Sony STR-AZ3000ES Premium AV Receiver Is Truly Immersive

At the beginning we meant 2023, not 2003!

The STR-AZ3000 ES receiver is Sony's 3rd from the top of the line in their 2024 receiver lineup. It offers excellent value for the money, with amazingly immersive audio

* This is a 9.2 CH A/V Receiver2 (120W + 120W 8ohms, 1kHz, 2ch, THD 0.9%), with 8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity including HDMI 2.1 support (6-in/2-out)
* Supports Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X® object-based sound decoding
* Truly Immersive audio with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
* Support for the most common HDR formats Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, IMAX Enhanced
* “Works with SONOS” makes it possible to integrate the STR-AZ3000ES with your new or already existing SONOS system
* Stream your way with Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay®6,7,11
* Connects to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant
* Optimized especially for custom in-home integration, and system configuration, offering seamless IP Control integration with the leading control systems
* Flexible setup options with built-in graphical user interface or front panel display
* Zone 2 & Zone 3 for Flexible, full-resolution multi-zone distribution capability
* Premium componentry meets ES standards for audio performance
* Center channel enhancements include Center Speaker Lift Up, Acoustic Center Sync, and Dual Center Speaker
* Control with Sony Music Center app
* Compatible with Sony’s SA-RS3S & SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW3 & SA-SW5 wireless subwoofers
* One 12-volt triggers for external peripherals, amplifiers, and more
* Three IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control
* Covered by the Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - 5-Year warranty and build quality
02:06 - Supported formats
03:25 - Future ready / HDMI inputs
04:30 - Sony's Spatial Sound Mapping
05:27 - Multiple streaming options
06:08 - Back panel / Sonos compatible
07:51 - Wireless options
08:22 - The Front Panel
09:09 - Digital Cinema Auto-calibration IX
09:38 - Summary, outro

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[AudioElectronicsChicago]

good they put accessible the main menu and most of the options on the front, most of the receivers you need to have the remote control

[jeremiahglass]

I just purchased this receiver….very, very good for the money. It doesn’t touch my Arcam, but bang for the buck it’s probably better.

[anzai]

If you use the SA RS5 wireless speakers on these AVR as rear speakers, can you get 2 rears and 2 rear height speakers, effectively turning this from 5.1.4 to 7.1.6?

[stephenlowes]

It shows up firing speakers. Does it work better with 2 ceiling speakers and how many chanels does it simulate with the 360 active please

[gsanchez]

This received doesn’t have pre out to add external amp ?

[ianorigbo]

First
The problem with Av amps is they out of date too quickly. Why not upgrade parts av amps?

[ShadyLittleBoz]

Why can’t we get these in the UK? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Joejoemilanczuk]

What about the pops that come through your speakers