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 appreciate the excellent sound quality, ease of use, and immersive Dolby Atmos experience. They also find the product offers good value for its price, ample power, and straightforward setup, along with a rich set of features. However, some users suggest improvements to the user interface, remote, and display, and a few have experienced issues with heat and connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price
I purchased the 5.2 Channel Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Store associates were very informative and helped with my purchase. Setup was kind of tricky and being open box, the calibration microphone for the speakers was nowhere to be found. It was a good value. Big learning curve for me, but I think I would buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Judy999, We're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with your purchase. For further assistance with missing accessories, I would recommend contacting your authorized dealer. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Could be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unfortunately there is a menu feature that pops up frequently when starting up which is completely unnecessary. It’s a well documented complaint for many years that Sony ignores. It has to do with hdmi-cec which can be disabled but you lose the ability to use ARC, which is necessary for my setup. The audio quality is very good and it sounds much better than my old Yamaha. It’s a shame of the other issue because it would be great otherwise. I purchased an open box and it was missing the remote and a few other minor items. I use a harmony remote so it’s not a huge deal though, not worth returning.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jason,
Thanks for the feedback and we understand your concern. We're glad you like the audio 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 , your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Stereo Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing receiver! The sound is big and crisp. Perfect for my home theater. It replaced an older Sony receiver I had. The staff at Best Buy was awesome helping me find the right receiver! I would recommend this product!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SatisfiedCustomer,
We appreciate 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.
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Price
Home Theater
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony does an excellent job powering my home theater. Kudos! It is an excellent value for the money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinW, Thank you for giving the Sony STRDH790 a 5-star rating! Good to hear you're satisfied with your purchase. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amp
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had some trouble hooking up the Xfinity box and tv and remote. To this day the 3 don’t mix correctly but I like the amp. Great for movies and cd,s. This is the only use I have the tv had to be disconnected. So if you get one don’t buy a TCL Roku tv
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robbie,
We are sorry to hear what happen. You may find this link helpful regarding the playing back video and sound from connected AV devices.
https://helpguide.sony.net/ha/strdh79/v1/en/contents/TP0001559199.html
You may also contact our chat support team in case you need further assistance.
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact
Happy to help,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great picture and sound for a no frills receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This receiver is absolutely worth the price of admission. It really does have great picture and sound even though it lacks all the wiz-bang sound profiles other more expensive receivers may have. Does really, really well for streaming shows and watching sports!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Grest performance at a great price point
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Soonds great and olays nicely with all of my equipment. Bluetooth is a very nice feature and it has phenomenal range.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Darkstar, we're glad you like the sound quality and Bluetooth feature of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent unit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit has provided more than I expected of it. Excellent sound, great customization options and has given me a very theater like sound, highly recommend. At this price point there isn't much competition for this level of quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Renaximus,
Awesome! We're happy to know that we were able to exceed your expectations with your new STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver. This 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! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Affordable 7.2 receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.7 channels is definitely the way to go for home theatre movie watching. Rear speakers can be set to rear, atmos, or front B mode. Was impressed with the sound quality ofthe front only surround setting if you only have two speakers. Multi speaker setting good for music listening.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Good receiver for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fairly easy to connect and set up, only issue was getting the right configuration so a 2nd set of speakers could be used as “B” set in another room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi whoknewbc,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you had an easy time setting up the AV receiver. Unfortunately, the AV receiver does not support zone function for setting up new speakers for a different room. We recommend our STR-DN1080 if you want that function. 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:Sound quality
Easy set up, great sound and picture
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Running 4K Ultra signal to Sony TV, powering a Bose 5.1 system and does great. The Bravia system makes setting up a breeze, simply hook it up, turn on the TV and away you go. sound balancing is easy with included set up mic. Someday, I'll make is 7.1.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi matt, Awesome! Glad to hear it works well with your Sony Bravia 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, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony 7.2 Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony 7.2 receiver is fantastic. I purchased it to use with my new Sony 77” OLED TV. I can also connect my IPhone through Bluetooth-Tooth to play music through it from my phone. The sound is incredible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Bruce,
Fabulous!
We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the amazing sound quality of our STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver- especially when using it with our 77" OLED TV. We are also delighted you are satisfied with the Bluetooth connection function of this 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!
Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a big improvement from a much older receiver. I like the sound produced from the speakers in my home theater. My only downfall, is after several attempts to sync the speakers with the microphone, the back speakers are much quieter than I would like.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
the best bang for your buck
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second sony receiver that I have owned and cannot complain. this one is even better than my last one....i just love it. i use it to power my home theater system and makes watching top gun so exhilarating. strongly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Misa,
We appreciate 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Worth the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this receiver, it’s so simple to use. I have younger kids that are able to operate it with ease. I would recommend this for anyone looking to up their surround sound for a good price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Duabe80,
That's awesome to hear! We're glad you love 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Careful with open box purchases
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The power cable was broken and I didnt notice until it was too late, I had to mickey mouse the cable for it to work. Other than that it was fine just check everything in the box
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great choice and simple to use!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the simplicity of this receiver. Not complicated but very good quality. Looks nice and works well with my system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vic805, Thanks 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 t, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
I Love It
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was using a 20 year old Yamaha receiver for my surround system so this was a really great upgrade for me. I love that it has multiple connections in the back so I can plug all my devices into it as opposed to the TV. It does a pretty good job of turning everything on when I turn the TV on or the Blu-ray and switching to the right connections though there have been a couple of times I had to use the remote to switch it to the right HDMI but that is not the standard. Seems like it was a really good value for the price considering all the modern stuff it has.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FlannelJammies,
Thank you for the feedback. We're glad to hear that you like the value and 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice buy on sale
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and picture. This a great value for the money my family and i are enjoying it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fine We're glad that you're enjoying your new receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great receiver !
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my first time setting up a home audio system, so I went with this receiver since it seemed like the best deal. Well it was extremely easy to setup. I have this hooked up with some Polk audio speakers and subwoofer and it’s amazing. Great buy
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skep, Awesome! We're glad to hear you're enjoying 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