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:Bluetooth
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought on sale and good for price so far. For basic stereo this unit is far less complicated than a home theater type receiver. Used with 2 quality bookshelf speakers for easy listening music so not a demanding application. A few design quirks. Most of the controls are on the remote. Don’t damage it. The speaker wire connectors look like flip lock types but are just spring type things. Not very robust but seem ok. Fm reception is weak but uses a thin, straight, rather short wire. The female connection is apparently not compatible with any other better antennas. Fortunately, I don’t rely on FM listening or this would be a problem. Bluetooth streaming connection to my iPhone is very good and my only listening source.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Plantdoc, Thank you for purchasing the Sony STRDH190 receiver! We;re glad it works great with your bookshelf speakers and you like the built-in Bluetooth feature of your new receiver. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the remote having most of the controls, speaker port quality, and poor FM reception. Please be assured that the STRDH190 have a robust design which helps prevent any type of breakage under normal use.
You can't connect an external FM antenna to your receiver, but you can improve the FM reception by following the steps below.
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! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Home Audio Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was very easy to purchase the receiver. The sound is wonderful and it was easy to connect all of our accessories. My only complaint per se, was that there was very little stock available at the store.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Buggyrme, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! Good to know you're having a great experience with the sound quality and easy to connect with all of your accessories. 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
Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bluetooth feature is great. Paired my iPod and instantly worked - switch my playlist no problem. Other great features, too. The only thing I don't like is not being able to easily read the button labels. Everything Sony makes now is black and hard to see any buttons, labels, etc. Other than that it's really nice.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Paul, thanks for your feedback. We're glad that you like the Bluetooth feature. We also appreciate your feedback on the button labels and color. 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
Who would have thought you could get so much for ?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I needed a receiver for my shop music system. Who would have known you could get so much for for so little money. My employees are very happy. They have choices of Radio, CD, phono, and everything Bluetooth has to offer. The whole place is rocking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sound, we're glad you like our product. It is perfect for your shop music system. 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Not to bad for the cost
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good basic unit, decent sound. Wish it had more bass-weak.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Sony always seem to what they should
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Kind of Radio Shack stuff. Sony works. Just needed a basic stereo receiver and not truing to make the neighbors mad. This unit has all the bells and whistles necessary. Price was right. Great value!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jake, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying your new 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 sharing your feedback! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Pay more for less...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, serves its purpose I wanted it to. The negative aspect was the antenna connection with the small flimsy wire, I needed to hook up to an exterior antenna to pickup a local station with a weak signal which required directional type that I custom built. The programming of stations was a bit vague but I got it taken care of at the moment. Sound quality was good and the remote eliminates the need to have to reach the location where it sits. I had to return the first receiver I bought, it also had a remote but what good is a remote if you can't turn the unit on as it had no power on button. I don't know what the thinking was when that unit was designed. I had to spend more money on the second one to get a remote with a power button and it was also a 2-channel and not 4-channel like the first. $65 more for less features....You should have more selections available in store
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lackoffeatures, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your STRDH190 receiver. We regret to hear about the issues you had with your previous unit and about the signal reception issues with the current unit. This is usually not the case for our receivers nor the experience we want you to have. Please follow the troubleshooting steps below to ensure you're getting the optimal signal reception with the receiver:
• Extend and adjust the position of the FM
wire antenna (aerial) to a place where the
reception conditions are good.
• Place the FM wire antenna (aerial) near a
window.
• Position the FM wire antenna (aerial) as
horizontally as possible.
For further assistance, please contact our product support team through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
You can also email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Sony - 2.0-Ch. Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading all the reviews, I decided this sounded like it would be a good receiver for what I needed to hook-up my CD player and turntable. Right out of the box, the display would not work. We googled the receiver and found some other reviews with the same issue. I was very disappointed. I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to nearest Best Buy to return the item. I had no issues returning it, and ordered a replacement to be shipped to my home. BB did not have one in stock. I hooked up the 2nd receiver, and the display is working. The instructions seemed pretty straight forward. I have 1 pair speakers hooked up, and it looks like it will take another pair. I'm able to play CD's. Have not tried turntable yet. Having some issues picking up FM radio, but I think that's the reception out here in the country. Now that I have a receiver that works, I'm hoping Sony will live up to it's positive reviews.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Denise, We apologize for any inconvenience that you experienced with your previous receiver. And good to know that you're enjoying your replacement unit. We're very pleased to hear it works well with your speaker setup and you are able to play CDs and FM radio on it. Please make sure to adjust the position of the antenna and move to a better location to get the best signal reception.
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
Happy with purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This worked perfect for what we needed which were to play music to our outside speakers by the pool and also to our inside speakers!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GinaM, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! We're very happy to hear that this receiver worked perfectly playing music for indoor or outdoor use. 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
It's all positive!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just the no frills receiver I needed to use my vintage turntable. Very helpful young gentleman.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Happyseniorcitizen, We are glad that you like your new Sony STRDH190 stereo receiver. It's also great to hear that you were assisted well by our local dealer. Thank you for choosing Sony! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Does what it’s supposed to do
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good base for small home theater systems. Hooked to a 2 channel sound bar, much better eq and sound quality that tv speakers!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Zman,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality 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:Phono input
Perfect stereo receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect option for a stereo system. Perfect with my daughters record player and bookshelf speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianP, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new STRDH190! Thank you for the 5-star rating and for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Phono input, Sound quality
great receiver for all those who still enjoy vinyl
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this receiver is great for just stereo sound great for turntables
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Good receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. It was exactly what I needed. No problems using it with my equipment
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LisaH,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that the AV receiver works well with your setup. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver for the price. It’s a low end model that doesn’t have a ton of features, but I wasn’t looking for the world with this unit. I needed only two channels with Bluetooth for a patio system. Works as it should! I’d recommend to others.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tank,
Great! We're glad that the 2-channel function of the receiver is perfect for your needs. 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great stereoc receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great stereo receiver. Just needed something to play tunes with and this definitely filled the bill,
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jpvelas59,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like you new Sony 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! Enjoy the AV receiver and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Price
Impressive for the price
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent value with very good features for under 200. If you are looking for a good quality and an amp that can power just about everything on a budget try auditioning these. You will be surprised at the performance for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dclee,
You made the right choice! 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!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great performance, great price!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For a 2 channel setup, what more could you really want or need? This thing for the money is fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Garrett,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the performance 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 value.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to power my four outdoor Yamaha speakers. It does great. I just listen to the radio and Bluetooth with this unit. I can hook up my phono player too. Clean sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RolandM, You've made an excellent choice! We're glad you like the sound clarity and good to know you're having a great time listening to the radio, Bluetooth, and turntable via the phono input of this 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:Sound quality
Great purchase
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy with this purchase. My daughter has started collecting used vinyls from the 60's and 70's and they sound so good. We bought this Sony Receiver, a pair of Sony bookshelf Speakers and a Sony Turntable. Excellent combination.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jen1,
Awesome! We humbly thank you for the discerning taste you have shown in purchasing our products. 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! Thank you for trusting Sony! - Kris