Sony STR-AZ3000ES

9.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver w/ HDMI 2.1, HDR, WiFi, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, & Apple Airplay

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Sony Item # STRAZ3000ES

Sony STR-AZ3000ES

9.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver w/ HDMI 2.1, HDR, WiFi, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, & Apple Airplay

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Overview

Elevate your home theater standards with Sony’s 9.2 CH 8K AV Receiver featuring renowned ES quality. Designed for integrators with optimized configurability, flexible connectivity, and advanced IP control for leading control systems. The STR-AZ3000ES is the total package for audio/visual performance and installation friendly features.

High Notes

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9 Channels of Audiophile Level Power

The amplifier section in this receiver impressed even our hardcore stereo fanatics. And it's no surprise with the massive power supply and amp section. Your speakers will come to life with this level of power.

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Incredible Surround Sound Effects

We have never seen a receiver ask for so much information about the distances in your room. You'll input your ear height, screen height, and ceiling height the normal distance you are from each speaker, but also the distance each speaker is from the screen and from the floor. All of this allows the Sony processor to do an incredible job placing surround effects all around you for immersion you have to hear to believe.

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Built Like a True Tank

Sony ES receivers are truly built like tanks as you will be able to tell from the incredible 43 pounds this unit weighs. The 5-year parts and labor warranty from Sony speaks for itself

Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver

When you jump from the AZ1000 to the STR-AZ3000 you get a unit that weighs over twice as much as the AZ3000! It comes in at just shy of 43 pounds, which is incredibly massive for a 9-channel AVR. With the AZ3000 you move up to 110 watts per channel, but there is more to it than the additional power. The top three models all have a far superior power supply and amplifier section. These units can produce serious sound as we found from our listening tests with the AZ5000. You will not have any issue pushing even hard-to-drive speakers with these models.

You will step up to 4 8K inputs along with 2 4k. It also adds one more analog input for a total of 4 with 2 Toslink and 1 Coax digital.

For automation, it adds a trigger output you could use for a drop-down screen.

With 9 powered channels you could do our most popular Dolby Atmos configuration of 4 Atmos height speakers along with a pair of surrounds, then turn on Sony’s Phantom surround tech to simulate 11 channels. Channels 8 and 9 give you the same great flexibility as you get in the AZ1000 for systems where you are not using all 9 channels for your home theater.

We do wish Sony would have put 11 channels of processing on board with preamp outs so you could just add a power amp later on down the road to take it to 11, but that is one good reason to step up to the next model, the STR-AZ5000ES.

STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver

Sony ES Receiver Audio Features

First, we like the fact all of these are rated with the FTC power spec for both channels driven from 20-20,000 Hz at a low distortion number. Sony has made the jumps from each model very logical with the AZ1000ES starting out at 7 powered channels and maxing out a whopping 13 powered channels for the AZ7000ES.

All four have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay 2. Google Assistant works with them all and they all now have the “Works with Sonos” official certification for seamless integration with a Sonos whole house music system.

You can set them up using a web interface, the great on-screen display, or just the front panel.

For immersive surround they all support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. To help those who may not want to run cables for some speakers, they all support adding Sony’s wireless SA-RS3S and SA-RS5 Wireless Surround Speakers, as well as SA-SW3 & SASW5 Wireless Subwoofers. While we feel you would much prefer to add speakers that match your main brand of speakers, this is a pretty cool option for apartments or living spaces where it is impossible to run wiring for surrounds and you could use either of the wireless surround speaker options to at least get more immersion than you would without them.

In that same vein, they also all let you use the speakers in a compatible Sony TV for your center channel. We would not really recommend this unless you do not have any space for a true center channel speaker.

They also all have a phantom rear speaker mode that you can turn on to simulate rear speakers. This is not a simulation of your main surrounds, but the rears in a 7-channel bed layer system.

Another neat feature Sony receivers have had for a while is an adjustment if your fronts, center, or both are in the ceiling. This uses DSP to pull the image down so it sounds less like an in-ceiling speaker.

