Customer Ratings & Reviews

In the age of many home stereo systems this Sony seems to do what many lack. 1. It has a good FM radio No am 2. Awesome Sony music center app to play DJ with if you want. 3. CD player which is rare to see in the age of USB and Bluetooth. 4. The USB allows you to record directly to it. I will admit I didn't try this out but played my USB jump drive 64 gb size. Worked just fine. Now for the sound fields. They are nice but some are gimmicks . You can get more enjoyment from the music from the regular sound fields Jazz Pop etc. Overall the volume level gets loud where I have it setup. It does give the option to have a karaoke mode. You need a mic to use that function which is not included. If you want the a good overall sound that Sony is know for then give this is chance. It has the old school shelf system look with all the new features tucked in and very user friendly. Also they have a party mode that you can link their over products for much more sound with additional speaker products!

First impressions say a lot. In the case of the Sony MHC-M20, a lot of what is said is not great. Upon initial unboxing, the main unit and the speakers are much bigger than what I was anticipating. They also are very light weight and generally unimpressive. Granted, this is at a fairly low price-point, but the tactile feedback of the controls and their design are what you’d expect on a $49 unit. The speaker wiring is permanently connected at the speaker end and the end that plugs into the head unit have some sort of little non-standard, plastic push-in connector. Given the overall presentation, this product appears to be aimed at 12-year-olds rather than adults. A lot of Sony products have run through my household in the past few decades and virtually all of them have been a “hit” until now. Given the (supposed) target audience, the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity is understandable, but a CD player? While I still buy CDs, I doubt the aforementioned 12-year-olds probably don’t even own a CD and I expect more than a few don’t even know what one is…oh yeah, something they see at granddad’s house. To cut to the chase (at least for those interested in sound quality), this system is below average at best, with not much for highs (cymbals seem almost non-existent), no deep bass (understandable given the “woofer” size), and what is in between is generally “muddy” sounding regardless of what I was using for an audio source. The Mega Bass feature just seemed to compound the issues, at least for me. The “DJ Effect” has three different components; “Flanger”, “Isolation”, and “Sampler”. “Flanger” is described in the user manual as “Creates a deep flanging effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane”. I found that it just messed up the sound and created drop outs in various frequency ranges and I could not figure out the desirability of this special effect. I also read the Wikipedia entry on this audio effect, and I understand it, but I don’t see it working with the type of music I listen to - maybe different source material would provide a better representation. “Isolation” makes it so you can isolate a variety of different frequencies via the main volume/DJ effect knob once you have engaged this feature. It works quite well for what it does. The “Sampler” effect has two different groupings of special effect “noises”, or “samples” that can be added at will to the currently playing audio track or just on their own - a total of eight different sampler sounds. There is a “Football” sound mode that works only when another audio source (such as a TV) is connected to the M20. The idea is to “experience the feeling of being in the stadium when watching a football match broadcast”. I’m sorry to report that I did not test this feature as I have no interest in football and I can’t imagine anyone using this system in place of even the most rudimentary sound bar that they probably already have in place with their television. Pairing to my iPhone was seamless, and the ability of the electronics to “remove” vocals from music to use the system for karaoke works remarkably well. But even though the unit has an input for a microphone none is included. There are two smartphone apps to accompany this music system, called “Sony Music Center” and “Fiestable”. These apps allow you to control the DJ special effects in more ways than using the amplifier’s front-panel controls or using the supplied remote control. The apps were free, installed without issue and worked well. Some of the functions can be controlled by making various motions with your phone rather than using the touchscreen. Again, this functionality worked as intended and appears to be targeted to a specific age group of users that is more interested in gimmicks and having fun as opposed to serious listening of music. The system also allows you to chain together other Sony Bluetooth speakers that are Wireless Party Chain compatible. Since I have none of these devices, I am unable to comment on this feature. The Sony MCH-M20 is a three-piece home audio system that is designed for times when the user wants to share music and special effects with a group of people rather than listening to content on earbuds. I see this system being used at pre-teen birthday parties and slumber parties and not being used by mom and dad. If you are a serious music hobbyist, this might be a way to introduce young household members to your pastime with just enough new tech and gimmicks to hold their interest while hopefully establishing their own passion for music and the artists in the same way we older adults have. My recommending this audio system is conditional based on the ultimate end-user and their expectations from the system.

It’s awesome!! I’ve had it a year now.. I love it!!

