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

  2. I’d love to add this receiver to my setup to enjoy enhanced audio when gaming and streaming movies

  4. My tv’s sound system is just the internal speakers. This would be a huge upgrade in sound volume & clarity.

  8. An new receiver would def make our Friday movie nights way more enjoyable with better quality sound

  10. I would love to add this receiver to my setup as I don’t currently have a receiver and it would be an upgrade to my experience.

  11. I would like to add a receiver to my home entertainment set up so that I can have a set of standalone speakers. Right now I am relying on my tv’s built in’s and they aren’t very good at all.

  12. Better sound quality would be amazing and all the ease with the various formats would be a good upgrade

  13. My current receiver is old and glitchy – I would love to replace it with the Sony STR-AN1000 so I can enjoy movies and music again.

  14. the amazing sound quality would be great to cover up the noise from the 3 construction sites surrounding my house.

  15. I’ve never had 360 sound for watching movies. Simple menu settings and 7 channels of audio are the features I like.

  16. I like the straight forward menu of the STR-AN1000 . I also like the 4K 120Hz compatibility for gamers with the latest consoles,

  18. i need way better sound, and the sony receiver would give my a theatre experience

  21. We have a surround sound system installed in our family room and an old receiver that needs replacing! It drives our speakers, TV, DVD player, and laptop connection.

  23. Our present ancient receiver is an audio dinosaur. Would love to upgrade to enjoy movies and videos

  25. I would want a receiver because I want the possibility of adding a complete sound system to my current TV.

  29. Two of the features that provide the best value for me are the: High resolution wireless audio, and the
    4K 120Hz compatibility for gamers with the latest consoles

  31. Our current receiver is quite old and cannot handle the new system we have. This would be a great addition to our home theatre!

  33. ADDING A RECEIVER TO MY HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WOULD SURELY ENHANCE MY MOVIE-WATCHING EXPERIENCE

  35. I would want a receiver because I want the possibility of adding a complete sound system to my TV.

  36. I am a bit of a Luddite when it comes to technology, but my brother loves tech. I would like this to give to him so I would be the star sister in the family. Hahaha!

  38. That Sony receiver and my entertainment sofa unit. Now youzs’ talking move experience!!!

  39. I’d like this to replace my current home theatre system and to improve my sound stage experience.

  40. The current audio set up I have goes silent when the show is quiet. It drives me mad. This would save my sanity lol

  44. I actually have a Sony home receiver, but its been glitching out and I think its dying. Would be a nice upgrade to replace with this one!

  49. A new receiver would add enjoyment to our movie watching experience, better audio would be great.

  50. I need a TV upgrade so it would mean an upgrade at the receiver position as well. UHD capability and enhanced sound would be most beneficial

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