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00:00 SONY STR-AN1000 REVIEW
00:28 AN100 POWER RATINGS + SPEAKER WARNING
01:39 SONY VIDEO & GAMING SPECS
01:58 MUSIC STREAMING & SMART HOME FEATURES
03:04 BEST SPEAKERS FOR THE SONY AN1000
03:48 USING SONY WIRELESS SPEAKERS & SUBWOOFER
04:47 SET UP & AUTO CALIBRATION
05:25 SONY SPATIAL MAPPING & SURROUND SOUND
06:22 MIDRANGE, DIALOG CLARITY & TREBLE PERFORMANCE
07:11 STEREO LISTENING AN1000
07:47 SONY AN1000 VIDEO SWITCHING & GAMING
08:13 CONNECTING A RECORD PLAYER
08:39 SONY MUSIC APP & ON SCREEN MENUS
08:59 HOME THEATER RECEIVER COMPARISONS
09:14 SONY VS YAMAHA
09:59 DENON VS SONY AVR
10:22 SONY VS MARANTZ
11:03 SONY VS ONKYO
11:27 SONY 1080 VS AN1000
12:06 KRISTI’S TAKE
14:32 UPGRADING FROM THE SONY 1080
17:23 BEST SONY AV RECEIVER (WHEN TO SHOP SONY ES)
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[@ephons]

Hey Andrew! I was checking out this receiver to pair with a future pair of Wharfedale Linton Heritage, but as 4ohm speakers, I should then go with the 5000 I imagine? I could also go for a stereo amplifier to pair with these such as an Audiolab 6000A, but I feel like the room correction is something that I need. Maybe it is not however? Can you lend me a hand?

[@freakyjerkus]

hey !! mr andrew hope you nitice this.. im avid fan of yours.. may i ask if this receiver can use polk audio xt 70 , xt 30 , xt20 , xt90 ? please thanks.

[@7071t6]

so what about the pioneer VSX 935 AV receiver , comparing it to the Sony STR AN 1000 ?

[@juniorgarcia5344]

what does it mean ONE channel driven?

[@carfix2000ca]

Andrew. I just bought an AN1000. I’m putting overheads in the ceiling for my surrounds. Can I add an extra on each channel and is so, how would I wire them. I’ll be using Polk Audio RC60i 6.5"

[@dougbulldog9947]

So I can upgrade my old STR-DN1050 to these newer models and the wife won't notice the difference as they look so similar

[@andrewrivett6652]

Well said sir you and I are in the right thinking. I have the DN1080 and I just ordered the AN1000 thank god they look the exact same lol

[@dougbulldog9947]

@Andrew Rivett Nice one I've been looking at the AN1000 myself it's a bit pricey here in New Zealand at $1890. NZD and the parallel sub outs put me off, I purchased my first sony 5.1 receiver in 1999 it lasted best part of 20 years before HDMI became such a must have pain in the ass. I have a yammy RX- V483 set up as 3.1 in the bedroom I think I prefer the Yammy sound but once again the RX-V6A are the best part of $2000 here and I got 2 teenage daughters with 2 cats a wife and a bulldog to feed I gotta get my priorities right I need a new system. I'm jamming Teskey Bros on the 1050 right now running all 6 of my wharfedale 9.5 towers and 3 subs rocking the hood

[@AG-en5y]

Genius. Thank you

[@LordZaleeping]

Exactly! When I came home with a 77" OLED it was a fair bit more difficult to hide than a new avr.

[@AG-en5y]

@@LordZaleeping my girl just stop putting out for a little over a week but it’s totally worth it though

[@richardbixler]

I love that they kept the form factor! I have the 1060 and that fits perfectly in my media cabinet. Sacrilege I know 🤗 but it’s been roasting in this cabinet for 5-6 years without any issues. Not having to buy a new cabinet is a huge huge plus for me.

[@flevingfinn5885]

I still run dn1080 since the launch. Works perfectly, still doesnt lack anything that I would miss, eArc works flawlessly. Have been running it 5-12h/day since the launch.

[@jennifergala]

I have a pioneer VSX 534 in my bedroom and small Polk audio speakers. I think this is a great choice for my home theater bedroom system. What I like about my pioneer is the center channel sounds so sweet after working with the settings. I hope the center will sound as good with the Sony. Thank you very much for the review. I was eager for this review before I buy it. Great job Mr. Andrew.

