Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- STRDH190
- SKU:
- 10562603
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
Just what I needed
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product for a great price. Yes, there are higher end choices out there, but this fit my needs perfectly. I needed it for a medium sized room to hook up my turntable and CD player. Added some small speakers and it produces! I don’t need the blue tooth capability, so I can’t speak to that. But seems simple enough if I ever do. Lots of inputs if I ever need them. The remote is a plus too.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi mjg710, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear that this receiver fits your needs perfectly and you appreciate the overall features 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! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
The Basics
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This does exactly what i need at a good price(especially on sale/open box). I have it set up with two channels in my office with a Chromecast audio and RCA cable from my CRT for retro games. Looks great and sounds good. I just wish it at least took banana plugs or had some audio calibration
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cryan9, we're glad you are enjoying our product! We appreciate your feedback regarding calibration. Unfortunately, this STRDH190 does not have audio calibration or Test tone function. You can find this function on STRDH590 or STRDH790 models.
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. ~Earl
Powering an Old Phonograpn
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a receiver that would power my 44 year old turntable and 6 CD player. It works perfectly, and has a sleek look to it. I have Sony equipment, and it is reliable. The price was very reasonabvle.
I would recommend this to a friendReplacement for existing component system
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony receiver was a replacement for a 53 year old Sansui 400 with similar specifications, so it would need to fit in with the other components in the existing system. Pro: 1. The instructions gave all of the information needed to set it up (and work properly with the other components). 2. It has sufficient inputs for all of the devices I am using. 3. The remote control was sufficiently functional to be very useful. 4. The sound quality is good. Con: 1. Although the FM works fairly well in a weak signal area with the supplied single wire antenna, it would have been helpful to have also had a 300 ohm and/or 75 ohm external antenna connection. 2. No AM tuner, although this is a minor issue. There are several other Sony components in my system. They have worked well, so I had confidence in purchasing this one too. It is a good "drop in" replacement.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Audiophile, thank you for the detailed and amazing review of your new Sony STRDH190! Good to know you like that all the necessary information is included, multiple audio inputs, intuitive remote, great sound, and overall features of the unit.
We appreciate your feedback about the FM radio. You can't connect an external FM antenna to your A/V receiver, but you can improve the FM reception.
Adjust the position of the supplied FM wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the reception condition is good.
Place the antenna near a window.
Position the antenna as horizontally as possible.
Hope this helps!
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 Amp/Receiver Meets My Needs
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver/amp seamlessly connects to all my devices including my turntable, cd player, I Phone and TV. The receiver is better than my prior one. I should have upgraded years ago.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnH,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like your new Sony AV receiver. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sony Stereo
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works just like you expect from a Sony. Great sound and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendVery sleek and stylish, great connectivity.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver is very sleek and will blend in extremely will with any modern home. I loved the looks and the Bluetooth connectivity was also excellent. I never lost connection. I also appreciated the phono input. Super easy to use. The sound is just okay. It does have clear sound but the lows are non existent and there is no sub out connection. Technically you can find a sub that would be compatible but overall this is a low end receiver that will be well served by someone that appreciates its design over its sound. The sound isn’t bad, but for an extra $100 you would still be in budget receiver category and could get better sound. I ended up returning this and replacing it with an older Denon that absolutely blows it out do the park. For the price, you can’t expect much more. If you want above average sound, you will have to set your sights elsewhere.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBluetooth interface and sound quality is topnotch!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was looking to replace a 30-year old receiver to go with my 20-year old KLH floor speakers with hard wiring. The Bluetooth music input to the receiver works flawlessly and the 100W per channel power my KLHs provide a rich sound experience. I couldn't be happier with the purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendGlad I made the purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set-up. Nice sound. Bluetooth is easy. Speaker wires connect fairly easily.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lew52, thank you so much for the perfect star rating! We are incredibly pleased to hear you are satisfied with the fantastic sound quality, Bluetooth function, and how easy our STR-DH190 to set up! 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 so much for the 5 Star rating and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Really Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I looked at price point, functionality, and specs - wow this is a nice receiver. If you need a receiver with Phono in - here you go, this is the one to buy. There are some other brands that are better, but they are a lot farther up the price scale. For a simple turntable and speaker system, this works so nice. It is clean and classic looking. Those other receivers might sound a little bit better - but this one gets the job done.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BinkyBarns, We're very pleased to hear you appreciate the overall features of your 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! -Sam
Easy set up with broad functionality
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What I thought was a basic receiver/amplifier turns out to have great functionality. Easy connection via Bluetooth and direct connection to components, like my turntable. Sounds great without perceivable distortion even at decent volume settings
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, You've made an excellent choice! We're so happy to hear you like the overall functionality, easy Bluetooth pairing, direct turntable connection, and great sound quality even at high volume levels. 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
steve m
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great value...love the built-in blue tooth...and the phono
I would recommend this to a friendGreat receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver for getting into the world of audiophile listening. Has everything needed for a modern receiver. This will be the backbone of building your system.
I would recommend this to a friendChecked all my boxes
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This checked all the boxes for me. I hooked up 4 ceiling speakers. I wanted blue tooth. I wanted the radio tuner. I wanted the option to add more components. I wanted decent sound. √√√√√. Only downside is the remote is needed for ease of use. We tend to lose remotes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NowmanTee,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that the speakers works well with 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 receiver for the budget conscious
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A low cost, high quality receiver with just enough power for my Polk speakers. The turntable inputs, which are lacking on many high priced receivers, is a plus. And Bluetooth connect is easy so I can listen to my Apple Music from my laptop or phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zogman, Thank you for the excellent review! We're glad it works great with your Polk speakers. And good to know you like the easy Bluetooth pairing and the inclusion of a turntable (phono) input. 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
Receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it, especially the blue tooth connection, remote is good also.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat receiver for all applications
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great receiver that we use for music and karaoke. One of the best features is having Bluetooth technology, which is great for people having the newer iPhone's (as they don't have a headphone jack any longer). I have also hooked up my old record player which sounds amazing coming through this. Naturally this will depend on your speaker setup as well, but worth the money!
I would recommend this to a friendSound receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good quality of product. It’s easy to use and set up
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Garcia, We're glad that you like the ease of use and setting up your new 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! Erin
Great Receiver/Amp with Turntable Inputs.
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What a great stereo receiver/amp. It's a SONY, so you know it's top quality. It is powerful. It has multiple inputs. But the main feature, and the reason I bought it -- was the input for a turntable. Like many of us, we still have our old (or new) turntable, and this unit has the correct input for it.And with BestBuy's deals, the price was just too good to pass up. You can't go wrong with this receiver.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chevy29,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the quality and price point of the AV receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Totally easy plug-and-play
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It surpassed the phono amplifier I had imagined in my head. I was looking for something that was easy to set up and it ended up being much easier than anticipated and the sound is great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidB,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the easy setup function of the AV receiver. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David