Customers are pleased with the STR-AN1000 receiver's amazing sound quality, ease of use, and simple setup. Many appreciate its support for Dolby Atmos, the powerful output, and multiple connectivity options, with some finding it a great value for the price. However, a few customers have noted concerns about the remote.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing works so well
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It's an amazing product, so easy to connect and use
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi LeobardoG! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback on the STR-AN1000. It brings us great joy to hear that you find the product so easy to connect and use!
We hope you'll also be able to dive into some of the other great features of your receiver, like the advanced 360 Spatial Sound Mapping for an incredibly immersive cinematic experience. Plus, the STR-AN1000 supports the latest video formats like 8K and 4K/120Hz, so you're set for premium picture quality.
Thanks for choosing Sony! Best regards, Estefany
Pros mentioned:
Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great receiver
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Unit comes with 6 inputs and 2 outputs. Two of the inputs are HDMI 2.1 which provides better performance for PS5. Picture and sound are excellent. Set up was easy. All round great receiver.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi fouman55, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! It brings us great joy to hear that you're satisfied with the STR-AN1000 receiver. With its 6 inputs and 2 outputs, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, you can enjoy enhanced performance that perfectly complements your PS5 gaming experience. We’re thrilled to learn that the picture and sound quality have satisfied your needs and that the setup process was a breeze.
Thanks for choosing Sony! Best regards, Estefany
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good receiver bad HDMI cord
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the receiver very much. It sounds good now that I have a signal. The guy who sold me the receiver and a hMDI cord sold me the wrong cord. I didn't ask him should I get a better cord and he said no this will be fine. Before I got it to work. I finally read in the manual that I need a HDMI cord from my TV with a minimum of 46 gB per second . The HDMI cord the salesman told me was only 18 . But it's all right now just took me 3 days LOL
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi RobertP,
We're so glad to hear that you’re enjoying your Sony receiver and finding the sound quality impressive now that you have a signal. Thank you for the wonderful 4-star rating! The STR-AN1000 is known for its versatile connectivity and immersive audio performance, helping you make the most out of your listening experience.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a fantastic day! DiegoV.
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Power, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect home theater compliment!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just what I needed to complete my home theater system! This AVR rocks! Plenty of power with multiple sound format capabilities as well as 4k and 8k passthrough.Don't hesitata buy this receiver now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 360 spatial sound is awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the Improvements over my Sony STR DN850. Sounds great and the wireless ability for sub and surround speakers is flawless. Really nice to get rid of the speaker wire. I am no audiophile, but to my ears this receiver sounds great! The price is good for the quality of this receiver. The Sony 360 spatial sound puts this above any receiver in this price range, maybe above anything under $1000 in my opinion
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Steve, Great! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the sound and features of your new receiver. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Receiver
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased this unit to replace an older Sony receiver. Have only had it up and operating for a couple of days. Setup is very easy and Sony provides an operating manual for the basic operation. Set up for me was longer than usual because of a faulty speaker wire in the attic which took a while to find and fix. The auto calibration phase had indicated that the right front speaker had an issue. Once fixed everything went smoothly. The soundfields are very nice although I have yet to put them to the test by playing a BD movie. There is a help manual available on line which can be downloaded to a computer or cell phone which gives much more information details on its operation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony amp
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I found this amplifier very easy to set up and very easy to use. It worked well in my house. I would definitely recommend it great bang for the buck.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you so much for the positive review of the STR-AN1000, ChrisA! We are elated to hear that you found it very easy to set up and use, and that it worked well in your home. We strive to provide products that offer great value and enhance the user experience. Your recommendation and appreciation for the amplifier's performance mean a lot to us. If you have any other feedback or questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you for choosing Sony! Gus
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sony receiver str an1000
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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excellent receiver i enjoy the 360 option sound. i was going for a denon the associate at the store adviced me to go with this! i am happy
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi StephaneF,
It is great to hear that you are enjoying the Sony STR-AN1000 receiver! We are delighted that you followed the advice of the store associate and are so happy with your purchase. Thank you for recognizing the excellent performance and specifically highlighting your enjoyment of the 360 Reality Audio option.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Regards, Dominick
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crazy Good Receiver for the Money
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an amazing receiver for the money, especially if you can get one open-box (I did). It cannot do more than a 5.1.2 Atmos setup but is forward compatible with most major audio formats including IMAX Enhanced and delivers a surprising punch when paired with stand alone wired speakers. Integrates seamlessly with newer Sony TVs for great home theatre experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi 22islander, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new STRAN1000! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
Pros mentioned:
Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Onkyy > Sony
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely awesome, usually don't do reviews but had to for this one. Looked for over 2 years for the perfect receiver and this is it. Originally bought Sony $599 because of reviews but it crapped out after 2 months and couldn't return so took a chance on this one and it was half the price at the time. But the easy setup and app are the real selling points. Great buy and excellent sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Edward, We're glad that you're enjoying your new receiver. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for my 75 inch TV. And good for Karaoke
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I love this product. Very easy to set up. Planning to add more speakers. I love Karaoke so much and this is a good match for me...
