Sony A/V Receiver
Best home theater hub for immersive gaming and cinematic audio enthusiasts.
This is the command center for a modern home theater that prioritizes immersive, spatial audio without requiring a degree in sound engineering. It handles the latest high-resolution video formats with ease, though you sacrifice the granular, manual tweaking options found on more expensive, enthusiast-grade separates.
$948.00
at
Crutchfield
Who it's for
- Gamers seeking high-frame-rate performance and future-ready connectivity
- Movie lovers wanting pristine, upscaled picture quality
- Sony loyalists looking for effortless, unified home theater control
Who should skip it
- Home theater enthusiasts requiring expansive, multi-speaker Dolby Atmos setups
- Audiophiles demanding advanced, highly customizable room calibration tools
- Owners of large, power-hungry speaker systems needing high wattage
Performance breakdown
Immersive Audio Depth
Dolby Atmos and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping create a truly enveloping stage.
Gaming Performance
HDMI 2.1 and 4K/120 support ensure smooth, responsive gameplay for next-gen consoles.
Video Passthrough Fidelity
Handles 8K signals and HDR formats without compromising visual clarity or color.
Connectivity Versatility
Robust wireless options and smart home integration make setup remarkably flexible.
Acoustic Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX effectively optimizes sound for any room layout.
Power Delivery
165W per channel provides ample headroom for most home theater speaker setups.
Key Specs
7.2 Channel Configuration
165W per Channel Power Output at 8 Ohms
6 HDMI Inputs / 2 HDMI Outputs
HDMI 2.1 Support
Supports 8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity
Dolby Atmos & DTS
X Support
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG Support
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX
360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Roon Tested
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