Sony STRDH550 5.2 Channel 4K AV Receiver
Brand | Sony |
Connectivity Technology | Analog Audio In, MHL, Coaxial, Optical In, Pre Out (Subwoofer), Headphone Out, USB, AV In, HDMI |
Special Feature | Equalizer |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Television |
Total HDMI Ports | 5 |
Connector Type | USB, HDMI |
Audio Encoding | Analog |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.2 Channel |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 19.25 Pounds |
About this item
- 5.2 Ch, 725W A/V Receiver (145 W x 7 at 6 ohms).Input and output terminals HDMI Video In/Out (4/1);Composite Video Input (2);Composite Monitor Out (1);Opt Audio Input (2);Coax. Audio Input (1);Analogue Audio Input (4);Headphone Output;USB (1 Front:iPhone/WM);MHL (1 Rear)
- Enhanced use via On Screen Display and streamlined remote. Immersive, ambient audio with HD Digital Cinema Sound
- Supports high-res file playback via USB
- Flexible HDMI connectivity with 4 inputs and 1 output
- Supports 4K pass-through,HDMI Audio Return Channel for playback of TV audio5
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Remote Control | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Screen quality | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 |
Volume control | — | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — |
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number of channels | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
connectivity tech | Analog Audio In, MHL, Coaxial, Optical In, Pre Out (Subwoofer), Headphone Out, USB, AV In, HDMI | HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, Auxiliary |
control method | remote | voice | — | remote | remote | remote |
controller type | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Android, iOS | Push Button | Push Button |
audio output type | Headphones | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Headphones |
supported services | Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify | SoundCloud, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, Spotify | Spotify | Deezer, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, Spotify | — | — |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 19.5 x 15.69 x 9.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 19.25 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
ASIN | B00J30GXW2 |
Item model number | STRDH550 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #160,128 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #40 in Audio/Video Receivers & Amplifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 18, 2014 |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 19.5 x 15.69 x 9.25 inches; 19.25 Pounds
- Item model number : STRDH550
- Batteries : 2 AA batteries required.
- Date First Available : March 18, 2014
- Manufacturer : Sony
- ASIN : B00J30GXW2
- Best Sellers Rank: #160,128 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- Customer Reviews:
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Product Description
Bring the excitement home with 5.2 channels, 725 watts8 and iPhone and iPod connectivity. It also handles all of your components with 4 HD inputs and 4K resolution pass-through. Now, all of your music and movies will get the multi-layered sound quality they deserve with HD Digital Cinema Sound and auto calibration for easy set-up.Input and Output Terminals:HDMI Video In/Out (4/1);Composite Video Input (2);Composite Monitor Out (1);Opt Audio Input (2);Coax. Audio Input (1);Analog Audio Input (4);Headphone Output;USB (1 Front:iPhone/WM);MHL (1 Rear) Input Output Terminals: HDMI Video In/Out (4/1)Composite Video Input (2)Composite Monitor Out (1)Opt Audio Input (2)Coax. Audio Input (1)Analog Audio Input (4)Headphone OutputUSB (1 Front: iPhone/WM)MHL (1 Rear)
From the manufacturer
5.2 Ch. 4K A/V Receiver
Bring the excitement home with 5.2 channels, 725 watts^^^^ and iPhone and iPod connectivity. It also handles all of your components with 4 HD inputs and 4K resolution pass-through. Now, all of your music and movies will get the multi-layered sound quality they deserve with HD Digital Cinema Sound and auto calibration for easy set-up.
The Heart of your System
Bring the excitement home with 5.2 channels, 725 watts^^^^ and iPhone and iPod connectivity. It also handles all of your components with 4 HDMI inputs and 4K resolution pass-through****. Now, all of your music and movies will get the multi-layered sound quality they deserve with HD Digital Cinema Sound and auto calibration for easy set-up.