Finally, they all have a new feature called center channel lift. You will need to have both front heights turned on for this, but once we thought about this one, it's another reason all those distance measurements make perfect sense. Our favorite home theater systems have the center speaker directly behind an acoustically transparent screen so the voices sound like they are coming right out of the screen but most people have to place their center speaker under the TV or screen. When you turn on the center channel lift it will use both your center channel and front height speakers to effectively move the center channel image up higher. More on how this actually worked in the performance section.

STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver

Sony ES Receiver Video Features

For video, you get 8K & 4K/120Hz HDMI Connectivity with HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 with support for HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced. Gamers will love that the 4K/120 inputs support ALLM and VRR for the best in low latency gaming.

The on-screen menu for setting up the inputs is a home theater geek's dream come true. It is a big grid that lets you assign video and audio to any input with the ability to create similar ones using the same video but different audio. This is cool for those of you who like to watch sports but hear the local announcer. They also have offset levels and default surround modes for each one. Plus you can store two configurations. You can take lip sync up to 300 milliseconds and assign this to each input as well. In another pretty neat touch, you can turn on or off the subwoofer for each input and even give it a 10db boost for that input if you wish.

Tips & Tricks: How To Perfectly Set Lip Sync Calibration In Your Home Theater

Then you’ll get to the speaker settings which is by far the best setup we have seen. Here is where you will be scratching your head wondering why you have to input all these numbers. Like all home theater receivers, you input the distance from your speakers to your main listening position. Then, you jump to another screen where you input the speaker distance from the screen. Next, you go to another setting where you input the distance each speaker is from the floor. You also input the distance your ears are from the floor and the ceiling height of your room. All this extra data allows Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping to work more precisely. In theory, this should allow them to better place the immersive objects within the surround field.

Another thing we love in the interface is the visual graphics under the speaker pattern section. With all of the possible speakers out there that can be used for height and surrounds, menus can get confusing when you have to choose the type without a visual reference. With these models, Sony makes it perfectly clear whether you have an in ceiling speaker, an upward firing speaker, or a free standing speaker mounted on the ceiling aimed at the listening area. The menu lets you set up any possible combination of these. This just takes away any possible confusion, which is great!

Details & Specs

Elevated sound quality and powerful amplification

With 120 watts, the STR-AZ3000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal-clear music reproduction with powerful amplification.

8K and 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity

Enjoy the latest HDMI technology with support for 8K and 4K/120 video sources. Equipped with four 8K HDMI inputs and two outputs, the STR-AZ3000ES is capable of delivering the most stunning picture quality and amazing clarity.

Support for the most advanced object-based audio formats

With support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Speaker Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Virtual: X, and DTS: X Pro, the STR-AZ3000ES delivers a truly elevated object-based surround-sound experience.

360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Experience true immersion. Sony’s exclusive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology reproduces a physical sound field that can adapt to your environment and create an experience that feels like a large movie theater or concert hall.

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX

A new technology developed by Sony, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX precisely corrects the distance, angle, sound pressure, and frequency response of each speaker that’s connected to the STR-AZ3000ES to create the ideal sound field for any home theater setup.

Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced

Enjoy dynamic, realistic picture quality with support for the leading HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.

“Works with SONOS”

From the SONOS app you will be able to turn on your A/V Receiver, switch to the designated input source for playback, and control the volume of your A/V Receiver.

Easy Listening

Listen to all your favorite tracks. The STR-AZ3000ES supports audio streaming via Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay.

Voice Assistant Compatibility

Connect to your home’s other devices, and use voice control to operate your receiver with Google Assistant.

Roon Tested

Enjoy seamless integration with your Roon system for full access to all your music—including your digital files and streaming services—all in one place.

Compatible with Sony Music Center app

Control the STR-AZ3000ES from your mobile device for operations like source selection, zone control, sound field control, volume control, media playback, and voice assistant setup.

