I own a 4-story home In Socal and I am currently using 3 sets of sound bars including 1 for my pc. As much as I love sound bars for the clean look, receiver + speakers sound definitely WAY better than sound bars especially when it comes to watching Atmos contents. When you have a decent size room and have the speakers placed in the right positions especially having the Atmos speakers mounted on the ceiling, there is no sound bar can come close to the immersion and spacial feel that receiver+speakers offer. I wish there is sound bar allows users to add wireless speakers and subwoofer(s) in order to create a 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 9.1.2, 9.2.4...etc setup, that will be a game changer. My wife does not like wires in the house and that's the only reason why I no longer use receiver+speakers.
@@dlbsyst I'd love to hear your impressions on this receiver. I plan on buying it to go with my Klipsch reference premier speakers. I'm very interested in it's power as how well it encompasses you in Atmos or Sony's 3d audio. Is it a big improvement over standard Atmos or audessey setups? I'm very interested to know if the HDMI outs use the same speaker setup or if zone 2 uses a different set. Thank you for your time.
I have a Control4 system installed and am upgrading my receiver to the STR-AN1000. The microphone cord is very short.. How would you set this up if the receiver is in an equipment bay 30 feet away from the listening room?
Hmmm, hadn’t thought about that. I imagine you can buy a long extension cable for that specific plug. I’m not sure if the exact specs of the cable, but there’s definitely an extension cable you can buy on Amazon or somewhere to accomplish this.
hey im installing in-ceiling speakers in my house. four in the living room (for tv surround sound/music), one in kitchen and one or two in the backyard. my data closet is upstairs, am i going to be able to control music being played remotely
hello quick question I have a sony 77 inch a80 l I would like to go with this amp with a central speaker and 2 wired Klipish library speakers and put the subwoofer and the RS3 behind it on wifi that is possible ? THANKS
Does the STR-AN1000 have a 360 spatial audio mapping like the Sony HT-A9? Will it give a pseudo atmos effect from non-Atmos source (using height effects). Thanks and I hope this question is fairly clear. Is the Yapau setup from Yamaha even comparable to this?
Very good question. Unfortunately the comment section of TH-camrs are pointless because few questions are answered. I get it they get lots of questions but if this is your business, treat it as such and take care of your customers.
If you have the rs5 wireless surrounds with the AN1000, can you use the surround in zone 3 to play music just out of them? Presumably if you can do this, then you could put the wireless surrounds (temporarily) in an adjacent room for music when you're not watching a movie. Will this work?
Two years with the 1080 driving a pair of be 603s3, jamo s83 center and Cambridge Audio min22 rear. I love this receiver ❤❤ Hope the same quality on new models.
I did an experiment recently on my Bravia and Yamaha receiver. I've been having millisecond audio video sync issue mostly when I play a bluray movie. I muted the receiver and turned up the tv volume and it was prefect from what I can tell. I wonder why the sync issue with my receiver? Is it the age of the receiver and it's outdated tech compared to todays tvs? Thoughts?
I am totally blind. I have no vision whatsoever. I’ve bought a Sony receiver STR Dash K 700 from eBay without a remote. I don’t know if this item is Bluetooth. I was trying to hook up my Alexa to it. I also hooked up five speakers with speaker wire I cannot even change, FM and a.m. stations for some reason there are no tuning buttons to go up or down through the stations. I hope I just did not waste my money. Please help me. I am from Fort Worth Texas. Thank you.
I have the a80j w/HTA7000 bar, perspective wireless rears and subwoofer. I like the idea of getting the receiver to add a 2nd subwoofer. My question is, can this be paired with the sound the hta7000 and it will improve the audio soundstage at all? Second question is, can I use the receiver as a hifi player and stream throughout it to the rest of WiFi wireless network speakers in tendon with the Sony surround set up I have? I have been considering a fidelity audio player that holds a better hifi connection then my iPhone. Most importantly I’m curious if this will improved the sound bar and rest of the Sony speakers. I love my ht7000 surround set up but do want subwoofer power, second addition sounds amazing but not a most. Second subwoofer aside, to reiterate, will this improve my surrounds performance or are they fine on their own? If I got this would I only get it to benefit adding a second subwoofer? Again, I have the a80j, ht7000 with perspective sub and rears.
