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Sony STR-DH790

7.2-channel receiver with Bluetooth®, Dolby Atmos®, and DTS:X™

MFR # STRDH790

Sony STR-DH790

Sony STR-DH790

7.2-channel receiver with Bluetooth®, Dolby Atmos®, and DTS:X™

MFR # STRDH790

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Really Works

Joseph from GEORGETOWN, PA on 2/11/2023

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I've had my best luck with Sony products, so why not? Setup was easy. Wonderful picture on my aging Sony plasma. The TV is a long way away from the receiver and the receiver handles the HDMI to CAT6E and back converters very well. Also, uses my old Bose Acoustimass 10 speaker system to it's fullest and best advantage. I've been to the theatre twice lately and I swear my setup sounds and looks better. A lot of bang for the buck in this thing. Remote is the best, though I normally use the Directv one.

Pros: Setup, Sound Quality, Picture Quality, and Value

Cons: None noticed yet.

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Victor from Sacramento, CA on 1/8/2023

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Happy with this so far

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Sony no Bologna

Glenn from Bartlett, IL on 1/4/2023

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We had a Sony surround for several years. It stopped working and we found another Sony compatible to what we have. We have 5 speakers and the new Sony sound is much better than the one we had

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Beyond pleased

John from Aston, PA on 12/13/2022

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I'm beyond ecstatic,I replaced a Pioneer VSX-821-k mainly because of the Bluetooth capabilities.I've always been pleased with Pioneer receivers,but I have to say this Sony blew me away,the sound quality is crisp and clean,not to forget the great bass.Once I got past the speaker configuration,with Crutchfields help,it's pure listening enjoyment.Great product,price,and customer service.The last electronic purchases I've made have been with Crutchfield.Almost forgot super fast,reliable shipping. I don't make many purchases that I don't shop around,but I've gotten in the habit of just going to Crutchfield.Can't say enough good things about this company.

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William from Vadnais Heights, MN on 12/11/2022

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Very nice receiver for the price. Setup was simple. Compared to my older, non HDMI, surround unit, the setup naturally needed far fewer cables so the clutter is greatly reduced. Sound is awesome. The FM reception is great although seldom used these days. I only use 5.1 but expansion to two more speakers is there.

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Vincent R from University Pk, FL on 12/3/2022

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Truly plug and play with my LG 77" OLED.

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Not the best music amp

Ron from ATHENS, AL on 10/25/2022

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Bought this to replace an older Yamaha 5.1 AV reciever that is having HDMI video problems. I had the old recievet set up in a dedicated media room and was happy with the audio. I have Definative Technology 9060 fronts and a DefTec 9040 center with some old Energy Take 5 rear speakers. I used the beautifully mixed Eagles Hotel California 5.1 DVD audio disk to get my room tuned in with the Yamaha, and had listened to this album many times in the last few days. I swapped in the Sony DH790, did the room calibrarion, made a few tweaks and played the album. I thought that i was going crazy... the magnificent sound stage and richness of the Yamaha was gone. I could no longer pick out the locations of the instruments and Henley's voice was flat (seemed to be in mono) and the drum cymbals were much flatter than I had remembered. Was I remembering things wrong? After ensuring everything was set up correctly, i decided to swap the Yamaha back... with the exact same configuration. The beautiful immersive magic was back! I'm sending the Sony back for a refund and am just going to work aeound the video issue and keep the Yamaha. I dont recommend this unit for a music-centered, application.

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Joe from Garden City, KS on 10/24/2022

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Works great. Loving it

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Good HDMI Upgrade

Stephen from Laurens, SC on 9/29/2022

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Very pleased to upgrade to an HDMI compatible receiver which will integrate with my TV which supports eARC. Finally, using ONE remote to control channel and volume! Receiver is powerful and easy to setup.

Pros: Good Value HDMI supports eARC Nice Sound

Cons: All Speaker Connections do not support banana plugs?

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ocean springs

scott from ocean springs on 8/16/2022

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When I bought this sony receiver str-dh790 in 2021. I have enjoyed this receiver very much despite any reviews. It was an upgrade from my sony str-dh720 which I still have.

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Gary from San Diego, CA on 8/1/2022

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Very pleased with this receiver. It integrated easily with the existing speakers and components. My only critique, is the setup menus and graphics look like something from the 1990's and should be updated. The Crutchfield tech support was also great in helping with the setup.

