Sony STRDH550 Av Receiver
- AV Receiver
- 145 watts
- Sony
- HDMI, Optical, USB
- More reviewed than 89%
A Sony receiver with a strong HDMI port count for its class, worth checking the channel spec against your speaker plan before ordering.
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How it ranks among the 79 av receivers we track
4.2★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Sony STRDH550 is an AV receiver built around 145 watts of power and five HDMI ports, with optical and USB connectivity in a black, 19.25 lb chassis.
With five HDMI inputs, it has room to connect a game console, streaming box, cable box, and other HDMI sources through a single receiver to the TV. The listing specifies a 2.0 channel configuration along with the 145 watt power rating, so confirm the exact channel layout against your intended speaker setup before buying.
- Sony STRDH550 receiver
- 5 HDMI ports
- 145W power rating
- Optical and USB inputs
Who it's for
Fits someone building out a TV and speaker setup who wants to consolidate several HDMI sources into one receiver. Less useful for anyone who has already settled on a specific multi-channel speaker layout that needs confirming against the listed channel count.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Five HDMI ports for multiple sources
- 145 watt power rating
- Optical and USB connectivity included
- Channel configuration should be confirmed before buying
- Fairly heavy at over 19 lb
Performance notes
Five HDMI ports mean multiple sources, consoles, streaming boxes, disc players, can stay connected at once without swapping cables. The 145 watt rating and optical plus USB inputs round out a setup meant to sit at the center of a TV and speaker system, at just over 19 lb.
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | STRDH550 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 19.25 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 145 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | HDMI, Optical, USB |
| Other details | |
| Brand Tech | Sony |
| Channels | 2.0 |
| Hdmi Ports | 5 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in av receivers.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sony STRDH550 Av ReceiverThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 1,300 | 3.7 / 5 |
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| Diprogress DPT210HA Av ReceiverDiprogress | 4.3 / 5 | 1,600 | 3.7 / 5 |
| International MOBILE WALLY Av ReceiverInternational | 4.3 / 5 | 984 | 3.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Sony STRDH550
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many HDMI ports does the Sony STRDH550 have?
It has five HDMI ports, enough to connect several video sources at once.
What is the power rating of the Sony STRDH550?
It is rated at 145 watts.
Does the STRDH550 have USB and optical inputs?
Yes, both USB and optical connectivity are listed alongside its HDMI ports.