[@rafacq]

My Yamaha RX-A2A is a very nice receiver and was a good match to my Klipsch RP-8000F. Now here comes the Sony STR-AZ5000ES with 360 SSM and I’m speechless. WOW. The Klipsch now sound more detailed, more defined, the lows are solid. Music takes a new meaning. Movies sound better than our Dallas/Ft Worth theaters! Last night we saw the first episode of The Last of Us and when the plane crashed, we swear it hit our roof! Goodness Gracious, the 5000ES is one impressive receiver. I’m keeping it. Street explosions felt like we were there.

[@UnderMyThumb]

Sony receivers are always so much fun. I wish they would bring back all of the DSP sound modes from the past. It was fun to play around with when you were gaming or just messing around. Use to be so much fun back when I was a teenager. Great review.

[@hoihoi9866]

Disco mode on yamaha is also great

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

Being back in the world in which Sony and Onkyo are the go too options is crazy. I’m here for it though. Brands coming back to rattle up the market and bring good value only helps everyone

[@zm9419]

Still rocking my 30 kg onkyo a9070. What a beast.

[@NC-sb7bj]

I have been using a Sony AVR (STR-DN850) strictly for stereo music listening (no signal processing). I really like its tonality - clear and open sound.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It is a very clean sound for sure!

[@dillonquackenbush3895]

I’m screaming in excitement. Not only for this to replace my 1080 but also since you used Klipsch RP like I do and YOU ALSO HAVE THE NEW DEF TECH SPEAKERS IN!!!! I can’t wait to hear about those!

[@KristiWright]

You're the first to catch that :).

[@crm4742]

Also, thanks for mentioning that the video switching is improved on the AN1000. My 1080 is problematic. Especially with my Sony 65” Bravia OLED A8F

[@melvindatechong4141]

Thanks for a great review, Andrew. Love your reviews as well as Kristi's input. I love my STR DN 1080 , especially for the sound quality . I have it hooked up to a Velodyne 5.1 satellite speaker system which has a 600 watt Velodyne subwoofer as part of the package. Awesome sound. It's all I need. Keep up the good work!

[@joaquinrubio3230]

This brings me back when I started with a receiver. Eventually, this highway to he'll has led me to separates. Sound has became apart of my life.

[@moonytheloony6516]

Great review! I'm glad to see Sony is still putting out some good gear. I have the Sony STR-ZA3100ES AV receiver which is still quite fantastic

[@CorvetteCoonass]

I love my DN1080, have had it since 2020. As much as I'd like to experience the new 3d spacial technology that the 1000 provides, my current expenses and living space cant justify the purchase. Once that all changes, I'll definitely consider one.

[@brianlewis5042]

Happy Sunday Andrew and Kristi. Funniest thing I was waiting for 11:00am EST for the video to drop. Last night we moved the clocks forward so with that being said, I will adjust my schedule to watch your videos until we readjust our clocks later this year. Have a wonderful Sunday all

[@KristiWright]

Thanks for making us a part of your day, Brian!

[@totalplonker824]

When I came 2-Channel stereo audio, I actually preferred the sound of my budget £400 Sony STR dn1080 over the £2,000 Denon 6500. The sound of Sony will always have a place in my heart 💚

[@gage4375]

💯right

[@YouSoundButtHurt]

They both should sound the exact same.

[@missing1102]

I upgraded to a Denon and I like Auro but the Sony sounds better for two channel and the price difference is insane.

[@4thewinir344]

Funny, I secretly also thought the sound of my ‘budget’ Sony 1080 bested my ‘respected’ 2 channel amps of Yamaha, Audiolab and Emotiva. The measly 1080 - It made my Linton’s rock and my Klipsch purr noticeably better than my three other amps. It was a secret that I would never speak of, that is, until now. Thanks for being a comment trailblazer for us closet Sony fans!

[@Solid_Brass]

Indeed, I still enjoy listening stereo by my Sony TA-F 700ES, bought 1988 from my first regular income.

[@josephchamberlain3681]

It seems like a compelling option in its space. Thanks for covering it!

[@thefamilydog4115]

No kidding, I just picked the AN1000 yesterday. I figured it would have plenty of the magic of the new 7000ES (having watched your reivew) and be more than sufficient for my intro level setup. So far it's been flawless

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing!

[@razetw]

Sony has always been a product that sees discounts throughout the year. I expect this to see a good discount around black Friday down the road adding a competitive price to performance proposition. Cheers from San Antonio TX!

[@user-th6pz2pj6o]

Thank you so much...love your videos. Your recommendation and overview of the 360 spatial mapping+virtual speakers made all the difference. After years of budget 5.1 receivers (Yamaha and Onkyo)...I finally moved up to Atmos and bought and setup a new Sony 1000 7.2 atmos receiver yesterday(including using amazon basics banana plugs which are awesome). This decision was driven purely for the 360 spatial mapping+virtual speaker placement correction along with virtual surround backs (makes my 5.2.2 setup seem as having more speakers)...I used the "engineer" sound curve (“the Sony listening room standard” frequency characteristics)....simply mind blowing! I never knew my system could sound so massive, so enveloping, and so crisp/clean. It is the first time ever I ran a calibration and never needed to make a single adjustment. It's wonderful. I don't need external amps as I never listen at reference levels nor do I have demanding speakers in my relatively small/medium room.

[@khobia2]

Picked up 5000es, budget couldn’t swing a 7000es. My first Sony receiver. Upgrading from an Onkyo nr-636 so more than ready for 4k/120 and all the modern features. Had some hiccups during auto calibration av went into protector mode. Turned out my speaker wires were not connected properly. After that everything went great. Thanks Andrew for your 7000es review. That’s what pushed me toward giving Sony a shot versus the Denon 4800H. Looking forward to experiencing 360 spatial audio.

[@davidschleiss2535]

12:57 As a Sony fan since the 1990's I have owned Sony base models, ES models, and 9000 ES Separates. Yes, Kristi is right there is a difference between their base models and their ES models. I my opinion the non-ES models sound a little thinner (not as "full" sounding) The ES models have a large transformer that provides for better all-around sound.

[@Democratiser]

Would adding a decent subwoofer mitigate the difference?

[@BryanRuby]

Another great video Andrew! While I don't always choose Sony over a competing product, I have never owned a Sony product I regretted purchasing. Nice to hear that the Yamaha RX-V6A (TSR-700) is still in the mix for comparisons. I suspect the STR-AN1000 is less buggy than the RX-V6A but at the same time I do like that the RX-V6A has LF/RF pre-outs and a built-in phono pre-amp. I don't like the trend of entry AVRs not having LF/RF pre-outs. Adding an external amplifier to a "beginner" AVR can be a great upgrade to your system and allows you to keep that budget AVR around a lot longer in your audiophile journey. My two cents.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Don't disagree with your 2 cents Bryan. Having even a pair of stereo preamp outs would've been welcomed!

[@Kenny.1979]

​@@andrewrobinsonreviews Interested in the new Sony. I currently own a Yamaha A4A, would you say it would be worth changing from this to the Sony?

[@chicken133221]

Bought some starter jamo cinema speakers. Now I need a reciever. Hope to find something on sale. Patient, but inpatient. Love your reviews. Thank you both. Always informative and well put together.

[@Browex.]

Beautiful review! I was between this and the x1700h but this made me clear on the sony, thank you.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

Glad to see this receiver works well for all the gaming settings, currently I’ll stick with the simplicity of a soundbar for tv at least , but it’s good to see how receiver technology is improving over time.

[@JoeGsPizza]

I’ve been hoping to upgrade my living room system from a Sonos Beam Gen1 to a quality 2.1 without breaking the bank, and I think these just might do it. Thanks for the detailed review!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@ramondelgado6778]

Great review!!!! Sunday mornings with you two is a great thing!!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you joining us!

[@drMegane73]

I hope they'll arrive soon (and with a price not too different from what you have in the USA) in Europe and here in Italy...

[@meachie78]

I was the owner of the 1080, It died on me last year, then I got the Yamaha TRS-700, and I did not like the sound of it, then on Monday I got the new Sony that you are reviewing now, nothing hits like a Sony receiver, I just love Sony bass, I also have the wireless surrounds and I didn't have any issues with connectivity. It's just like my old 1080 and I love it. Awesome review. Keep up the great work!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@mancal5829]

That is interesting, because the reviews I've seen so far not only give praise to that particular Yamaha AVR, but they also say it sounds similar to this Sony. Not the case?

[@jamesmuto2955]

For enthusiasts, your videos are very enjoyable, entertaining, and the educational portions are a wonderful and meaningful . Kristi is the perfect balance I love that she stays off camera, sooo mysterious and fun. Thank you both

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

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[@MSDOGS1976]

I have a Sony STR-DH790 and it's been a great home theater receiver. Paired with Polk bookshelf and a JBL Subwoofer I have a very good sound system. Might not be a true audiophile system but does the job for me.

[@missing1102]

I agree. It just needs a fan. It's one of the best audio bargains out there. I got a brand new one for less than 300. I upgraded only for overhead speakers but find myself sick of Audyssey and the way music sounds in the Denon ..even after adjusting the curve.