Center Speaker Lift Up and Acoustic Center Sync

Enhance your sound multiple ways: Center Speaker Lift Up raises the sound from the center speaker to match what’s on the TV, Acoustic Center Sync matches the audio to your compatible BRAVIA TV.

Support for integration with leading home control systems

With support for the leading control and remote monitoring systems like Control4, Savant, Crestron, and OvrC, the STR-AZ3000ES is built for integration.

Flexible setup options

Installing the STR-AZ3000ES is easy. Setup can be performed either via the front panel or through the onscreen Graphical User Interface (GUI).

USB Front Input with settings save option

Using the front mounted USB, you can easily apply system updates and during setup, save all receiver settings to a flash drive for backing up and porting over to another unit to replicate settings.

One 12-volt trigger

Equipped with one 12-volt trigger for external peripherals, amplifiers, and more.

Three IR Repeaters

Three, IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control.

Ping Button

Ping button for easy IP recall on front panel of receiver.

RS232C Port

RS232C port for control system configuration.

Zone 2 and Zone 3

Flexible multi-zone distribution capability.

Go Wireless

Sony’s SA-RS3S and SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW3 and SA-SW5 wireless subwoofers are compatible with the STR-AZ3000ES. Two subwoofers of the same model may be connected simultaneously to the receiver.

DSEE Ultimate

Using AI-based technology, DSEE Ultimate accurately upscales audio to near-high-resolution sound quality.

HDMI 2.1

While enabling higher quality video output and reduced latency from input devices like game consoles, HDMI 2.1 also provides support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

6 HDMI Inputs/2 Outputs

The STR-AZ3000ES has six HDMI inputs with four inputs supporting full 8K and 4K/120 video sources, and two HDMI outputs that also support full 8K and 4K/120 video sources.

Newly Designed Frame Beam Base Chassis

The chassis of the ES model has been fundamentally revised: the overall thickness has been increased for improved rigidity, and the structures of the transformer base and other weight-bearing parts have also been redesigned to improve the instantaneous power and crispness of the sound, when compared to a conventional chassis.

Offset Screw Position Foot

Designed with an offset screw position to both eliminate the resonance point and avoid frequency-specific, vibration-inducing resonance transmission to and from the transformer, the foot also contains additional ribs for increased rigidity and improved resonance control.

Refreshed Digital Circuit Board

Metal ES-grade frames both secure the circuit board and protect it from vibration caused by speaker sound pressure. The varying fin length of the integrated heat sink reduces audible resonance uniformity while also shielding delicate circuitry from noise.

Redeveloped digital section

The digital section enables all signal processing to be performed on a single chip while also providing lower impedance, increased capacitance, and better stability.

New DAC enables 32-bit operations

Digital PCM signal input is processed at 32-bit and converted to analog by the DAC, while DSD signal input during direct mode is natively input to the DAC and converted to an analog signal.

Improved analog power for DAC

The DAC analog power supply uses a low-noise power supply IC to ensure that hi-fidelity performance is achieved.

Buffer amp for DAC

A new DAC analog output filter circuit was designed utilizing a JFET and op-amp improvement in noise floor. The phase rotation was shifted to a higher frequency, expanding the bandwidth and improving sound clarity for wide-bandwidth sources like high-resolution audio.

Sony exclusive Pre-Amp integrated circuit

A Sony-exclusive integrated circuit was developed to improve all amplification functions of the STR-AZ3000ES. The pre-amp is independently connected to each individual amplifier channel, improving channel separation and reducing internal interference over more traditional cascading designs.

Lead free ES solder

Applying years of sound engineering and testing experience, Sony has developed an ES-grade solder. A high-purity tin base combines with small amounts of specially chosen metal elements for a unique alloy mix that enables a quality signal and exceptional sound.

Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio

Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the STR-AZ3000ES, your music comes to life like never before.

Covered by the Sony ES 5-Year Limited Warranty

All ES-Series receivers come with a 5-year parts and labor warranty, and dedicated toll-free support staffed by trained product experts.

