, vs no marketing budgets for buying perfectly good second hand A/V components)

Plus soundbar is all-in-one

Most people are not audiophiles

If they're even looking to upgrade their audio at all, they want the simplest solution as fast as possible

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DelightfulCrow763

Dec 20, 2022 6:57 PM

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DelightfulCrow763Dec 20, 2022 6:57 PM

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Quote from jbadjones

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Would this pair well with the recently posted Energy 5.1 system?

It would work fine for those speakers. At 8ohms you wouldnt get the full 145watts but thats fine as well.

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Lanmanna

Dec 21, 2022 4:00 AM

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LanmannaDec 21, 2022 4:00 AM

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Quote from spec2

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I think the market has spoken on the popularity of el cheap-o A/V separates vs sound bars. Sound bar sales wildly exceed them precisely because the aren't eyesores and are easy to set up. Back in the day having your stereo system in the family room was chic. But hasn't been that way for a long time. The A/V equipment moved to a closet in the dedicated theater room. Then HT rooms were killed when wireless A/V and 75" + TV became popular.

Also, not saying a quality 5.1 or higher system doesn't sound better than a sound bar. The science of sound is the science of sound. But outside the technicals of how sound moves is the reproduction quality of the sound. That's what separates a $200 receiver from a $600 from a $2000 one. A junk Sony, Yamaha, whatever receiver and crappy speakers and sub. isn't going to be any better a sound experience than a good sound bar but will be uglier and more distracting. Bottom line if you're budget is sub $500 just get a good sound bar.

Lol. You don't know what you're talking about. You should just stop while you're behind.

Even compared to a 2.1 setup, you're not getting the same audio quality because of the very size you keep bringing up. There's no room for decent drivers in soundbars.

I don't know why you're trying to sell people interested in receivers on soundbars. If they're looking at receivers, it's obvious they have at least some knowledge and interest in audio quality. People who are looking at receivers couldn't care less about soundbars so you're talking to the wind. That's like trying to convince someone interested in a performance car on a beige subcompact instead because it's more practical. Lol

Last edited by Lanmanna December 20, 2022 at 08:06 PM.

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Lanmanna

Dec 21, 2022 4:05 AM

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LanmannaDec 21, 2022 4:05 AM

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Quote from BlueTexture423

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(and because there are marketing budgets behind them, vs no marketing budgets for buying perfectly good second hand A/V components)

Plus soundbar is all-in-one

Most people are not audiophiles

If they're even looking to upgrade their audio at all, they want the simplest solution as fast as possible

The people you're talking about wouldn't be looking at receiver deals in the first place, so your comment is pointless.

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