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Juliet,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you found it very easy to set up and that it's a perfect fit for your love of karaoke! The STR-AN1000 receiver is designed to offer flexible setup options, making it simple to expand your system as your needs grow. Adding more speakers is a great way to create an even more immersive audio experience, perfect for enjoying music and karaoke sessions.
Best regards, -Fred
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Stran1000 is great with issues
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I think this receiver is a great receiver. The sound and clarity is great. However, there is a problem with the software. The receiver cuts off and on randomly. There is a period of 3-4 seconds of blackness and sound. If you look online this seems to be a common issue with this receiver. However the sound is great and it clears the picture or upgrades the picture very well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Dojo45, We're glad that you like the sound and clarity. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. With regard to the issue you've encountered, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Sincerely, Erin
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Sounding Sony Receiver
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After a lightning strike took out my Yamaha receiver I had to purchase something new. I tried several high end Marantz and Denon receivers but they didn’t seem to have the sound ai was expecting for my home theater.
After reading a few reviews on the Sony I decided to forget my bias towards the higher end brands and try this one out. WOW I was really surprised by this receiver. I heard sounds through my Def Tech speakers I have never heard before. My dogs freaked out too. I did have a little self issue adjusting the sound with the included sound adjustment microphone. Make sure you have the wire on the microphone facing the receiver. Sony couldn’t figure it out but me being hardheaded I didn’t read the instructions and had the wire pointed away from the receiver and it kept telling me my speakers were incorrectly wired. After I figured it out it works perfectly.
As a bonus the day after I purchased my receiver it went on sale and I saved another $50.00 off which BB promptly gave me a credit on my purchase.
So far I am enjoying my new receiver. I updated all my speakers to Logan Morton and I am loving the upgrade.
So if you are on the fence about buying this receiver just try it out. You can always return it if you don’t like it and go with another brand.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great sounding system. I had the previous 1080, The sound quality is better and the setup is easy. Not a huge fan of the 360 field like others, def love the Dolby
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great receiver for video!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Sony STR AN1000 receiver is an excellent choice, especially for those with 8K needs and a requirement for dual 120hz HDMI ports, which is particularly beneficial if you have a TV with limited ports like the Sony Bravia.
I use it with my Sony Bravia OLED, and it integrates seamlessly, allowing me to control my home theater setup directly with the Sony TV remote. After connecting this receiver, I noticed new quick menu options on my Sony TV, such as sound field and options to toggle 360 spatial audio.
For Sony Bravia TV owners, this receiver is the ideal complement. However, its merits extend beyond just pairing with Sony TVs. Its performance and audio quality are outstanding for movies and other video content, regardless of your TV brand.
My setup includes Sony speakers configured for Atmos, front left/right, a subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers. The auto-calibration feature is impressively precise, a testament to Sony's engineering. The 360 spatial audio, in my experience, even surpasses Dolby Atmos, creating an incredibly immersive sound environment.
However, the receiver falls short when it comes to playing music. Compared to my previous Pioneer receiver, which had the MCACC calibration function, music playback sounds somewhat flat. Despite trying various calibration settings, I can't seem to activate the subwoofer for music or 2-channel stereo, as it only kicks in for multi-channel modes. The custom preset settings allow adjustments for every speaker except the subwoofer, which is a puzzling omission. I hope a future firmware update might address this.
