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Sony - ES Series 1050W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(7 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
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1 Star
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67%of customers recommend this product.
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4 out of
6)
Customer Reviews for Sony - ES Series 1050W 7.2-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Customer Rating
4
Pure Sony
on May 30, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
I have owned quite a few receivers over the years, types with average power and lots of features as well as mega power with minimal features. One thing is for sure, when you consider buying a Sony you may be just as satisfied with their lower lines chalked for of goodies and right up there with the Jones's. But when you take it to the limit this company is the innovator. Take for example this flag ship series ES with 4k, if you want a music juggernaut you found it, if you want a theater receiver you found it but you better know something about setting up your area for sound. This AV is a no nonsense unit, don't look for "toys" such as wifi, internet or blue tooth. I also own a flagship Sony TV that the unit has trouble communicating with but if your TV is set as a monitor what else do you need. I am a sound guy and this receiver is the "Sledge Hammer" in my theater tool shed. I am also a musician and this AV unit can put you in the front row of a symphony hall, rock venue or a useful romantic setting. A real crowd pleaser!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: AConundrum
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'll start off by saying 4 stars is probably my best rating i'v ever given. Nothing is perfect. That being said, this AVR is probably the best I've worked with at this price point. Unless you go with a Meridian or other high end system, this could be one of the best audio experiences you can find.
Easy setup and calibration, works well with my remote control system.
Easy setup and calibration, works well with my remote control system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Simply Amazing!
on December 17, 2014
Posted by: Rick1395
I have owned five Sony ES AV Receivers over the years, always pleased with their performance and features. But this new ZA3000ES has raised the bar even higher in every category. And at a price that I consider to be a very reasonable for the quality. The ease of setting it up was very impressive give the complexity of it's capability. I highly recommend this ES model, definitely exceeded my expectations.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: BOGSAM53
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
SINCE I PURCHASED IN JANUARY I HAVE HAD ONE INCIDENT WHERE THE UNIT JUST SHUT OFF FOR NO REASON. OTHERWISE NO COMPLAINTS GREAT SOUND ALL AROUND.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: Jonathan56
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
To upgrade our soundbar-based home theater system, I recently bought the STR-ZA3000ES (June 2018), along with two SSCS5 Core Series bookshelf speakers to add to an exceptionally capable SACS9 subwoofer that we have enjoyed thoroughly for several years. The STR-ZA3000ES is superb and performs audio and video functions as beautifully as it looks and is designed and built. This product easily earns Five Stars all the way from me with no hesitation! I have sought the opportunity to own such a high quality system as this for several years. I have done endless hours of research and auditioning of many brands and products. I appreciate that Sony has packed this and its other products with quality materials, components, engineering, and design to deliver amazing sound and video. The emphasis on designing the STR-ZA3000ES was clearly not on cheap gimmicks and features that can easily be added on with various connections made available on the unit. Such gimmick features are affordable, but not always wanted or used, and often become upgraded or obsolete, anyway. Beautiful, stop-you-in your-tracks sound and picture are never gimmicks in such a fine product as this. Sony knows that hearing and seeing is believing. I highly recommend any Sony AV receiver, especially the ES line to anyone who wants to experience why Sony is so well regarded by discerning skeptics like me who love the way Sony stops us in our tracks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: BillC13
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Really like the new receiver. I replaced an STR DN-1020 with this one, and it is great. It eliminates the need for a separate switch, has plenty of inputs. The two caveats are as follow: first the 1020 had a built in satellite tuner, the new one does not, second there is only one 4k input, which means if you have a streaming device like the Apple TV 4k, you cannot output 4 k from both your cable box and the streaming device and get 4k output to your TV.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: hsm10
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The whole line of ES avr's have many issues which are not being addressed by SONY.
The units will make extremely loud pops while you are watching a movie and then the unit will power down and have to be restarted. The unit has constant relay clicking every 20 seconds in standby mode. The unit make smaller popping sounds from all speakers connected to it, whenever you press a remote control command. Too many BUGS with these units. Read AVS forums under title Sony is Back". I own other Sony electronic and photography products and think they are excellent, BUT having also owned ES line equipment in the past, I can honestly say that these new ES receivers are not ES quality, not even entry level, brcause they are posing a risk to your other home theater components.
The units will make extremely loud pops while you are watching a movie and then the unit will power down and have to be restarted. The unit has constant relay clicking every 20 seconds in standby mode. The unit make smaller popping sounds from all speakers connected to it, whenever you press a remote control command. Too many BUGS with these units. Read AVS forums under title Sony is Back". I own other Sony electronic and photography products and think they are excellent, BUT having also owned ES line equipment in the past, I can honestly say that these new ES receivers are not ES quality, not even entry level, brcause they are posing a risk to your other home theater components.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, November 14, 2023
Hi hsm10, We are sorry to hear about your experience with our Sony STRZA3000ES receiver. This is not normal operation for the receiver and this is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we'd like to work with you to address these issues.
Please contact our customer support team so we can assist you in resolving these concerns and ensure you enjoy a better experience with your Sony products. You can reach us via phone call at 855-806-8464 or through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
We appreciate your loyalty and we hope to restore your confidence in our brand.
Regards,
Sam
Please contact our customer support team so we can assist you in resolving these concerns and ensure you enjoy a better experience with your Sony products. You can reach us via phone call at 855-806-8464 or through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
We appreciate your loyalty and we hope to restore your confidence in our brand.
Regards,
Sam
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com