Sony STRAZ1000ES Premium ES 7.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver
- 7.2 CH A/V Receiver (100 W + 100 W 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 2ch, THD 0.9%)
- 8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity with 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
Mubboo Value Score: 3.5/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.3/5 — better than 55% of 29 AV Receivers we track. Premium-tier pricing at $1498.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Sony | Onkyo (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1498 | $1199.99 |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 92 | 16 |
| Mubboo Score | 3.5/10 | 3.8/10 |
The category leader Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network AV Rec offers better ratings at $1199.99.
Quick Specs
- Color
- Black
- Format
- WAV
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Model Number
- STR-AZ1000ES
- Output Power
- 100 Watts
- Connector Type
- HDMI
- Control Method
- Remote
- Output Wattage
- 100 Watts
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Check that the receiver includes all needed inputs (optical, phono, AM) as many budget models omit them. Look for models with auto calibration for easy surround sound setup, and be mindful of potential reliability issues or limited speaker terminals.
Rating reliability
About Sony
- 106 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.3/5 across all products
- Price range: $9.99 – $2898
- Categories: 4K TVs, AV Receivers, Bluetooth Speakers, blu-ray-players-and-recorders, Bookshelf Speakers, Camera Lenses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sony Sony STRAZ1000ES Premium ES 7.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 3.5/10, with a 4.3/5 rating from 92 reviews — better than 55% of AV Receivers we track.
How much does the Sony Sony STRAZ1000ES Premium ES 7.2 CH 8K A/ cost?
It is currently $1498 — premium-tier pricing for AV Receivers.
How does it compare to the top-rated AV Receivers?
The category leader Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network AV Rec offers better ratings at $1199.99.
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