Sony STR-AZ5000ES vs Sony STR-AZ3000ES

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Sony STR-AZ5000ES and Sony STR-AZ3000ES review. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-AZ5000ES received 8.6 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-AZ3000ES was rated 8.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2023. This review shows us that the STR-AZ5000ES is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the STR-AZ3000ES.

Main advantages Sony STR-AZ5000ES over Sony STR-AZ3000ES

Main advantages Sony STR-AZ3000ES over Sony STR-AZ5000ES

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STR-AZ5000ES supports 11.2-channels sound, but Sony STR-AZ3000ES supports a 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the STR-AZ5000ES this value is 130/8 W/Ohm, and for the STR-AZ3000ES it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 8 of 10 for both receivers.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 8 points on our 10-point scale.

Competitors in our review have 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of rivals in our comparison were rated 9 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 8 points out of 10.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.