Sony STRDH590 Black
Score: 76/100
Polk Monitor XT60 Midnight Black
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Polk XT60 tower speaker delivers deep bass and high-resolution detail with full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, making it a strong budget floor-standing option. Its limitations include a single woofer that caps peak volume and a heavier-than-advertised weight. Ideal for entry-level immersive home-theater setups in medium-sized rooms.
The Sony STR-DH590 is an entry-level 5.2-channel AV receiver delivering strong per-channel power and full-stack 4K 60p HDR including Dolby Vision. Its main limitations are the absence of Wi-Fi/network streaming and a modest HDMI port count. Best for budget-conscious beginners setting up a 5.1/5.2 system in small-to-medium rooms.
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5.2best | 2 | |
145 Wbest | — | |
— | 86 dBbest | |
— | 6.5 inbest | |
— | 1 inbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.25 lbbest | 20 lb |
1 years | 5 yearsbest | |
5best | — |
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Audio(1) | ||
Audio Channels | 5.2 | 2 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
System Weight (lb) | 18.25 lb | 20 lb |
System Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | H×W×D: 13.3×43.2×29.9 cm cm | 36.4 x 7.5 x 9.09 in cm |
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Professional reviewers praise the STR-DH590 for delivering strong power and full-stack 4K HDR (including Dolby Vision) at a beginner-friendly price, noting its discrete 5-channel amp, easy DCAC calibration, and robust Bluetooth and Hi-Res audio support. However, they also flag the lack of Wi-Fi/Ethernet and limited HDMI inputs as drawbacks for users seeking more networked or multi-device flexibility.
Everyday owners generally like the straightforward Bluetooth streaming, easy 4K setup, and useful FM tuner, but many express disappointment over the limited HDMI ports, absence of a companion app, and missing Wi-Fi/airplay capabilities, describing the interface as dated.
“solid 4K HDR passthrough (full 4K/60p 4:4:4, Dolby Vision)”
Professional reviewers describe the XT60 as a budget-oriented floor-standing speaker that punches above its price class, offering hi-res certification, dynamic full-range sound, and effortless bass thanks to the passive radiators, making it a solid choice for entry-level immersive home-theater setups.
Everyday buyers give mixed feedback, praising the energetic bass, detailed highs, and immersive staging for movies and music, while noting concerns about the speaker's actual weight and occasional lack of refinement at higher listening levels.
