
Review Summary
2020-03-22T20:00:00
This was given to me back when I was in middle school. I am now finishing up my junior year of college, and this has been sitting in my room all that time. I have never had a single problem with it, and it really does have some great features. I use it with a small set of bookshelf speakers, and it works great. The bass/treble EQ is simple and easy to use, and allows me to listen to music exactly the way I want to. If you're looking for a simple receiver that will last you forever, this is the one for you!
EVANNN
2019-07-06T20:00:00
Bought the item in a consignment shop in superb condition. First thing I noticed was the wattage of course. 200 watts I thought! Which should break down to 100 watts to 2 channels and 50 watts to A&B channels. Well let it be known the 200 watts are suppose to be PEAK watts not continious! So your basically getting a little above 50 watts per channel continious front and when using A & B the wattage lessons . This isn't the stereo we had in the early years by far. I had a Sansui that the left side went out on and stupid me sold it CHEAP. It was 80 watts per channel and it pput out a FULL 80 watts on every channel , no peaks PURE power. It blew away all these recievers of today. I also have a Harman Kardon which is 5.1 EXPENSIVE and suppose to be 85 watts per channel and that thing sucks! Over heats when turned up. Maybe getting 35 to 40 top watts per channel. If you can find old school recievers (rebuilt or better) go that direction for full power and durability ! The Sony will be ok till I find something better
Head b.
2018-09-05T20:00:00
This receiver is exactly what I needed to get my music back. My old receiver gave up after about 15 years of great service. Happy camper here.
Malkin
2018-07-22T20:00:00
Had to replace an old unit, the dh130 fit into the space and sounds great also has more connections for accessories, remote control works great and is convient.
ca m.
2017-10-19T20:00:00
I bought this receiver less than a month ago to replace my Yamaha that I have owned for over 20 years that was starting to show signs of deterioration. I came across this product and bought it immediately because it was just the right price and I know Sony is a brand I can trust. I am an avid record collector for 25 years and only purchase music on vinyl (CD if I have no choice) so I wanted a new component that would boost the quality of my audio. I have a Rega P3 turntable with a high quality cartridge and I have a Rega Fono Mini pre-amp that is definitely high quality at a modest price. The fact that I needed to buy this pre-amp specifically because it DOES NOT have one included like my previous receiver which is the best thing to happen since having this receiver and pre-amp the quality of the sound is incredible!! The bass and treble range from 0-10 and depending on which album I play I can easily adjust the high and low ends to sound exactly as I want and I crank the receiver to max and lose ZERO quality which is impressive! The bass is deep heavy and prominent and the treble is remarkable crisp and clear. I can't wait to complete my set up with some high fidelity speakers which now will probably be Sony as well. Bottom line this is an excellent product if you are looking to increase the quality of sound with your vinyl or equally good quality from CD's (vinyl is superior) this is a great product at a reasonable price. It has plenty of inputs for other components (cassette tapes/game system/television/) I am very happy and recommend this product for an entry level audiophile or a seasoned one like myself.
mycoldwar
2017-09-25T20:00:00
I just wanted a receiver/tuner for a small living room. This is all I needed.
you j.
2017-09-17T20:00:00
GREAT PRODUCT WORKS GREAT AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO MY FRIENDS
DEADPOOL1962
2017-08-24T20:00:00
I'm thoroughly satisfied with this unit. Everything about it is better than the Yamaha equivalent it replaced upon the others early demise. I can actually read the labels for the controls, and they're all in a nice straight row across the front, except for the button to do the A-B speaker selection. Altho this unit was the same price as the Yamaha
DaveG703
2017-08-09T20:00:00
I bought this stereo to replace my old Kenwood stereo.
no t.
2017-05-12T20:00:00
This was just what I was looking for .Very happy with this stereo has plenty of hook ups for what I needed .
Sabbath f.
2017-03-13T20:00:00
A recent purchase - I like its easy to use features, definitely enjoy the crisp and clear sound quality and the input hookup options. Very reasonable price and great for my basic audio system needs.
DerbA009
2017-03-11T19:00:00
I do not like the Volume turning off at a certain level and, this unit does not have as Bass as i am use to....
Crackerjack17
2017-02-11T19:00:00
This is the perfect unit for home use. It has exactly what you need and pay for. None of the features you'll never use but pay for. The power and sound are crystal clear. No static in reception on any station, AM or FM. I will buy another one shortly.