Jonah, Can you please tell me IF I bought the AN1000 to replace my present Denon S760H AVR - [5.1.2] - then connect up "S" Cable between the Sony AVR and my Sony OLED A80K "S" to enable use of the TV's Screen Speakers as Center will Center Channel Signals still also to to my present Center Channel Speaker at the same time? Sony does not seem to share anything like this in it's manual. TKS
The question is, can we run Wireless sw5 Sub with the physical connections of 2 Subwoofers on the backside of the receiver simultaneously? will wireless SUB with with those 2 physical connections of subwoofers?
Did the AN1000 you were sent happen to make a loud “Thunk” noise like someone flicking the metal shell with their finger during initial power up of this model? 7 out of 10 times my AN1000 makes that loud “thunk” metal sound that echos from the receive during power up. This isn’t the normal clicks a relay makes during power up. When that noise isn’t present I just get a very low click noise during power up like most any other receiver.
I have a Sony 550 downstairs and a Sony 790 upstairs. They both make that sound. I believe the sound is mechanical relays opening or closing. It is normal operation.
@@Please_Snap_Out_Of_It thanks for letting me know! I’ve had a few Sony receivers before hand, from lower to very upper end models. I’ve never had relays make that LOUD of a noise where metal was vibrating from it. I ended up returning it just in case. The older Sony models I had did make mechanical relay clicks but barely audible.
Does this have an editable EQ (10-12 band, etc...) like my Onkyo TX-NR6100? I like how it allows switching between auto eq, manual eq (presets), and Re-EQ. My Onkyo has been randomly turning off, so I'm probably returning it. It seems this one will work really well with my sony TV, even allowing me to use it as a center channel.
Hi, how does the wired setup compare to the hta9. I have the a9 which I like but clarity a little underwhelming. I was thinking of selling and going the wired receiver route. Curious if the change is worth the cost. Thanks
A proper wired setup with good speakers is going to beat any soundbar or system like the HT-A9 99% of the time. If you're able to do a proper wired setup, then that's the best route to go, it just won't be convenient at all.
Thats great feedback thanks. I am not worried about convenience and willing to put the work in. I like the idea of being able to select sterio only for music too. Thanks again @@JonahMatthes
That’s going to depend on what speakers you are using as the front channels. Having an actual center channel will help a bit more with dialogue (the HT-A9 phantom center is surprisingly good tho). Downside with the AN1000 is that you don’t get front and rear height channels, you can one get front height or rear height, not both. If you want a super easy setup process and something stylish, the A9 is an easy choice.
@@JonahMatthes it means that you can connect wireless speakers to this receiver in conjunction with other speakers, I understood you correctly, I want to combine sa-rs5 speakers together with speakers from another manufacturer in the future
Haha they sure are. It's sad that so many people these days care more about easy setup than good sound. The worse part is some are even more expensive than an actual home theater setup
If you please, sir, help me to connect my Hi-RES floor-standing ACTIVE-SPEAKERS, I NEED Digital Hi-RES AUDIO signal prosessing, no LOOOOOOOSEEEEER "RCA Line-In" to Active Speakers suggestion please. How can I connect my ACTIVE SPEAKERS (2.1. sterio with subwoofer) from a DIGITAL OUTPUT going out from Sony TA-AN1000 and into my ACTIVE SPEAKER's DIGITAL-INPUT PORT (HDMI EARC 2.1, or OPTICAL TOSLINK)
Hello, I am looking for this equipment HI-FI SYSTEM WITH WI-FI® /BLUETOOTH® Y Sony CMT-SX7B DAB RADIO, in the USA, can you tell me where I can get it, thank you
Once the novelty wears off that's where one will normally start to become aware of all the unwanted sounds. For one to have a perfectly quiet room I would highly recommend shielded speaker cables. They don't necessarily have to be expensive just just so long as they're shielded. You'll only end up doing it again, if not you're probably just used to having your room Sound full of electricity! What we call in the industry a high noise floor!
