popular Posted by phoinix | Staff • 3d ago
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popular Posted by phoinix | Staff • 3d ago
Jun 10, 2025 12:41 AM
$598*: Sony STR-AN1000 7.2 CH Surround Sound Home Theater 8K A/V Receiver at Amazon
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This is a very inexpensive solution in comparison to other receivers at this price range.
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My other receiver is a Denon X3800H with Dirac Live. I've also experimented with the A1 Evo Acoustica (free) room correction. The difference in performance between the Sony room correction and either of these is absolutely massive. I know the x3800h is way more expensive but there's just no way I would choose this over a comparatively priced Onkyo or Pioneer with Dirac Live included. Or a cheap Denon that supports the A1 Evo Acoustica.
I bought the Sony because I was really excited about the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. While it was interesting, it didn't come close to making up the gap in the room correction.
It comes down to whether you prefer Sony & their new RC works for you imo.
Common complaint, the lack of versatility with it.
If this is a blind buy on a budget, the Integra DRX3.4 for $569 is hard to beat imo.
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However, there is the equivalent STR-AN1000 AV receiver for sale in the States which retails for around $900. While the STR-AN1000 shares a similar name and general price point with the TA-AN1000 model, we haven't tested it and therefore can't say for sure if the performance is exactly the same between these two models, but having discussed the differences with Sony, we suspect not.