Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow do these rear speakers connect to the soundbar?

• A:Answer The SA-RS5 rear speakers connect wirelessly to compatible Sony soundbars.

Q: QuestionDo these speakers require a power outlet?

• A:Answer These speakers can operate wirelessly with their internal batteries or be used with AC power.

Q: QuestionWhat is the total power output of these rear speakers?

• A:Answer These dual rear speakers have a total power output of 180W (90W each).

Q: QuestionAre these Sony rear speakers compatible with the STR-AN1000 receiver?

• A:Answer Yes, the Sony STR-AN1000 receiver is compatible with the SA-RS5 rear speakers.

Q: QuestionHow long does the battery last on a single charge?

• A:Answer These speakers offer up to 10 hours of battery life on a full charge.

Q: QuestionSo these are considered "battery powered" and come with a charger/adapter...my question is does it come with TWO adapters for those of us who really don't care about the battery operation of these speakers. I just want to mount them and not think of them.

Asked 3 years ago by Timmy.

• A:Answer 2 adapters. One for each speaker. You can leave them plugged in all the time if you wish.

  Answered 3 years ago by greghdbluray

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Q: QuestionHow are people receiving these speakers when they do not launch until May12th?

Asked 3 years ago by Kory.

• A:Answer They are part of the "Tech Insider Network" - they get early access to items in exchange for reviews. You can see this designation next to their name on each review.

  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionIf I just leave the Sony SA-RS5 rear speakers plugged in all the time will they use a lot of energy when the speakers are turned off or in stand by mode?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No, they go into standby mode.

  Answered 2 years ago by TerrySVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionnot very loud, how can you turn up sound ?

Asked 2 years ago by EmmettD.

• A:Answer Most soundbars that support pairing with this speaker have a "REAR" label on one of the three volume controls. You can use this to turn the audio up on specifically the rear speakers if they are enabled in the listening mode you currently have enabled. If they seem really, really quiet, you may have to perform Sound Optimization (on most Sony soundbars) with them paired, even if you already did Sound Optimization once before. Unfortunately, paired with my HT-A7000 soundbar, even on maximum volume these speakers are very quiet, however, so if you've already maxed the volume and performed optimization, they may just be too quiet for your tastes. Sony optimizes them to just help fill the room; not for a nice surround experience.

  Answered 2 years ago by FrankVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat size screw thread is on back of speaker to mount on a stand.

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer M5

  Answered 2 years ago by MarcVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHas said ‘Coming Soon’ for a while now.. but when exactly? Also, says not available for online order & refers to Magnolia center but already talked to 2 different Magnolia locations & they know nothing. Sony Direct & even Amazon have these avail rn…

Asked 3 years ago by John.

• A:Answer Same boat here. The Magnolia guy I talked to said you should probably just buy it from Amazon. Not helpful because I have a bunch of expiring BestBuy certificates I want to put towards these rear surrounds! I noticed that in the past hour or two they started showing as SOLD OUT instead of COMING SOON.

  Answered 3 years ago by Timmy

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Q: QuestionWhen will these be available to purchase? The Sony website says Spring 2022 and it's late April.

Asked 3 years ago by Timmy.

• A:Answer Releasing 5/12 per Sony, 5/14 per Amazon. B&H is always unreliable re: release dates.

  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: Questiondo these only play background noises? can you set them up to play not just the background noises and to play alll? Have a big living room so want to put these in the rear and have them play the full sound and not just background noises

Asked 4 months ago by Work.

• A:Answer This is one of a kind speaker, not only the back noise but the sounding as well.

  Answered 2 months ago by BenardDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a remote for these speakers. I want to mount them but save the battery when not in use. Without having to take them down.

Asked 7 months ago by Jai.

Q: QuestionWould these work with my surround sound system don’t HTz9f 3.1?

Asked 8 months ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionWhat are the best speaker stands to use for these rear speakers?

Asked 8 months ago by Scotti.

Q: QuestionAre these compatible with HT-z9F sound bar - active speaker system SA-Z9F

Asked 9 months ago by Jeff.

• A:Answer NO (ONLY NEWER — A series — soundbars = 3000/5000/7000, A9, quads) also all ES AVRs (uses 2 channels each = 4 total @ L/R and matching Atmos)

  Answered 8 months ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionI just bought the whole Sony Bravia bar 9 system. Subwoofer. TV. Two.Sa-rs5 speakers. Can I buy two more? And run all four off the sound bar at the same time. Two for my kitchen. Which is about 30 feet away.

Asked 10 months ago by Chris.

Q: Questionwill these speakers work with a HT S 400 sound bar?

Asked 1 year ago by Willy.