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Sony

Sony STR-AZ5000ES 11.2-Channel 130W A/V Receiver

SKU CH-SGCT-AJ4F6

An 11.2-channel A/V receiver delivering 130W per channel with seven HDMI 2.1 inputs, dual outputs, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 8K and 4K/120 support, plus built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast.

  • Product typeReceiver
  • 2 channels and 130 W per channel deliver room-filling power
  • 7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs with HDMI 2.1 support 8K and 4K at 120 Hz
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding create three-dimensional object-based sound
  • Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping optimises audio for any room
  • Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast, AirPlay and Sonos compatibility stream music from any source

11.2-Channel Home Theater Hub

The Sony STR-AZ5000ES is an 11.2-channel A/V receiver rated at 130W per channel into 8 ohms. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based soundtracks for immersive movie playback. Seven HDMI inputs and dual outputs handle 8K and 4K/120 video signals. The unit integrates with Sonos multi-room systems and streams via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay.

Sustained Multi-Channel Output

The amplifier delivers its rated 130W with two channels driven at 1 kHz and 0.9% THD. Driving all 11.2 channels simultaneously will reduce per-channel power below this two-channel figure. The receiver supports 4K at 120 Hz with VRR and ALLM for responsive gaming. Dual HDMI outputs enable independent Zone 2 and Zone 3 video or audio distribution.

Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify your speaker layout can accommodate 11.2 channels and that your room allows placement for height or overhead modules. Confirm your display and source devices use HDMI 2.1 to unlock 8K or 4K/120 passthrough. Ensure network bandwidth is sufficient for high-resolution streaming and multi-zone playback. Check that your existing Sonos components are compatible with the Works with Sonos integration.

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Price $1,477.99
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Specifications

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Product typeReceiver

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 130W per channel output generate during all-day use?

The receiver delivers 130W per channel at 8 ohms with 0.9% THD; typical Class AB designs at this rating run warm but stay within safe thermal limits for continuous operation.

Which speakers and source devices must I already own to use the 11.2-channel decoding?

You need up to eleven speakers plus two subwoofers for full 11.2 layout, and source components with HDMI 2.1 outputs to feed the seven HDMI inputs.

Will my older 4K/60 Hz Blu-ray player work with the HDMI 2.1 inputs?

Yes, the seven HDMI 2.1 inputs are backward compatible with 4K/60 Hz and earlier HDMI versions, so legacy sources connect without adapters.

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