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Sony STR-DH5905.2-channel home theater receiver with Bluetooth®Originally purchased in January 2026, I swapped this receiver out for a dedicated stereo system since I don't have surround sound in my home and don't need all the extra bells and whistles. It's in excellent condition and comes with the original accessories including the remote. Sounds great and very easy to operate. Will ship it fast and free!
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price, this is fairly priced rather than a bargain: at US$249, it sits right at the 75th percentile of the recent used market, well above the US$110 median and the US$80 25th percentile. That means you are paying top-end comparable money, so the listing needs to earn it on completeness and condition rather than on price alone.
What makes a Sony 5.1 setup worth a look is the usual mix of easy surround sound, solid everyday movie performance, and the chance to get a full system that just works without piecing together separates. If it’s clean, fully functional, and includes the original speakers, sub, and remote, the value is in convenience and instant-home-theater appeal; if any key pieces are missing or it has tired amps/speakers, the price stops looking special fast.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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