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:Ease of use
This rocks!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is exactly what I wanted to add for my turntable. Excellent product! Very easy to hook up!
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Posted .Hi Beats, Excellent choice! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new STRDH190! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Sony str-dh190
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.100% satisfied! Enjoying this receiver very much. Good price and performance. Matches my other Sony equipment. I also recently purchased the SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers and they sound great with this stereo. I especially like the Bluetooth conectivity.
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Posted .Hi skisuj, Excellent! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the overall performance, Bluetooth feature, and it works perfectly with your SS-CS5 bookshelf speakers. 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
Awesome receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver for the price. Have had it a few weeks. Paired it with Sony floor speakers and a Audio-Technical turntable to listen to my vinyl collection. Sounds good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paula, Congratulations on your new Sony STRDH190 receiver! We're glad you like the great sound quality and it works perfectly with your speakers and other components. 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:Bluetooth
Great purchase! So happy.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my new chiropractic clinic. Hooked right up to the existing speakers and Bluetooth works fantastic. Music streams from my phone about 50-60 feet away from the receiver flawlessly. Love it. In the Picture the receiver is all the way against the other wall.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Stanimal032, Thanks for this positive feedback We are thrilled to hear you are satisfied with your purchase and you are enjoying the features and outstanding sound quality of your new stereo 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Sony Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best blue tooth device I've purchased to add to my audio listening system. I would suggest this item to all I know.
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Posted .Hi Jovan,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the Bluetooth function 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! We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Price/Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed something simple and inexpensive to replace a blown receiver. Excellent price for the quality of sound and features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Swift, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony STRDH190! We're very happy to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. And good to know you appreciate the excellent sound, features, and overall value 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:Price
Working well
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.New amp is working well so far but haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of all the features. Fits well into the entertainment center. Well worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidP, Thank you so much for the awesome review! We love to see our products in action! We are so glad you are pleased with the performance of your STRDH190. Glad to know it fits well in your entertainment center. For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions of your Sony Home audio system by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help. The STR-DH190 stereo receiver delivers quality sound from vinyl and digital music BLUETOOTH® connectivity. Pair with turntables including PS-HX500 and PS-LX310BT to amplify your records. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Price
Stereo
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for about 3 years now and works great for a good price
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Posted .Hi Evil420, That's awesome! Good to know that your new Sony STRDH190 worked as advertised, providing you with performance and quality you expected. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver, Sony always have great products. Well built and sounds great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meraldave, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! 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
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Nice to use Bluetooth with, Skynyrd sounds amazing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome receiver especially when paired with Kplisch 100 w per channel speakers
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Posted .Hi MikeC! Thank you for the perfect rating! We're happy to hear that you are enjoying your new home 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Reciever
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound and affordable. Good investment and worth the money!
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Posted .Hi James,
You made the right choice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and price point 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sounds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow works great for me used it to play the music for my Christmas lights
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Speed, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear it works perfectly and you're enjoying playing music for your Christmas lights. Good to know that you like the amazing sound quality 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
sony Tuner
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We are very happy with our Sony tuner. It nicely completes our stereo setup without spending too much money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GrannyGG, We are thrilled to hear that you are very happy with your Sony stereo receiver. Every component in the STR-DH190 has been designed for detail and clarity. 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. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Phono input, Sound quality
Elegant Simplicity, Powerful, Very Clean Output
