Sony · Updated August 2026
Sony STR-AZ5000ES: price & specs
Sony STR-AZ5000ES. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sonypremiumhome.com verified STALE · 2026-07-10 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Sony STR-AZ5000ES is listed at $2498 on sonypremiumhome.com as of 2026-08-31, #10 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 17 in class.
Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$2498Is the Sony STR-AZ5000ES a good buy?
At $2498, the Sony STR-AZ5000ES is #11 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its HDMI inputs of 7 is the highest of the 18, its watts per channel 8ohm of 130 is above the median of the 17, and its HDMI inputs 8k of 4 is below the median of the 17.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $2498 — current on record (was $2798) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | — |
| Channels | 11.2 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | 130 |
| HDMI inputs | 7 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 4 |
| Dolby atmos | Yes |
| Room correction | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) |
| Wireless streaming | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Google Chromecast, Works with Sonos |
Source: sonypremiumhome.com (read 2026-07-10) STALE · 2026-07-10 · corroborated by worldwidestereo.com (read 2026-07-10). Adversarially re-verified against re-fetched source and corroboration. Both pages confirm the EXACT model STR-AZ5000ES (WWS "Model: STRAZ5000ES", UPC 027242924062). Confirmed verbatim: 11.2 channels ("Sony's first 11.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver"); 130W at 8 ohms ("Front: 130W + 130W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)" — rated 1kHz/2ch/0.9% THD, not the 20Hz-20kHz catalog basis, noted for honesty); seven HDMI inputs with four supporting full 8K & 4K/120 ("7 HDMI Inputs / 2 Outputs", "four 8K HDMI inputs", Sony "7-in/2-out"); Dolby Atmos ("Dolby Atmos: Yes"); D.C.A.C. IX / Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX; streaming via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in, and Works with SONOS (all "Yes" in the spec table). CORRECTIONS from adversarial check: (1) release_year and releaseDate nulled — neither fetched source contains "2023"; WWS's "Frame Beam Base Chassis" section notes increased chassis thickness but states no model year, and the prior "made thicker for the 2023 models" quote could not be found in either cited source. (2) priceUsd corrected 2799 to 2798 — World Wide Stereo lists "Regular price $2,798.00"; the $2,799.99 Merlin's TV / Best Buy figure is not present in either cited source, and Sony Premium Home shows no price. 7 of 8 spec keys survive; exact model confirmed.
Is the Sony STR-AZ5000ES worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?
Sony STR-AZ5000ES against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Channels | Watts per channel 8ohm | HDMI inputs | HDMI inputs 8k | Dolby atmos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony STR-AZ5000ES this | $2498 | 11.2 | 130 | 7 | 4 | Yes |
| Denon AVR-X3800H | $1799 | 9.4 | 105 | 6 | 6 | Yes |
| Denon AVR-X4800H | $2799 | 9.4 | 125 | 7 | 7 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sony STR-AZ5000ES cost?
The Sony STR-AZ5000ES has a US price of $2498, as of 2026-08-31.
How does the Sony STR-AZ5000ES compare on price?
At $2498, the Sony STR-AZ5000ES is #11 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
Has the Sony STR-AZ5000ES's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-07-25 the Sony STR-AZ5000ES has fallen 10.7%, from $2798 to $2498.
What is the lowest price the Sony STR-AZ5000ES has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Sony STR-AZ5000ES is $2498 on 2026-08-31 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Sony STR-AZ5000ES?
At $2498, the Sony STR-AZ5000ES is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-07-25.
What are the Sony STR-AZ5000ES's key specs?
Sony STR-AZ5000ES (Sony): channels 11.2, watts per channel 8ohm 130, hdmi inputs 7, hdmi inputs 8k 4, dolby atmos Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $2498 at sonypremiumhome.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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