[@tomnwmi]

@@missing1102 When I went from the 790 to the S950H I gained network connectivity and that's about it. Basic Audyssey Was not the step up I thought it would be.

[@missing1102]

I went from the 790 to a Denon 4400 has auro 3D. It's a nice avr but the price difference was a lot. I realized that I couldn't hear the price difference at all. The 4400 still sells used for 3x as much as the 790.

[@offeiboadu-ansah2743]

Thanks for the comparisons. I have e a Denon X1500h replacing an old onkyo TX NR 414, the onkyo had an exciting more lively sound. The Denon has a laid-back sound which I am still trying to get used to

[@amisbreakthrough5064]

Just bought it! Thanks for your review.

[@simoncritchley2223]

I love the review and thanks for giving me peace of mind that if anything happens to mine I have a replacement that I can go to. I love the sound of my 1080 also using the phantom rear channels which makes a big difference. I do agree the Sony has a sound that's very addictive for movies.

[@_Ryphon]

Great review mate & now seriously considering for my current 5.1 HT/gaming setup (Dali Oberon). The other contender was the SR5015, priced similarly locally. Sony calibration and centre channel lift enough to give it a nod over the Marantz, Andrew? Keep up the great work!

[@gsxMac24]

Thinking of eventually upgrading from the fives with the first purchase for the new system being a receiver. This lacking the pre outs kinda takes it out of the contention for me. Pre outs mean I can use the fives until I get the speakers I want. I’d want at least the 3000 or the competition you’ve mentioned here

[@TexasSteele67]

Still have my 1080 now!! so it's going to the Game Room- such an amazing model- Thanks so much fer pointin' us to the new 1000' already in my cart A'

[@JuanjoSVQ]

I am still in love with my STR DN1080 and BW603s3 😊

[@charleskiple1113]

After getting my 98X90L I was looking at getting a new receiver to upgrade from my 12 year old Yamaha receiver. I wanted to step up to Atmos and Spatial Audio for my home entertainment experience. You have done it again. Great review- I went out and bought the STR AN1000 a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't be happier. The enveloping sound is amazing. You have done it again. A great review that is dead on accurate.

[@Steve30x]

I would love this receiver. I'm using an ancient SONY STR DN-1020 with over 10 years. I can't go for one of those taller AV receivers because the shelf I have my receiver on is about 5" taller than my current receiver so the taller ones wouldn't fit

[@Arch702]

As a 1080 owner, man I was waiting for this one... Lemme go get comfy!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Yes, settle in because there is a lot to go over in this video.

[@Arch702]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews "Don't want to blow your budget but want to enjoy a higher-end functionality" - Ya..😮‍💨 That's where I'm at right now! Was sold on shifting to the AN1000 but Drew you & Kristie have me considering that AN5K

[@gage4375]

I have two 1080's one 1070 and one 1100 es I love these Sony receiver's I guess ill be getting a new Sony🤯

[@kenaipaws477]

I wouldn't buy the new Sony receivers for now if I were you. I bought a AN1000 along with AZ5000ES around 2.5 weeks ago and now they are both having issues. They freeze every so often when switching between Apple TV 4K and PS5 or other source connected to HDMI. It shows the picture, but no sound. The display keeps showing the input source, in my case: Media Box FOREVER and it will not go off. I need to unplug the receivers and turn them back on in order to make them work again. The most annoying thing is once I unplug, it takes almost 2 full minutes for them to be able to function again. The display will show " PLEASE WAIT" until it start working again. The freezing issues used to happen once every 3 days, but now it does that every single day. The 360 sound is amazing and I enjoy listening to spatial music on them, the surround effect is definitely better than my Denon 4800H and my Arcam 21, but the quality control of the Sony AVRS is questionable. Fortunately, I can still return them and 100% they will be packed up today.

[@Codestud]

Mine is at the repair centre because it kept freezing when coming out of standby, then rebooting itself. Temporarily bought a 2nd hand Yamaha to replace it for a fraction of the money, rock solid!