My speaker setup is a 5.1.2 configuration, including the subwoofer. For now, I find myself using my old Pioneer receiver for playing music from my turntable, while the Sony receiver is relegated to video content. It's disappointing that Sony didn't give the same attention to the music playback capabilities as they did to other features.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A nice upgrade over the previous model
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I owned the Sony 1080 since 2017 and was looking to upgrade. This new unit is an improvement across the board. Dialogue is clearer and the separation between channels is much more distinct. The 360 audio features feel a little gimmicky, but are ok for certain things. My turntable using an external amp sounds much improved with this unit. The ability to “lift the dialogue” only works with ceiling mounted atmos height speakers, so I haven’t had a chance to test that.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi KazPro, congratulations on your upgrade! It's truly wonderful to know you're enjoying your new Sony - STR-AN1000 and its clearer dialogue and separation between channels. With support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Speaker Virtualization, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual: X this AV Receiver delivers an object based surround sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your new setup! Best regards, -Dominick
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Receiver! Great cost to quality ratio!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works perfectly, Amazing upgrade to Sony STRDH590 I had previously. I also purchased Sony - SA-SW5 300W Wireless Subwoofer and Sony - SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speakers that pair effortlessly with this receiver. I simply had them plugged in and turn them on and the AN1000 found and calibrated them for me.
The rest of the speakers I have are the Polk audio monitor series center, tower, and height speakers. I really think this is a sweet spot in terms of price for sound and performance over many systems.
I previously had the Bose 900 soundbar paired with subwoofer and surround speakers.
The Sony system is far and away a better sounding system with the ability for me to have my Apple TV, PS5 and HD disk player attached without need for separate switching device.
The sound is so good that I had to close my eyes and look away the first few times watching one Dolby Atmos scene with the camera flying fast and diving over a waterfall. I felt like I was there, and my stomach would quickly drop just like on a roller coaster.
Something else that is of extreme importance to me is being able to clearly hear dialog which this does an amazing job with. I find that I can comfortably watch programs at 10 volume or 30 volume and still hear clearly.
I did watch a few Youtube tutorials on how to position your center channel properly to achieve the best vocals and that probably has something to do with it as well. I highly recommend everyone with a center channel to search and follow one of those tutorials.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound w 360 sound map, a bit buggy though
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This replaced my decade old Denon X-4000, my denon did it’s job but slowly began having more audio issues, tinny like sounds on dialogue and constant buzzing from the box. I “downgraded” to the sony, much less power, no preamps. That being said my theater space these days is rather small 8.5x15 with light acoustic treatments and easy to drive speakers.
I really dont need that much power. The sony is a good deal, the 360 sound mapping is quite amazing. I had my eye on Dirac but the costs for dirac licenses and the fact my space is not ideal to begin with I decided to try out the sony with sound mapping. My soundstage has never sounded better. I disabled bluetooth standy mode because it seems to attribute to a loud thud on start up sound. That may be normal but it just didn’t sound great, turning that off has removed that loud start up. The app connectivity is nice as I have my receiver in an av closet, however it needs repairing often for some reason. The remote everyone seems to hate, it gets the job done but I primarily rely on the apple tv remote so it’s not a big concern.
Independent outs for sub would have been nice but not really a huge concern with mini dsp options.
For my tastes I definitely enjoy the sound this puts out for movies and music.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Deal
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I was a little nervous about purchasing an open-box Sony Receiver, but for nearly half the price, I decided to give it a try, knowing I could return it if I wasn't satisfied. After setting it up, I was very happy with the sound and video. The picture quality from my computer was much clearer than it was with the receiver I replaced.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for sharing your experience with your open-box Sony Receiver, GlennS. It's great to hear that, despite your initial reservations, you found both the sound and video performance exceeded your expectations—especially at such a significant value. We're especially pleased that the improved picture quality from your computer made a noticeable difference. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we're glad you gave us the opportunity to show how an open-box product can still deliver exceptional results. If you have any questions or need further support, we're here to help ensure you continue enjoying your receiver.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus Sony Social Media Team
Pros mentioned:
Dolby atmos, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worthy of the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Surround sound is more than about what formats, but also quality of life as well. Supporting DTSX and Atmos along with having Spotify support and USB music connection, audio has many options to go through. WIth HDMI 2.1 support, both my PS5 and Series X can be connected to my TV as well through the receiver. All the bases I can think of are taken care of with all the HMDI inputs and options.