Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Sony STR-DH790

Sony STR-DH790
alaScore 91

160 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Sony STR-DH790. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good opinions.

usability, price, size, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DH790 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 160 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Showing 157 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 10 of 157 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (3)

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Sony STR-DH790 review

 

Sony's STR-DH790 is a sensibly-equipped receiver for someone seeking entry-level surround at this level.

Good sound performance Bluetooth with AAC Lowish entry cost

Spring-clip speaker terminals Not rated to drive four-ohm loudspeakers No networking or AM

If the inputs suffice and the spring-clips don’t deter, then Sony’s STR-DH790 is a sensibly-equipped receiver suitable for someone seeking surround at this level, and especially so in combination with other Sony gear.

Jun, 2018

Expert review by : Jeremy Laukkonen (Lifewire TECH FOR HUMANS)

Sony STR-DH790 7.2 Channel Receiver Review

 

An affordable way to try out Dolby Atmos at home

Easy to set up and use Decent sound performance Clear markings for 5.1 and 7.1 channel use Rear speakers can be used as A/B instead of surround Automatic setup with included microphone Great pricing for the features

Most speaker terminals use spring clips Lacks Wi-Fi or ethernet connectivity Poor user interface No phono input

The Sony STR-DH790 is a highly capable 7.2 channel receiver that’s perfect for home theater newbies and anyone looking to put together a decent setup on the cheap.

Feb, 2020

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

My new Sony av.

 

I am very pleased with my purchase. I use Richer sounds for all my electronics stuff and would highly recommend.

Mar, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Works really well with my set up

 

Bought to replace an 8 year old Marantz unit. This works much more cleverly with Samsung TV and Sony BDP and I particularly like the USB power supply which I use for a Chromecast. Runs cool which is great as my gear is inside a Frank Olsen cabinet.

Mar, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great Sound, Easy to use

 

I bought this around a month ago and am extremely happy, paired with Q Acoustics 3030i plus centre speaker. (Svs sub to comr) So far it's brilliant, even with just front speakers the surround it produces in DSurround mode is unreal.

Mar, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Fantastic

 

Bought the Sony strdh790 + wharfedale dx-2 a couple of weeks ago from richer sounds. Would highly recommend these to anyone wanting the home cinema experience without breaking the bank. The sound is fantastic. Would like to thank Paul from Richer...

Mar, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Set up

 

I purchased to replace an older sony sound surround system. All went well except no sound from the sub woofer. It turns out you must have a active sub woofer not passive. Never saw this in any info I had seen.

Feb, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

MORE than what it says on the tin !

 

Our old Onkyo gave up the ghost so opted for this unit. Compared to others in the market place, was a tad dubious to how it would work due to its price ... Worries Over. Easy to set up using old wiring sytem (5.1 surround) to Kef speakers. Options...

Feb, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great Service, would recommend

 

We purchased a receiver from Richer Sounds and luckily the team had it ready to deliver to us within a week. The support team at the Chiswick branch were very helpful and highly professional.

Feb, 2022

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Poor repalacement for STA-DA5700ES

 

Bought this unit to replace my old trusty STA-DA5700ES. What a disappointment, Pitiful programming GUI. Lots of missing functions (Where's the test tone, phase detection?) Signal drop out when connected to Sky Q, very , very poor, DO NOT BUY !!!. Sent...

Feb, 2022

Price comparison for Sony STR-DH790

Top 5 Receivers & Amplifiers