Life Less Complicated
Don’t turn on your entire home theater system just to catch the nightly news or watch a Blu-ray movie. HDMI pass-through functionality allows all connected HDMI devices, including native 4K video content, Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D movies, video games and other content to conveniently pass-through to your compatible television or projector***.
HD Digital Cinema Sound
Bring the Hollywood movie theater experience home via proprietary High-Definition measurement and DSP sound technology. Front Height mode enables vocal height and 3D effects for improved effects positioning and added depth. Imagine a helicopter descending from above and landing in front of you - you’ll actually hear this as the action unfolds on-screen.
*Not all USB devices are compatible. Consult www.esupport.sony.com for complete details.
**Requires HDMI cable sold separately.
***Cable sold separately
****4k upscaling requires a 4K projector or 4K TV
^Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately
^^Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver.
^^^Syncs with BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync products.
^^^^Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).
*^Requires HDMI cable sold separately.
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Sweet SoundThe STR-DH550 packs the best SonyMusic and SonyPictures audio technologies in addition to being powerful enough to deliver impressive multi-channel sound performance (145W x 7 @ 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD). It even supports High-Resolution file playback (up to 192k/24-bit WAV/FLAC) using the convenient, front-mounted USB connector*. |
Well ConnectedEnjoy versatile HD connectivity with four HDMI inputs and connect a Sony PlayStation entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable devices**. Via MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), easily connect a smartphone and enjoy video clips, music, and more on the big screen complete with big sound***. A front-mounted USB input even allows for easy connectivity and charging of compatible devices*. |
Easy Setup and UseOptimizing home theater settings for your space using Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C.) is a snap. Connect your gear, plug-in the supplied calibration microphone, and use the simplified remote to follow the on-screen prompts. Within a few short moments your receiver will be ready for action and all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy. |
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MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) Front/Rear | 1 Rear Input |
4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching | Yes (6 ohm) |
Advanced Auto Volume | Yes |
Night Mode | Yes |
Number of Amp Channels | 5 channels |
OP Processing | Yes |
Speaker Impedance | 6-16 Ohms |
Speaker Selector | A / Off |
Speaker Terminal | Screw |
Sub Woofer X' Over | 17 Points (40 - 200 Hz) |
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(6Ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven) THD | 0.9% |
(6Ohms, 1kHz, 2ch driven) THD | 1% |
6Ohms, 1kHz, 1ch driven | 145 W |
6Ohms, 1kHz, 2ch driven | 105 W + 105 W |
6ohms, 20-20kHz, 2ch driven | 90 W + 90 W / (0.09%) |
Band | 6 |
DCAC | D.C.A.C. |
Mic | Mono |
192kHz/24bit | Yes |
96kHz/24bit | Yes |
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Customers like the performance, sound quality and ease of setup of the speakers. For example, they mention it works well as an amplifier, preamp, and video switching device. They appreciate the appearance and say it's easy to connect and use. Customers also appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on HDMI, quality and power.
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Customers like the performance of the speakers. They say that the CD and radio functions work fine, it runs dual subwoofers perfectly, and it functions well as an amplifier, preamp, and video switching device. Some mention that it works well even at a far distance and is a very good receiver.
"...The remote control is slick and works well with my setup, although I'll mostly be controlling the receiver via my DirecTV remote...." Read more
"This is a good basic receiver. The sound is excellent and it is relatively simple to set up. However, there are a few caveats...." Read more
"...This device just works when connected with other HDMI sources, especially other Sony devices...." Read more
"...This thing works great. While there is a huge difference between this and an $1100 receiver, this one is still excellent...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. For example, they say it has good power, makes their home brewed speakers sing, and can get very loud with no noticeable distortion. Some say they have not noticed any audio or video degradation. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.