Pros: Easily integrated with the existing components and speakers

Cons: Setup menus need to be updated.

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Jay from Winter Springs, FL on 7/19/2022

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Awesome

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Crutchfield customer from Versailles, IL on 11/16/2021

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does what more expensive receivers can't

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Crutchfield customer from Elmwood Park, NJ on 6/21/2021

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sounds great and easy setup

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just does what it's supposed to for the price

Crutchfield customer from Kingwood, TX on 5/5/2021

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Not bad at all.

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Hidden Gem in a Limited Field

Bklynroad from New Jersey on 5/3/2021

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My Yamaha RXV-675 recently bit the bullet after years of good service. The timing for it's passing was not the right time to look for a replacement on the market . Went and ordered another make that was available only to get a notice 2 days after it was suppose to arrive that the delivery date was unknown from the shipper. I then went on another hunting trip to find a replacement. I actually stumbled upon this Sony STR-DH790 by accident as I was looking for something else with more options. There were 7 units available for sale and by the time I had completed the purchase there were none. This unit is the most simple and easiest A/V Receiver that I have ever owned. The sound levels are solid and the tone levels along with the easy setup make this unit a Top Shelf Winner. The unit has a E-Arc HDMI along with a optical input to give the user the ability to get the user's desired sound effect from the source the user selects. You can't go wrong with the Sony STR-DH790. This unit gives the user the best bang for the buck!

Pros: 7:2 unit setup that can also be used as a 5.2 setup if the user wants to set it up that way. Small size and it does not throw off much heat. The unit is slightly warm when it is in use.

Cons: No secondary room feature. The shortage of foreign chips has reduce the buyers purchase options.

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Crutchfield customer from Sellersville, PA on 4/29/2021

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It probably would have been 5 stars until I was setting up the FM Tuner. I went to attach my rooftop TV/FM antenna to find it doesn't have either a dipole or coax connection. It has a funky little single aerial antenna that plugs in???? I stopped and figured there has to be a go-around nobody would include a tuner without the ability to hook it to an antenna? Wrong! I contacted Sony and was given this ludicrous answer. They decided to not include a antenna because they could keep the price down... most people only use the bluetooth and digital music? So a single aerial was enough. What the....??? I then told them this unit was going to be used in a suburban/rural location, not in a city and we can't receive good reception without the rooftop antenna they replied most people find the FM antenna supplied finds plenty of enough stations??? I used to think Sony was one of the savviest manufacturers? Not sure anymore. If they really wanted to keep the cost down and their idea that most people use digital music rather then FM, discontinue the FM Tuner. You could probably knock off another $50-$100. I have other Sony receivers in other places and the FM tuner always had one or the other connections. For a lower end but well equipped machine it went from a highly recommended to an * asterisk. 5 stars if you don't care about the FM. 1 - if you do!

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Crutchfield customer from West Seneca, NY on 4/18/2021

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Easy set up and great sound

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Crutchfield customer from Newville, PA on 4/4/2021

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The unit performs well, as expected. However, the 1/4" jacks were removed, compared to it's predecessor, and the auto surround-sound calibration consistently returned error messages. Minor stuff, but why I didn't give it 5 stars.

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Crutchfield customer from Aurora, NC on 4/2/2021

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big bang for the buck

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Converted!

Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 4/1/2021

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My first AVR and in couldn't be happier. I was having issues with a Nakamachi sound bar and opted to switch to a basic Klipsch Theater Pack 5.1 and honestly I'm far happier with this than the 9.2.4 set. This AVR has everything I need for now and the ability to add 2 atmos speakers or 2 rear surrounds in great. Switching between devices feels so much faster and I really like how I can tweak everything. I'm definitely a convert.

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Crutchfield customer from Washington, DC on 3/29/2021

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It was between this model and a pioneer. I am glad I settled with this one. It even upgrades the picture quality of my TV. PERFET FOR DOLBY VISION CONTENT!

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Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, NC on 3/29/2021

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I love my Sony STR-DH790 receiver. It is exactly what I needed to replace my previous receiver that was damaged in a storm.

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Home theater

Crutchfield customer from Arlington, OH on 3/28/2021

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Very happy with this receiver. Running some Jamos speakers and a 10" powered sub and it sounds great in my 10x12 game room.