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a superb and stylish stereo receiver/amplifier with Sony quality at a very modest price. I have earphones which cost more than this fully-equipped receiver! After extensive testing of this equipment my conclusion is that the Sony STR DH190 Receiver has a very nice combination of features, power and sound quality which surpass the vast majority of its competitors in its price range. The task of selecting a stereo receiver/amplifier is complicated by the wide variety of systems being marketing by electronics firms (2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 or 7.2) Those numbers indicate how many channels of stereo are created. 2.0 is traditional stereo, 2.1 adds a separate sub-woofer, 3.1 adds a center channel, 5.1 includes rear speakers for better surround sound effects. Finally, 7.1 adds two speakers on the left and right and positioned about where the listener sits, while 7.2 is the same as a 7.1 system but with an extra sub-woofer. That’s a lot of numbers! So which is best? You would think that a 7.2 system would be the ultimate and far, far superior to a simple 2.0 stereo. But guess what? It all depends upon your speakers! All 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 7.1 systems are designed to send a narrow range of sound to a set of small speakers supplemented by a single sub-woofer to handle the bass. But if you have a pair of classic big stereo speakers with a nice tweeter on top, a mid-range speaker in the middle and huge bass speaker at the bottom you are probably best served by hooking it up to a good 2.0 stereo like the Sony STR DR190. All of that channel separation performed by a 5.1 or 7.1/7.2 amplifier is wasted and probably detrimental to the quality of output from your big stereo speakers. Those big speakers have something better than a sub-woofer – they have powerful directional bass speakers that far out-perform that single, modest-sized sub-woofer in the 3.1, 5.1 or 7.1 systems. The only application for which 3.1, 5.1 or 7.1 systems are superior is in home theaters. There you can take advantage of a number of small speakers located around the room to enhance the sound of movies or sports on your big screen TV. So if you have a nice set of big stereo speakers, stop shopping in the 5.1/7.1 receiver aisle and focus on this terrific Sony receiver. It is packed with a great set of features and specifications: • It is compact, 17” wide (standard width of most stereo equipment) but just 11” deep and 5” tall • Isolated phono input to give your turntable and vinyl records the best sound possible • Four speaker connections (A and B set) • Discreet amplifier provides 100 watts of power for each set of speakers (at 8 ohms) • Speaker impedance adjustable from 6 ohms to 16 ohms • Total Harmonic Distortion of just 1% • FM turner with 30 digital presets and station names, plus auto tuning • 4 analog (RCA) inputs (plus the Phono input) • Front mini jack (3.5 mm) input (to connect a phone or iPod) • Headphone output • Full-function remote control • Bluetooth connectivity with on/off control over the receiver • Sleep function accessed from remote • Display can be set at bright or dim level or turned off entirely • Weighs 15 pounds and very solidly built with a reinforced chassis The receiver is very sleek, with an elegant minimalist design. Controls on the receiver include power, speaker switching, FM tuning, preset station selection, display brightness, display selection, Bluetooth pairing, PureDirect isolation, input selector and volume. The sound produced by this system’s amplifier is pure, distortion-free and steady at both low and very high volumes. The Bluetooth connection was effortless from every device I tried (phone, tablet, laptop). One very nice aspect of the Bluetooth feature is that you can power-on the receiver from the remote device. Heat is the enemy of receivers but this unit has a great many air ventilation slots on the top, sides and bottom to allow enough airflow to keep it cool and give it a long life. Not very high tech, but an important design element. This Sony receiver is likely a huge step up from that old amplifier that you probably have attached to your stereo speakers. It is very easy to set up, will fit on even a fairly shallow bookshelf and will connect to all of your stereo equipment with ease. I just have two quibbles on this unit. One small issue is that the wire holes on the connection tabs for speaker wires are fairly small. If you use very thick speaker wire you may find it a bit tricky to insert that wire into the tab. Not really a big deal but I felt I should mention it. The other drawback is that I wish it had an AM tuner as well. There are times when I want to listen to AM radio stations (sports, talk shows, news) but this receiver is missing that feature. Bottom line - the Sony STR DH190 Receiver is a great two channel stereo hub, priced so low that you can afford to spend more on speakers yet capable of the vast majority of functions you will use every day. It has features and the performance of far more expensive systems. It is an excellent value for music fans who want to upgrade basic stereo setups.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Excellent stereo receiver for the price!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hits all the points i was looking for, even if it was not on sale. HI RES AUDIO capable is a plus and bluetooth at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Two thumbs up
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great addition and extreme quality for the price couldnt be happier
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alexo, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so happy to hear you appreciate the great quality 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:Price
Easy to use and works great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great unit for a cheap price that gets the job done!
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Posted .Hi ak47, Perfect! We're thrilled to hear that you're satisfied with your purchase. 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:Price
Reciver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great for the money. I enjoy using it everyday.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrandonT, Perfect! We're glad to hear you feel that the STRDH190 is worth its price. 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:Sound quality
Awesome 2.0Ch Receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.What can I say I’m the 1st Costumer to get 2.0Ch Receiver and it Sounds Great and you can Use it for Zone 2 so it’s a Win Win that way you get to hear All the 9 Speakers Added to your Receiver.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
A Happy Guy. Great price. Great sound.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly recommended. I am able to listen music from an old MP3 player. Bluetooth is heaven.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LOLO, That's awesome! We're glad you were able to listen to your old MP3 player and you appreciate the excellent sound quality and Bluetooth feature of your 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
