Sony · Updated July 2026
Sony STR-AZ5000ES: price & specs
The Sony STR-AZ5000ES costs $2798, #11 cheapest of 16 AV receivers (median $1649). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 54/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 17 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Sony STR-AZ5000ES. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sonypremiumhome.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Sony STR-AZ5000ES a good buy?
At $2798, 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) | $2798 Regular price $2,798.00 per World Wide Stereo (authorized Sony dealer; cited corroboration). US. Sony Premium Home ES product page lists no price. The originally claimed $2,799.99 (Merlin's TV / Best Buy list) is not present in either cited source. |
|---|---|
| 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 (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by worldwidestereo.com. 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 | $2798 | 11.2 | 130 | 7 | 4 | Yes |
| Marantz Cinema 50 | $2500 | 9.4 | 110 | 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 $2798 (Regular price $2,798.00 per World Wide Stereo (authorized Sony dealer; cited corroboration). US. Sony Premium Home ES product page lists no price. The originally claimed $2,799.99 (Merlin's TV / Best Buy list) is not present in either cited source.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Sony STR-AZ5000ES compare on price?
At $2798, the Sony STR-AZ5000ES is #11 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
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.
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