Lawman1
2017-01-17T19:00:00
the lack of a phono input is a shortcoming that my 20 year old Sony receiver didn't have and I miss. It's really important since vinyl is becoming so popular.
greatdad
2017-01-16T19:00:00
My ancient Sony Stereo Receiver died this week and I wanted to get another Sony as replacement: My Music - CD's and Vinyl Records. It was easy to hook up, except for my turn-table. That's when I found this unit has no provision for records. Luckily, I have a small battery-powered pre-amp which includes RIAA decoding. It works but the hum in the Right Speaker is hard to get rid of. May have to get a commercial pre-amp and invest in some shielded cables. Could not get any sound out of the head-phone jack, though the unit acknowledged head-phones were plugged in. Otherwise, it seems a fine unit for the money and the features are ample for my old brain. Not sure I could recommend it to someone who has a large vinyl collection.
vernec
2017-01-02T19:00:00
I bought this product just before the year end. Woks very well
illops
2016-12-26T19:00:00
why so hard to find model etc .why does remote for tv shut it off??
neglet
2016-12-20T19:00:00
Just brought this product-would save a lot of time and effort to have a notice on the box that an HDMI-HDMI cable would be required to set up the unit.
pthebes
2016-12-03T19:00:00
good basic unit.........................................
123476
2016-11-15T19:00:00
Product is just right for my needs. I don't need sophisticated gear anymore, it does everything I want it to do. Very good,basic piece of equipment.
looper23
2016-11-09T19:00:00
Just bought this item 11/10/2016 and it is excellent, and at a good price. Glad I purchased it.
PRNYMDFL
2015-01-22T19:00:00
An inadequate indoor antenna comes with it BUT == I asked SONY customer service -- there is not way to substitute a longer, better antenna nor a way to attach my good, old folded dipole antenna. DVD sounded very good, but obviously requires no antenna
GA
2014-08-15T20:00:00
There wasn't anything wrong with it except for the remote not working. We decided to replace it with the same updated model. N ow we have a second audio system and the new remote works with both. Its a great receiver.
Slim65
2014-08-14T20:00:00
Nice to have wonderful music from great equipment. Planning my next purchase for upgrade of my system.
CLIFF74
2014-08-11T20:00:00
I use this receiver to select and amplify audio input from my HD radio tuner, DVD player, computer, and TV. I send the selected audio to speakers in the same room and to a second receiver in a different room. Often I do this using the remote from bed in the dark. This SONY receiver facilitates all these tasks with only moderate effort on my part. The sound produced is smooth and strong. Editing the LED input name display allows me to quickly check the input source. The receiver remote can be set to control other SONY devices such as the DVD player. With all its capacities, the price of the receiver seems very reasonable.
romasa
2014-05-06T20:00:00
am/fm receiver works very well, and gives a good sound from the system.
chark01
2014-05-04T20:00:00
I've heard both my wonderful, resonant Sony and a Bose system in my house and to me Sony's sound is many, many times better than Bose's.
sonyisbest
2014-05-04T20:00:00
I wanted a basic stereo to do nothing but play the radio and CDs on occasion. It does exactly what I want it to do. No frills!
dieseldog
2013-09-16T20:00:00
Bought this for my backyard/pool area. Reception very good for am/fm. Have it hooked up to kicker outdoor speakers, sounds good but lacks loundness bass. Love the iphone/pod plug in the back along with my xm radio. But still lacks that umph factor from the old time amps with the loundness button.
MusicDude
2013-05-22T20:00:00
Paired with nice speakers and enjoying brilliant quality. Amp can pack a punch and maintain fidelity over a broad spectrum. Vinyl through this amp puts a sentimental smile on my face. Using reference headphones and sound is superb. Also, it appears Sony did a fine job of selecting the proper capacitors to deliver the best quality possible in this price range. I might have considered a product with this power at twice the price.
TechsMex
Excellent
By h024
It's very good! I am very pleased to get this receiver. Sound quality is excellent, simple and low price.
Big Bang for the Buck
By TechsMex
Paired with nice speakers and enjoying brilliant quality. Amp can pack a punch and maintain fidelity over a broad spectrum. Vinyl through this amp puts a sentimental smile on my face. Using reference headphones and sound is superb. Also, it appears Sony did a fine job of selecting the proper capacitors to deliver the best quality possible in this price range. I might have considered a product with this power at twice the price.
Turn up the volume and treat your family and friends to high-quality Sony audio. Create a concert in your living room with 270 watts of pristine audio designed to dazzle and delight. With versatile connectivity for your TV, Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, gaming system and more (up to 5 audio sources supported), you can connect all the devices you need to make your entertainment experience one to remember. There's even a stereo mini-plug that supports all smartphones and portable music players, enabling you to connect and listen to all your portable music and devices right in your living room. Save energy by setting the receiver to automatically switch to standby mode when it isn't in use or when an audio signal hasn't been sent for 30 minutes or more. FM/AM tuner and headphone output are just two more reasons to love this A/V receiver.