Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- STRDH190
- SKU:
- 6187501
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and ease of use of the STRDH190 stereo receiver. Many appreciate its affordable price and the inclusion of a phono input for turntables. While some users mentioned the bass could be improved, and the volume control could be more refined, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive. The receiver's compact size and straightforward setup are also frequently praised.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Cons mentioned:Bass
OKAY STEREO RECEIVER !
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It seems to work fine , only problem I have with this unit is that it doesn’t have a lot of Bass . My speakers could be part of the problem. Definitely a great size. Fits well in stand .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StephenA, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your STRDH190. While we're glad it works fine, we regret to hear you're having some low bass level issue with the speakers connected. I would recommend adjusting the bass level using the supplied remote control of the receiver.
Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, Ease of use, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Clean excellent sound with a lot of power
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired these with a set of Sony core series 5" bookshelf speakers and the sound was fantastic. The receiver itself is sturdy, heavy, easy to set up, bluetooth pairs very well and very little delay in latency. Occasional connection hiccups. The phono amp outputs a very clean and powerful sound when hooked up to a record player. They can get plenty loud too, with not much distortion. Pure direct function sounds cleaner than normal as if by removing muddled bass or low ends. Some songs sound better with pure direct off, so it depends. Overall, great entry level receiver for music enthusiasts.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Duffman, Thank you for this amazing review! We're glad to hear it works great with your bookshelf speakers, and you appreciate the ease of setup, easy Bluetooth pairing, powerful sound, and overall features of the receiver. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bluetooth, PriceCons mentioned:Bass
Nice Low-Buck Receiver
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price, you can't beat this receiver. It has what you need for a basic 2-channel stereo system. I bought this to power a basic second system in another room. I like that it has a phono circuit and built-in Bluetooth for easy streaming from my phone. The sound quality is good, not great. The sound is somewhat flat/sterile without a lot of dynamics, and the bass/treble controls don't have much impact. To be fair though, I'm comparing it to the other high-end equipment I own. For such a low entry price, this is still a good receiver. Just don't expect audiophile quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi kysrsoze, Thank you for this amazing review! Good to know that this is what you're looking for in a 2 ch receiver. We're glad to hear you like the phono input for a turntable, easy Bluetooth pairing, good sound quality, and great price point. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Phono input, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Decent Basic Reciver
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great basic amp, especially if your e using a turntable. Pairs well with a decent set of bookshelf speakers. You get great separation; however, if you desire bass, you’ll have to get a sub. Overall, a great second system or basic system for vinyl.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KWynn, We’re happy to hear you are enjoying your STR-DH190 Stereo receiver with Bluetooth. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:BluetoothCons mentioned:Bass
Works as it should.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Plenty of power. Bluetooth picks up all around the floor it's on. It's a pity the unit doesn't also have bass and treble knobs. That's only on the remote. The biggest shame is that it doesn't have an AM radio which I would use for sports games. I'll have to buy an AM radio and send the output to the unit.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Bass
So far im satisfied.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Plenty of features for me! Bought it to replace my '91 STR-AV270x. Slightly disappointed that there isn't bass and treble knobs. I bought it open box for $155
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Helen, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony STRDH190 receiver! We're glad you like the newest features of this receiver. And we appreciate your feedback about the lack of physical knobs for treble and bass. But, you can still adjust the treble and bass using the supplied remote. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Phono input, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Nice receiver
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great. Nice sound for my needs. Could use a little deeper bass. But sounds good/ nice and clear. Love the phono input.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much better than I anticipated. I ran this receiver through my tv and Bose 901 speakers which require huge power. I am under powering it with this 2 channel receiver. Nevertheless the sound is still incredible. My only wish is that this receiver had a loudness switch to hit the strong bass. It’s the best for the price and features
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Good Receiver, but not great.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, this is a good receiver to "get the job done". I have had a few difficulties with it, however, that have irritated me. One is that when I am connected to some bluetooth devices, there is a loud static noise when playing songs or videos. I love the bluetooth feature, so I have been using it, only to have my ears hurt from this sound at the beginning of songs. All that beings, said, this receiver does seem to produce a clear reproduction and has an easy to use remote. My Klipsch reference speakers sound great through it when I have the bass turned up a bit on the receiver. As others have mentioned, the EQ options are just bass and treble, and the bass tuning is frustrating as it seems low and when I cut bass up it starts to get muddy (tuning too much into the mids/bass).
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi chadthepianist,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. While we're glad you like the receiver, we're sorry to hear the issues that you are having when using Bluetooth connection. You may try some of the steps below to isolate the issue.
Severe humming or noise.
• If there are obstructions between the receiver and your BLUETOOTH device, remove them or move the receiver and/or device avoid them.
• If there is a device that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH device, or a microwave oven nearby, move it away.
• Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device
You can adjust the tonal balance of the speakers. Please refer to the receiver manual on page 21.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4726/f63b8edb2b154409daa55875111f95e4/47269071M.pdf
Should you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for purchasing Sony - Kris
- Cons mentioned:Bass
Gutless and not much Bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought a Yamaha 100 watt reciever and was very disappointed in it's sound and output level. Gave it away and bought the Sony. Its basically the same as the Yamaha. If you just want to make noise, this is the unit for you. It is gutless until you crank it almost wide open and doesn't produce much bass at all at lower volume levels. When your almost maxed on volume the bass does somewhat come alive. Feautures work as they should and it hasnt blown up in a month of torture in my garage. It's tough replacing old school recievers because non of this new stuff measures up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gator, Thank you for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new STRDH190. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Phono inputCons mentioned:Bass
perfect for my needs
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.for the price it works. not impressed with sound quality or the treble and bass adjustment. the speakers are really hard to get in the back. I bought it because it had record player ports which i am very happy with.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi don61, We're glad to hear you feel that the features of the STRDH190 is worth its price. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:PriceCons mentioned:Bass
Decent receiver
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I returned his receiver because the only way to adjust treble and bass was through the remote control. Needless to say if the remote broke then it’s just a hassle. Returned it and bought the Yamaha at the same price - which by the way is pretty good. What I was looking for in a cheaper receiver.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Bass, Volume
Easy to set up
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This could use a little more base and the volume could be a bit louder according to the number
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dnyce, we're glad you like our product. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Not to bad for the cost
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good basic unit, decent sound. Wish it had more bass-weak.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Bass
Sony Amp - Great Deal
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best Bluetooth amplifier for under $200. Bass is not as strong as more powerful amps, but overall delivers an incredible sound for the price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Music1, Fantastic! We're glad to hear you feel that the overall quality and great sound of your STRDH190 receiver is worth its price. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! Thanks for choosing Sony. -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Bass
RECEIVER
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does everything I wanted it to. The only bad thing is the bass is not as thick as it should be and the blue tooth does'nt go as far as expected.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bola300, We are sorry to hear you are having issues with your new Sony receiver. Please make sure to adjust the bass quality according to your preference by pressing the BASS+/-. The effective communication range of the Bluetooth feature of this receiver is within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) (unobstructed distance). Metal object, wall or other obstruction as well as the wireless LAN can affect the Buetooth communication range of this receiver. Despite your concern, we are happy that your Sony receiver does everything you wanted. Every component in the STR-DH190 has been designed for detail and clarity. We hope you also enjoy the BLUETOOTH for easy connection with mobile devices and the A and B speaker function for flexible installation. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony. Vincent
- Cons mentioned:Bass
Pretty solid
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The only thing I don't like about this is the bass and treble settings can only be accessed with the remote. Other than that I have no real issues with it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi jcat, Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback. Whether you choose to enjoy the warm sound of vinyl via the phono input, or stream music from your digital music collection, you’ve found a perfect match. Don’t forget the receiver’s A=B function lets you connect two pairs of speakers. You can easily switch between A or B or use them all together at the same time. When you factor in the low-profile design, we’re sure you’ve found the flexibility and performance you’ve been looking for! -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Bass
Good for a cheap first time receiver purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was excited to buy this receiver with all the good reviews but was disappointed once I powered it on. The receiver seemed to lack in the bass and mid range area but had decent highs. I returned it and went back to using my 30 year old Sony that produces 10 times the audio quality even using a cheap Bluetooth receiver and a pair of RCA cables
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Perfect, We regret to hear that the unit had to be returned. his is usually not the case for our stereo receivers nor the experience we want you to have. This stereo receiver has a treble and bass adjustment to ensure that our customers are getting the optimal listening experience. I hope you consider our Sony products in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback. -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Bass
Bass disappointing
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The bass is not very good and the adjustment makes little or no difference. This Sony was a replacement for an old school Kenwood which drove my Bose speakers well with excellent bass. You get what you pay for. Not a fan of the remote either. Bass is better with vinyl but the Kenwood was way better. Probably won’t buy more Sony products.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oldschoolaudio, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your STRDH190. If adjusting the bass level didn't make a difference, try switching to a different source/input. Also, It may be that the sound or song you are playing has little or no bass.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
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Sincerely,
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- Cons mentioned:Bass
Decent basic unit
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works fine except the bass and treble levels are not very noticeable when u increase the levels - especially the bass- very standard usage - ok for a small space such as an apartment or confined listening area.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vinyl98, Thank you for purchasing the STRDH190. We appreciate your feedback with regards to the bass and treble level. To ensure optimal audio experience, please follow the steps below:
Check that all connecting cables are fully inserted to their input/output jacks on the receiver, speakers and the devices.
Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver.
Check the speaker balance
Should you need further assitance with your concern, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam