Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the biggest Sony wireless subwoofer, and it delivers exactly what I was hoping for. The bass is clean, deep, and powerful without sounding muddy or overwhelming. Yes, hardwiring is usually the AV enthusiast choice, but for a wireless setup, the convenience and performance are excellent. Setup was simple, it paired easily, and it made a noticeable difference in movies, music, and overall TV sound. Very happy with this purchase.

I have the HTA7000 Soundbar and it is excellent overall as standalone. Adding this subwoofer releases the Soundbar from performing bass duties and delegates that to the Soundbar. The Soundbar will now allow more subwoofer audio levels going from only 3, to more than 10. This allows the Soundbar to provide the cleanest audio along with bass. Without the subwoofer the Soundbar can produce decent bass at the cost of introducing muddiness when cranking the bass levels to high. The addition of this subwoofer the muddiness goes away. The audio from the subwoofer is excellent. It provides deep bass that fills the room. I placed the subwoofer next to my couch, basically on the opposite side of the TV and Soundbar wall. I was worried about this not being optimal placement but it worked well. The room fills with powerful bass. The subwoofer box has excellent build quality with sof touch materials all around. There is a front firing and also a downfiring driver. It only uses 43w of electricity and automatically connected with the Soundbar when plugged in. It is about 12 feet away from the Soundbar and there have not been any wireless connection issues. If you don't have a preference for a TV I would highly recommend pairing up the Sony Soundbar with a new bravia TV because the TV remote can fully control the Soundbar and there will be no requirement to have multiple remotes. The Soundbar, sub, and rear surrounds turn off and enter standby mode when the TV is turned off and they turn on she the TV is turned on. It is great that the sony ecosystem fully integrates itself with Soundbar options available on the TV's quick menu system.

I recently added the Sony SA-SW5 300 W Subwoofer to my home entertainment setup featuring the Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch TV and the Sony QUAD sound system, and it has made a tremendous difference in overall audio immersion. The 300 W output delivers powerful, deep low frequencies that are tight and articulate, without muddiness—even at higher volumes. Action scenes on the BRAVIA 8 II feel more explosive, musical soundtracks have a fuller presence, and gaming experiences come alive with rich bass impact. The combination of the Sony QUAD’s spatial sound and the SA-SW5’s deep bass creates a truly cinematic soundstage. Integration with both the BRAVIA 8 II and Sony QUAD was seamless. The automatic calibration and wireless connectivity made setup easy, and the subwoofer synced perfectly with the existing system. Having the low end handled by the SA-SW5 allows the Sony QUAD speakers to focus on clarity and detail, resulting in balanced, full-range sound that enhances every type of content. The build quality feels solid and premium, and the overall performance exceeds expectations for a subwoofer in this class. If you own a Sony BRAVIA 8 II and Sony QUAD setup, adding the SA-SW5 elevates your home theater experience to the next level. Highly recommended for anyone looking to complete their audio system with rich, immersive bass.

You don’t have to be a Sony fan to appreciate the Sony SA-SW5. If you love movies, music, or gaming, this subwoofer can completely change your home theater experience. I own a pair of SA-SW5s, and I’m still in love with them. I know there’s a newer generation and a predecessor, but these continue to impress me every time I use them. I’m running both with Sony’s older flagship HT-A7000 soundbar, and the combination is amazing. The SA-SW5s add deep, powerful bass that you don’t just hear you feel. Explosions have weight, movie soundtracks have more depth, and the whole room feels more immersive. For me, it’s not simply about having more bass. It’s about turning your living room into an experience. Whether you’re a Sony lover or not, if you want to take your home theater to the next level, the SA-SW5 is absolutely worth considering.

Excellent bass response at low and high volumes. When added to the sound bar and rear speakers it will have you hearing sound from all directions. Easily connects to Sony sound bar with Bluetooth.

I haven't really noticed a difference coming from my Samsung Subwoofer. It connects wirelessly and sets up though the Bravia app. Make sure to do your sound test to get everything set up correctly. It turns off and on automatically with your TV and soundbar or stereo equipment. Very expensive.

Paired this with my HT-a7000 sound bar and RS5 surround speakers. This sub is a beast. I have it set to less than half the max output and it sounds great. If I didnt live in a townhouse with shared walls I'd probably have it cranked up higher. Its a little pricey, i got a really good deal on it when bundled with my whole system though. If you can get it at a discount, donit. You wont be disappointed with its performance!

