Sony STRDH190
Score: 68/100
Sonos Sub Mini
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Sonos Sub Mini is a compact, wireless subwoofer that adds surprisingly deep bass to Sonos setups, ideal for small-to-medium rooms.
The Sony STR-DH190 is a compact 2-channel stereo receiver delivering 100 W per channel with a built-in phono preamp and Bluetooth receive-only streaming. It targets vinyl enthusiasts and casual listeners who value analog sound quality and a sturdy, low-profile design.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 wattsbest | — | |
— | 25 Hzbest | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.756 kg | 6.346 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
1 countbest | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 7.756 kg | 6.346 kg |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | Black | Matte white |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the STR-DH190 for its solid build, reinforced chassis, and clear analog performance, noting the phono stage as a strong point for vinyl users while the lack of digital inputs is seen as a deliberate strength for analog-focused setups.
Everyday users consistently rate the receiver highly for sound quality and ease of use, especially appreciating the built-in phono input and stable Bluetooth streaming, though they miss digital inputs and wish Bluetooth could transmit.
Reviewers praise its deep bass and force-canceling design, while noting iOS-only calibration and limited power for larger spaces.
Users love the punchy bass and wireless convenience, but are frustrated by the iOS-only Trueplay and inability to place it horizontally.
“Great sound quality and the phono input works perfectly with my turntable.”
“I wish it had HDMI or optical inputs for my TV.”
“The remote is handy, but the front display is hard to read in low light.”