I love it loud and fun lol it’s great for Partys and karaoke

I picked up this stereo system to use in the kitchen for listening to music while cooking. Unfortunately the physical size of the system is quite a bit larger than I thought and I will not be able to keep it on the kitchen counter as I had planned. But enough about the size, how does this thing sound? Well........... it sounds OK. The speakers themselves are pretty big. I'd say about a good foot and a half tall and about 8 inches deep. But for their large size they don't put out very deep bass. They play loud and put out tons of midbass, (which is good for most music), but I was surprised that they couldn't go very deep. I'd say they only go down to about 50Hz. Also the tweeters don't play the nice crisp highs that I like. The speakers don't sound bad. They just don't sound great. Overall the speakers just sound a bit flat. But if you are not an audiophile or you are buying this as a bedroom system or just something for use during parties then this will probably suit you just fine. The system includes a CD player and can connect via bluetooth so you will be able to play pretty much all of your music. There are about 10 pre-programmed soundfields included but most of them were not to my liking. The "Game" soundfield sound especially weird. Not sure what Sony was going for there. But there is also a custom EQ with about 7 frequencies that you can tweak to tailor the sound to your preference. Ultimately this system does not play as loud or as clean as I would like. But at its' price point it does an OK job.

This is an excellent audio system with a variety of options to play your music from CD or other digital formats, too many to review all. I personally like playing music from my iPhone through Bluetooth or playing selections from my CD collection. The system has several options I haven’t explored, such as recording or broadcasting live at a gathering. Thus far I am very pleased with the system ease of use and performance.

Got this system on sale and open box, which came out to around $110. Was thinking of getting a sound bar to boost up the sound on tv, but this turned out way better. Great sound and Bluetooth easily connects to LG tv. Love that it turns off on its own if u turn off tv or there is nothing playing. Equalizer is a little confusing.

This system is loud and crisp. Has a great base with awesome options on the app. You can be your own DJ through the app.

THE SONY MCH-M20 HAS REMARKABLY GOOD SOUND FOR ITS PRICE POINT AND I AM GLAD I WAS GIVEN IT AS A HOLIDAY GIFT FROM MY LOVELY WIFE. HOWEVER BEING AN OLD TIME AUDIOPHILE I PREFER HEADPHONES WITH CORDS WHICH THIS UNIT WILL NOT ACCEPT. (THERE ARE HOWEVER MANY ADVANCED BLUE TOOTH AND SOUND CHAIN OPTIONS FOR THE MORE MODERN CROWD). THE MOST DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE WITH THIS UNIT IS THAT WHILE IT PLAYS USB DRIVE MP3'S AND MP3 CD'S VERY WELL WHEN IT COMES TO REGULAR WAVE CDS IT PLAYS SOME VERY WELL BUT THOSE I HAVE COPIED FROM ORIGINALS ON MY ZIP SPIN COPIER IT IS FOR SOME STRANGE REASON TOTALLY ALLERGIC TO AND ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT PLAY. THIS IS A PROBLEM I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ON ANY OTHER OF MY STEREO SYSTEMS OF WHICH I HAVE MANY.. IN SHORT IF YOU DO NOT COPY ORIGINAL CD'S THE WAY I DO LEAVING THE ORIGINALS ON THE SHELF FOR COPY PURPOSES ONLY AND HAVE NO NEED TO USE HEADPHONES WITH CORDS, THE SOUND AND MODERN FEATURES OF THIS UNIT ARE DEFINATELY WORTH THE PRICE AND YOUR CONSIDERATION. I AM STILL GLAD I OWN IT.

This system was really easy to set up. The sound is great too. I'm really enjoying this stereo. Compact too

The sound is great. It is easy to use. I love the blue tooth and karaoke features...

Excellent sound. Easy set up. great radio reception. Compact.

A nice small unit, good functions, sound and blue tooth

For the price, this is an excellent sound system. Honestly without spending a lot more, you aren't getting better. I have been very happy with this for my house and for small outdoor areas. Keep in mind I like my music at near deafening volumes

Love my new Sony Audio System!!! Playing my music while cleaning house is so nice!! Great sound and doesn't take up a lot of room!! Would definitely recommend to my friends and family!!!

Seriously. To all the people complaining you all should go spend more money if you want the outstanding sound that you are expecting. This is a 200.00 stereo and it is what it is. It is a very good system for the money. It does everything I expected it to do. If I wanted better sound and deeper suns I would have spent more money. This works just fine for the house. I’m 45 and am not blasting bass so my neighbor’s can hear. For the money it is fantastic. For you complainers stop trying to drink champagne on a beer budget

My Wife and I want looking for an audio system for my Daughter to put in her room. It is the perfect size and has abundant of features for sound with good sound and great power My Daughter is thrilled.

I like this stereo. It has a nice sound and is easy to set up and operate. I wish it had a multiple CD changer, but other than that, I'm happy with the purchase!

I bought this for my garage gym and man am I happy with the purchase. The Bluetooth is super solid always loads and actually loads multiple device at one time. I originally wanted something with a CD player since I’m older and have a million cds but I also use streaming services a lot so this was the best of both worlds. The sound is actually very good it has good bass depth and the tweeters are great for adding that high treble you want so you can hear the singing. Overall this think kicks butt and I would recommend it to everyone.

Bought this stereo for its small size and features..Has all the abilities for todays needs..CD, Bluetooth, USB, SD card, FM radio!