Sony STR-AZ7000ES
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Sony STR-AZ7000ES

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$4,400
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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Channel Config13.2Manufacturer
Main Channels13Manufacturer
Processing Channels13Manufacturer
Sub Pre Outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 CapableYesManufacturer
Zone 3 CapableYesManufacturer
Watts Per Channel 8ohm150Manufacturer
THD Percent0.9Manufacturer
Power Measurement Channels Driventwo channels drivenManufacturer
Impedance Range4ohms-16ohmsManufacturer
Impedance Min Ohms4Manufacturer
Impedance Max Ohms16Manufacturer
Dolby AtmosYesManufacturer
Dts XYesManufacturer
Imax EnhancedYesManufacturer
Room Correction SystemSony DCAC IX
Measurement Mic IncludedYesManufacturer
HDMI Inputs7Manufacturer
HDMI Outputs2Manufacturer
HDMI Version2.1Manufacturer
HDMI 21 Port Count6Manufacturer
HDMI Earc Port Count1Manufacturer
Max Passthrough Resolution4K 120
HDR SupportHDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby VisionManufacturer
VRR PassthroughYesManufacturer
ALLM SupportYesManufacturer
WifiYesManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
Airplay2YesManufacturer
Ip ControlYesManufacturer
Streaming ServicesSpotify ConnectManufacturer
Trigger Outputs Count3Manufacturer
Form Factorfull sizeManufacturer
Width Inches16.9Manufacturer
Height Inches7.6Manufacturer
Depth Inches17.3Manufacturer
Weight Lbs48.1Manufacturer
Power Consumption W540Manufacturer

Common questions

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Can the Sony STR-AZ7000ES drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Sony STR-AZ7000ES states a 4Ω-minimum speaker-impedance rating, which covers 4Ω loads. A specific speaker can still dip below its nominal figure, so check the pairing — our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.

Does the Sony STR-AZ7000ES support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Sony STR-AZ7000ES decodes Dolby Atmos, per its manufacturer-stated spec (source-tracked in the table above). Real Atmos playback also needs enough amplified channels for a height layer — a 5.1.2 layout takes seven — so match the channel count to your speaker plan.

How much power does the Sony STR-AZ7000ES deliver?

Its stated rating is 150W per channel into 8Ω. Wattage figures are only comparable when the measurement conditions match — channels driven, impedance, and distortion threshold all move the number — so compare like-for-like; our catalog stores those conditions with the value instead of just the sticker.

Computed from this product’s normalized, source-tracked fields — an unstated spec reads as “can’t check”, never as a yes or a no.
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