"...The sound is very good and, interestingly, my TV picture was way better with this receiver than it had been with my now-dead Pioneer receiver...." Read more
"...Because for the very modest amount of money I paid for it, it sounds fantastic, has been reliable, and has a nice assortment of features...." Read more
"...absolutely blown away by the massive distortion-free power and high quality sound this unit drives into my speakers...." Read more
"...I connected them, performed Auto Cal, and the system sounded great...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. For example, they say it's well worth the investment, has great sound quality, and has a lot of features for the price.
"This is a great receiver for the price. I woke up on Saturday morning to discover my Pioneer receiver was dead. It just wouldn't turn on at all...." Read more
"...a few little annoyances, but all in all the STRDH550 is a great receiver at a nice price." Read more
"...Positive things well the price was good, the device looks good and seems to be durable...." Read more
"...Gripes aside, this receiver outputs great sound and has a lot of features for the price. Hooking everything up is very straightforward...." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to set up. They mention that the included set up mic saves them a lot of time, and the product is easy to use. They also appreciate the simple design and easy to manipulate remote. The speakers handle their needs with ease, and it offers MHL connectivity, so you can plug in your smart phone.
"...I was pleased with that. It was easy to connect, although I missed having an av output, like my Pioneer had...." Read more
"...Setup was easy, especially as everything is HDMI these days, which really simplifies wire management...." Read more
"...The sound is excellent and it is relatively simple to set up. However, there are a few caveats...." Read more
"...setup and want to continue to take advantage of their excellent inter-connectivity features...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. For example, they say it looks and sounds great, has a nice clean UI, and works perfectly. Some mention that the sound is crisp, clear, and lifelike. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and performance of the product.
"...The sound is very good and, interestingly, my TV picture was way better with this receiver than it had been with my now-dead Pioneer receiver...." Read more
"...It may be loud, but it’s warm and as lifelike as possible...." Read more
"...Also, they put an ugly promo sticker front and center. I spent an hour carefully peeling it (thank you Sony, that was fun)...." Read more
"...Positive things well the price was good, the device looks good and seems to be durable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the HDMI. Some mention it supports HDMI pass-through, has an automatic pass through feature, and has plenty of HDMI inputs. However, others say that it lacks 4K connectivity options and has issues with true 4K pass- through.
"...by the fact that my TV is huge (65 inches) and the main connections are underneath, which is impossible to get to without taking the TV down from..." Read more
"...It automatically switches input based on which TV input you are using, and utilizes the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature via HDMI which enabled me..." Read more
"...have an HDCP 2.2 compliant fast HDMI output, so it can not send coded 4K material reliably...." Read more
"...However, what it does have sounds very nice. It has a tuner and a USB port. I've tested the USB with my iPhone and it sounds great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that they are very well made and hold their quality of use for years. They also love their value and reliability. However, others say that it's an extremely low quality product with virtually no redeeming features. Some say that the buttons feel really solid, as well as the input selection knob.
"...systems have a loud hum when nothing is being played and the quality tends to lack...." Read more
"...modest amount of money I paid for it, it sounds fantastic, has been reliable, and has a nice assortment of features...." Read more
"so far, out of box, receiver worked well...it may not be the highest quality receiver out there but which one of receivers are??..." Read more
"...things well the price was good, the device looks good and seems to be durable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the speakers. Some mention that it has plenty of power, with a good amount of inputs. They say that it powers most speakers very nicely and produces great sound. However, others say that if they turn it up, it shuts off and displays 'protector'.
"...video from netflix or hulu and so you will find that the AMP is almost useless because the device is mostly built to deal with HDMI connections...." Read more
"Nice unit, plenty of power for an average living room. Unit can get VERY loud with no noticeable distortion.Pros:*..." Read more
"...That icon keeps popping up over and over again and there is no way to shut this off on the 550 and 750 models!..." Read more
"...is, if it detects no usage for a certain period of time it automatically shuts itself off, which with having a forgetful wife and a couple kids that..." Read more
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I ordered this on a Saturday morning with one-day shipping, and it arrived Sunday early afternoon. I was pleased with that. It was easy to connect, although I missed having an av output, like my Pioneer had.
