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. One reason I’d like to add a receiver is because of nostalgia. I miss the days when listening to music (from a high-quality source, of course) was a ritual. We’ve lost that but I think the Sony STR-AN1000 could bring it back.

  2. want the nostalgia of a genuine music component rather than wireless and wi-fi.

    provides challenging music capability while at the same time provide nuances and music volume

  15. One reason why I would want to add a receiver to my home entertainment set up is for the improved sound quality.

  16. I had a Sony receiver in college many years ogo. That’s when your components were separate. AM FM tuner.. cassette deck… turntable
    And of course the receiver which was the “heart” òf the system The sound is unforgettable. To have this unit would bring me …back home
    Robin

  17. I would like to add a receiver to my home entertainment setup in order to use my (hopefully) amazing speakers

  21. Would love to give my parents a good audio setup for their first house. All the hdmi ports and 4k res would really be great for them.

  22. My present “system” just consists of TV speakers. This receiver could form the basis of a big upgrade.

  23. My husband installed speakers a few years ago into the ceiling of our family room and we have not yet purchased a receiver so that we can put the speakers to use. This is exactly what we need.

  28. I would love to add this because it would make the perfect start to our home audio setup!

  32. The two Sony STR-AN1000 features that provide the most value are the wireless connectivity (chromecast) for simplicity, and the 7.2 speaker outputs for Atmos support.

  37. I would love to have a new receiver to enjoy classical music in movies and surround sound. The wireless capability and all of the hdmi ports make for a very versatile audio product. Thank you!

  38. I would love to add this to our home’s entertainment set up, because I want quality sound and a system that can work with our many devices.

  42. The two features of this receiver that are most useful to me are support for wireless speakers, since our old house is difficult to wire, and all the HDMI inputs.

  44. My dad’s tv is in need of high quality surround sound. Right now it sounds so distorted when you turn it up which he usually does cause he has hearing issues. This would really help

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