Customer Ratings & Reviews

This system sounds AMAZING!!! Pretty easy to setup and use. The interface does lack a little in the “visually pleasing” department. The menus are not the prettiest but it does work and has impressive sound so not a deal breaker. Also be aware this system does not work with a passive sub. You must have a powered subwoofer for it to work.

Purchased open box at Best Buy unused. 1st died less than 1 year, Service said they KNEW this model has "Protect" fault problems. They sent a 2nd unit, but that just died the exact same way... 2 months past the original 2y warranty. Replacement unit does not extend coverage. Two units, each only lasted about 1 year. Way too expensive to ship to NY to even get looked at, and no help with an admitted KNOWN issue. I have high end speakers, 16 gauge wire, al working great on another receiver. I did all the checklist troubleshooting, it's exactly the same KNOWN board fault as the 1st one. Sony Customer Service said the 2nd unit is bad, no warranty now. I have been purchasing Sony since the mid-1980s, and NEVER will trust them again. I repeat that the NY service company said "they" knew this model has a problem, Sony did nothing, just sent me another lemon. Sony is fine with a 9% "1-Star" rate ( Amaz0n) with this unit. Antenna is terrible. I'm 20 miles from the city, and need even a mediocre antenna method. This Antenna jack is 1 tiny wire. Amazing they skimped on FM coax tech, or even 2 wires,that's been around, what, a century? Terrible model, KNOWN problems Sony just hopes 91% of you got lucky, the other 9% can chew lemons until the warranty ends.

I got it as an open box, so it was well worth it. It lacks a few customizable options, but has most, so good product and (at least for what I paid) well worth it.

It's a nice sounding receiver. Replaced an older 1080p model sony and I for sure notice a difference. Just wish it allowed the PS5 to do HDR but it doesn't. I had to go direct to tv and run the optical from TV to receiver again but apparently its the case with most receivers apparently only select few are PS5 compatible. Almost returned it until I learned that. Still sounds incredible with the apple tv and it goes into dolby 4k mode no problem that way. Sounds 10x better now that I can actually hear what dolby atmos sounds like. Well kinda I also learned to truly enjoy atmos you must have atmos compatible speakers. Figures. Never ends. I shall return sony with more money next time but for now this will do.

This is the third one of these I have purchased not because they were bad just because of doing upgrades over the years. These have been the best by far. Love the set up, features and quality!

This replaced an older Onkyo Hrt420. I upgraded my speakers to Polk audio a while back and this receiver brought them to life! Super clear sound, more than loud enough and it has Atmos. I was able to use some older speakers for height and this thing thumps! I was debating going back Onkyo but the price was too attractive to pass up as I was on a budget. So far I'm happy with this purchase

I couldn’t believe the power I could actually get out of this. It sounds just as good as my $899 denon but for almost half the price. The calibration was very simple! Probably the most user-friendly receiver you can buy..

good quality product in a very descent price. .easy to use and has a quality efficient out put for surround sound

I saved over $100 getting this open box. The receiver came in the box, with all the accessories and manuals. I was definitely surprised that the open box was labeled as Satifactory and not better but that worked well for me. Aside from some super light and unnoticeable scratches on the front led panel ( I mean like 4 or 5 ultra light nitpick with a flashlight at an angle scratches) everything was perfect. Performance wise the receiver has been great. Setting it up was easy and quick with the microphone. It’s outputting the audio really well and the Dolby Atmos is awesome. It does upscale non-Atmos audio so that’s a nice touch but if you don’t want that there’s options to remove it. As an entry level receiver this sure does a great job. It’s capable of a 5.2.2 Dolby Atmos setup or a 5.1, 5.2, 7.1 or 7.2 setup so if you’re looking for a 4 ceiling speaker Dolby Atmos setup then rule this receiver out. I’m just really happy with the purchase and I hope I helped you decide.

I was looking to upgrade my cheap $100 system with something a little more professional. This is what we landed on. If you’re looking for a slight improvement over your tv’s internal speakers, look elsewhere and save yourself a lot of money. If you want a more intense movie experience, this is the way to go. This system accompanied with high res speakers will give you the sound you’ve been missing. I purchased this hoping to eventually use the full 7.1 speaker setup. Until then, our 5.1 setting has been a vast improvement. With 4 hdmi inputs, Bluetooth, and up to 7.2 speaker configuration, this is exactly what you need for your home theater. The onscreen setup also simplifies the set up process and eliminates the guess work of abbreviated prompts on the front display. If you’re looking for true surround sound, don’t skimp. Buy this one.