Why the don't just make a receiver without amplifier and 2 or 4 channel amplifiers and wireless speakers for surrounds. That would be much better option. You just add to your home theater later on.
@@hyperactivetendencies7054 yep, you could call it that. But normally processors are for studios, not for home and those prices are quite high. Also having already amplifier for a front channels and center is reasonable, because you still need cables for those (does no matter if it is power or amplified signal)
@@DrakonR I totally agree if the dn1080 was only a year or two old and I get what u r saying but imagine Samsung only just now in 2023 releasing the galaxy S9 after 6 years of selling a galaxy S8 which also came out in 2017. There should have been way more improvements in this lineup. I mean the display still looks like a bedside clock from the 80s..
Maybe before offending the man you should listen more carefully. He said that sound bars are more simplistics when comes to setup. With combination of wirelles speakers with this Sony reciever the recievers are getting more user friendly to set up. And this is the area where recievers lagg behind sound bars.
@MedinSivac-yj4fv obviously their more simplistic, audiofiles arent getting soundbars cuz their more simplistic. Like reviewing a 5 star restaurant and burger king at the same time.
Good to have you back Jonah!
I own a 4-story home In Socal and I am currently using 3 sets of sound bars including 1 for my pc. As much as I love sound bars for the clean look, receiver + speakers sound definitely WAY better than sound bars especially when it comes to watching Atmos contents. When you have a decent size room and have the speakers placed in the right positions especially having the Atmos speakers mounted on the ceiling, there is no sound bar can come close to the immersion and spacial feel that receiver+speakers offer. I wish there is sound bar allows users to add wireless speakers and subwoofer(s) in order to create a 7.2.2, 7.2.4, 9.1.2, 9.2.4...etc setup, that will be a game changer. My wife does not like wires in the house and that's the only reason why I no longer use receiver+speakers.
can i connect with my soundbar sony a7000
Umm yeah, it’s called the Nakamichi Dragon….
If I plug my PS5 here would I have all the features like HDR VRR and ALLM on a 120?
I believe so, it has the 4k support
Sixth sense and spooky. Was just about to post to check in and see if you are all okay, then suddenly this video pops up. 😅 Glad to see you back.
So will this be a good upgrade to the STR-DN1080
Except the STR-DN1080 technically does 9.2 this only does 7.2.
@@DeegoL9How?
No, it's a glitchy piece of crap. Get a Denon or even a high end Yamaha like RXA4
Can this Sony receiver be used with Klipsch speakers, eg rp-600m and rp-500m?
I have these speakers for my fronts and rears and they are 8ohm so will definitely work. Also I ordered this receiver and it will be here tomorrow.🙂
@@dlbsyst ok, after using this receiver for a month. Update me on it’s performance with the 8ohms speakers. Ty.🙏🏿😍
@@dlbsyst I'd love to hear your impressions on this receiver. I plan on buying it to go with my Klipsch reference premier speakers. I'm very interested in it's power as how well it encompasses you in Atmos or Sony's 3d audio. Is it a big improvement over standard Atmos or audessey setups? I'm very interested to know if the HDMI outs use the same speaker setup or if zone 2 uses a different set. Thank you for your time.
Can this be connected to the Sony HT A9?
is it made in Japan ?
do the front located USB play video too ?
I have a Control4 system installed and am upgrading my receiver to the STR-AN1000. The microphone cord is very short.. How would you set this up if the receiver is in an equipment bay 30 feet away from the listening room?
