Sony STR-AN1000 7.2 CH Surround Sound Home Theater 8K A/V Receiver: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX…
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Best with HDMI 2.1
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$948.00
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Sony STR-AN1000 lands as the most feature-forward HDMI 2.1 AVR in the sub-$1,000 bracket but also the most divisive. cnet.com summarized it as offering 'everything you'd want from an 8K receiver' with Dolby Atmos, broad streaming support, and strong sound, and noted Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping as a differentiator that some listeners prefer to Audyssey-style correction. On r/hometheater, the high-trust community read is genuinely split.
What reviewers liked
- cnet.com calls out strong sound quality and a complete 8K/HDMI 2.1 feature set
- Sony 360 Spatial Sound Mapping is praised in r/hometheater threads as more immersive than expected
- Tight integration with Sony Bravia TVs (dual-volume control, unified UI) per community reports
- Compact chassis suits space-constrained installations, multiple owners note
Where it falls short
- Multiple r/hometheater owners report audible hiss across all channels even on replacement units
- Community reports of slow startup and occasional input quirks
- Pricing has drifted up from earlier street prices, per a high-trust r/hometheater comment
- Calibration is locked to Sony's system — no Dirac or Audyssey alternative
Across the reviewers we read, the Sony STR-AN1000 lands as the most feature-forward HDMI 2.1 AVR in the sub-$1,000 bracket but also the most divisive. cnet.com summarized it as offering 'everything you'd want from an 8K receiver' with Dolby Atmos, broad streaming support, and strong sound, and noted Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping as a differentiator that some listeners prefer to Audyssey-style correction.
On r/hometheater, the high-trust community read is genuinely split. One owner thread praises the dual-volume integration with Sony TVs and the immersive Spatial Audio output; another describes a 'constant hissing sound across every speaker' and slow startup behavior even after replacing the unit. That hiss complaint shows up in more than one thread, which is meaningful signal.
For buyers pairing with a Sony Bravia TV who want HDMI 2.1, 8K passthrough, and Sony's spatial processing, the consensus is that it's a strong choice. For buyers prioritizing rock-solid reliability and a deeper feature menu, multiple community voices push toward the Denon AVR-S970H or stepping up to a Denon X-series instead.
- 7.2-channel A/V Receiver (165 W 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1ch THD 0.9%).Power Requirement : 120V 60Hz. Power Consumption : 240W.
- 8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity with HDMI 2.1 support (6-in/2-out)
- Supports Dolby Atmos & DTS
- X object-based sound decoding
- Immersive audio with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
- Supports today’s leading HDR formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.
- “Works With Sonos” makes it possible to integrate the STR-AN1000 with your new or already existing Sonos system
- Stream your way with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay.
- Connects to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant.
The receiver offers everything you'd want from an 8K receiver including Dolby Atmos, a ton of streaming options and great sound.
3) Sony's TV unlocks dual volume feature, where you can control & view the volumes of both the TV & the AVR. This is useful if you connect ...
The Sony sounded really good when it was working so I bought a new one to give it a second chance. The new has a few quirks - slow start ups ...
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