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 have good things to say about the sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and ease of use of the STRDH190 stereo receiver. Many appreciate its affordable price and the inclusion of a phono input for turntables. While some users mentioned the bass could be improved, and the volume control could be more refined, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The receiver's compact size and straightforward setup are also frequently praised.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
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
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
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Checked 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Replacement 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Value
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound Quality is excellent. Turntable input great. Price is right. I would recommend this.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
Very 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 friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Ease of use, Sound quality
Glad 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Phono input
Great Product for Simple Needs
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony STRDH190 is a solid performer for a variety of basic home stereo needs. It has 4 L/R audio inputs, plus an additional phono input for turntables with an MM type cartridge. The unit has bare-wire connectors for two sets of speakers, A and B. The setup guide makes it clear that you MUST have speakers connected to the unit before applying power. Without speakers, the amplifier could fail. Permanently. I really like the built-in Bluetooth capability; I can stream music from my phone or computer without a hassle. This unit replaces a 20+ year-old Sony receiver that served me well for a long time. I expect this one to last at least as long.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlennP, Thank you for upgrading to your new STRDH190! We're thrilled to hear you like the variety of audio inputs, intuitive setup guide, built-in Bluetooth feature, and overall performance of your Sony STRDH190. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Phono input, Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Exceeds Expectations
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, after about a month of use, this little and inexpensive receiver from Sony is absolutely exceeding my expectations. It produces a lot of sound at a high quality. Yes, it sure is basic, yet it delivers exactly what it's advertised -- and more.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect for me
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, had to figure it out. It would not work properly when plugged in for phonograph, a lot of static. Had to use input and works fine.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
Nice Simple Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this receiver to use with my turntable. It works exactly as expected. I don’t use too many of the features except for the Bluetooth, turner, and phonograph settings. Everything has been fantastic for my needs
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CaptnObv,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that you like the overall performance 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 and we hope you enjoy your AV receiver from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Ease of use
Great receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent purchase. Using the receiver to drive two high end B&W speakers. The Bluetooth works perfect and the unit is easy to operate through its various modes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matteo, awesome! We're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Great 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 friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Great Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I haven't had it long, but so far it has exceeded my expectation. One of the best features is the range of the bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Sound 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
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
Using to stream BT audio to wired speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Using this mostly to stream BT audio (using an internet-connected Echo Show) from the receiver inside to some wired speakers outside in the yard. I can run A and B simulataneously...works great for me! FM reception is good, and the phono input works well. I have had no issues with the Bluetooth. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mike, Great! We're glad that you are enjoying 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Well Worth It!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy setup and great sound. Needed a second receiver for a new setup and was glad I purchased this one.
I would recommend this to a friend