Customer Ratings & Reviews

The unit worked just as described. Very simple to use, easy to set up and understand. I am using this receiver for both indoor and outdoor speakers, the two separate channels allow for the ability to switch from indoor speakers, outdoor speakers or both playing at the same time. The power of this unit is plenty to crank up the sound. Overall, very happy with the purchase, good value for the money and would recommend to others considering a Bluetooth compatible receiver solution for your home stereo needs.

We purchased this Sony receive to replace an old, high quality, Rotel tuner/receiver that we have had for over 50 years. It is the perfect replacement model as it supports all the inputs the Rotel supports, except for the fact there is no AM tuner. There are even A, B speaker connections that allow both speaker channel sets to be in use concurrently. The sound quality from it is excellent. We love the bluetooth feature that allows us to connect our PCs to it for additional sources of music. The price was excellent!

The Sony STRDH190 is a basic Stereo Receiver that covers all the basics for enjoying your music collections. The Phono Input allows you to use any turntable to play your vinyl collection and the other inputs are suitable for CDs, MP3s etc. The Bluetooth input allows for easy connection to a cell phone. There are no HDMI inputs or outputs so this is truly a music focused stereo receiver. The included remote controls all the basic functions but is not a "universal" remote. Sound quality is very good with plenty of power for my bookshelf speakers. Overall, I'm quite pleased with this stereo receiver.

I read some negative reviews about this receiver, such as not enough power or they didn't like the front panel... Unfortunately they never say what kind of speakers they use, whether they are properly rated for the amp, what kind of cables they are using and the length of the cable run. ALL of these things affect playback power. I use pro speaker cabling with a maximum run of 10 feet for both cables. The sound is very nice and balanced. I didn't think I'd like the 2 knob controller for volume and input but now I love the simplicity since you can adjust things by hand without looking to see the knobs. Yes you have to use the remote to adjust bass and treble but I almost always leave playback at flat EQ since I'm a professional musician and audio producer working in a fabric treated control room. To the folks who have this receiver in their garages, I'll say you can't expect to get good sounding audio in a garage no matter what you use. Most audio FX boxes and DAWs have a reverb setting known as "Garage." It makes things sound like the speakers are in a, yes, a fricking garage, which is great for punk or grunge, but not much else. Yes, the radio tuner buttons blend into the front panel as does the speaker switch so if you use those buttons a lot you may want to put a small bit of tape on one or all of them or shine more light on the front panel. I don't use them since I don't listen to analog radio and I only have one pair of speakers. For me needs and budget, this Sony is very good. I still have lots of vintage records so the phono input jacks was a factor over the similarly priced Yamaha.

simplicity at its best. this stereo receiver is your budget friendly receiver that doesn't sacrifice the quality and yet produces the best sound. love that its bluetooth and easy to connect to all devices. loving the phono input to connect my sony phono and booksheld speakers. best buy always has the best price and customer service. grab this because its from sony . they deliver the best audio system.

Excellent value for the money. This receiver is for audiophiles that want to play vinyl records and maybe an occasional CD. Plenty of power to drive your music loud, has the option for two sets of speakers, phono jack, and Bluetooth for the post-vinyl listeners. This receiver does everything my 1970-1980 receiver did at a great price. This is not a home theater receiver. This is a stereo receiver.

This provided all of our entertainment sound needs. It has options to provide sound for two different set ups, which is what we needed. The price was great. It took a little bit longer to set up, but once we got it set up it was great. It can easily connect to our phones via bluetooth and once connected you can turn it off and on from the phone, which is a plus. The only downside is the tuner isn't the best for FM Radio. There is no antennae, but I think once we get a antennae it will be better. It's not on all the stations though. I would recommend this receiver.

I've had one of these units in my garage for years. I've had no issues despite it being a dusty, non-climate controlled environment. This always provides a decent sound quality and connects to my phone without issue

Excellent audio quality and build quality for $149. I don't think there is any other product at this price range which offers this great value for money. With Built-In Bluetooth and Phone. High-Res and has delivers detailed and clean sound.

