Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- STRDH790
- SKU:
- 6219445
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- 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.If you're considering a sound system, choose Sony for outstanding quality! The STR-DH790 is an investment you won't regret. After more than a year of use, it still impresses me with its exceptional performance.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Home theater
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, easy to set up, linked up to the cable box and xbox seamlessly
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielS,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! Glad to hear that you are having a great time with the incredible sound quality, easy setup, and smooth connection of your devices to the STRDH790 receiver. Your satisfaction means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
pretty good unit so far
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hooked it up to 6 speakers and a sub woofer. So far the sound is pretty good. Not getting sound from one of the six speakers but may or may no be the recevier's fault. Might be due to content or faulty wiriring or the speaker itself. The unit did go into protect mode when playing a scene from Avenger's Endgame. I didn't think I had it on too loud but was testing the sound at the time so who knows. Also turned itself off last night while watching TV at not very loud volume. Only time it has done that so far. Another annoyance but livable is when you use arc and use the cable remote to turn the TV and receiver on it defaults to the TV input instead of cable so I have to hit that button on the remote to get sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi magicman0325, we are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the STRDH790. If the receiver shows Protect on the display panel it's a possible indication of a power failure or a power surge. We'd like to isolate and troubleshoot the issue further, since you mentioned that it's possible that the wiring is the problem. It is recommended to disconnect all of the speakers and subwoofer and check that the speaker wires are tightly twisted on both ends. Also please make sure that the impedance of the connected speakers is the correct impedance range indicated on the back panel of the receiver. This is also the possible cause of the one speaker having no audio and the receiver turning off automatically, another possible cause is “AUTO.STBY” is set to “STBY ON” or the sleep timer function. If the issue still occurs, please contact us for better assistance. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support (Sony Support website) https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US (Chat support) -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the first AVR I have ever bought. I'm loving it. Sounds great, especially for the price you can't really go wrong. The 4k pass through looks great. Easy set up
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mudd, we're glad you love the ease of setup and sound quality. The powerful STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV receiver supports Dolby Atmos giving you 360` surround sound, by accurately positioning sound from every angle in your environment. It also supports DTS:X which delivers sounds that are precisely around and above you. This is done with object based audio decoding. Plus, you can enjoy superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through. You will enjoy an immersive theater-like experience in the comfort of your own home for a long time! Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Price
Sony 7.2 receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best value for an entry level av receiver. It does all the basics very well. Easy to set up. Wish it could be controlled by an app like the Denons. Overall I’d buy again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Baron,
We appreciate the 5-star rating! 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! Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Perfect!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent purchase. The sound imaging is fantastic!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great Receiver for Low Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an excellent receiver with 4K pass-through. The sound is very good and it is easy to use/control with any of our remotes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielL,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the 4K pass-through and sound quality 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 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Specs, Bargain Price, and Many Features!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've currently had this unit for nearly a month and so far I have no complaints. For the price of this model, it offers a lot of nice features along with very good specs. I currently only have 5 speakers and a sub connected to it but it has worked flawlessly since I have installed it. I do a lot of audio mixing and really appreciate the Pure Direct function so I can hear what I'm working on without any baked in EQ settings. It also does a great job on upmixing stereo movies and music into surround sound. I also appreciate the blue tooth connectivity for connecting portable devices such as phones and tablets. Last thing to find out now is it's longevity.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soundwaveboy96, Wow! Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear it works perfectly with your speakers. Good to know you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, Bluetooth function, and overall features of your new 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 so much for leaving us such a wonderful review of your new receiver! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great value
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound quality. Easy to use. Great for beginners. The cheapest one that can support dolby atomic in the market. Great value. I use it to connect my in celling 5.1 home theater system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Meow, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and ease of use. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great receiver, especially for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to program and set up. Lots of configuration options (Atmos, DTS:X, etc.). Using the setup in 5.1 with Definitive Technology ProCinema 600 speaker package. Able to precisely control speaker output with this receiver. Sounds great!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Awesome Affordable Option
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Sound Quality and easy set up. Love that it comes with a balancing mix as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JavierM, We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you're happy with 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! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Great value and lots of features!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Upgraded TV to 4K, needed a newer receiver. Paired with a Sony Bravia 4K TV, works together perfectly! Excellent sound with Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system. Setup and configuration was very easy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillP,
Awesome! Thank you so much for choosing our STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater 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
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Perfect for entry level/intermediate systems
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent quality with a good price for a Dolby atmos receiver. It has the basic necessities for your family room and a simple atmos set up. The instructions are simple enough too if you are really new to setting up speakers. If you’re looking for zones / wifi capabilities it’s not the receiver for you. Only “con” is that the receiver remote control needs direct sight of the receiver itself. If you have a Sony tv and are running ARC; after you set up the receiver to the tv - the tv remote should work to control basic receiver functions such as on/off and volume up/down. If you want to fine tune the receiver you would still need to use the receiver remote and make sure the receiver has a direct line of site to the remote.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price, Sound quality
Amp
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had many amps and this one is pretty good. I like the hd audio and the 4k comparability. You can pay a lot for an amp this amp is reasonably priced. It has good qualities. It performs surprisingly well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Life,
Thank you for the positive feedback. Enjoy your AV receiver!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Great Sony audio video receiver.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great audio video receiver at a reasonable price.Clear sound,powerful bass and with Dolby Atmos and DTS X. Beautiful design
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Roger,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad you like the sound quality and design 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
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Sony sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply excellent, makes my video room sound like a movie theater
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Would 100% buy again
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver for a home theater setup. Crystal clear output & many features that come in handy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WilliamW,
Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like the clear sound quality and smart features of the AV receiver. Our 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My old home TV system had problems so I picked this one up. Works great and sounds really good with my Bose setup.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good receiver for the price
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit was a pleasant surprise. I purchased it because one of my receivers failed, and the units that I was interested in purchasing were all on back order. The unit was rather picky about connections to my computers, so the setup was a little bit frustrating. In the end, I did manage to get the important one working with it. The sound quality is pretty good considering the price point. There is a periodic hum in the speakers when it is idle, but it is not too obnoxious like other cheaper receivers I have listened to over the years. The bottom line for this receiver is that for the price point, its a good unit and worth looking into.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with your SONY unit. Please follow this link to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/audio-components-receivers-amplifiers/str-dh790/articles/00027601
The powerful STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV receiver supports Dolby Atmos giving you 360` surround sound, by accurately positioning sound from every angle in your environment. It also supports DTS:X which delivers sounds that are precisely around and above you. This is done with object based audio decoding. Plus, you can enjoy superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through. You will enjoy an immersive theater-like experience in the comfort of your own home for a long time! Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos, Ease of use
Awesome receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver easy to use and supports Dolby Atmos would definitely recommend especially for the price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CurtisA,
Awesome! We're glad that you like the user-friendly functions and support for Dolby Atmos of the 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! Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph