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5 Best Sony Home Theater Receivers (2026)
We evaluated every model against our criteria. 5 earned a spot. Here's what each is best for — and when a different option wins.
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Top 3 at a glance
Top 3 at a glance
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Top PickSony
Sony DH790
Best for: watching movies and tv with immersive 7.1 or 7.1.2
100% match
Check today’s price →Why this pick
The Sony STR-DH790 7.2-ch leads because it delivers watching movies and tv with immersive 7.1 or 7.1.2 — exactly what this ranking prioritizes.
Watching movies and TVImmersive 7.1 or 7.1.2Legacy inputs
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Runner-UpSony
Sony AN1000
Best for: auto calibration + wifi with a mix of movies, music and games
68% match
Check today’s price →Why this pick
The Sony STR-AN1000 7.2 takes a different approach: a mix of movies, music and games. It also brings hdmi 2.1 / 8k gaming support.
Auto CalibrationImmersive 7.1 or 7.1.2
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Also GreatSony
Sony AZ7000ES
Best for: a mix of movies, music and games with advanced 9 channels or more
40% match
Check today’s price →Why this pick
The Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES takes a different approach: a mix of movies, music and games. It also brings advanced 9 channels or more and hdmi 2.1 / 8k gaming support.
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#4 PickSony
Sony STRAZ3000ES
Best for: a mix of movies, music and games with advanced 9 channels or more
40% match
Check today’s price →Why this pick
The Sony STRAZ3000ES Premium differentiates with a mix of movies, music and games.
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#5 PickSony
Sony STRAZ5000ES
Best for: a mix of movies, music and games with advanced 9 channels or more
40% match
Check today’s price →Why this pick
The Sony STRAZ5000ES Premium differentiates with a mix of movies, music and games.
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