Awesome receiver...easy to hook up to your surround sound speakers.

I've had it for about a month now and Its been great thus far. Its simple, easy to setup, plays nice with 4K HDMI sources. I was used to 5.1 system before, but decided to go for the 7.2 and am happy I did, it just fills the room better.

Works great. Replaced my older receiver and this sound is amazing for the price. I recommend it. Easy to use automatically selects best sound. Easy setup too.

Overall I gave this product 5 stars. It’s super easy to setup, sound quality is great. Automatically switches inputs when I power on one of my gaming consoles. Automatically turns on and off when I power my tv on or off. There are just 2 things I wish were better. There is no testing for the speakers and you have to cycle through the different sound fields. So, if you accidentally pass the one you want you have to cycle all the way back to it.

I purchased this as an open box, my previous experiences have been good. The quality of the receiver is on par if not a little better at the price point. eARC was problematic at first, but now works with out issue (might be different brands had a hand in it). So when I turn on the TV the receiver will power up and switch to the SAT/CBL input automatically. Using this with a Def Tech Mythos SSA-80 sound bar (5.1) and it pairs very well, full sound and volume without issue. I've deducted 1 star due to the on screen menu (mainly speaker setup) as being non intuitive. Overall very pleased with the purchase at full retail I probably would have gone with a Denon for a few dollars more. If you can get this on sale or as an open box definitely worth it.

My 24 year old Sony receiver died recently after many faithful years of music and movies. It was a sad day. Services were held at my nearby Best Buy. Naturally I went straight for another Sony! I thought about spending more but I couldn't justify getting 9.1 or whatever because I just don't have the space for that many speakers. This nifty little unit completely fit the bill! While not as loaded with extras as some of the pricier models it simply gets the job done flawlessly. I don't think I would have been happier if I would have spent more. While my previous Sony AV receiver was higher end (meaning I spent way more) the technology has evolved dramatically in 24 years! The out of the box surround modes are vastly improved, even in 5.1 mode. Before I added the Atmos speakers the sounds seemed to come from ALL directions. After adding the height speakers it is simply a 3D audio experience. What more could you ask for? Music is as bright and punchy as ever (sorry neighbors). It took me no time at all to dial in great sound quality for all my my favorite tunes and films. The onscreen interface is very basic, but it is much more fun than being over complicated. No more fumbling in the dark looking for the right buttons to push! The remote is also simple and easy to use. Amen! While I do miss some of the high end features of my previous Sony I am completely satisfied with the audio end result that is much better than I ever expected. I'm also happy I didn't have to part with a lot more Ben Franklins to get it! Thanks again Sony!!!

Wow this an awesome setup and sounds freaking amaZing! Okay so this supports newer audio tracks such as Dolby Atmos and Dts-X which sound phenomenal through this system. This system aslo allows 4K HDR10 pass through with video quality and supports Dolby vision! The only con I have is if you don’t know how to calibrate your system the automatic calibration kinda sucks, but other than that this system is perfect and gives you a very immersive experience! I’m huge cinephile so I watch a crap load of movies and this is perfect for me as audiophile on a budget!

A great amp all the power you need. Very very user-friendly. Iam running klipsch Dolby atoms speaker system 7.1 sounds way better than my sansui g8000 with Scott pro 100s. And you can't beat the price.

This was such a great purchase for the price considering all of the features and the price if similar Dolby Atmos receivers. I replaced an old Pioneer receiver. This works well with my Vizio P65 tv with ARC because I can use my tv or Roku remote to change the volume of the receiver. The receiver also turns on and off automatically thought ARC which is great. The display on the receiver is helpful because it shows the audio mode such as Atmos. I'm no audiophile but I highly recommend this if you'd like something reasonably priced with great sound and functionality.

Very nice receiver for price, quality, and features. The receiver was easy to set up and the 7.2 system is exactly what I needed and wanted to provide sound indoors and outdoors.