For the price this is easily a 5 star purchase. It is used primarily as a turntable amplifier and for Bluetooth streaming for music. Pros: The phono pre amp input sounds great, lows are detailed and prominent which is usually a weakness for built in budget priced amplifiers. It’s also nice that it is adjustable in gain to match other input levels. The Bluetooth pairs as quickly if not faster than any other device I own. The remote is easy to use as are the menus in the receiver, so much so that a quick run down is all that is needed rather than a training session for other more feature packed units. Power is more than adequate for my medium sized room mid level listening. I haven’t needed to get to it’s full capabilities and crank it all the way up to be happy. It LOOKS far more expensive than it cost. Cons: Actual 12 gage speaker wire is a tight fit into the spring jacks. The ground screw for phono isn’t removable forcing me to change the ring connector on my ground wire to a forked connection. No sub out, but any sub that can accept speaker level inputs negates this. Conclusion: Anyone looking to get into or back into vinyl but still wants the convenience of streaming would be happy with this if you’re not hung up on brand or the prestige associated with price tag. Bang for your buck is outstanding.

For the price, you can't beat this receiver. It has what you need for a basic 2-channel stereo system. I bought this to power a basic second system in another room. I like that it has a phono circuit and built-in Bluetooth for easy streaming from my phone. The sound quality is good, not great. The sound is somewhat flat/sterile without a lot of dynamics, and the bass/treble controls don't have much impact. To be fair though, I'm comparing it to the other high-end equipment I own. For such a low entry price, this is still a good receiver. Just don't expect audiophile quality.

First, it's a Sony. Sony has been around a long time and have produced reputable products and this unit is no exception. It has enough bells and whistles to keep you happy like bluetooth, turntable input and a few others. It will accept 4ohm speakers up to 8ohms and a remote control. It's eezy-peezy for someone like me who just wants to hook up his turntable, use my phone to bluetooth my preferred music and enjoy the great sound it produces.

This receiver has everything. Power, blue tooth, remote control, etc.. Sounds great and needs no pre-amp for phonograph connection plus can be controlled from my i-phone too. Perfect!

This is an excellent inexpensive 2 channel stereo receiver. The Bluetooth feature works well with no problems. I access the blue tooth wireless with my cell phone and tablets and effortlessly play music apps that sound great. I have easily attached my cd player and cassette deck to the receiver. I purchased this Sony receiver because it has phono inputs so that I can play my vinyl records. It allows you to attach two pairs of speakers. The unit has more than enough power to drive the speakers. A great unit.

Great, simple receiver. I got this for my turntable because it has a phono input to play my albums. It works great and now I am also using it for the convenient bluetooth input. Easy to operate, I will next set up a radio station I like when I drive.

For an inexpensive receiver it had pretty good sound and it it's fairly easy to use

I needed to replace an older Sony amplifier. I was looking for a simple, 2 channel unit with a grounded phono input. This for the bill beautifully. The sound is crisp and clean. Plenty of auxiliary inputs, plus a bonus to connect portable devices through a mini plug. Bluetooth connectivity was a nice extra as well. Only drawback is that it could use a bit better tonal controls. It had the typical bass and treble. Could use a mid or benefit from being through an equalizer. But, for a solid good-sounding unit, it's hard to beat the value at this price point.

The Sony STRDH190 is an excellent foundation to build a stereo system around. It was the least expensive receiver with a phono input that I could find, with plenty of amplifier power AND Bluetooth connectivity. The setup is straightforward and the remote control is a great real-world convenience. And most importantly, the sound is everything I could want!

This is my second unit. I have one set up to run my speakers on my deck and this one is for my office. I bought it for three reasons -- Bluetooth, Phono input and price. I wanted to set up my old turntable so Phono input was crucial. The Bluetooth is great too. The unit is on standby until you connect to it via a Bluetooth device, then turns off when you disconnect, so it is great for locating in a hidden location.

Easy to setup, easy to use, nice connections and sound. Definitely worth the price. One of the few that has a good phono input