Sony's 3D surround sound is great, but there are a few annoyances. Remote is bad with way too many buttons. Front display is awful and so small it is basically useless. Design aesthetics are bad compared to other modern receivers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, March 19, 2024
Hi JamieS,
Thank you for your review. While we are glad to hear about your satisfaction with the superb 3D surround sound of your STR-AZ3000ES, we are sorry if the receiver's design and bundled remote control didn't live up to your expectations. Your feedback matters to us as it helps us improve our products. If there's something that we can do to help or you need an information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We value you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony.