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.
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A little difficult to set up it took a while but we got it done. Compatible with the SONY tv so no need for two remotes tv remote is all we need and use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lizz,
Thanks for the feedback. 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
Awesome receiver!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony receiver really surprised me. After spending months looking for a receiver, I finally settled on this one. Wanted something small with features I only needed. The Dolby Atmos and pricing was definitely a plus.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony 7.2 home theater
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I found this 7.2 channel Sony home theater with Dolby Atmos and very impressed with the sound output. Not a high end type but really gives me all the high and low sounds. No regrets at all and recommended.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BBOY,
Thanks for the recommendation and we are happy that you love your 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:Sound quality
Best Entry Level Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Was a gift for my daughter. Easy to setup. Love that it has Bluetooth. Paired with Yamaha Speakers... Sounds crisp. Works great. Auto Calibration for sound is a breeze. Great price during Black Friday. Glad I bought this.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
This is a great low price brand name receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product and awesome value for your money Best buy is the only game in town, no one has any merchandise. They are doing the best they can to get inventory in and to let you know real time what store has it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Handyman,
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 and enjoy your AV receiver.
David
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Great 4K receiver and didn't break the bank!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Quality receiver and has everything I needed...numerous HDMI ports, ARC support, among other features. Noticable improvement to picture and graphics thru PS4 and simplifies the set-up and use of my entertainment system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Toddster,
Awesome! Good to know that you're happy with your purchase. Enjoy your AV receiver.
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mid-range Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear surround sound and works well with my additional speakers and PS5
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sp27, Great! We're glad that you like the audio quality and works well with your speakers and PS5. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchase this receiver to replace an old home theater in a box, I hook it up with Polk Signature speakers and I don't need to go to the Cinema any more, incredible sound my house feels the boom!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi eduarpr77, Thank you for upgrading to your new STRDH790! We're very happy to hear you like the powerful sound this unit delivers and good to know it goes great with your speakers. 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 receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great with the wires I plugged in for my speakers to the receiver. The way it sends the sound to my speakers is amazing good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taylor, Awesome! We're thrilled to hear you like the amazing sound this unit delivers. 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
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Excellent Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great addition to my home theater! It works with my old Harmony remote control. The Geek Squad did an excellent job of setting everything up for me !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Howdy65, we're glad you had a great experience with your purchase! We hope you are enjoying our product. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Solid performance
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver. I may lack wifi connectivity, but that can be resolved withthe addition of roku or chrome. Decent sound. A great choice if you're setting up a home theater on a budget.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Willie, Awesome, We're glad that you like the sound quality and performance of your 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! Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Great receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an excellent receiver and it was priced right. I really was not looking for a 7.2 channel receiver for this location but the price and the extras were well worth it. Great receiver at a great price
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 2016, Thank you 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! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great receiver!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would recommend this receiver to anybody who wants to upgrade their surround sound system. If you go to the Best Buy in Roseville ask to speak to Rob and electronics he hook me up oh, he was very knowledgeable in home entertainment.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Excellent receiver for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent receiver for the price! Had to replace an old Yamaha, this did the trick.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobinR We're glad that you are satisfied with your purchase. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Time to switch to 7.2, glad I did
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this receiver and it's clean look. Sound is amazing and the Bluetooth capability gave me another option to play music in the house. Love, love, love.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RayLo, We're glad that you like the sound quality and features of your 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As advertised brought life to my 7.1 setup. Clear crisp sound! Looking to add an OLED tv and my room will be complete
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ntjchamp13, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you like the clear and crisp sound quality this unit delivers. 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
- Cons mentioned:Heat
Great receiver for entry level
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is pretty good for entry level. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but works great. It does get a little warm, but hasn't been a problem for me. Highly recommend if you want a budget receiver.
I would recommend this to a friend Avr 7.2
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I havent any problems other than it turning off because it over heated but that was fixed but putting it in a more open area, other than that it works very good. Bought it for a 5.1.2 set up
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Fireflyboom,
We're glad that everything is already set up properly. We hope you continue to enjoy the amazing features of the 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 t, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Cons mentioned:Remote
Good Unit with Some Reservations
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good unit that could be much better with very little effort from Sony, such as better connections for speaker wire, longer setup microphone cable, better remote, setup procedure needs tweaking.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ozzy,
Thank you for the feedback and we really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the STRDH790. Please be assured we take this feedback very seriously and continuously strive to improve our products. 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! Your feedback about the user interface (UI) is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
David
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great purchase,,
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this receiver, it does everything for you. I have a full surround system. Easy setup. Once it automatically figures where your speakers are located, you are set. Great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi lou67,
You made the right choice! 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!
-Ralph