Pros: I'm not an audio junkie...so I don't have much to list here. Movies/games sound great as does music. Full rich sound.

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Silky smooth

Oliver from Rockford on 3/22/2021

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I have found this system to be an easy setup and the sound that is projected is great for my speaker system.

Pros: Quality sound and easy setup .

Cons: Wish it had more connections for speakers

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Crutchfield customer from Trabuco Canyon, CA on 3/21/2021

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This replaced an older version of the same Sony model but I wanted ARC capability to match our new Sony Smart TV. Had to rely on Crutchfield Technical Support (which, as always, was awesome) to get sound to come through the system.

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Best Budget Atmos Reciever

Crutchfield customer from Lafayette, IN on 3/9/2021

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Exactly what I was looking for a affordable atmos reciever for my small office setup. This thing really packs a punch.

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Crutchfield customer from Milo, ME on 3/8/2021

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nice unit

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Great 4k tv surround now

Crutchfield customer from Tallahassee, FL on 3/7/2021

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Very happy. Needed to upgrade an old Yamaha receiver and kept my Klipsch surround speakers. The new 4k Samsung tv we have didn't work with the old receiver. Swapping this out and tuning it was simple. Sounds great. Bluetooth pairing and the fm tuner are both pluses.

Pros: Fidelity, ease of srt up, bluetooth, fm tuner, 4k surround with hdmi return

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Great Receiver

Crutchfield customer from Irwin, PA on 3/7/2021

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Superb receiver...it has just the right capabilities for my "second" familyroom. Sounds great and connecting it was easy...

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Cons: Uses both banana and spring loaded speaker connections. Should be one or the other...

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Crutchfield customer from Venice, CA on 3/4/2021

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Easy to set up and use. The sound is at least 50% better than my old Pioneer unit. An excellent way to use the great sound from the newest 4K televisions. In my opinion, superior to any sound bar, and quite enveloping, particularly for 4k blurays. Paired with my KEF speakers and my incredible KLIPSCH subwoofer, we have theater sound like never before.

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Crutchfield customer from Portsmouth, VA on 1/17/2021

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I did an upgrade and after I figured out how to make adjustments I'm loving this receiver and what it can do. all everything hookup and my sound is the best that it ever has been. Going to replace rear speakers with another set Tsi's soon

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Crutchfield customer from Sinajana, GU on 12/10/2020

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awesome product

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Great receiver for the price, Crutchfield has best pricing

Crutchfield customer from Canyon Country, CA on 12/3/2020

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This receiver was recommended by a tech guru on you tube. It was given high marks for quality and value. Crutchfield had the best price compared to other online vendors. No issues so far. Great sound connection and easy to use.

Pros: Price Great sound quality, connection

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Crutchfield customer from Rushville, OH on 11/11/2020

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Very nice receiver with every option needed without breaking the bank. Quality sound , easy setup, great instructions, light weight , easy to handle. Satisfied on this choice. Crutchfield very helpful. Shipping fast .

Pros: Great receiver.

Cons: Non

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Simple But Powerful

Crutchfield customer from Beech Grove, IN on 11/4/2020

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Simple receiver with lots of Power ,I am glad i bought it.

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Great Product and Great Service

Crutchfield customer from Franklin, LA on 11/3/2020

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Exactly the product that I needed and the help by the techs setting up my system was great. Could not have asked for better service from the 1st contact where they helped me decided exactly what product I needed all the way thru keeping me informed on the shipping and expected delivery. Great Product and great service. The installation went great with step by stem instructions from your tech.

Pros: The whole experience was great and I will never, ever order your product from anyone else off the internet from this day forward. Thanks for all you help and support.

Cons: No negative comments

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Sony replaces Denon...

Crutchfield customer from Murray, KY on 9/30/2020

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I really like it! I have a older sony receiver(similar to this new one) that I've had for several years and it has worked flawlessly. I'm getting rid of the Denon I've had since before I got the first sony that's still working like a charm! The fancy Denon failed the first time under warrenty. Power supply I think. I sent it back for repair ( A pain you know where!}. It was fixed and worked fine for a while then started acting up again. I replaced it with the second Sony and am getting rid of the Denon if I come across someone who wants to fix it. My next receiver will be a Sony!

Pros: I'm convinced Sony is a better product.

Cons: Denon is nice when it works!