[@ricdavis7974]

Great review. I have a couple of questions for you and Kristi. Which sounds better in 2 channel music and has the best voice clarity - RZ50, Sony AN1000/ES1000, Marantz SR5015 or Yamaha A4a? Does the Sony room correction rival Dirac? Pairing with Focal Chora 826 towers

[@AngelGarcia-5BignsFishing]

I have an old Denon AVR S730 that I want to get rid of and get a new receiver. Y’all always come through clutch with the info I need!! I have ALL Sony speakers, (2) pair of SS-cs5, an SS-cs8, pair of SS-cse Atmos for front height, and a Klipsch rs-12sw that will be swapped for my SVS PB1000 that I brought to work for a stereo setup. Thanks as always!!!! #MakeSonyGreatAgain

[@Henkerhaus]

Well Andrew, you sold me again. In October 2017, I replaced my 14 year old JVC 8030-VBK Home Theatre receiver, which suddenly stopped working, with the Sony STR-DN1080. I chose the Sony based on your (and several other) KZbin reviews and recommendations. I was not disappointed, and felt that it was a great value. (I think I paid $550 at Best Buy, with a $100 off sale price). At 14 years and $318, the JVC 8030 certainly had a good run. 2017 for me was kind of the year of Sony, and the refresh cycle for all of my aging home theatre equipment. I replaced my 12 year old JVC 52Z575 rear projection TV (purchased in Jan 2005 at Sears for an unbelievable $2862!) with the Sony XBR65X930E 4K UHD TV (purchased at Best Buy in Dec 2017 for $2000). The JVC 52Z575 stillI works just fine, but is only 720p, doesn't have a built-in ATSC digital tuner, and being a rear projection TV, requires a substantial warm up and cool down period to help prolong bulb life. (Fortunately, I never had to replace the bulb, which was about a $300 part) Also the cooling fan was noticeably noisy in the background, but at the time it was cutting edge technology (first generation progressive 720p HD vs 1080i interlaced HD). I replaced my 10 year old Sony BDP-301 Blu-ray player with the Sony UBP-X800. (purchased at Best Buy for $200). Like the JVC TV, the BDP-301 still works just fine, but is incredibly slow by todays standards (well, let's be honest, it was was unbearably slow, even when it was new!🤣). It was a first generation Blu-ray player, and really had inadequate memory and processor power at the time for the Blu-ray 1080p HD standard. Over the past month or so, the STR-DN1080 has suddenly starting exhibiting problem signs. The soft start power relays will occasionally suddenly shut off and then try numerous times to cycle back on. Eventually it gets there and turns back on, but the problem has been getting worse lately. A couple days ago, this issue happened more than a half dozen times in a row, taking several minutes to recover each time. I decided that maybe it was time to start looking for a good replacement. I looked at Sony's web site and saw the AN1000, then I searched KZbin, and and here you are again, reviewing the brand new STR-AN1000, which is the successor to STR-DN1080. I watched your review, and then went to Best Buy's web site and placed the order yesterday. It was delivered today. I haven't got it installed yet but am looking forward to it. Just as a side note, in reviewing my purchase history (I have used Quicken since 1998, and used MacMoney from 1985 to 1998 to manage my finances, so the history is very easy to access and review), I notice that the older hardware either lasted much longer (14 years, 12 years, 10 years), or never actually failed, but just eventually became obsolete. The STR-DN1080 on the other hand has only lasted half that time at 6 years. As you stated in your review, the technology in the AN1000 is significantly better than what was in the DN1080, and arguably after 6 years, the technological improvements justify the need to replace it, but I probably wouldn't have been looking or done so if wasn't showing signs of impending failure. It has been working great for 6 years, and if it wasn't failing, I might have been more than happy to use it for another 6 years. On the other hand, I paid $650 for the AN1000, which was the same price as the DN1080 6 years ago. In that respect, to pay the same price 6 years later, but get 6 year newer technology, it not such a bad deal. And at $600 for 6 years use of the DN1080, or $100 /year = $8.33/month, I think I got great value for the money spent, even if I wasn't planning on replacing it now. And with the serendipitous release of the AN1000, the timing couldn't have been better. Thanks again for another great review and timely recommendation!.

[@el3ndiill]

is an1000 worth an upgrade over dn1080? or it is just 10% difference? i am using earc so i dont care about direct hdmi connection

[@michaelguthardt327]

I started my home theater journey with a true budget Sony receiver (sub $500) and eventually upgraded to a low-mid-tier Onkyo and couldn’t believe the difference in sound quality. Specs aside, there are real differences between receivers at different price points. Sometimes hard to grasp in product reviews

[@timdwyer2718]

So I have a 12 year old Onkyo , should I stick with Onkyo?

[@dperr338]

How much did the mid tier Onkyo cost? Just curious what the price difference was. I have a Sony dh770 from 2017. A $300 receiver and will probably upgrade here within two years. I want to upgrade my tv first to a Sony 65 inch either the X90L or X93L this holiday season when the prices drop.

[@michaelguthardt327]

This was a long while back, but I’d say I went from a $300 Sony to a $600-700 Onkyo.

