Customer Ratings & Reviews

Easy set up, Bluetooth connection to my phone and simple connection to my tv.

For the price this is a great entry level A/V receiver. I purchased this primarily for the price. Also, because I was in a rush to get a 4K pass-through receiver to go with my new 4K TV. Basic easy set up if you use the Auto Calibration (recommend). I like that it is not bulky, simple clean look. Works well! A few minor things that I was disappointed with no USB port to directly connect your device. However, it does have a bluetooth feature. I prefer the direct USB connection. I thought it would be louder, my previous receiver (also a Sony) would have the house shaking at a volume at 38 with this receiver I have to be at a volume of 50 to achieve the same effect. Next, the "amp menu" can be difficult to navigate & the manual does not offer a layout of the "menu tree" which would be very helpful to help you navigate the settings. Lastly, the speaker connections are a mix of binding posts with your standard insert & pinch type connectors. I would have preferred that all the connections be binding posts. These are minor dislikes based on personal preference. Regardless, a good receiver, no issues thus far. Great for the price! Recommend it if you want something simple, low cost & if you are not a hardcore audiophile.

Very good basic receiver. I brought it for my basement, and it works very well. It runs my pioneer tower speakers also without any problems. Reliable and Quality sound from Sony.

Great sound. Good features. The only thing I don't like is that there is no way to force pure direct (plays in the audio format that the content was originally recorded in). Everytime I have to switch the mode. It's a small thing and otherwise it's been good.

This is perfect for a basic AV receiver for house. It also has everything that you need in today's world ..4K, Bluetooth etc. Setup is easy. I also like the fact that this is thinner on height than the normal receivers, fits perfect in my stand. The various custom programs are also handy for different content.

Love this receiver. I have an iPhone and Apple doesn’t allow you to hook up to anything that’s not their product. I have my iPhone 11 Pro Max hooked up to this via Bluetooth and it sounds so good. I listen to all my favorite songs from my Apple Music. Sounds like a concert!!!

First, we had excellent customer service at Best Buy in Beaumont CA. Second, the directions were easy to follow and I was able to connect everything easily. I love the blue tooth features although either the amp or the phone keeps forgetting to keep it logged in on Bluetooth. MInor issue. Very Satisfied!

I didn't expect a lot from this Receiver, I just wanted to replace a failing receiver that I had. I was pleasantly and happily surprised by the ease of setup, and the quality of the sound that came out of my 5.1 AIWA speakers from this unit. My wife loved hearing all her Christmas songs and Music this year.

Great Sony system, works much better than our old system. The setup was very easy and never did get our speakers on our old system set correctly. Great sound and easy to operate. The person who waited on us was outstanding and knew exactly what we needed. Love the geek squad.

a must for any home theatre system! a staple in my a/v business, easy to install and program.

I purchased this for a clubhouse to use with built-in surround sound speakers and a microphone system. Setting this up was very simple, operation is intuitive, Bluetooth connection is great and it has awesome sound quality. I'm very happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend!

This receiver was the perfect choice to go with the Sony speakers I already owned. The sound quality is excellent and we now enjoy surround sound in our own home theater.

Well, my last surround sound receiver died and technology had changed so bought this receiver and plugged in the Chromecast and fire stick into it .. works like a charm! Have a few more ports, but until the next new thing they are empty. Great sound, far better than my last receiver and far easier to setup.

My old receiver went out and was in much need of a new one anyhow but this one works a whole lot better and smoother. A much needed upgrade. Love all of the HDMI ports for home theatre. Set it up with some Polk Audio bookshelf speakers at the moment but want something with bigger sound eventually. Love having a remote to switch inputs and adjust the sounds. It also looks nicer as it is a smaller, more sleek design. Super convenient for storage and in ease of use.

This is definitely an upgrade from my previous stereo. I feel this offers everything needed at this price point. Navigating the setup menu and features is really simple with just the remote and receiver display. Though i haven't connected this to anything other than music. Running it with a Sony subwoofer and some older Polk Audio tsi200 bookshelf speakers. As long as the quality lasts, i have zero interest in upgrading this receiver and it definitely meets and exceeds my needs

Receiver performs exponentially great in all areas of surround sound. The bluetooth function is easy to work with and as well as connecting speakers. The calibrating microphone that connects to it also is a nice touch that sony added.

My old Sony receiver lasted 34 years. I can only hope this new one will do the same. Easy set up and running a Boston sub woofer with Boston speakers. Sound is very clear and crisp. Plenty of power for any situation. Highly recommend !

Wish I could give 5 stars, but that is still to be determained. I love how simple this receiver is… super simple…. But the first time I used it for a “music” night it shut off all by itself. When I approached it I felt heat… and when I touched it, it was hot enough to burn. Not sure if this is normal or not… will be calling about the issue. My have been used for 3-5 hours total. If the heat is normal, I do not expect this receiver to last long. But I have not called them yet to find out.

Simple receiver that sounds great!...Easy Setup but you will still want to tweak the settings to fit your needs. Some settings are on screen and others are done through the remote menu which can be a bit confusing which is the only reason I wouldn't rate it 5 stars.

I bought this to replace an old DVD/VCR surround sound system is an RV. It works very well and has great sound. The reasons I did not give it five stars are: there is no output for a passive subwoofer, the startup state always seems to hijack the system back to a startup screen (as apposed to the last mode used, which would be preferred), and the only way to choose preset FM stations is to scroll through them at the beginning of the list each time you want a different station. There is no direct entry option. But so far, this unit has performed very well.