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Crutchfield customer from Kennewick, WA on 9/29/2020

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I love it! I bought this for my first home theater set up. It was easy to set up and sounds great. The only real gripe I have is that the on-tv displays are a little hit or miss. I don't really mind not having intrusive graphics covering my content though. Would recommend!

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Average receiver

Crutchfield customer from Silver Spring, MD on 8/14/2020

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I give a 3 star so far because it is not a friendly set up. For example AMP set up is not on the TV menu to be seen. You have to pay attention of the tiny screen on the receiver to see the changes. Also I did not realized it does not have a connection for Turntable.

Pros: It is a light Receiver does not provide all the features but It is OK.

Cons: Should be friendlier on the set up side. Not a lot of choices when to set to listening mode compare to the Onkyo that I had.

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Excellent sound, easy setup

Crutchfield customer from Chesapeake, VA on 8/13/2020

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Easy to setup, great sound but settings and options are limited through the home screen, is hard to find for instance how to verify if it is reproducing sound in Atmos. For other options you need to use the front panel for more settings, other than that you get what you would expect from Sony, great quality. I wish it had the graphical user interface of the other Sony STR-DN 1080

Pros: Superb sound Quick setup Bluetooth

Cons: Home screen for settings is very limited, need front panel to configure

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Crutchfield customer from Solomons, MD on 8/13/2020

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Great product for the money

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Crutchfield customer from Chicopee, MA on 6/21/2020

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Sounds greats. Major update to my old one.

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Fantastic receiver at the price point

Matthew from DECATUR, MI on 6/11/2020

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Easy setup and the mic calibration worked really well. I got this receiver due to its price point and feature list. It was the only 7.1 or 5.1.2 that was sub $450. It currently powers my 3.1 setup that will grow eventually. I think its the perfect receiver for an entry level system. The only thing that would make it better is if it had just one more HDMI port, I have a lot of game systems and computer hooked up to it and need one more input for a SNES Classic.

Pros: Setup was easy Mic calibration worked well Fits in my console well with room to breathe

Cons: only 4 HDMI ports Changing the speaker setup from 2.1 to 3.1 wasn't where I thought it was in the options and took a bit to find

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New Sony Stereo

Crutchfield customer from Norwalk, IA on 6/4/2020

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Jury still out maybe it's a setting or something I will turn it on one time and go to use the FM radio and it will display on the TV then the next time it will not display on the TV maybe it certain settings when it shuts off. Then one time shut the TV off and it will shut the stereo off and the next time it won't. I miss my old Stereo my Sony STR902p that failed. Had it for almost 15 years. The New Sony sounds pretty good with my old Sony speakers need to add another powered sub and it will sound really good. And I have never seen a stereo with no AM band radio on it. That's Weird.

Pros: Easy setup with the calibration mic.

Cons: Does something different every time I turn it on.

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Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 5/31/2020

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The sound of this system is an improvement over the old Sony system that gave up after many years of use. The STR-DH790 makes my Polk speakers sound better than they ever did however the set-up was rather tricky for this old guy...

Pros: The cost, the Quality, The sound...

Cons: Set up...

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Great unit and a great price

Crutchfield customer from Des Plaines, IL on 5/18/2020

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This does not have all the bells and whistles of other receivers but is exactly what I needed. It offers surround sound, but all I needed was 4 speakers in my den/kitchen area and another pair in my living room. With stereo and multi-stereo speaker options I was ale to setup any combination of sound availability I needed. Works pretty much out of box. Was a bit concerned at low price, but so far so good. It runs a lot cooler than the Onkyo it replaced. It is also compact so had no trouble fitting into my entertainment cabinet.

Pros: runs cool. Easy setup. Enough options. Can handle 2 zones (rooms) Great price.

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Crutchfield customer from Piscataway, NJ on 5/14/2020

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I'm a longtime Sony bigot and most of my televisions and audio equipment carry their label. This receiver replaces an 8 year old unit that still works fine (just wanted to upgrade). As has been my experience for probably 50 years or so, this product lives up to my expectations. Build and performance are outstanding - especially for the price.

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Crutchfield customer from Deltona, FL on 5/11/2020

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A great system for DVI input. It also updated my JVC CD 200 disc player with RCA input giving me Dolby surround sound.

