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 are delighted by the excellent sound quality, convenient Bluetooth connectivity, and overall ease of use. They also appreciate its great price point, useful phono input, and powerful performance, noting its simple setup. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding limited bass and treble control, issues with volume control, and its somewhat large size.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
Outstanding
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an outstanding stereo receiver that includes Bluetooth for streaming and a phono amp. I got it on sale but even at the list price of $150 it is a bargain. My last Sony receiver lasted over 20 years. My only complaint is the speaker connections are very tiny spring loaded connectors. It was very hard to connect my speakers and I had to get separate connectors
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JommieS, 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Stereo Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Stereo receiver. Purchased to hook up my 2 Bose and 2 Stand speakers. Excellent sound and control. I especially like the Bluetooth function so I can play music from my cell phone. Remote control is also great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Phono input
Great Value Great sound easy setup
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great budget Receiver with all the features and the Phono input enough power for my speakers along with my digital music streamer that covers all my Stereo component's.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MarkM,
Awesome! Glad to hear we were able to give you a great deal. Your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, easy setup, features, and overall performance of your STRDH190 receiver are greatly appreciated. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Sony receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Incredible value...needed to replace my vintage Yamaha Amp/Tuner, and am impressed with how great it sounds
I would recommend this to a friendreceive adequately for what you pay
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There is no much I can say about this amp since it has been consistently highly-rated by its buyers or users. It gives what I want at this price: bluetooth, phono, A+B speakers, FM radio which is adequate in today's telecommunication conditions, even headphone input. The only trouble for me is the connection with speakers and I expect Sony to switch the current type to the banana one.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Finally got a receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver is pretty cool. The bluetooth works great..playing music off my phone. My 6 cd changer running from it is awesome. My old speakers(studio monitors) sound great and loud. Room for improvement thing (why 4 stars) is am/fm antenna could be upgraded to bring in better station strengths. But i did read that on reviews so/or/and not big deal to me. Sale price was a final decision to buy. Good quality. Very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Macersgirl, thank you for the detailed review! We're glad you like the easy Bluetooth pairing, powerful sound, good overall quality, and you feel that the price is worth it. 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, Sound quality
Basic Receiver/Simple Set Up
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great simple and basic receiver! I use it to power my outside speakers. It works perfectly for what I need it for. I enjoy the BT feature. I also like that it is smaller than most receivers so it fits perfectly into any tv stand or any furniture that can house A/V components. I own 4 receivers and they are all Sony. They are good quality and stand the test of time.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AZTech, Awesome! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the Bluetooth feature and it fits perfectly into your 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
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
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
Best value around
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought 2 of these for backyard, 1 for patio and 1 for pool. It's Bluetooth ready but didn't know if distance from porch to pool deck was too far. Turns out I only needed 1, works great and sound is beautiful. Hooked up 2 speakers at pool and 2 speakers on patio with 1 receiver. Even the fm radio comes in clear and I get many Moore stations than I used to. Remote control does everything and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Sound quality
More than great
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I use it with my new turntable and speakers system, makes it sound great, has many features and I can use Bluetooth headphones if I need to with it’s wireless capabilities
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuanG,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and smart features of the AV receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect if you don't need multi-channel output
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my wife's studio, replacing a 20-year old JVC receiver. Since it's not being used in a living room or with an entertainment center, 2-channel output was all that was needed. The sound quality is excellent through the Polk speakers already in place. The Bluetooth pairing was effortless. As soon as the receiver is turned on, it immediately syncs with her iPhone. And the quality is as good as the sound when playing CDs or tapes through the unit. Be aware that this receiver is FM only. But you can easily play AM stations through your Bluetooth phone. I'm a longtime fan of Sony equipment, and this is not my first Sony stereo receiver. This one is absolutely the right device for this application... However... A couple of caveats — Sony provides a single-wire antenna with a special plug at the receiver end. The receiver will accept the plug, but there is no way to connect a stand-alone or amplified FM antenna. That said, the FM receiver is so good that even with the single wire we can still get more than a dozen stations clearly. Another thing to consider: most of the functions are controlled by the remote, which works very well. Just be careful not to lose or damage the remote or you'll be out of luck.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kronos, Glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality and bluetooth capabilities of the 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! -Carl
- 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:Ease of use, Price
Highly recommended
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing addition to my turntable - simple to use and setup. Best on the market at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input
Great receiver at a great price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver was exactly what I needed. I have a turntable and some nice speakers I had just repaired and was looking for that sweet vinyl sound. The Sony pairs well with my passive speakers and has enough extras to make it a great hub for many of my media needs. I’m impressed with its overall performance and especially the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paulie7, Wonderful! We're thrilled to hear that this is what you're looking for in a stereo receiver. And we're very happy you like the sound quality, especially when playing vinyl records and you feel that the price is worth it. 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
Sony receiver review
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony receiver replaced a 25 year old Sony receiver and I can say nothing but positives about it. First receiver I have bought with BlueTooth, which works very well. Phone input as I still have a Denon turntable with SME arm and 500 jazz vinyl albums..several other inputs for CD player and CD changer. Very impressed with this $149 receiver!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DonR, Thank you for upgrading to your new STRDH190! We're thrilled to hear you like the Bluetooth feature, Phono input for your turntable, and multiple audio inputs. 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
Sony Stereo Receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver works perfectly for sending music out into our whole store! We had an older one that finally quit and fortunately you had the new version available. Good sound quality and very easy set up!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Ease of use
Love my new receiver.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm more pleased with this reciever than I expected to. Extremely user friendly. Greaat to be able to listen to my out of area radio stations by using the Bluetooth feature! Wasn't expecting that benefit, but overjoyed to have it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LadyV, Excellent! We're delighted to hear you like the ease of use, FM radio, Bluetooth, and the overall performance and features 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! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- 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:Bluetooth, Ease of use
Nice Looking unit
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good features and easy to install. Not sure about the FM antenna and plug in back of the unit. I wish there was a more common adapter and length of the antenna was longer. Worried about reception. Love the bluetooth feature for sound. I have trouble pairing too my bluetooth headphones. Not sure how
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DaleS, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Good to hear you like the ease of installation, Bluetooth feature, and overall features of the receiver. If you're having trouble pairing to your Bluetooth headphones. Please follow the steps below if you cannot make a Bluetooth
connection with your headphones:
• The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to
connect does not support the A2DP
profile, and cannot be connected with
the receiver.
• Press BLUETOOTH to connect to the last
connected BLUETOOTH device.
• Turn on the BLUETOOTH function of the
BLUETOOTH device.
• Establish a connection from the
BLUETOOTH device.
• The pairing registration information has
been erased. Perform the pairing
operation again.
• While connected to a BLUETOOTH device,
this receiver cannot be detected.
• Erase the pairing registration information
of the BLUETOOTH device on the
BLUETOOTH device and perform the
pairing operation again.
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.
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
- 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