Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- STRDH190
- SKU:
- 10316871
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Have Flashlight, Will Listen
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is above average except that I have to crank the volume control above 20 to hear the sound clearly and fully in medium to large size rooms. Specific complaints about the operation: First, it's all but impossible to use the controls on the receiver in low light. Nothing is backlit (not even the on button). The dial that selects inputs and sources is a pain. "Sleek design" here means inconvenience in finding and selecting inputs (CD, phono, etc.). I prefer a panel that allows me to select an input source with clearly identifiable buttons. Even worse is the remote, which also has no lighting, so it's impossible to use in low light or semi-darkness. Have a flashlight handy. More frustrating is the remote's user-unfriendly, overly complex way of accessing features. Nothing is straightforward. Most actions require multiple steps (on control buttons that are not always clearly labeled). I hate having to scroll through menus and guess which button to press to increase or decrease balance, for instance. Many functions I cannot access UNLESS I USE THE (DARK) REOMOTE (e.g., adjust the balance). Conventional knobs on the receiver is a much more user-friendly method and one that would not require searching for buttons on a dark remote. While the "pure direct" feature allows adequate sound, because of room acoustics I have to adjust bass, treble, balance--from the dark remote. Inferior to my 25-yr-old deceased Denon. I'm torn between 2 and 3 stars, but I'll give it 3. It turns on, and there's good sound after I spend more than an hour reading the manual and making adjustments where I can.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SimplicityReigns, Thank you for sharing your experience with your HTS350. We're glad you like the sound quality of the unit. And we appreciate your feedback about the built-in controls and non-backlit remote. To ensure optimal listening experience, this receiver has a built-in equalizer to adjust the bass and treble according to your liking. For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions of your Sony sounbar if you're having trouble with some of the features by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can chat with one of our agents through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
Regards,
Sam
Great receiver!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver for two channel listening and for the price paid. Plenty of power and blue tooth works great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimmysmusic52, We're pleased to hear you feel that the STRDH190 is worth its price! Good to know you're enjoying the powerful sound it delivers and the easy Bluetooth pairing. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I will recommend this product to everyone . Awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HarkiranK, We are glad that you now have an awesome stereo receiver. Every component in the STR-DH190 has been designed for detail and clarity. We hope you also enjoy the BLUETOOTH for easy connection with mobile devices and the A and B speaker function for flexible installation. Thank you for choosing Sony. Vincent
Sony Receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver and easy to set up. Sound quality with my old Realistic speakers was wonderful!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JimL, That's great! We're glad to hear that you enjoying your STR-DH190 Stereo receiver with Bluetooth. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is easy to set up and the sound is great. We purchased another one and like this one better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kim2019, thank you for purchasing the STRDH190 receiver! Good to know you appreciate the ease of setup and excellent sound quality that this unit delivers. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks you for trusting Sony! -Sam
Perfect Bluetooth option
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We wanted a Bluetooth option for our porch and this works great. Easy to pair and has plenty of power for a small room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cyns, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear that the unit works perfectly with your Bluetooth device. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! -Sam
Excellent receiver that sounds fantastic
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very impressed with this Sony receiver. It’s easy to use and sounds amazing. I love the availability to Bluetooth stream to it. Ours came with a faulty remote but Best Buy were great about swapping it for a new one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SimonH,
Thank you for that wonderful feedback and we're glad to hear that you enjoy the Bluetooth function and sound quality of the AV receiver. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input , or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy Set-up. Sounds great. Great deal. Looks great.
I would recommend this to a friendStereo receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good bang for your buck. Good sound and very simple to operate.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamR,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the sound quality of the unit. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input , or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Solid receiver for price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super easy set up. Seamless pairing with Bluetooth devices (turntable, phone, etc…).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jedi22, That's great! We're very happy to hear you like the ease of setup and seamless pairing with your Bluetooth devices. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony. -Sam
Perfect for your turntable
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice receiver and perfect for your turntable. Only 2 channels but I made the most out of them 2-Polk Monitor 60 Towers through one channel and second channel feeds a Polk PSW10 subwoofer. The subwoofer line outs are feeding a pair of Polk T15 bookshelf speakers. The system rocks the house! The Bluetooth connection made it easy to connect to my Samsung Q80. Great setup!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Toomgis, Great! We're very pleased to hear it works perfectly with your turntable and speakers! Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only reason I bought this was to drive a couple of outdoor speakers I already had in place. Didn't want to waste $600 on a Sonos Amp for my 2 outdoor speakers. This thing is a no brainer for this simple application. I plugged it in, plugged in the speakers, pulled up Bluetooth on my phone with the unit off and bam! It connects and starts streaming. My wife could even do it with no issues. Love this amp!
I would recommend this to a friendReceiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good receiver for your surround sound system! Excellent price and works well!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigKev, We’re glad that you are happy with this STR-DH190 Stereo receiver with Bluetooth. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input , or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
Blue tooth set up was easy and sound is great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this item to replace a much older non blue tooth receiver. Set up was super easy and sound is awesome. Blue tooth range is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Danno, that's great to hear! We hope you enjoy the receiver for a long time. Thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, -Mark
Returned
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returned it to the store. Wouldn’t do what we needed it to do. But it isn’t a buy.
I would recommend this to a friendSony receiver review.
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great for my record player setup. I bought this thinking I’d get a good entry level receiver and I’m not disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TVbuyer, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear it works perfectly with your record player setup. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
Yes!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our last receiver lasted 40+ years then bit the dust. This was very easy to set up, works like a charm!
I would recommend this to a friendStereo receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love it set up was easy sound is awesome would recommend this product
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Wadoo, Great! We're thrilled you love the ease of setup and awesome sound quality of this Sony stereo receiver. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
Good Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My favorite part of the receiver is the Bluetooth capabilities and the freeness of wires when playing music from my phone. I don’t like how the input and volume knobs feel like low cost plastic, but I got it for $150 so it was a steal for my needs. The remote that comes with it is useful for controlling bass and treble as well as switching inputs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaydenL, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your new Sony STRDH190. Good to know you like the Bluetooth function, bass and treble adjustment options, easy input switch, and overall value of your new Sony STRDH190. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
dj-kelson
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Chose this item for a second amp to use for outside sound system. Easy set up, great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DAVID, thank you for purchasing the Sony STRDH190! We're thrilled to hear you like the ease of setup and great sound quality of your new receiver. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! We appreciate your feedback. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam