We’ve given away a handful of receivers over the years through contests. And we have plenty of articles on the blog focused on reviewing, advising, and educating on receivers. Yet, even as an editor familiar with this content, I still don’t know enough about what something like the Sony STR-AN1000 receiver, which we’re giving away, actually does. So, do you, like me, wonder what a receiver is and why you should have one in your home theatre set up? Then, read on to learn what one can do for you and enter for a chance to win!

What’s a receiver?

A receiver is a device that manages and transmits audio and video signals to connected devices. It both receives and sends signals through devices connected as inputs and outputs. For example, a receiver can efficiently facilitate 7.2 channel surround sound audio by receiving audio from a movie or a song (from your TV or record player) and sending it to the 7 connected speakers and 2 connected subwoofers in your audio system.

Before the early 2000s, receivers were certainly more common in home theatre setups. But then the technological landscape changed. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi actually became commonly used methods of wireless transmission. Portable speakers and streaming media from the world wide web meant that consumers didn’t have to have an old-fashioned bulky box with a mess of wires coming out of it in their living rooms. High quality sound bars, TVs with decent standalone audio, tablets, phones, and headphones are so convenient for watching and listening to media that we don’t really see the need for a product that centralizes these devices for us. So why does your home theatre need a receiver?

Modern receivers are designed for modern technology

You may think a receiver is an old-fashioned thing to have but, now that we have endless devices to enjoy media with, they’re more relevant than ever. For instance, the Sony STR-AN1000 is a modern receiver that supports Chromecast, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify Connect so you can wireless play all your media no matter what device it’s on. It has six HDMI inputs so you can connect a TV, projector, or gaming console as well as your audio peripherals and enjoy low latency HD video from any input you choose. Two of the inputs will even upscale video from 4K to 8K and will support native 8K video when Ultra HD becomes more commonplace. In other words, the receiver futureproofs for you!

Jason, our resident film and audio expert, reviewed the STR-AN1000 and found that it could easily handle challenging music while still delivering nuance and volume. It will also support a full 7.2 speaker set up, and additional wireless speakers too, so you can enjoy cinema-worthy audio. With these excellent features (and you can read the full review to find out even more!) you can be assured that your media set up is in good hands. With more and more devices becoming part of our daily world, receivers are designed for managing a growing network so that you can enjoy audio and video in excellent quality and with more convenience.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.

  1. In a comment below, tell us one reason why you’d want to add a receiver to your home entertainment set up.
  2. In a comment below Jason’s review of the Sony STR-AN1000 receiver, tell us two of its features you believe provide the most value for you.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we will randomly select one winner from all eligible entries. The winner will receive the Sony STR-AN1000 receiver that was used for a review on the blog.

This contest runs from May 31st to June 14th.

Remember, you can enter this contest in two different ways. Receivers can take the experience of home entertainment to movie theatre levels so make sure to share this contest with anyone you think would enjoy some elevated media in their life.

Good luck!

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Mahima Bhagwat
Mahima Bhagwat
Mahima is an editor at Best Buy Canada. She likes to watch sci-fi, supernatural, horror, and comedy TV shows and movies, and plays video games in her free time. When not avidly consuming content, she pursues her passion for storytelling by editing books and short stories, specializing in speculative fiction.

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619 COMMENTS

  1. I would like this receiver to connect with a 7.1 surround sound system so I can use it for my movies, tv shows, and music

  5. My old receiver died just a few years back. Would love to get my hands on a home entertainment set up is to get full surround sound for watching movies, and sports. Coolio!

  6. I’d like a receiver to be able to watch movies at home with theater sound, our TV sound is just not the best

  10. I would like to add a receiver to my home entertainment set up is to get full surround sound for watching movies, sports and documentaries. The sound would be awesome!

  18. I could definitely plug in more devices using the 6 hdmi port! No more disconnecting and reconnecting stuff!

  27. I don’t have a receiver. I know a receiver would add great sound quality when watching movies or sports.

  29. I don’t have a receiver. I know a receiver would add great sound quality when watching movies or documentaries.

  31. I’d want to add this receiver to my set up to replace the 20 year old Yamaha that I’m currently using. It’d be nice to be able to use some more modern connections rather than being stuck with a single optical input.

  32. Presently, we have a inexpensive sound bar on our TV. Would really enjoy the sound through this Receiver.

  33. I don’t have a receiver and listen through the TV speakers which isn’t that great. Would love to experience movies through a sound system.

  34. I’d love to add a receiver to my home theatre setup to get a better sound experience at home.

  35. One reason I would want to add a receiver to my home entertainment set up is to get full surround sound for watching movies.

  36. I think it would be great. CUrrently I just have speakers, so adding a receiver would really improve my setup.

  37. We have a receiver as part of a surround-sound system purchased from BestBuy at least 15 years ago; – the speakers are still great but would be nice to upgrade the receiver, for sure!

  38. I have always had a receiver in my set up but a chance to upgrade to a next gen receiver is awesome!

  43. I’m renovating my basement right now and would love a newer receiver for the modern tech. Plus 1 hdmi to the tv is always nice

  44. I would want to add a receiver to my home entertainment set up because I want to enjoy cinema-worthy audio!

  45. I don’t have a receiver. I think a receiver would add some quality to my sound system.

  48. we have an outdated model so it would be a great chance to finally get something new and up to date

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