Sony has some of the most unique features in their ES line of AVRs, and the flagship AZ7000ES is no exception. Take a journey with me as I go over my experience with it in my BRAND NEW office theater. Is it still one of the best in its class in 2025? Check out the video to know what I think!
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MY HOME THEATER SETUP
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Valencia Oslo Luxury Home Theater Seating
https://us.valenciatheaterseating.com/products/oslo?sca_ref=3224893.ZQgwelUuDB
77" Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K UHD TV
Crutchfield - https://howl.me/cmy9Vm6a5d8
65” LG C4 OLED 4K TV (also recommend)
Crutchfield - https://howl.me/cmy9XjLGAYp
Marantz SR7015
Crutchfield - https://howl.me/chNr9OFKp3N
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3F1VmcZ
IOTA AVX17 Preamp Processor
https://www.iotaenterprises.co.uk/products/iotavx-avx17
Outlaw Audio Model 7000x Amplifier
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3NO6oGZ
Aperion Audio E7 Energy External Amp
https://www.aperionaudio.com/collections/energy-amplifiers/products/audio-energy-7-channel-audiophile-power-amplifier-e7?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
Peachtree Nova300 Stereo Integrated Amp
https://www.aperionaudio.com/collections/peachtree-amplifiers/products/peachtree-nova300-stereo-amplifier-gloss-ebony-mocha?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
Emotiva BasX A3 Amplifier
https://emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a3-three-channel-power-amplifier?aff=11
FRONT L/R
Aperion Audio Verus V8T Concert Towers
https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/v8t?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
CENTER CHANNEL
Aperion Audio Verus V8C
https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/v8c?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
FRONT WIDES & VOICE OF GOD
Aperion Audio Novus Slim N6SC LCR
https://www.aperionaudio.com/collections/novus-speakers/products/novus-slim-lcr-dual-6-5-on-wall-surround-speaker-single?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
SURROUNDS
Aperion Audio V8B Bookshelf Speakers
https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/v8b?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
SURROUND BACKS
Aperion Audio Verus V8S Tri-Pole Speakers
https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/verus-v8s?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
ATMOS HEIGHT SPEAKERS
Aperion Audio Theatrus TC65 Height Speakers
https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/theatrus-tc65?ref=xgnDvScPYS9H3
LG UBK90 4K Blu-ray Player
Amazon - https://amzn.to/2UtSnZ0
Magnetar UDP-800 Premium 4K Blu-ray Player
https://www.magnetar-audio-us.store/product-page/magnetar-udp800
2022 AppleTV 4K WiFI + Ethernet (3rd Gen)
Target - https://howl.me/cisDkXbJlob
Best Buy - https://howl.me/cisDm1Yyj9T
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3TeNTOl
Nintendo Switch
Best Buy - https://howl.me/cjyeWi0jQDR
Target - https://howl.me/chNr9OyO7uf
Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Tqra96
14 AWG Copper Speaker Wire
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3cmGoCP
Monoprice Low Profile 22 Lb Capacity Speaker Mounts
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ckelDM
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MY VIDEO GEAR
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Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Mic
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3slMidQ
B&H Photo - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/878340-REG/Sennheiser_MKE_600_Shotgun.html
Sony A7 II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera
Adorama - https://howl.me/cjyeYXlgb82
Best Buy - https://howl.me/chNr9OV8FEQ
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3GJqFty
DJI OSMO Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Crutchfield - https://howl.me/cmzaeWLAxJa
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3xHSWC3
Shure KSM32 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Crutchfield - https://howl.me/chNr9OEjHIG
Amazon - https://amzn.to/2QEVuLr
XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3lYz1ED
JOILCAN 81" Tripod
Amazon - https://amzn.to/3hn7RoS
B&H Photo - https://bhpho.to/2Ua1LAr
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LINKS
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Everything you need can be found at the link below! Woohoo!
https://linktr.ee/ealanosborne
#hometheater #sony #productreview
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Disclaimer About Specs
1:17 Specs
5:37 Rear Panel Stuff
7:42 Let’s Talk About Prices
9:50 External Amps Worth It?
10:23 Living Room Switcheroo
13:25 Action Scene Compression
14:29 IOTA AVX17 Quick Comparison
15:09 360 SSM Problems?
15:58 Is 13 Channels Too Much?
18:13 Outro
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DISCLAIMERS
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