Pros: Very easy to setup with the TV ARC screen menu's and very forgiving to reset to factory defaults and then change or add speaker settings.

Cons: I have a small dedicated fan next to the transformer side vents that also pushes air over the top of the receiver, it's not a big deal since other brands also require an external fan.

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Crutchfield customer from Guayama, PR on 5/10/2020

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For my needs I believe it fulfill all my desires .I connected all my speakers and Blue ray player and CD player.It delivers a great sound. Also it has the proper size and looks for a nice receiver.

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great receiver at an even better price

Crutchfield customer from Greenwood, IN on 5/8/2020

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Instruction manual in the box was pretty useless, but the one online is good. Overall this is a great receiver at an even better price. The auto-calibrate feature was pretty slick. Figuring out the pass through function required digging out the online manual, and I'm not exactly thrilled about the way the menu on the unit operates, but all of that is really a one time inconvenience. Crutchfield was awesome as always.

Pros: auto-calibration, excellent sound, great price

Cons: on unit menus are awkward, manual in the box is not complete

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Works great with other Sony products, sounds nice, and future proof!

Vincent from Cupertino, CA on 5/2/2020

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Works great with Sony XBR-65X900E (which I also brought from Crutchfield) and Sony PlayStation 4! Also, sounds nice with old Polk 5.1 surround sound speaker system and ready to support Dolby Atmos setup if and when I decide to upgrade. Last but not least, really like the clean and minimalistic look :-)

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Crutchfield customer from Bel Tiburon, CA on 4/28/2020

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Great product well built and simple to use.

Pros: Excellent sound output.

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Aledo, TX on 4/25/2020

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Works, doesn't have all the features I would like, but a quality product.

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Great Sony A/V receiver.

Crutchfield customer from Arlington, TX on 4/22/2020

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My new Sony receiver makes my new Polk Audio RTI A7'S sing.... Great receiver. Easy to hook up the rest of my equipment.

Pros: Plenty of HDMI inputs. Plenty of wattage. On screen programing.

Cons: None found so far.

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Crutchfield customer from Riverton, UT on 4/21/2020

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Great surround sound with my updated 4K Sony TV.

Pros: Great sound. Easy setup

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Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 4/19/2020

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Great so far easy easy set up

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Wife approved!

Crutchfield customer from Dixon, CA on 4/19/2020

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Great receiver. Easy setup and configuration. I am happy with my purchase.

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great output sleek design

Brian from San Tan Valley, AZ on 4/10/2020

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This receiver is probably the best out there for the money. The first one I had started buzzing, sony then sent me a new one and it has worked perfectly. So the customer service was great. I have a 7.2 surround system up and it sounds great. I have surround klipsch speakers with two tower jbl (including 12 inch woofers in them) with 2 powered subs set up adjacently.

Pros: sound picture

Cons: the first one started buzzing, but was replaced by sony.

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Crutchfield customer from Napa, CA on 4/9/2020

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Very easy to set up, great sound from the speakers. My wife is a little hard of hearing, so she likes this receiver. Also she likes the remote controls and the ease of using the receiver with Dish Network

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Crutchfield customer from Lakeland, FL on 4/6/2020

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The stereo arrived packed very well and has worked flawlessly. Will purchase from Crutchfield again

Pros: Ease of use, packed very well

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Replaced old Sony Receiver that did not have HDMI ACR

Crutchfield customer from Oxford, CT on 3/27/2020

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I did not think that by changing my receiver I would get better sound out of my existing speakers yet the clarity and definition is superb.

Pros: Great Sound!

Cons: Menu is a little cumbersome at first but, not hard to get used to.

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Crutchfield customer from Westerville, OH on 2/2/2020

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Great sound

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Crutchfield customer from Goose Creek, SC on 12/26/2019

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The fm antenna is a joke

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Crutchfield customer from Columbia, MO on 12/25/2019

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Sounds great. Once I figured out how to set it up. Not all that intuitive. I usually spend a lot of time playing with settings on new audio gear to find the best sound. Didn't have to with this reciever.

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Crutchfield customer from Gouldsboro, PA on 12/17/2019

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Great deal on a receiver with just enough features that I needed.

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Amazing receiver

Crutchfield customer from West Lawn, PA on 12/14/2019

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Sony never disappoints, and this receiver is is just one more example of that. This receiver is fully adjustable to your personal sound preferences, has bluetooth, and sounds amazing. The self adjusting feature is really nice as is the bravia feature. I love sony products and this one is no exception. I would recommend this to anyone.