[@jeronronnunkoffunk4691]

Mr Robinson I’ve been away a while, I enjoyed the review , great work as usual appreciate the product info, will know where to steer a person who’s in the market for such a unit! 👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽🔥

[@gordo74oz]

Given that Australia is only getting this model, this review is appreciated. My integra 60.6 is hanging in there though, so hopefully by the time it goes to silicon heaven the 5000 will be available locally. Thanks for the great work. The work you both put in to produce high quality videos each week is seen, respected and greatly appreciated!

[@slyfoxx8540]

It seems outside of North America its the same case. And while I did like my 1080 it was overated to be honest. Probably best going with another company who can be bothered to actually sell they're products.

[@johnraffin1704]

It absolutely gives me the SH1TS that they won’t sell the range to other markets. I need a model with pre outs and more power. But I can’t get them in Aus. Boo Sony.

[@herotran9460]

It's weird. Like they don't even bother. Only important market seem to be the US?

[@jakbenardete7707]

Hi Andrew and Kristi, First of all I would like to say that this is the best review channel on YT. I love your approach to audio and Kristi brings a no nonsense non-audiophile approach that is also a breath of fresh air. I am stuck and I need some help. I have a pair of Lumina 2s but I'm in a bigger space now and want to upgrade. I'm looking at KLH model 5, Q Acoustics Concept 50 and maybe just adding and SVS micro 3000 to the existing Lumina 2s. I am running them through a Freya+ Vidar 2 set up. I know these are some of your favorite speakers so I thought you could help. I listen to a lot of stuff like Khruangbin, Sault, Dap Kings, Amy WInehouse, Cannons, Mac Miller etc... Love the tone of the Luminas but definitely need a fuller lower midrange and a bit more bass slam. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@rikou26]

Hi ! Thank you for your great reviews ! I don't know if someone already asked you but, are you planning to review the Marantz cinema 70s ? Thank you very much

[@walterlunsford4950]

Always informative 👍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate it. This video has A LOT of info packed into 20 minutes!

[@cafiveohsrockbandremix9254]

Thanks for another great review! These new Sony receivers seem pretty legit and it's way cool that they include a lot of the features from the ES line in the lower models. Not sure if you tested it during your review, but I'd be really curious to hear how well Sony handles multiple subwoofers?

[@ricardotozzi5440]

Also, very curiously about sounding with more than a one SW

[@gadzooks215]

Great video, I always learn something from watching your videos

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad to hear it!

[@tylerflores4761]

So ive been on a Av hunt for sure especially since you talked about the Marantz cinema. I am very interested in polk r700s as well but they are power hungry. I WOULD LOVE!!! To see the Polk R700s matched up with the all new Emotiva MR1 receiver at 160watts per channel into 8ohms. That outta fix that power hungry problem!! Hopefully my shopping for a av reveiver and a power amp ends and i found a all in one solution! Thanks

[@sieq82]

Got the new STR-AN1000. Upgraded from Denon avr 2500h. I'm going to say I was not expecting this of an upgrade to the sound and dynamics. The bass is wayyyy better on Sony, music, movies, games sound better. The 360 audio I have to admit sounds soo good. I recommend it, but keep in mind that there are bugs, the avr can bug out here and there but overall very good.

[@VikingCollectables]

Hey I’m thinking of upgrading to this and I also have a Denon but the 2600h. Is it really that much better from your experience? Thanks

[@gglme1824]

Much thanks, Andrew. One question: what kind of features does this receiver support for playing movies without annoying your building neighbors. Older models seem to have "night mode" listening mode, but I can't find any such feature in the manual of this new receiver. In contrast and as an example: Denon receivers have divers options within the Audyssey settings that help you listen at low volumes (without excessive bass), yet not missing out on details.

[@snipezZ13]

Hello Andrew. Been following your channel for a short while now and am looking at getting my first home theatre setup. Sony’s new lineup looks very interesting so i am torn between the 3000es and Onkyo’s Rz50. They are at a similar price point so which would you recommend. Am looking to pair with Klipsch Speakers. R-50m x4 r-50c and r-121sw

[@s.daniel9224]

I’m in the market…great video. Previous 1080 owner. Crazy, almost annoying neutral receiver. Really depended on speaker selection.

[@ferrellbennett3622]

I have a suggestion for your music list for speaker and AVR testing. Schwartz and Funk " Diamonds of Lounge ". Very dynamic tracks. To easily give speakers and AVR's a complete workout. Time to step up and add something new to your Playlist. Don't you have Tidal Premium? Give it a shot. When Christy polks her head out of her office to ask " what are you listening to "? You have a winner. Great for evening listening.