Hmmm, hadn’t thought about that. I imagine you can buy a long extension cable for that specific plug. I’m not sure if the exact specs of the cable, but there’s definitely an extension cable you can buy on Amazon or somewhere to accomplish this.
Setup manually.
Yes. I'll buy one 100%
Can zone 2 play separate video output at the same time as main zone? Like a hdmi matrix?
Great Review! 👍🏻
Also, I dig the Feline in the background! A man who loves cats is always a friend of mine. 😻
hey im installing in-ceiling speakers in my house. four in the living room (for tv surround sound/music), one in kitchen and one or two in the backyard. my data closet is upstairs, am i going to be able to control music being played remotely
hello quick question I have a sony 77 inch a80 l I would like to go with this amp with a central speaker and 2 wired Klipish library speakers and put the subwoofer and the RS3 behind it on wifi that is possible ? THANKS
Does the STR-AN1000 have a 360 spatial audio mapping like the Sony HT-A9? Will it give a pseudo atmos effect from non-Atmos source (using height effects). Thanks and I hope this question is fairly clear. Is the Yapau setup from Yamaha even comparable to this?
Very good question. Unfortunately the comment section of TH-camrs are pointless because few questions are answered. I get it they get lots of questions but if this is your business, treat it as such and take care of your customers.
Yes it does. They even say it at 3:38 of the video
@@MrJhardencdj
is it possible for this receiver to change the voltage ohms from 8 and below
6-16 Ohms Is listed on the back of the receiver. For 4ohm speakers you will need an amplifier.
Thanks, Jonah, for the thorough and fantastic video review of the 2023 Sony ES receivers!
If you have the rs5 wireless surrounds with the AN1000, can you use the surround in zone 3 to play music just out of them? Presumably if you can do this, then you could put the wireless surrounds (temporarily) in an adjacent room for music when you're not watching a movie. Will this work?
I have a streamer connected to the STR-an1000 in to the aux - can this av receiver display video whilst playing music?
Hope they are coming soon to Europe, looks like a receiver made for me 😃
Two years with the 1080 driving a pair of be 603s3, jamo s83 center and Cambridge Audio min22 rear.
I love this receiver ❤❤
Hope the same quality on new models.
I have a problem I currently own Pioneer Elite Sc-lx801 receiver and a Tcl 646 Tv which won't recognize the Osd on the receiver do you have a fox?
Great review, great product flexibilty!
I did an experiment recently on my Bravia and Yamaha receiver. I've been having millisecond audio video sync issue mostly when I play a bluray movie. I muted the receiver and turned up the tv volume and it was prefect from what I can tell. I wonder why the sync issue with my receiver? Is it the age of the receiver and it's outdated tech compared to todays tvs? Thoughts?
Hi Jonah
Can I connect the front sound bar with wires and the 2 back speakers wireless?
Will this affect any set up?
Thanks
I am totally blind. I have no vision whatsoever. I’ve bought a Sony receiver STR Dash K 700 from eBay without a remote. I don’t know if this item is Bluetooth. I was trying to hook up my Alexa to it. I also hooked up five speakers with speaker wire I cannot even change, FM and a.m. stations for some reason there are no tuning buttons to go up or down through the stations. I hope I just did not waste my money. Please help me. I am from Fort Worth Texas. Thank you.
Call a technician in your area dude.
How did you type this if you're totally blind?
Can it display Dolby digital?
I have the a80j w/HTA7000 bar, perspective wireless rears and subwoofer. I like the idea of getting the receiver to add a 2nd subwoofer. My question is, can this be paired with the sound the hta7000 and it will improve the audio soundstage at all?
Second question is, can I use the receiver as a hifi player and stream throughout it to the rest of WiFi wireless network speakers in tendon with the Sony surround set up I have? I have been considering a fidelity audio player that holds a better hifi connection then my iPhone. Most importantly I’m curious if this will improved the sound bar and rest of the Sony speakers.