Pros: Easy to setup Sounds great Bravia feature Self adjust feature Supports two subwoofers

Cons: None

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Good Sound, Lackluster Audio Interface Controls

Crutchfield customer from BOISE, ID on 12/9/2019

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I've had Sony audio electronics since the first Walkman came out. I really wanted to like this receiver more than this. I bought this to replace a late 80's vintage component system, one by one the components were failing and it was time for a replacement. I typically listen to music 90% of the time I use this receiver, movies the other 10% of the time. My setup does not use all 7 Channels, I have a pair of 1984 Bose 601 Series II front speakers, Klipsch Reference R-51M for the rear channel speakers, and a Klipsch R-10SW Powered Subwoofer. The Automatic setup with the microphone included didn't work, no matter how many times I tried or moved speakers or the microphone around (following the instructions as closely as I could for my room). That left me with manually adjusting the sound for best sound quality, the menu system is not easy/intuitive to navigate, I really wish Sony had an App compatible with this receiver, something with a graphic EQ and some level indicators would be nice. After several hours of adjusting it sounded good and I was able to switch back and forth between sources without much issue. But anytime the power goes out the unit resets to defaults and I have to start all over again. On a side note, mine came with a manufacturers sticker on the front of it, when I peeled the sticker off it left a residue that discolored the face of the unit like the glue was made out of some sort of solvent. (yes I tried cleaning it, nothing worked)

Pros: Good Power and sound

Cons: Manual adjustment of audio signal is horribly complicated and cumbersome.

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Crutchfield customer from Novato, CA on 12/9/2019

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Great!

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Top Quality!

Crutchfield customer from Tehachapi, CA on 12/8/2019

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I am no expert but this unit, just installed today, is fabulous! Produces great sound to our several speakers.

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Crutchfield customer from Berwyn, IL on 12/6/2019

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Great receiver for the money.

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Overall, satisfied with the receiver

Crutchfield customer from Elizabethtown, IL on 11/24/2019

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For the price of this AV receiver I can't complain much, only found 2 issues so far, one is the two sets of HDMI and RCA inputs that are labeled the same, you can only use one or the other so this cut you down to 6 inputs instead of 8, the other issue is a noticable click thru speakers as you raise or lower volume, even during play but all in all a decent receiver, especially for the price

Pros: Price and ease of setup

Cons: Nothing major so far but if I want to grow my setup later, will probably have to upgrade

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yep

Crutchfield customer from Sugar Land, TX on 11/19/2019

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Only issue i have is there are less banana plugs but otherwise an AMAZING product.

Pros: great quality

Cons: runs warm only 4 banana plugs

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Crutchfield customer from Independence, LA on 10/21/2019

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awesome quality

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Easy installation

Crutchfield customer from Hollywood, SC on 10/17/2019

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Easy to install and excellent sound

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Easy setup, if you read the manual.

Crutchfield customer from Powhatan, VA on 10/15/2019

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I only buy a stereo every 15 years or so, so I'm no pro and I'm always way behind on new functions. I use two front speakers and a subwoofer and (for now) don't have a surround setup. bought this so I could have integrated bluetooth and eventually expand to surround. Bluetooth setup was super easy. I had to go back and check the manual to figure out how to set up the second set of front speakers, and had to play for a while to get through the menus correctly so my sub would play with that configuration- but both of those are my fault for being a dinosaur.

Pros: flexible, easy bluetooth setup, sound is better than my ears are

Cons: Setup for non-surround configurations is not intuitive, but it's in there once you get to the right part of the manual.

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Fabulous Receiver

Crutchfield customer from Chino Valley, AZ on 10/13/2019

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very good sounding receiver!

Todd from NEW CANEY, TX on 9/21/2019

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very good sounding receiver.my home theater sounds so much better with my klipsch inwalls than the pioneer elite it replaced.paired with the sony x800m2 4k player sounds amazing.only wish sony packaged their items better.very little foam around receiver.slight dent in top left corner from shipping slight crease in box when arrived.still seems to work fine.but i am very fussy so it bothers me a bit.it does sound fantastic when playing movies;so much better than my pioneer!i can actually here them talk now without the effects being overbearing.i have had sonys in the past and they where always good.i should have never strayed from them!going to get an x900 or x950 65" 4k tv soon too,to replace my older lg 4k tv need dolby vision support.

