Sony BDV-N590

285 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 285 reviews of Sony BDV-N590. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. Comments about the price and design are generally positive. The size and usability are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Sony BDV-N590 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony BDV-N590

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Sony BDV-N590 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price, but comments are divided on the usability. Many are critical about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony BDV-N590 review

Best cinema system, Awards 2012. Looks and sounds every bit the all-in-one answer to home cinema on a budget

Compact design, looks smart ; 3D, wireless, iPlayer, on-demand movies ; easily wall-mountable rear speakers ; detailed, cohesive sound ; great pictures

Given everything it does and the price, we’re struggling to find fault

Best cinema system, Awards 2012. A hugely competitive system that looks and sounds every bit the all-in-one answer to home cinema on a budget

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Sony BDV-N590 review

Sony has thought of pretty much everything with the BDV-N590. Style and substance combine with some clever usability features to make a staggeringly compelling product for the money.

Loud and clear sound, Clean images, Curvaceous design

Slightly awkward to wire-up speakers

Dec, 2012

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Sony BDV-N590 review

a strong performer with plenty of features, but just lacking the comprehensive picture and sound controls that would make it perfect

The BDV-N590 also has you covered if you prefer to watch your own multimedia files. With integrated DLNA support, you can stream files from a networked PC or NAS device, as long as you’re online through a wired connection or the TV's integrated Wi-Fi....

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

good picture , great sound , easy to use , good looking speakers

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Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

Easy to set up with included calibration mic. Great sound. Great picture & upscaling ability.

Speaker cable to the sub is relatively short.

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

The sound and DVD/Bluray/CD features are very good. It seems good value for money.

My BT Youview box does not work with the HDMI1 or HDMI2 inputs (no picture, no sound). I am unsure whether the BDVN590 is faulty or whether the BT-provided HDMI cable is inadequate.

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

Stylish F+R speakers and main unit. Compact centre speaker. Easy auto-calibration with supplied mic. Easy set-up with colour coded plugs, and standing or wallmounted speakers. Wiring was sufficient to go round my 3.5 x 4.0m room, but may not go much...

Installation instructions are only adequate, and should be supplemented by reading the full manual first, online. Access to the main units loading slot may be tricky if your shelves are too close together - I modified mine so the top shelf was only...

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

Fantastic

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

very stylish system,great sound,very good as a hi fi too,ipod dock very useful

can't come up with any...love it

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony BDV-N590

Awesome value for money, only minutes to set up with auto calibration! Simply plug in the jack, set calibration device in seating position and press ok! Calibrates with a series of tones to each speaker and was spot on! I adjusted the front and center...

User manual could be a little more informative but as its interface is really easy to navigate through this was only a minor point.

Nov, 2013

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