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:Sound quality
Sounds GREAT!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing sounds great and has too many options to list. You may need to go to school to learn everything this thing does but works easy enough with simple instruction.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi THRASH, were glad you like the sound quality of 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 a 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:Sound quality
Exactly what i needed.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great receiver. Easy to navigate through and crisp sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Swervo,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you like the sound and user-friendly functions of the receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony receiver
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony makes great products. The sound is amazing. Was a great price on sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JasonM, 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
Sony STRDH790 Atmos AVR
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent 7.2 AVR besting a lot in the business, full of features and hasn’t had quirks like some of the others I tried for much more money.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Supertone,
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!
Regards,
David
Good receiver, worth the money
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, works as expected. Good value for the money
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Nice receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was very easy to set up and the look and feel of the receiver is exactly what we wanted.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PamE, Amazing! We're very happy to hear you appreciate the ease of setup and overall look and feel of your new Sony 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! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great bang for your buck.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Easy installation. It has everything a music lover would need including Bluetooth as well as working amazingly for a home theater set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Morgan,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you the AV receiver works well. 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:Sound quality
Great for a 4K setup
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted to upgrade my receiver to a 4K capable one to go with a new TV. This fits the bill. It was easy to setup and the sound quality is fantastic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheGoat16
Very nice upgrade! We're glad you like the sound quality of the unit 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:Sound quality
Great entry level surround receiver.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Sony receiver is an excellent value for a budget 7.1 or 5.1.2 sound system. I'm quite glad I bought it as it has easily handled everything, I have thrown at it so far.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jdubz,
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
We had no idea what we were missing
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OMG! The clarity and nuance of some soundtracks is amazing. We thought we had a good surround sound system before, but this system is head-and-shoulders above our old one. Amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WesOEden,
That is awesome!! Its good to know that you're happy with your STRDH790 and it is living up to your expectations.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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
The BEST!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Read all the online reviews. This Sony model is absolutely the BEST rated Dolby Atmos receiver available. And the price can't be beat!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DrewL,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad you are pleased with the performance 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 t, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Blue ray ready
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This device is great for movies that sound fills the room. It's a Sony so ya know what to expect. Great sound, current compatibility for all new 7.1 channel systems.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dann, Thanks so much for choosing our STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver.
We're glad to hear that you appreciate the sound of this 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. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Dolby atmos
Upgrading
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Due to changes in wiring associates with TV’s and DVD player needed to replace our old receiver. Have been happy with this receiver and especially since it is a Sony that intermeshed with other Sony products
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great receiver!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and surround sound and separation. Very flexible system!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeL, Amazing! We're glad that you are satisfied with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Surprised!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality! Purchased with total tech! Awesome experience! Upgrade to my Samsung media system before this and I’m happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Emmy,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the sound quality of the the AV 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Do yourself a favor with a Sony Atmos System
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A very high quality component with an amazing Atmos sound. This Sony Atmos system has improved my TV watching area into a true theater area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MyStuff, We're glad that you appreciate the high quality and amazing sound of the 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! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome receiver
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a wonderful receiver and works seamless with my tv, speakers and phone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnshS,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you had a seamless experience with 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great amp
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install, the onscreen assistant is invaluable. This is a great value with awesome sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JamesF, we're glad you like the sound quality of 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! Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Price
Sony Receiver
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent receiver for the price. Replaced Denon receiver that was twice as much but they never could get it to work
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi STBD, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Another one!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unbelievable purchase definitely had to get this. Great sound for the cinema room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rich,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality of the AV receiver for your cinema room. 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