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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 3838 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable price, easy to setup, good sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this product based on some features same level of products other brands don´t bring. Phono input is a must when it comes to connecting a turntable and you prefer not to use additional gear. Bluetooth, on the other hand, is also a mist for those who just want to play music at home without the need of standing close to the source of sound. The sound is clear throughout all the frequencies in the spectrum or, at least, at those frequencies my rusty ears still can percieve. I recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality at an affordable price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wonderful receiver at a very affordable price. Easy to integrate into my music system and very versatile. Handsome design and easy-to-use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi user712382, Thank you for the positive review! We're delighted to hear you like the seamless integration with your sound system, overall design, and ease of use of your 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A hearty audio output device

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I like this receiver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'll start by saying I'm not an audiophile. I simply needed a replacement amplifier for my stereo system because my old one from the late 80s finally stopped working. It was a Sony too. I like this receiver because it's simple to use and takes Bluetooth and auxiliary inputs unlike my old receiver. The sound to me is at least as good as my old Sony and the price was really good. I'm just using this to play songs in a family room and not trying to build some super fancy movie screening room. For what I needed this for it's worked very nicely over the last six weeks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Cphickie, Thank you for this amazing and detailed review of your receiver. We're glad to hear you like the ease of use, great sound quality, and good to know it fits perfectly in your family room. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid performing stereo receiver.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony STRDH190 Receiver Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does exactly what I wanted to, and then some..

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to replace my 30 year old Yamaha receiver which finally stopped working. Being in my 70's and not hearing as well as I used to, I figured I would give this a try. Well, I am very pleasantly surprised. My wife and I both think this sounds better than the old very expensive Yamaha. Plus we now have built in bluetooth which we paired to our Echo, and now we just say Alexa play Pandora. We use it as a stereo system in our sunroom and back porch and so far this unit far exceeds our expectations at a very reasonable price. Simple to operate and sounds great. We couldn't ask for anything more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Prepare to be impressed.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The receiver is high quality and power at a reasonable price. It is everything you need to appreciate movies and music.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi goodvalue, That's great to hear! Thank you for this detailed and amazing review of your STRDH190 receiver. Good to know it works wonderfully for both indoor and outdoor speakers, and you like the AB speaker switch feature, and the powerful sound it 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 for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value receiver with phono jacks!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Luxtone, Thank you for the detailed feedback on your experience with your STRDH190 receiver. We're glad to hear you appreciate the overall functions, controls, and sound quality that this receiver 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 for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    happy 1st time the user!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ohioden21, Congratulations on your first Sony stereo receiver and thank you for this amazing review! We're pleased to hear you like the great sound quality, easy Bluetooth pairing, and phono input to connect your turntable. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stereo Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ObLaDi, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you like the phono input to play vinyl records, powerful sound, Bluetooth feature, and overall features 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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 would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Shaqbrown, we're glad you like our product. This comes with FM wire antenna. Kindly check the package. If you can't find the antenna, you may coordinate with your dealer. You may check this link for more details. (Refer to page 7):

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4726/f63b8edb2b154409daa55875111f95e4/47269071M.pdf

      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! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound , volume lacking, connection good, good for the money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Good One !

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent audio quality and build quality for $149

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TigerMani,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the build quality and price point of the AV receiver. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your buck

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi zmzamarripa, Thank you for the amazing and detailed review of your STRDH190. Good to know you appreciate the phone input made for a turntable, easy Bluetooth pairing, easy to use remote, powerful sound, and well-built unit. We appreciate your feedback about the speaker connections and the lack of subwoofer connectivity.

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice System

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Low-Buck Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi kysrsoze, Thank you for this amazing review! Good to know that this is what you're looking for in a 2 ch receiver. We're glad to hear you like the phono input for a turntable, easy Bluetooth pairing, good sound quality, and great price point. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great simple receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi greggooo, we're glad you like your new 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. ~Earl Sony_US