Customer Ratings & Reviews

I absolutely hate this system it never worked correctly the door kept getting jammed

Non working on delivery (open box). Returned to Best Buy. Will try a new one.

It overheats only used a few times and it broke down

Was ok. But didn't give the sound or power I wanted

Had to return. It didn’t work. But did have no issues with returning.

This Receiver does not have the HDMI av port, so it's not worth it

Not up to day with no HDMI or optical cable inputs.

Not what I asked for. Does not have a usable usb input.

It keeps shutting off. Will be returning it shortly.

Idk why this shows up in my purchase history but Sony is cool lol

Complicated to operate setup to many features gadgets

Bought this to replace an STR-DH130 which, to be quite frank, was a fine receiver but I wanted to be able to play Bluetooth sources. Appears to have the same amplifier circuitry, which is a good thing, because this classic Sony design sports discrete output transistors and a conventional linear power supply. What this means is plenty of power, and a simple power supply that can support it, which equates to years of reliable sound. What you lose is an AM tuner, and it looks like Sony went the route of using a different tuner module that won't let you tune direct frequencies, you have to "scan" and save them. Not a real deal killer, but an annoyance and the previous model had a fine AM/FM tuner. Why change it Sony? But what you do get is a REAL phono input, and plenty of other analog inputs for all your legacy components. Front panel portable in is a nice touch. The real gem is the Bluetooth capability which sounds awesome, pairs painlessly to all my BT devices, and just plain works. The receiver also looks nice, it's fairly heavy at 15lbs, and says "quality". If you do NOT need surround sound, or HDMI/coax digital, and have a lot invested in analog components (I do), this is the BEST choice on the market. I play this unit through a pair of Polk T-50s and can fill my den with clean full range rich sound. The receiver is the "heart" of any home audio system, and the STR-DH190 is a healthy one.

This is my 2nd Sony Receiver. Had the older model, decided to upgrade to a newer one with Bluetooth. Got a great deal on an OpenBox model rated “Excellent”. Came well packaged with everything intact including owners manual and remote. Easy to set everything up once you read the directions carefully. It’s a no frills receiver. Great for those who aren't impressed with all the bells and whistles and just want to listen to CDs/ FM / DVDs with decent sound. It’s great to hear my old school rock via the Bluetooth from my iPad too. Pairing was quick and painless. Its a decent receiver. Never any problems with the Sony brand. Try to get the open box deal if you can. You can’t go wrong.

My critique of the Sony STRDH190 2 Channel Audio Receiver 6187501 pertains only to the FM Tuner, Phonograph Function, and the Bluetooth Function. The FM Tuner is easy to select a channel for listening. I first did an automatic scan for channels. Channels found can be preset, for automatic tuning at a future time. The Phonograph Function did not work well at all. It could be my speakers or it could be the Sony STRDH190 2 Channel Audio Receiver 6187501, but the sound was distorted and unable to become clear. My turntable has no amplification; it only sends a signal to the Sony STRDH190 2 Channel Audio Receiver 6187501, which could not get the song to sound clear. At the volume level of only three, I could hear the static sound of the record. I tried making adjustments to the Sony STRDH190 2 Channel Audio Receiver 6187501, with the manual instructions without any success. The Bluetooth Function works perfectly and is easy to connect just by pressing a few buttons. The sound is clearly pure stereo phonics. The Bass and Treble levels are adjustable from pressing plus or minus buttons. The one-hundred watts produced by the Sony STRDH190 2 Channel Audio Receiver 6187501 is powerful enough to shake and vibrate the surrounding area. I could not increase the volume to its maximum level due to the fear of disturbing my neighbors. It is a power packed device.

My hifi vintage receiver had to go in for repair and I gave a friend my early 90's Sony receiver I only held onto as a backup. I really needed something brand new that'll get me through 1-2 months until I get my Marantz back. I tried the less expensive Insignia first and thought the bass was basically absent. The Sony sounds overall better. Very simple hookup of components and bluetooth. It's got a sleek look and doesn't weigh much. It's got phono preamp which is a BIG plus. The Insignia did not. If you're looking for a brand new backup receiver or just something priced within the $100-$130 range this would suffice.

Amazing sound. I love clarity I get from it and how the Bluetooth still manages to retain that clarity as well as keep the bass punchy.

This was a great purchase! We needed to replace an older Sony DA 30ES receiver/amplifier which was traumatic! After doing a lot of research, we decided that the Sony STR DH190 met all of our requirements. We were able to connect all of our old equipment -- turntable, CD payer and Cassette player. And, the blue tooth allows us to use ae cell phone as well. It is an excellent performer and was a great decision. We are very happy with the purchase.

In the 70's receivers and amplifiers included a "Loudness" button, boosting bass and treble at lower volumes; in the 90's that gave way to "Bass Boost." This receiver has neither ... and needs it. It simply cannot provide enough bottom end, period -- even with the "Bass" control all the way up to the maximum of 10dB (which, curiously, is controllable only by the remote; don't lose it!). Otherwise it sounds brilliant, and the bluetooth is simple and clean. But it needs subwoofers, yet it has not subwoofer output.

Exactly what I wanted! After ordering a competing receiver, from another seller, that was too complicated and more set up for surround sound, we ordered this stereo receiver with simplified speaker connections. Had sound coming out of my all house built in speaker system within 15 minutes! Lots of power and great Bluetooth range.

I wasn’t sure of the potential quality of this unit due to the price. I was pleasantly surprised with this receiver. It was easy to set up and looks good. The sound was very good and I like the Bluetooth functionality. I plan on connecting this to my TV to get studio sound.