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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2344 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:
    Dolby atmos

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Black Friday Buy!

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

    I got this for about $200 on Black Friday. I haven't used the 7.2, 4K or Dolby Atmos, but it has worked very well on 5.2.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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

    Performs as I hope it would. Bluetooth syncs easily. Sounds great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi ChuckR,

      Very nice! We're glad you like the Bluetooth 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 , 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

    Great performance at a good price

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

    I replaced a Sony av receiver that did not support 4K. The sound quality is amazing for a lower priced receiver.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating. We’re happy to hear you are 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Bought to replace my higher end Yamaha receiver. I have been pleasantly shocked at performance and ease of use

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

      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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works great pushes two large speakers. Neighbors get a little mad and they are across the road in our subdivision lol.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Home theater receiver

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

    It does what expected. Glad I had help with set up. Could not have done it myself.

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

      That's very nice to hear! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony chimes back in with a great unit

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

    Sony who? Supports all codecs and works fantastic. Easy setup

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Briguy, We are glad that you like your new Sony home theater AV receiver. 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the money

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

    Great quality for the money and easy to use and set up.

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

      You made the right choice! We're glad that you are having an easy time using this amazing 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!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound system

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

    Excellent quality. It did come with a remote though thats the only downside.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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

    Solid Product. This system has all of the proper channels and technology to run my 4k surround sound with my OLED TV

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fabulous sound!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my entertainment system to have sound come out of the speakers in the ceiling. Works like a charm!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DMeyerG, We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the sound quality 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    So far its been a great unit it was a little complicated at first but now its easy to use

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

      That's good to hear! We are glad you were able to figure it out. 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

    Great surround sound reciever

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

    Needed to buy another surround sound reciever after inheriting the speakers. This was easy to hook up and sounds really great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    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.

    Excellent Sony receiver. Surround sounds great Theater in your home.

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the 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, 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony STR-DH790

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

    IT is what I would expect from SONY, Quality. Perfect match wit the 77" Bravia.

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

      We appreciate the positive 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!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome receiver

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

    Excellent stereo receiver. Works well with all my other components, Easy to use.

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

      We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad the AV receiver works well with your devices. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great features

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

    Great receiver with lots of features. Good value at the sale pri ce

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like the 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

    Sony

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

    Works well with the tv and my original speakers. Controls on and off when tv is turned on and off

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tim50,
      Awesome! Thanks so much for choosing our STR-DH790 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver. We're glad to hear that the receiver were a great addition to your TV setup. 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 purchasing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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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 quality! Sound was clear and loved it for our party

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

      Very nice! We're glad you like the 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, 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

    Great equipment

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

    Would definitely recommend, works great with no issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Greg,
      Perfect! We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying your new STRDH790 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, your viewing experience will be transformed. You’re in for quite the cinematic upgrade! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US