Got both SA-SW5 ($388+tax) and HT-A700 from openbox, setup is easy. Subwoofer detected and connected automatically, unfortunately subwoofer had only cracking sound .. probably damaged speaker inside. returned and got SA-SW3 ($202+tax) openbox. It also easy setup, worked fine, but not loud enough, bass sound very low, hard to notice difference with bass and w/o bass. Got the rear speakers too SA-RS3S ( $198+tax) . Only way I can tell rear speakers works if I hold speakers next my ear like headphone ;( . One thing noticed both SA-SW3 and SA-RS3S works fine loud during sound optimization. am I missing any setup ? Increased the volume of both bass and surround to max . No difference . I have 4-star just because of the built quality of the soundbar HT-A7000 and the connectivity. Another worst thing is there is no mobile app to control the settings of soundbar , subwoofer, surround etc. Looks like Sony has Bravia Connect app thats works only new soundbar 8 and 9. not compatible with HT-A7000. This soundbar HT-A7000 is nothing less than a standalone AV receiver. I wish I could connect to my existing wired subwoofer and speakers to it.

This is an incredible subwoofer and has all the power you’ll ever need. This subwoofer truly has room shaking sound. The life and cinematic feel that it gives is amazing when you watch movies. I love how it syncs with the sound bar A7000. You can adjust the bass level as well. If you crank it all the way up it’s like wow it’s almost too much. You must buy this subwoofer if you truly want that cinema field to the movies. Good bass is a must.

Easy as plugging in. Matched with new Sony A7000 soundbar. Good heavy bass. It’s a wireless soundbar and connects automatically with Sony soundbar. Literally nothing else to do. Put sub anywhere in room, just plug into outlet for power. Sounds great. It is pretty expensive tho—there are cheaper options but if you want seamless integration with Sony Bravia tv/soundbar/sub, this is the one!

purchased the Sony Bravia Theater Quad along with the SA-SW5 the sub hits hard for its size, anything more requires a larger dedicated speaker. I read reviews some great and some not so great. I will give you my honest opinion. Its awesome, I paired it with the 85" Sony Bravia 9. I use the TV as a center channel and the dialect is extremely clear. My ceilings are 8' tall and when Sony made the claim they are bringing Theater home its true. If you want the middle ground in audio file home theater then they over deliver. I was fortunate enough to pickup the speakers from best buy on sale and saved $800.00 shopping during the holidays and signing up for the best buy perks. I recommend this system if you can get a good deal on it. Oh i almost forgot the system works without drop outs and high fidelity music from Tidal sounds better than the reviews I read in my opinion. You wont be disappointed if space and minimal footprint is a factor.

Deep, clean, controlled bass; stronger cinematic impact and good integration with Sony soundbars. Wireless pairing with compatible Sony systems is exceptionally easy. recommend 94%

I purchased the sub-woofer to free up the soundbar from trying to produce low end and thus the soundbar's clarity really shines now. It's pricey so went for an open box a saved 1/2 the cost. I read some complaints about its size and weight, but I find it's not too big or heavy and blends right in with my audio system. I stacked my guitar speakers on the subwoofer. The sub is not near my TV but as bass is not directional it works well anywhere in the room.

Delivers the base accurately and perfectly. Pros:sounds amazing, isn’t constantly shaking the room like its predecessor, made of quality materials Cons: Price tag

Great base when added to Sony system nice size and strong output. insanely easy to set up.

I put this behind the chair I sit in to watch tv so I can feel the bass as well as hear it. I have a Sony soundbar and rear speakers, but there was not quite enough bass for my liking. I am very glad I bought this subwoofer because it has doubled the fidelity of my sound system.

My Sony SA SW5 is the most powerful Bass subwoofer out there for the money if you want the theater effects this is the one I enjoy it every day

Upgraded from the SW3 and this thing hits! More precise and clean bass that you can feel!

Bought subwoofer to pair with a Sony HT-A 5000 sound bar. Adds a really nice full sound to the watching experience. The subwoofer would make an intermittent popping / clicking noise when listening at louder volumes. Searched the internet for a fix but none worked. Exchanged for a bother unit at Best Buy and new subwoofer is not exhibiting the same issue. Fingers crossed it stays this way.

Great sound was confused at first but all worked out once I down loaded the Sony App.