Pros: sound reproduction especially with movies.simple to use.more than adequate power.

Cons: spring terminals on center and rear.come on sony step up your game this is to good sounding of a receiver to have spring terminals.packaging needs to be better from factory so as to not receive damaged!

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Crutchfield customer from Aurora, CO on 8/5/2019

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Works as expected,

Pros: Many default speaker profiles

Cons: Menus little clunky

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Very good entry level AV/R

Crutchfield customer from Winston Salem, NC on 7/29/2019

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1st time setting up an av receiver and I found that the Sony interface was easy to navigate and tweak. The sound and video are good and the only reason I didn't keep the unit is that I later decided that I needed pre-outs which this unit doesn't have.

Pros: Easy to setup.

Cons: Spring loaded speaker connectors.

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Vincent from Central, CA on 5/10/2019

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Primarily bought this because I wanted a 4K pass through receiver for my 4K TV. It replaced a STR-DH740 over 5 years old. I finally gave up my Sony 3D TV for a Sony 4K TV. The 2 receivers are almost identical. I upgraded my HDMI cables for high speed ones >18 Gbps. I also bought a Sony UPB-X700 4K DVD Player to use with this receiver and a Directv Genie DVR. The setup was easy, the sound is excellent.

Pros: 4K Pass Through

Cons: None, so far

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Crutchfield customer from Massena, NY on 3/21/2019

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Very nice system,easy to get working and easy speaker wiring hook up. Great remote also.

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sharon from Getzville, NY on 3/1/2019

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I have mine set for 5 speakers setting it using the Auto Calibration Microphone which gives very good surround sound comparing it to 5 yr old Denon. I did have to tweek the setting for the rear speakers. I really dislike the remote as it too small and buttons are too close making it difficult to use at night which is why I gave 4 stars. This is my first Sony product - Sony has good tech as I had to call for what turned out to be a minor problem.

Pros: Surround is very good

Cons: Remote is difficut as it i too small

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Charlie from Smithville, MS on 1/15/2019

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Everything was good as excpected

Pros: Great price great sound

Cons: None so far

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Nice change from 5.1 surround

Jackpine from Central Lake, MI on 1/10/2019

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Was looking to upgrade my Sony 550 (an excellent receiver) used in a 5.1 setup to take advantage of the Atmos encoding in some Blu-rays and my 4k disc collection. Was on the fence whether to get the DN1080 or the DH790, but when the 790 went on sale I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger. I don't have the best layout for placing speakers due to the size and shape of the living room and eventually decided on front height speakers as that seemed the best option in my case. So far i am totally pleased to say the least. The front heights seem to do a good job of placing sounds where they belong. I haven't played much (yet) with Dolby Surround or Neural-X, but will give those a try later on.

Pros: Fairly easy setup (coming from the Sony 550 helped) Height effects sound great.

Cons: Spring terminals for surrounds, but I knew that going in. Sets all speakers to large just like the 550. Oh well LOL

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Crutchfield customer from Calvert City, KY on 1/10/2019

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Nice unit. Does exactly what I wanted it to Do. I use it in a garage to power 4 surround speakers, a center channel, and a powered sub. The sound is very nice, easy to Use. Almost wish I had this set up in my house it sounds so good.

Pros: Price, easy to Use

Cons: Speaker wire inputs

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Matthew from Weaverville, NC on 1/10/2019

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Inexpensive and it works well

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Crutchfield customer from Danville, PA on 1/4/2019

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Easy to set up with Sony TV. Good sound for a reasonable budget. Also liked the calibration microphone feature for testing surround sound.

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Crutchfield customer from Havre, MT on 1/4/2019

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Excellent product, easy to use and set up. Nice sound quality. Compact design.