My setup includes a center channel speaker, two front speakers, and ceiling speakers that are built into my home. The ceiling speakers get connected via an RCA jack, which is why I missed having an output from this receiver. Instead, I purchased an RCA to speaker wire contraption, so that I could connect the receiver to my in-home speakers.
The sound is very good and, interestingly, my TV picture was way better with this receiver than it had been with my now-dead Pioneer receiver. I don't have 4K, but I do have a 3D TV. The pass through feature is nice, since you don't have to turn on the receiver in order to watch TV.
I haven't tried connecting my android phone to the receiver, but it's nice to know that I can. Also, I didn't have the difficulty connecting the speaker wire that others had. It took me about ten minutes to get the TV, DVD player, and Roku connected to the receiver. I'd call that an easy setup.
I wish there were more detailed instructions about the features this receiver has an how to use them, but I can just go online and find that. I don't know why companies are skimping on manuals nowadays. I'm one of those people who actually likes to read the manual when I get something new.
The remote control is slick and works well with my setup, although I'll mostly be controlling the receiver via my DirecTV remote.
So far, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend this receiver to anyone looking for a nice receiver at a decent price.
1) HDMI standby passthrough is great, but it would be nice if it could somehow recognize what input it is selected to in standby mode. What I mean is, Standby passthrough only works if the receiver has been set to the appropriate input before it was turned off. So for instance if you want to watch a cable channel with the receiver off, but the receiver was set to USB or Game or some other input the last time it was on, then standby passthrough won't work. You'll need to turn the receiver on for a moment, select Cable input on the remote, then turn it back off again. It's a little annoying, but still, standby passthrough is a great feature, regardless of this limitation.
2) Playing via USB stick needs more controls. This is another great feature that has a caveat in practice. MP3/WMA music sounds fantastic when streamed directly from a USB stick. But don't expect the receiver to remember what song you were listening to last time. And don't expect to be able to navigate/browse through the list of songs on your USB stick. You can keep hitting the forward button until you find the song you like, or you can put it on Shuffle mode. But that's about it.
3) BraviaSync doesn't work 100% with my Sony Blueray player. In fact it really doesn't work much at all. A few of the receiver's buttons may do something on the blueray player, but for the most part there is no communication between the two.
4) There are no adjustments for ProLogic II mode. I believe ProLogic II supports fine-tuning for sound stage width and panorama wrap. This unit only has a canned PLII mode. I guess micro adjustment functionality is saved for the more expensive models.
All this said, I'm still going to give it 5 stars. Why? Because for the very modest amount of money I paid for it, it sounds fantastic, has been reliable, and has a nice assortment of features. It's easy to spend 2, 3, even 4 times as much for an HT receiver. Keep that in mind when you weigh what the Sony STRDH550 has to offer.
Setup was easy, especially as everything is HDMI these days, which really simplifies wire management. Blueray player, X-Box, and cable TV unit all plug into the Sony, then the Sony plugs into the TV. Easy peasy. I then used the included microphone to tune the system, which was very easy to do. It correctly identified how many speakers I had and their approximate distance from the listening position, and if I remember correctly, it adjusted the gain on the rears. These are all things you could do yourself, so the auto-calibration is no magic. In fact, I'd highly recommend that you play around with the speaker adjustments to suit your taste. No automated routine is ever going to predict with certainty what will sound good to you.
