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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2343 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the STRDH790 highly for its impressive sound quality, ease of use, and Dolby Atmos capabilities. The receiver is also praised for its price, simple setup, and power. Some customers have noted concerns with the user interface, remote, display, menu, and heat generation. Overall, the positive aspects of the receiver appear to outweigh the negative ones.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best AV Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastical sound and I’ve only set up a 5.1 configuration with Bose speakers. I can’t imagine how this’ll perform once I set up a 7.2. I highly recommend this Sony AV receiver. Those other expensive AV receivers are complete ripoffs! This has all the features an entertainment enthusiast could ask for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Superman, Awesome! We're glad to hear you like the excellent sound quality and overall features of your new STRDH790 receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent choice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far excellent. Replacing a Denon I had for 8 years. I bought it because this was the only receiver they had in the store. Plenty of empty shelves these days. No regrets. Very easy hookup/ setup. Sound quality is superb. Sony has never let me down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FlJim,

      Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the sound quality and easy setup function of the AV receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision , your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You can't ask for more

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony 7.2 A/V Home Theater Receiver 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos is all you could ask for. It's like being center stage in the front role. With great sound all around you and the 4K HD is almost like great 3D. Excellent great bang for your buck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi creview, We're very pleased to hear you're enjoying the Dolby Atmos and overall sound quality of the STRDH790. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another Great Sony Product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sturdy clear and pristine sound. Super easy setup and functions. Love the hdmi arc and how it works. For the black Friday deal I got it on its a great deal. Replaced my 16 year old Sony strd 915 receiver which I moved into my computer room. Very happy and well worth the little money it cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Robert,

      We are happy that you love it! Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ATMOS Receiver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome for ATMOS. Easily superior to even the best sound bar systems. My 5.1.2 home theater sounds as good as the real movie theater. I have tried excellent sound bar systems and even a 5.1 surround using the same receiver (I have 2 of them) and ATMOS w this receiver is just so much better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Atmos,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver is great for the price! The sound quality is amazing for such a budget receiver. My family was in awe when I played some sample atmos content. They kept looking around the room to find where the overhead sound was coming from....I hid the overhead speakers pretty well. Hehe.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nehal,

      Very nice! Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Altmos Starter

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for a small bedroom and it provides the right amount of atmosphere for watching movies, tv or playing music. Having gone from the entry (590?) receiver without Altmos to this one wasn’t the big difference I thought it was going to be but, when it does it does add a bit more expansive sound to the room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Setup

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony AV receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice sounding A/V receiver was easy to setup. Added some Dolby atmos speakers. Only issue is I sometimes like to listen to music and watch tv sometimes. When you pair your iPhone you can’t watch tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GeorgeS,

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the easy setup feature of the AV receiver. For your information, you can only play one audio source at time. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony has always had the best receiver in my opinion for the price. The ease of use is my favorite thing about it. has enough power for my high-end speakers at a reasonable price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelH,

      That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the price point of the AV receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision , your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good unit

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this to replace an older and much more expensive receiver (different brand) that died on us. We were not expecting it to be as good as what we had, but have been pleasantly surprised. It was easy to hook up as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi algea, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony STRDH790! We're glad you like the ease of setup of your new Sony AV receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb Reciever!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm old school and love it. If you're like me, you'll love this device! Wireless sound is great and Sonos does a great job with it but I appreciate the wire-connected devices and Sony Sound Systems are always an excellent purchase! I bought a Sony receiver in 2006 and have had it ever since. It's always exceeded my expectations for movies and games but this system blew me away!!! Granted, I had a older system but this provided so much more! Quality thick sound cables and quality HDMI cables also help this along enhanced our sound experience even more. A perfect theater system for your home!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Ipes,

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and wired connections of the receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony STRDH790

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works seamlessly with our Sony XBR Magnolia edition 65" OLED. Great sound quality, lots of features, more than enough power for your living room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jakewood86, We're delighted to hear that the receiver works well with your TV. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision t, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony! Eri Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Premium sound quality, unbeatable at this price.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome sound from top home audio manufacturer Sony. This receiver literally does it all. 7 channels plus two subwoofer outputs. 140 watts per channel. Dolby Atmos. 4k passthrough. The sound quality is the same as higher end models

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimmyCaps,

      Very nice! We're glad you like the sound quality and smart features of the AV receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Boom

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds absolutely amazing. Plenty of power. I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver replaced an older AV receiver. I found it to be easy to install and setup. Was compatible with all of my attached devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TDJaco, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new STRDH790! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Good Replacement for Old 1999 Sony AV Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Operates very well. The sound is so clear. I like the fact that this receiver has HDMI inputs for all of my HD Devices. The auto-calibration option works well. Only one improvement will make this device perfect, provide a better FM antenna connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi zz30fg,

      Thanks for sharing your 5-star review of this amazing receiver. Your feedback about the FM antenna connection is greatly appreciated. We hope you continue to enjoy this awesome receiver.

      The STRDH790 receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use. Sound is great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gotta be one of the best receivers / amps in its price range. I love the built in compressor. This mimics the processed Sound of TV and radio stations. Tons of features. Love the Bluetooth feature that turns on your receiver with your device and instantly play music. I recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jim1, Awesome! We're glad to hear you like the overall features of your STRDH790. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great sound whether you want to blue tooth from your phone or tablet, or you want to directly connect your tv. It is easy to hook up everything. Must have good speakers. I recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi gigabehgn,

      We appreciate the 5-star and we're glad that you like the sound quality and Bluetooth feature of the AV receiver. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision t, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Made this the center piece of my home theater. So far every movie sounds absolutely perfect. We love it and would purchase it again. Dolby Atmos sounds awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TonyC,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the AV receiver for your movie watching experience. Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision , your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Dolby atmos, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this unit to use dolby atmos. Movies sound amazing on 4k/bluray and streamimg services that support atmos. All of the different sound options are well balanced and sound great. I would recommend this receiver paired with a good set a speakers for movie watchers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Paul,

      Thank you for the recommendation! Your new receiver supports the latest three-dimensional surround sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, drawing you into the middle of the action you see on screen. And with 4K Ultra HD picture quality, and support for all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      David Sony_US