I love my ht7000 surround set up but do want subwoofer power, second addition sounds amazing but not a most. Second subwoofer aside, to reiterate, will this improve my surrounds performance or are they fine on their own?
If I got this would I only get it to benefit adding a second subwoofer? Again, I have the a80j, ht7000 with perspective sub and rears.
If you have a 5.1 setup but upgrade to this can you use the wireless speakers to get the side channels?
4:35
Am. I am able to connect two pairs of Sony SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers ?
Jonah, Can you please tell me IF I bought the AN1000 to replace my present Denon S760H AVR - [5.1.2] - then connect up "S" Cable between the Sony AVR and my Sony OLED A80K "S" to enable
use of the TV's Screen Speakers as Center will Center Channel Signals still also to to my present Center Channel Speaker at the same time? Sony does not seem to share anything like this in it's manual. TKS
In the initial setup it asks if you want to use the television as the center channel.
So it would be nice to hear how it sounds? Gown t compares to other receivers in it's price range??
What model are the speakers being used in front of the tv?
Will you be doing a review of this receiver, I'm thinking of purchasing 1 and would like a review from your stand point.
Good review, my ask, what do you mean by "... 4 under their ES line, which is mostly meant for custom integrators or installers ..." ?!
The question is, can we run Wireless sw5 Sub with the physical connections of 2 Subwoofers on the backside of the receiver simultaneously? will wireless SUB with with those 2 physical connections of subwoofers?
Did the AN1000 you were sent happen to make a loud “Thunk” noise like someone flicking the metal shell with their finger during initial power up of this model? 7 out of 10 times my AN1000 makes that loud “thunk” metal sound that echos from the receive during power up. This isn’t the normal clicks a relay makes during power up. When that noise isn’t present I just get a very low click noise during power up like most any other receiver.
i had that problem and return it what did you do?
I have a Sony 550 downstairs and a Sony 790 upstairs. They both make that sound. I believe the sound is mechanical relays opening or closing. It is normal operation.
@@Please_Snap_Out_Of_It thanks for letting me know! I’ve had a few Sony receivers before hand, from lower to very upper end models. I’ve never had relays make that LOUD of a noise where metal was vibrating from it. I ended up returning it just in case. The older Sony models I had did make mechanical relay clicks but barely audible.
Does anyone know if Tidal connect is available also?
Looks exactly like the str 1080 other then the 8k
Does this have an editable EQ (10-12 band, etc...) like my Onkyo TX-NR6100? I like how it allows switching between auto eq, manual eq (presets), and Re-EQ. My Onkyo has been randomly turning off, so I'm probably returning it. It seems this one will work really well with my sony TV, even allowing me to use it as a center channel.
Hi, how does the wired setup compare to the hta9. I have the a9 which I like but clarity a little underwhelming. I was thinking of selling and going the wired receiver route. Curious if the change is worth the cost. Thanks
A proper wired setup with good speakers is going to beat any soundbar or system like the HT-A9 99% of the time. If you're able to do a proper wired setup, then that's the best route to go, it just won't be convenient at all.
Thats great feedback thanks. I am not worried about convenience and willing to put the work in. I like the idea of being able to select sterio only for music too. Thanks again
@@JonahMatthes
How does the setup with AN1000 and wireless speakers vs HT-A9? Right now, HT-A9 got deep sale; I wonder if I should go that way.
That’s going to depend on what speakers you are using as the front channels. Having an actual center channel will help a bit more with dialogue (the HT-A9 phantom center is surprisingly good tho). Downside with the AN1000 is that you don’t get front and rear height channels, you can one get front height or rear height, not both. If you want a super easy setup process and something stylish, the A9 is an easy choice.
@@JonahMatthes it means that you can connect wireless speakers to this receiver in conjunction with other speakers, I understood you correctly, I want to combine sa-rs5 speakers together with speakers from another manufacturer in the future
Soundbars are what? AVR's are far better than soundbars in every way!
