Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- STRDH190
- SKU:
- 6187501
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
Customers are saying
Customers value the excellent sound quality and convenient Bluetooth connectivity. They also appreciate its ease of use, good price point, and the inclusion of a phono input. However, some customers have noted limitations with the bass and found the volume for playing records to be unsatisfactory. The product's size was also mentioned as being a bit large.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Just what we needed
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is just what we needed. It does not have a huge amount of bells and whistles but it connects the surround sound and we have Alexa hooked up to it too for music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BestBuyGuy, we're glad you found what needed in our product. Every component in the STR-DH190 has been designed for detail and clarity. The STR-DH190 has four analog audio inputs and one output, for easy connection to your audio recording device and other audio equipment. 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 receiver
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.You'd be a sucker to pass on this receiver is what you are looking for is quality output to the dollar. Simple, easy, effective & pairs well with almost anything.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChiefMD, Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're thrilled you like the simple and easy-to-use Sony STRDH190 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
A good starting point for entry-level audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great bargain for good stereo sound. If you want better stereo separation than inexpensive soundbars can provide this receiver is a good first step. It lacks binding posts for the speakers, but the wire clips it has are serviceable.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tech755, Thank you for purchasing the Sony STRDH190. We appreciate your feedback. 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 Microwave and vent system
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just got this and I really like it. The handle and the venting are tops. The menu is easy to comprehend and use also. So far so good and it's more quiet than my previous one
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thudpilotbmx, Awesome! Congratulations on your new STRDH190 receiver. We're glad you like the overall built and ease of use 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Love this reciever!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This reciever is excellent and works well with the record player.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerraK,
Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that the AV receiver works well with your record player. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Well Made / Easy Set-Up
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy set-up, clear directions, and it works great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello NoSonos,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the easy setup feature 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!
Regards,
David
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works excellent with the Sony Speaker set up. Easy to install and comes with all the inputs you’d need for your home system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Shun41, That's awesome! We're glad you like the ease of installation, multiple inputs, and it works great with your Sony speaker 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
Just okay
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is fine. I feel bad complaining about the price, but I think it could use a few more features, even at its current MSRP. Great entry-level unit for stereo listening. A and B outputs are nice to play around with. The build is fine, plastic knobs feel cheap. - The old-school wire clips that Sony keeps insisting on are still as messy as ever - no integrated streaming (yes it has Bluetooth, but that's lossier) - no woofer out that last point is what makes me regret the purchase most of all. I'll replace it soon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi thekrislyons, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony STRDH190 receiver. We're glad you like the speaker AB switch function and amazing built quality of this receiver. We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear if the speaker terminals, plastic knobs, and no integrated streaming feature did not meet your expectations.
The speaker receptacle is compatible with the commonly use speaker wire gauge. I'd recommend using right speaker wires that are between 12 to 16 gauge.
Yes there is no subwoofer out, but you can connect a compatible active subwoofer to this receiver. For compatible subwoofer, check the subwoofer to determine if it has IN and OUT speaker wire connections. If so, connect the left and right speaker wires from the stereo receiver into the left and right speaker IN on the subwoofer. Then, connect speaker wire from the left and right speaker OUT on the subwoofer to the left and right main speakers. If the subwoofer does not have IN and OUT speaker wire connections, then it will not be compatible with the stereo receiver. 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 sharing your feedback. -Sam
n/a
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.does what i need....................................
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JackieW,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the Sony AV receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Returned to get a better one needed more outlets for speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jakm65,
Thank you for the feedback. It is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you will consider Sony again in a future purchase.
-David
Only one disappointment.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everything I wanted and expected of a receiver/amplifier in this price range. Only one disappointment. I wish it had an AM band in addition to FM.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi David, you've made a great choice! Good to know that this is what you've been looking for in a stereo receiver. And we also appreciate your feedback about the lack of AM radio tuner. 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 Receiver that works great
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice and clean stereo receiver that fits with our other components
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SCBeachDweller, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Bang for the Buck!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this receiver! It can be easily hooked up to your favorite speakers with ease. Bluetooth playback is pristine. Would recommend if you’re on a budget but still want a quality stereo system.
I would recommend this to a friendSleepless in Redwood City
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Receiver works well with our other components. However, it turns on the t.v. sound (not picture) in the middle of the night. I've asked how to correct this, but nobody can give me a good answer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sleepless, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your receiver turning on your connected TV. This unit does not have HDMI ARC feature for CEC function to automatically turn on/off the connected TV. You may check the settings of your TV. Please try to perform power reset to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/audio-components-receivers-amplifiers/str-dh190/articles/00175201
Every component in the STR-DH190 has been designed for detail and clarity. The STR-DH190 has four analog audio inputs and one output, for easy connection to your audio recording device and other audio equipment. 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
Best Buy + Best Value
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb TV at at superb price. Picture perfect as soon as I turned it on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WalterS,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the price point and value 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
Exactly what I wanted
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a receiver that I could play music via WiFi from my iPad. My system is older (hard-wired speakers behind the walls). It took me less than 5 minutes to hook up. Works perfectly!!!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat Stereo
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good product. Would 10/10 recommend this other people!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MayaD,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the AV receiver. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Good value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a basic amplifier and it delivers what it promises so far. Still have to spend a bit of time with the manual to take advantage of all of the features, some of which (e.g., bass and treble levels) are accessible only through the remote control.
I would recommend this to a friendGood for Music only.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This stereo is good for listening to music, but does not have HDMI or Optical for connecting to a tv or Playstation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Imprezing, Awesome! We’re happy to hear you are 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! -Carl
Music operator
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was just something I bought for my dad and he loved it!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Computer,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you dad loves the AV receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David