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Great bang-for-the-buck receiver

John from Portage, MI on 1/2/2019

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So far I am really loving this receiver. Talk about bang for your buck. Actually the next level receivers cost $200-300 more and all you really get is 2nd room audia, a little more power and wifi pandora support, which is really not necessary with bluetooth anyway. Nothing else even close to having all these features for the price. Pretty easy setup. On-screen setup is fairly intuitive. Did have a bit of a time getting it to ignore the hdmi and use spdif/optical. User manual was absolutely no help. Turns out it is buried within the settings on the remote A-??? button. You have to disable hdmi control. Also would be nice if it had a few more sound fields to choose from in dolby/non-dolby modes and could use more info on screen of receiver as to what sound field it is using, but in my opinion, minor gripes. Amp sounds great and has plenty of punch. 90x7 at 8 ohm/145x7 at 6 ohm for those who were confused. Manual is a bit confusing because as someone mentioned, the main manual is only in fra/spa but there is a very thin separate English manual buried in the box as well. Found it for $20 cheaper elsewhere but the AMAZING Crutchfield priced matched it. Thanks.

Pros: Very punchy, sounds great! Feature rich! Price!

Cons: A few more (digital) sound fields to choose from and could use more info on screen of receiver as to what sound field it is using . Crappy Manual.

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Great Receiver

Crutchfield customer from Melbourne Beach, FL on 1/1/2019

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Great Receiver! Set up with surround sound on big living room TV. Little thinner vertically than several others which works well with limited space in the cabinet below the TV. Very pleased.

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Crutchfield customer from Bayamon, PR on 12/31/2018

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My second sony receiver in this case I like the simple configuration, an the setup I great.

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Manual limitation

Crutchfield customer from Frisco, TX on 12/21/2018

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Manual only has French and Spanish. English for the shipment I received only has a web link for English version. Set up does not remind people of needed authentication before doing anything else. Had better receivers and purchase experience before.

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Jeff from Proctorville, OH on 12/13/2018

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Great AVR. In a room approx 14x17 it has plenty of power for my set up. 'm currently running a 5.1 set up, with front towers bi amped. It's paired with Polk monitor 60 fronts, cs10 center and t15 for surrounds. Never needed to go over 1/2 volume. Around 40% is quite loud in thus room. Hdmi input switching and controlling othef devices works flawlessly as well. But TV, blurry etc are all Sony. Not sure that matters though. If you want a good AVR on a budget and don't have a very large room, it well serve you well.

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Crutchfield customer from Worcester, MA on 11/27/2018

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Amazing system!

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The BEST receiver for the price!!

Jerome from Arlington, TX on 11/19/2018

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Love this receiver! I've always used the Sony STR Series for my home theater and game room. I now own 2 of the latest models and Crutchfield had the best prices and really fast shipping! They even sent me a postcard thanking me for my purchase...that was awesome!

Pros: Easy setup, compatible with all the latest 4K technology.

Cons: None at all.

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Great for the $ but info need clarity

Gabe from South Deerfield on 10/24/2018

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I'm not disappointed but also not 100% loving it. What I got for the price is very acceptable and works well as a home theater receiver. What I wasn't totally thrilled about was the fact that each place I looked gave me different power ratings. Some saying 145x7 and others saying 90 watts per channel at 6 ohms. What's the actual answer? What is the wattage at 8 ohms? Anyway, I love the low profile size. Some receivers are so damn tall! The fact that I got a setup mic, atmos audio, dual sub output and a lot of options to adjust each speaker groups volume and crossover is pretty awesome for a sub $500 model. Lastly, I was a bit bent that Crutchfield was advertising 2 day shipping for items over $xx.xx but I didn't get it for 5 days. After going back on the site I saw that there all sorts of exceptions to the two day shipping.

Pros: Price, options, fine tuning, dual sub outputs

Cons: Conflicting watts ratings

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Good sound & picture

Owner from Santa Fe, NM on 8/21/2018

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Sounds good for music and movies with my two ELAC Debut B6.2 bookshelf speakers as only speakers. Stereo separation not noticeable with bookshelf speakers. Even with speakers 15 feet apart sound appears centered at TV. Adding an ELAC C6.2 center speaker helps with stereo separation, but still not pronounced.

Pros: Sound is excellent in 2.0 and 3.0 configurations. Picture from Netflix, Amazon Prime and STARZ is good 1080p. FM works fine too. Runs cool.

Cons: Stereo effect minimal. Buyer should read the Sony on-line "Help Guide" at https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4731211111.pdf In particular note the "sound field" description and note that some choices disable the center speaker or the sub woofer. The choice of "sound field" is all the control the listener has.

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Just right

Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, TX on 8/10/2018

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Does everything I need and more. Easy-to-use.

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