[@rockinrides]

Great review! Always enjoy learning more about home audio products. Was recently able to get a pair of lightly used Klipsch La Scala’s to upgrade my home theater system. Would this receiver be able to drive them properly or should I step it up to the 5000/7000 unit?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Those speakers require very little in terms of power so you'd be fine with this receiver.

[@PeterWaldraff]

I really enjoy your knowledge!! Thanks! Will this receiver work well with Energy “take 5 “ speakers that I presently own? Will it sound good? My present denon went belly up, it’s the 2nd denon I have had problems with it crashing while watching movies(turns off).

[@simonfraser8043]

Fantastic review as always, really enjoy your presentation. How do you think this receiver would get along with my Q Acoustics 3050i 5.1 with added Elac debut A4 atmos speakers?

[@manitoublack]

Think you may have sold me on this unit. Was also considering the Pioneer VSX-LX305 (or 105,) but being realistic I don't think I'll be running a 9 channel system any time soon, so the Sony seems like a great deal. Thanks for your insights

[@powerfrenzy]

I recently bought one of these to replace a Marantz SR6007. I am just working through some other theatre updates (new 4k Sony projector needed a new Hdmi line run through the ceiling) but I am very excited to hook it up and try it. Picked it up from a like-new amazon warehouse deal so it was like 40% off. My theatre is a 7.1 setup circa 2013ish. Gonna blast into the future pretty soon, feels like 😁

[@ericdumas6077]

Great review as always… what about the Marantz cinema s70 in that price range ? Pre amp would be a big plus vs the Sony 1000 compensating for the power gap ? a review will be great !

[@anibal.rivero]

Great review! I'm surprised that they Marantz cinema 70s, I found it more comparable budget wise...

[@neffetsfur6920]

Thanks for the great video. I'm constantly thinking back and forth between building a decent receiver and a corresponding 5.1.2 setup or getting the Sony AT H9. Can this receiver produce the immersive sound bubble similarly or perhaps even better than the H9 itself? I always feel like this in films and video games, for example, is more important than the best stereo sound. What would you recommend?

[@ghostpimp]

The best feature on this receiver is that you can connect some wireless Sony subwoofers & rear speakers

[@ssd1123]

Hi, thanks for the great video guys! I'm upgrading from a stereo setup, how do you think this would compare with a Marantz NR1711 running my current stereo amp (NAD C320BEE) on its pre-outs? Is it just a matter of power vs features? Cheers, Surya

[@eliothillis535]

I have the 1080. It's been a great unit but I'm looking to upgrade soon.

[@mohammadasyrafmdyusoof9362]

Surprised to see made in Malaysia is already on your shore, good review mate!

[@gadzooks215]

Hey Andrew, love that Denim Jacket! I wish I could make it look that good on me .

[@TheDenix8]

Do you get more control over results in higher level Sony receivers or is it the same as here? I was considering getting Yamaha A4A but your mention of 360 sound really reminded me how awesome that effect can be

[@terryhk99leung36]

I must applause what Kristi often do ...by bringing out comparison to older model..in this video comparing to 1080.. for those who try to compare the AN1000 to older model.. really appreciate the comparison

[@kev3226]

How is the DSEE? Is it better than other music enhancers from other brands? A video about this subject would be nice.

[@dragonstone6594]

Hey Andrew, great review as always. Question: Can the Sony STR-AN1000 drive a couple of Magnat Transpuls 1500's?

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Great review Andrew of what looks like a good AVR. But I will stick with my Yamaha AVR. I just now need better speakers and I am working on that next.

[@craigrussell1101]

Thanks for the review.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidTantra]

Hi Andrew, truly love your presentation style on all your reviews. I just purchased the Denon AVR-S970H and have not unboxed it after seeing your review of the AVR-S960H. Do you feel this updated model addresses your significant concerns?

[@Saxafruge]

I've had zero problems with Sony wireless connectivity with the wireless SW5 sub and SA-RS5 surrounds, although i am using the Sony STR-AZ5000ES receiver

[@Prerich45]

Another honest review. Kristi good calling Sony out on the design similarities! Yes Andrew, its worth the upgrade.🙂

[@edmeister78]

Great Vid Andy and Kristy hope ya having a lovely weekend 🍻 cheers 🍺 .. Ed

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks and have a great rest of your day too!

[@FadedBlack93]

So what are the main differences between the Sony str-an1000 vs str-az1000es? Is it just the detachable power cord and a RS-232 port?

