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Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver vs Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver

Buy the Sony STR-DH190 for pure two-channel music, especially with a turntable. It has a phono stage, A/B speaker switching, a solid FM/AM tuner and a long record of owner satisfaction at 4.4 stars. Buy the Donner for a budget surround setup: 5.2 channels, HDMI with ARC and 4K HDR pass-through, plus Bluetooth 5.3. The catch is that Donner does not decode Dolby or DTS, so surround comes from the source, not the receiver.

  • Choose the Sony STR-DH190 if you mainly play vinyl and stereo music and want a simple, proven two-channel amp with A/B speaker switching.
  • Choose the Donner if you are building a 5.1 or 5.2 speaker setup for games and movies and need HDMI switching with ARC.

Prices

  • Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver: $125.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
  • Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver: $229.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver is $104.99 cheaper than the Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver at the latest prices (Nov 9)
Sony
Sony STR-DH190 Bluetooth Home Theater Stereo Receiver

Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver

Sony STR-DH190 Bluetooth Home Theater Stereo Receiver

4.4(547 ratings)
$125.00at eBayChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Clean 100W per channel into 8-ohm speakers
  • Phono input for a turntable without a separate preamp
  • A/B speaker terminals for two pairs or a second room
  • FM/AM tuner with 30 presets
  • Strong owner ratings and a well-known brand
Cons
  • No HDMI, optical or coaxial inputs
  • No surround channels or subwoofer output
  • Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi or streaming apps
  • No Dolby or DTS decoding
Donner
Donner Stereo Receivers 5.2Channel Surround Sound 4K HDR AV Receiver

Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver

Donner Stereo Receivers 5.2Channel Surround Sound 4K HDR AV Receiver

5(1 rating)
$229.99at WalmartChecked 21 h ago
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Pros
  • 5.2-channel layout with two subwoofer outputs
  • HDMI with ARC and 4K HDR pass-through
  • Bluetooth 5.3 with long range
  • Wide input set: USB, RCA, optical, coaxial and phono
  • Custom EQ and a multi-function remote
Cons
  • No Dolby or DTS decoding
  • Rated at 4 ohms, so less power into 8-ohm speakers
  • Only two HDMI inputs
  • Fewer owner ratings than the Sony

What separates them

Sony STR-DH190 Stereo ReceiverDonner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver
Channels2 channels, with A/B speaker switching5.2 channels, 75W per front channel and 38W per surround and center at 4 ohms
HDMINone2 in, 1 out, with ARC and 4K HDR pass-through
Surround decodingNo Dolby or DTS decoding; stereo onlyNo Dolby or DTS decoding either; surround depends on the source
Phono inputYes, one dedicated phono inputYes, one dedicated phono input
BluetoothBluetooth receiverBluetooth 5.3, rated to about 49 ft
Power at 8 ohms100W per channel at 8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHzRated at 4 ohms; less output into 8-ohm speakers
Build and track record6.7 kg chassis, 4.4 stars from 547 ratingsLighter build, fewer owner ratings
RadioFM and AM with 30 presetsFM only, 50 presets, 76-108MHz

Price history

$249.99$198.00
Nov 8Nov 10
  • Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver: lowest $198.00 on Nov 9 at Greentoe; $248.00 on Nov 10.
  • Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver: lowest $229.99 on Nov 9 at Walmart.

Prices at every store

Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver

  • GreentoeNew

    In stockSold by TV's & Home Theater

    $198.00Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Video & Audio CenterReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $248.00Free shippingChecked 21 h ago
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  • Abt ElectronicsNew

    In stock

    $248.00Free shippingChecked 21 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by simplyfii (100% positive, 61 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $125.00+ $12.39 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Donner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by DonnerMusicReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $229.99Free shippingChecked 21 h ago
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  • Donner Music USNew

    In stock

    $263.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • eBayPre-owned

    Availability unknownSold by 347hotdeals

    $189.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • AmazonNew

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    $249.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Specs compared

SpecSony STR-DH190 Stereo ReceiverDonner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver
NetworkingBluetoothBluetooth
Surround SoundYesYes
colorBlack—
Weight6.7 kg (14 lb. 13 oz)—
Amp Channels2ch (Supporting Speaker A+B)—
Speaker Impedance6–16 ohms—
Network FeaturesBluetooth® Receiver—
FM/AM TunerYes/No—
Preset ChannelsTTL30 (30 / - )—
Input/Output TerminalsAnalog Audio Input (4), Phono input (1), Headph…—
Speaker Output TerminalsA / B—
Power RequirementAC 120 V 60 Hz—
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SpecSony STR-DH190 Stereo ReceiverDonner 5.2 Channel AV Receiver
Standby Power Consumption0.3W—
Number Of Channels2 Channel—
BluetoothYes—
Wi-FiNo—
Tube AmplifierNo—
RadioFM—
Power Amplifier ClassD—
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth range—49Ft/ 15M
Total HDMI ports

What reviewers say

Sony STR-DH190 Stereo Receiver

  • 4.4 / 5547 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.4 out of 5 and mostly praise the clean power, the phono input and how quickly it goes from box to playing. Complaints center on the spring-clip speaker terminals, the missing subwoofer output and the bare-bones feature set.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners say it sounds clean and has enough power to fill a room with typical bookshelf speakers.
  • Phono inputPraisedTurntable owners like that a moving-magnet cartridge plugs straight in without a separate preamp.
  • Speaker terminalsCriticisedThe spring clips are called flimsy and awkward for thicker speaker cable.
  • Subwoofer outputCriticisedBuyers wanting a 2.1 setup note there is no dedicated subwoofer connection.

Questions and answers

Which is better for vinyl?
Both have a phono input. The Sony is the better fit for a vinyl-only setup because its two-channel amp puts more power into typical 8-ohm speakers and switches between two speaker pairs.
Can the Donner do real surround sound?
It drives 5.2 channels, but it does not decode Dolby or DTS. Your source, such as a console or disc player set to PCM or multi-channel output, has to supply the surround signal.
Which has more power?
The Sony is rated at 100W per channel into 8 ohms across 20Hz-20kHz. The Donner is rated at 75W per channel into 4 ohms, so it delivers less into 8-ohm speakers.
Which is better for a TV and game console?
The Donner. Its HDMI inputs with ARC and 4K HDR pass-through let you switch a console and a TV through one box. The Sony has no HDMI at all.
Which lasts longer?
The Sony has a heavier chassis and a much larger base of owner ratings, which points to a longer track record. The Donner is newer and has fewer ratings, so its long-term durability is less proven.
Is the Donner worth stepping up to over the Sony?
Only if you want surround and HDMI. For stereo music, the Sony's simpler two-channel design and higher 8-ohm power make it the stronger pick.

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Surround channels—5.2
L/R RMS power (5 ch)—75W @4Ω
Surround/center RMS power—38W @4Ω
L/R RMS power (2 ch)—90W @4Ω
USB capacity—up to 64 GB
FM radio channels—50 channels
FM frequency—76-108MHz
Power input—100-120V 50/60Hz
Frequency range—20Hz-20kHz(+/- 2dB)
HDMI—Yes