(1-877-619-7669); Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. ET

Model STR-AZ3000ES
Video Input HDMI (Front) 6(0)
HDCP2.2 (Front) 6(0)
HDMI Input supporting HDCP2.2(Front) 6(0)
HDCP2.2 (Front/Rear) 6/1
Composite (Front) 2(0)
Video Output HDMI 2
HDCP2.2 2
HDMI Output supporting HDCP2.2 2
Composite Monitor Out 2
Audio Input Opt 2
Coax. 1
Analog Audio In 4
Audio Output Pre Out (Subwoofer) 2
S-Center out Yes
Input/Output Others Bluetooth Receiver Yes
Bluetooth Transmitter Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
USB 1
USB Front(ver) / Rear(ver) 1/0
Ethernet Port (Power over Ethernet) 1(0)
Ethernet Port (Power over Ethernet Plus) 1(0)
Wireless speakers option Yes
Speaker Out Front A Yes
Center Yes
Surround Yes
Height 1 (Zone 2) Yes
Output Power Number of amp. channels 9ch
Front 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Center 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Surround 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Surround Back 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Height1 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Speaker Impedance 4ohms-16ohms
Frequency Characteristics 10Hz-100kHz ±3dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio(A Network)(When all of EQ/Surround off) 105dB(Analog In)
Audio Features Decodable channel number 9.1ch
4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching Yes
OP processing Yes
Sub Woofer Low Pass Filter Yes
Cross Over Frequency 17 points(40-200Hz)
Speaker Selector A/B/A+B/OFF
Speaker Terminal Type Screw
Pure Direct Yes
DSD Native Playback Yes
360 Spatial sound mapping Yes
Center Speaker Lift Up Yes
Acoustic Center Sync Yes
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode Yes
A/V SYNC Yes(Variable)
A/V Sync Time/Sampling Frequency 0-300msec
DSEE Ultimate Yes
High Resolution Audio Yes
High Resolution Audio Wireless Yes
360 Reality Audio Yes
DCAC Features D.C.A.C. IX / D.C.A.C. EX / Advanced D.C.A.C. / D.C.A.C. D.C.A.C. IX
Speaker Relocation Yes
Phantom Surround Back Yes
Automatic Phase Matching Yes
Calibration Mic Stereo
EQ for D.C.A.C 31band GEQ
Tone Control Front (Bass / Treble) Yes
Center (Bass / Treble) Yes
Surround (Bass / Treble) Yes(Common with Surround Back)
Surround Back (Bass / Treble) Yes(Common with Surround)
Height1 Yes
Height2 Yes
Sound Field 2ch Stereo Yes
Direct Yes
Dolby Mode Yes
DTS:X Mode Yes
Auto Format Decoding for Movie Yes
Auto Format Decoding Yes
Multi Stereo Yes
Audio Enhancer Yes
Tuner FM/AM Yes/-
Preset Channel (FM/AM) TTL30 (30/0)
Station Name Yes
Auto Tuning Yes
Direct Tuning Yes
Decoding Formats DSD Yes (Up to 2.8MHz 5.1ch)
LPCM Yes (Up to 192kHz/24 bit 7.1ch)
LPCM 96kHz/24bit Yes
LPCM 192kHz/24bit Yes
DTS HD MA / DTS HD HR Yes/Yes
Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus Yes/Yes
DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1) Yes/Yes
Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Digital Yes/Yes
DTS 96/24 Yes
DTS:X Yes
Dolby Dual Mono Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes
Video Features HDMI Video Output capability 8K, 4K, 1080p, 1080/24p, Deep Color (up to 36 bit), Triluminous Color (xvYCC)