Haha they sure are. It's sad that so many people these days care more about easy setup than good sound. The worse part is some are even more expensive than an actual home theater setup
These new Sony receivers offer so many features, I read nothing but great things about them
Is this better than Pioneer SC-85?
Quick correction it's not 125 watts per channel. It's 125 watts in stereo.
Looks like a way better set up than the arc full set up
Sounds great , but hasn't reached UK yet.
This receiver is compatible with alexa?
If you please, sir, help me to connect my Hi-RES floor-standing ACTIVE-SPEAKERS, I NEED Digital Hi-RES AUDIO signal prosessing, no LOOOOOOOSEEEEER "RCA Line-In" to Active Speakers suggestion please. How can I connect my ACTIVE SPEAKERS (2.1. sterio with subwoofer) from a DIGITAL OUTPUT going out from Sony TA-AN1000 and into my ACTIVE SPEAKER's DIGITAL-INPUT PORT (HDMI EARC 2.1, or OPTICAL TOSLINK)
Hello, I am looking for this equipment HI-FI SYSTEM WITH WI-FI® /BLUETOOTH® Y
Sony CMT-SX7B DAB RADIO, in the USA, can you tell me where I can get it, thank you
I remember my parents' old Sony 32in crt tv had SRS. I thought that was the coolest.
Such a cute kitty 🐱
Sonys are great machines
Once the novelty wears off that's where one will normally start to become aware of all the unwanted sounds. For one to have a perfectly quiet room I would highly recommend shielded speaker cables. They don't necessarily have to be expensive just just so long as they're shielded. You'll only end up doing it again, if not you're probably just used to having your room Sound full of electricity! What we call in the industry a high noise floor!
Why the don't just make a receiver without amplifier and 2 or 4 channel amplifiers and wireless speakers for surrounds. That would be much better option. You just add to your home theater later on.
Is that not the same as a processor and external amp...or separates?
@@hyperactivetendencies7054 yep, you could call it that. But normally processors are for studios, not for home and those prices are quite high. Also having already amplifier for a front channels and center is reasonable, because you still need cables for those (does no matter if it is power or amplified signal)
$700 & 0 pre outs? No thanks! 😂
Combining speakers with wireless speakers is fantastic, I wish Denon would do this as well. They already have the speakers and HEOS, so why not?
Sony master of electronics
you match your jacket with your eyes 😅
Unfortunately the connection to the rear surrounds is not solid. If they were, I’d buy it.
Looks is mostly deceiving, gotta judge the book or in this case the receiver by perusing/playing with it.
Receivers are catching soundbars? Are you kidding? Better change your title.
Your front speaker placement offends me…
Nice commercial.
Hi you have app phone control remote SONY AV RECEIVER 2023
Just bought one $900 dollars and it's going back I promise you a 35 dollar Walmart special will work better than this piece crap can
So basically this is a 2017 dn1080 with 8K support..
Yes, typically new models are the same as previous with some slight updates. Lol.
@@DrakonR I totally agree if the dn1080 was only a year or two old and I get what u r saying but imagine Samsung only just now in 2023 releasing the galaxy S9 after 6 years of selling a galaxy S8 which also came out in 2017. There should have been way more improvements in this lineup. I mean the display still looks like a bedside clock from the 80s..
@@ntme9 LCD is not a big problem. A need a switch inputs, when AV is in standby mode. And sadly i miss a phono input.
stopped listening after mans said soundbars are better than receivers😂😂😂. Beat it bozo
Maybe before offending the man you should listen more carefully. He said that sound bars are more simplistics when comes to setup. With combination of wirelles speakers with this Sony reciever the recievers are getting more user friendly to set up. And this is the area where recievers lagg behind sound bars.
@MedinSivac-yj4fv obviously their more simplistic, audiofiles arent getting soundbars cuz their more simplistic. Like reviewing a 5 star restaurant and burger king at the same time.
Anyone know if a good replacement for Harmon Kardon avr130