Sony STR-ZA1100ES
Our Verdict
Table Of Content
Overall
Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*
Audio And Video Quality
Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*
The Sony STRZA1100ES AV Receiver is a top-of-the line home theatre experience. It offers an impressive array of features that make it the perfect choice for your home entertainment system. The receiver boasts 8 HDMI inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect multiple devices at once with minimal signal loss or interference. In addition, its advanced audio processing technology ensures sound quality like no other – Dolby Atmos provides immersive 3D surround sound while DTS:X creates virtualized speakers around you resulting in true 5 channel audio output without extra hardware installation required. Additionally, this device has 4K HDR pass through capabilities so all content can be upscaled to near Ultra HD resolution which makes watching movies on the big screen even more enjoyable than ever before!
Connectivity
Rated 4.9 Out off 5.0*
The Sony STRZA1100ES AV Receiver is a powerful and reliable receiver, with an impressive range of connectivity options. It features nine HDMI inputs that can support 4K Ultra HD video signals, as well as three component/composite ports for older home theater components. Its six digital audio outputs give users the flexibility to connect external sound systems or speakers directly without needing additional hardware in between. Furthermore, it has both wired and wireless network connections so you can easily stream music from your favorite streaming service like Pandora or Spotify using built-in Bluetooth technology available on this device.
Features And Functionality
Rated 4.8 Out off 5.0*
The Sony STRZA1100ES AV Receiver offers a multitude of features and functionality for an exceptional home entertainment experience. This receiver has 9 channels with 140W per channel, allowing users to have powerful surround sound at high volumes without sacrificing clarity or quality. It also comes equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi which allows you to stream music easily from your mobile device over the network. The Dolby Atmos compatibility gives viewers 3D audio effects that will make movies come alive in their living room while DTS:X delivers immersive object based sound that moves around the listener as if they are inside of it themselves. With 4K HDR pass through support, this receiver can deliver vivid visuals on compatible displays giving users even more ways to enjoy their media content than ever before!
POWER OUTPUT
Rated 4.7 Out off 5.0*
The Sony STRZA1100ES AV Receiver is a powerhouse when it comes to audio. It boasts an impressive 7-channel amplifier design, capable of delivering up to 145 watts per channel (6 ohms). In addition, the receiver features two subwoofer outputs for extra power and flexibility in expanding your home theater system with more bass capabilities. The high current capability also ensures that even at low impedance loads like 4 ohm speakers you will still get plenty of dynamic sound from this powerful AV receiver.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4K Ultra HD and HDR Support
- Multi-Channel Surround Sound
- Customization and Calibration
- High-Quality Build
Cons
- Relatively large and heavy receiver
Specification
Connector Type
AV Inputs
has not
USB
1
Subwoofer Outputs
2
Coaxial Digital Outputs
has not
Optical Digital Outputs
has not
HDMI Outputs
2
HDMI Inputs
5
Coaxial Digital Inputs
1
Optical Digital Inputs
2
Phones
has not
Additional Features
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
Deep Color
A-B Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
MCACC Pro
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Apple Air-play Support
AIR Studios Monitor Certification
Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) Technology
X.v.Color
Amplifier
Total Output Power
700 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
105 dB
Number Of Channels
7
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.09 %
Frequency Response
20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel
8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel
100 W
Functions
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Amplifier Class
Network Audio Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption
0,3
Operational Power Consumption
290
Audio Formats
WMA
WAV
MP3
FLAC
Apple Lossless
AIFF
DSD
AAC
Connectivity Interfaces
Bluetooth
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.3
WI-FI
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via HDMI
up to 4K
3D Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI Pass-through
up to 4K
Built-in Display
Colour
black
Type
fluorescent
Radio
Tuner Bands
AM/FM
Preset Station Qty
60
Tuner Type
digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Sound Features
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Digital Content Protection
HDCP 2.2
Sound Output Mode
Surround Sound
Surround System Class
7.2 channel
DSP Preset Qty
17
Surround Sound Effects
Digital Legato Linear
Audio D/A Converter
24bit / 192kHz
Built-in Decoders
DTS Neural:X
Dolby True HD
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
DTS:X
Media Content Source
USB-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Weight
27.1 pounds
General
Brand
Sony