8K 60 Support Yes(HDMI IN1,2,3,4)
4K 120 support Yes(HDMI IN1,2,3,4)
4K 60p 4:4:4 Support Yes
Video Up Scaler Yes(2K24/50/60p, 4K24/50/60p, up to 8K)
3D over HDMI Yes
HDR Yes(HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby Vision)
IMAX Enhanced Yes
Audio Features Audio Return Channel Yes
eARC Yes
ARC without CEC control Yes
Others BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control) Yes (System Audio Control, System Power Off, RC Pass Through, Language Follow, One-Touch Play)
Standby Through Yes
AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH) Yes
AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH) Yes
USB Mass Storage Interface Yes
DSD Yes (11.2MHz 2ch, 5.6MHz 5.1ch)
LPCM Yes
DSDIFF(DSD) Yes
DSF Yes
WAV(LPCM) Yes
AIFF(LPCM) Yes
FLAC Yes
ALAC Yes
WMA Yes
MP3 Yes
AAC Yes
Walkman Connectivity Music/Video/Photo Yes/-/-
Network Features Network Player/Renderer -/Yes
DSD Yes (11.2MHz 2ch, 5.6MHz 5.1ch)
LPCM Yes
DSDIFF(DSD) Yes
DSF Yes
WAV(LPCM) Yes
AIFF(LPCM) Yes
FLAC Yes
ALAC Yes
WMA Yes
MP3 Yes
Network Renderer Yes
DLNA Party Streaming Yes
AirPlay2 Yes
Spotify Connect Yes
Music Center compatible Yes
Music Center compatible models with iPod/iPhone/iPad Yes
SongPal Link Yes
Chromecast built-in Yes
Works with the Google Assistant Yes
Works with SONOS Yes
Roon tested Yes
Zone Features 2nd A Speaker(Variable) / Line (Variable, Fixed) / HDMI(Fixed)
2nd V HDMI / Composite(monitor)
3rd A Line (Variable, Fixed)
Multi Zone Line Out Level Control (Zone2/Zone3) Yes(Yes/Yes)
Digital Audio D/A distribution to Zone Yes(Zone2 source)
Coaxial/Opt Audio D/A distribution to Zone Yes(Zone2)
HDMI Audio for Zone Down Mix Yes for Source, No for the other input
Control Features IR Repeat (In/Out) Yes(1/2)
RS-232C for control Yes
CIS IP Control Yes
12V Trigger 1
Controller Connectivity Certification (Crestron/Control4/Savant) Yes/Yes/Yes
SDDP(Control4) Yes
Certification (AMX/Crestron/Control4) No/Yes/Yes
Crestron Connected Yes
OvrC (Control4) Yes
Domotz Yes
Josh AI Yes
System Setting Setting Save / Load by USB Yes
Setting Lock Yes
UI GUI Yes
GUI Blending Yes
GUI Language EN/FR/ES/DE/JP
Easy Setup Wizard Yes
Customize Features Custom Preset (Easy Automation) Yes
Input Assign (HDMI/Component/Opt/Coax) Yes(Yes/-/Yes/Yes)
General Pin Jack Nickel
Heat Sink Aluminum(Corrugated)
Detachable AC Yes
Power Requirement 120V 60Hz
Power Consumption 440W
Power Consumption(Standby) 0.5W
Power Consumption(Network/BLUETOOTH Standby) 3.5W
Auto Standby Yes
Remote Commander RMT-AA511U
Attachment Calibration microphone, Calibration mic stand, FM wire antenna, AC power cord, Remote control, R03 (size-AAA) batteries, Front cover
System Update (Internet/USB/PC) Yes(Yes/Yes/-)
Weight and Measurements Receiver Dimension(WxHxD mm) 430x194x440mm
Receiver Dimension(WxHxD inches) 17x7 3/4 x17 3/8in
Receiver Weight(kg) 19.0kg
Receiver Weight(pound) 41lb 15oz
Carton Dimensions (WxHxD mm) 533 x 505 x 297mm
Carton Dimensions (WxHxD inches) 21 x 19 7/8 x 11 3/4 in
Gross Weight(kg) 22.5kg
Gross Weight(lbs) 49lb 10oz
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