A note about setting the crossover frequency, which is really a high-pass. First off, why would you want to do this? Well, I can think of one good reason, and that is to keep smaller speaker drivers from being damaged by low frequency sounds. This applies in particular to rear channel speakers, which often have small drivers. They really can't produce low frequency sounds, but they will try to do so anyway, which could result in muddy sound at best, or a blown speaker at worst. Rear channels are intended to be mostly for ambiance anyway, so you don't really need all that low frequency information back there. For most rear channel speakers, a crossover somewhere in the 70-100 HZ range is probably good. This is low enough to sound good, but not so low as to damage the speakers. Really though, I would recommend temporarily disconnecting the other speakers and only listening to the rears for a few minutes. Then experiment with different crossover settings. You might want to do the same with your center channel speaker, as most centers also use smaller drivers. Most mains are built to handle the whole frequency range, so there is usually no need to adjust the crossover on the left and right mains. Note that you can only adjust the crossover settings when the speaker type is set to "Small." If the speakers are set to "Large," then the receiver will send the full frequency range to them and the option to set a crossover frequency will be greyed out. So just make sure they are set to "Small" and then you can experiment with different crossover settings.
A note about ProLogic II - Dolby ProLogic II is a pretty sophisticated technology, and creates an immersive experience for both music and movies. As noted above, it would be nice if you could fine tune the PL II soundstage, but as it is, the canned PL II settings are very pleasing. I leave the STRDH550 in PL II mode pretty much all the time because it consistently sounds best. Just note, however, that PL II for music is tuned slightly different than PL II for movies. So be sure to click the "Music" or "Movie" button on the remote as appropriate. If you forget to do so, you'll notice that, for instance, movie dialog is a little bit harder to hear when it's set for Music mode. And the music soundstage doesn't sound quite right if it's in Movie mode. So just remember to change it and you'll be fine.
The other 2-channel modes are interesting - if you only have 2 speakers, then you might want to check out some of the effects. Basically, they are canned settings which adjust the delay between speakers and introduce reverb to simulate a live music performance. Some of the settings, such as Stadium, are pretty much a novelty, while some of the others, such as Live Concert sound quite good. I'm an audiophile from the 80s, so part of me thinks of these effects modes as cheating. But objectively speaking, I've got to admit that some of them sound quite good. If you like it, then it's good, right?
The remote control has all the buttons you need without being cluttered. The menu system is pretty basic, but it is fast and easy to navigate.
It would be nice if this unit could be connected to the Internet to play Pandora and other streaming music. It cannot. But my Sony Blueray player can, so I stream Pandora through the Blueray to the STRDH550, and that's fine.
One other note, this receiver can accommodate pretty much any combination of speakers you may have. What's that you say? You have front mains, rear channels, center, but no sub? No problem - just set it for 3/2. Or you have mains, sub, and rears, but no center? Just set it for 2/2.1. Pretty much every combination is available, so don't worry if you haven't yet bought all the speakers you need. The STRDH550 can compensate. I actually switch between combos once in a while, just so I can hear how each speaker sounds. You see, I built my speakers myself, and I'm still tuning them, so being able to do things like temporarily drop out everything but the mains without leaving my chair is handy because then I can critically evaluate how they sound by themselves. Or I can easily turn the sub on and off to see how it sounds. Etc., etc.
Final note - the STRDH550 is rated for 145 watts per channel, which is a bit higher than comparable models by other brands. I don't normally pay much attention to wattage, but our living room is 24x24 with 13 foot ceilings, so I felt a little extra power would help fill the room with sound. So far the STRDH550 has given us plenty of juice.
So in summary, it may have a few little annoyances, but all in all the STRDH550 is a great receiver at a nice price.
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Respecto a la música recomiendo utilizar la opción A.F.D Auto, la cual utilizara dos bocinas y el Subwoofer disminuyendo el consumo de energía y la disminución de potencia se reduce muy poco.
El amplificador tiene una buena potencia sin llegar a ser demoledora pero con una excelente calidad, considero es ideal para espacios pequeños y medianos
I came on Amazon and bought this for $279 and it works flawlessly!
The sound is crisp, and the bass is deep!
I suggest you purchase a 6foot Fiber optic audio cable for your TV audio (this goes from the TV audio optical to the receiver) I had to purchase this separately!