[@Bebips]

Love the wife giving her opinions! Both of you have nice voices to listen to

[@user-zo9vm1dm4k]

Andrew x1700h can give 440w vs sony 240w and supports 4 ohm speakers .Sony has one more 8k output and the 360 audio tech but given the low channel count cant be convinced that will make a difference,maybe in a 7.1 config will.

[@CaveWyatt]

Ok, so the Sony video on the AN1000 tells us it has bi-directional Bluetooth (most commonly to connect headphones, I’d guess). This could be a semi-essential feature for some people and it would be nice if the description went beyond “it has Bluetooth”. And, seriously, it would be a killer feature in a soundbar (we have a Samsung HW-B650 in the bedroom without this feature), which I’d have to think is mostly a bedroom or apartment audio enhancement and where you wouldn’t want to bother nearby people sometimes. It might be a good idea to include this information in the discussion of receivers as it’s being included in more receivers (and I’d hope soundbars) and would be good to know. Thanks!

[@alemanivan3]

I was reconsidering returning my Onkyo TX-RZ50 for one of these sony receivers but never mind. I'm keeping my Onkyo, it offers for it money.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It's a great option!

[@davidchesser584]

My Sony AN-1000 makes my KEF Q350s sound amazing. Wish I had a better sub than my Jamo but the AN-1000 has been and sounds great.

[@dilshanization]

I have a 3.0 setup (RP-8000Fii with this receiver), mainly for HT use. This receiver is excellent. I think 7000ES or 5000ES is ideal if you're running 5.1+ .

[@dilshanization]

There is a bit of avr hiss at higher volumes though.

[@billhennigan3773]

I just bought the str1000 es..upgrade...The sound was better than my 1080 from 6 yrs ago..center dialog was great..much better..yes $1100..00 was a lot but it made my home theatre much better..I have JBL 590's and 530's for the rears..4way Jbl center. The Es has better made components according to Sony rep compared to the AN series..get the upgrade ES...

[@ivanfilatov7913]

Nice review as always! Sony is really serious about coming back to AV receivers and even outperforming other brands in sound quality, including Anthem.... sounds like Anthem isn't as great as people hype it up.

[@lobomalo9312]

I love your work. Thanks.

[@gabeah]

Grabbed this receiver yesterday based on the overall decent reviews to replace a ten year old Marantz that wasn't passing through HDR to my LG C1. Curious to hear how it sounds with my Monitor Audio mains / center and sub. Should be good for the casual use of my rec room. I am fine with the Marantz for AVR/Cinema, but always found the sound a bit flat or slightly dull for less dynamic tracks when 2 channel listening.

[@azurevolleyball8720]

Hi. random question but when you startup your an1000, do you happen to get a pretty loud/startling metallic thunk sound/noise. It’s not the sound of relay clicks or anything but almost sounds like something hitting the metal casing of the receiver pretty heavily hard.

[@gabeah]

@@azurevolleyball8720 I just started it four times, the first time, a couple audible clicks, but not startling. Sounded normal for a receiver. I tried it a second time, actually got an audible metallic click, almost a thunk noise like something smacked the chassis itself. Kinda weird. Third time was normal, forth time it thunked again pretty loud. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@azurevolleyball8720]

@@gabeah Yeap that’s the same thing I get randomly. 3 out of 5 times I turned on the an1000 I get a very loud thunk know like something was hitting the metal case of the receiver. I honestly thought something blew inside or fell onto the receiver. I started testing and noticed it happened sporadically. Not sure if it’s a normal thing or not because I’ve never once heard it before on any other receivers I’ve had.

[@javiers.3433]

Great review!!!! Thank for the insight regarding the nuances between this receiver and it’s competitors. An an addendum to this review can you do a demonstration for how this receiver this receiver can support a second zone of speakers ??? Currently, I’m thinking about upgrading to this model, however I have two sets of speakers focal 806’s and Rp600’s (based on your reviews and I’m happy !!!!!!!!) that I switch between. I don’t want to be one of the annoying people, but I’m curious about the application.

[@wktek48]

Great review, i think the 5000 suites me. Loved the 1080 receiver of Sony. Very curious at the spatial sound of Sony with a 5.2.4 system. I don't have rears because my couch is against the wall, so hope the phantom rear function would be something for my setup.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The phantom or virtualization works really well with these new Sony receivers!

[@Arch702]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews 👀 enough of a substitute for rear drivers?

[@wktek48]

Still not availible in Europe 😢

[@jonny4509torres]

I know it’s not new, but I’d love your opinion on the Pioneer VSX-935. Haven’t seen anyone talk about it. On paper it seems feature packed and a great value, especially at the current sale price under $600.