Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA5000
- SKU:
- 10917148
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the excellent sound quality, which is a standout feature, along with its easy setup and sleek design. However, some users have reported issues with connectivity and durability. There are also minor concerns regarding the product's overall size, limited equalizer settings, and a noticeable delay in volume control.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony HT A5000 5.1.2 Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality exceeds my expectations. Voices/dialog clear and crisp both in regular programing and movies.
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Posted .Hi CALozano,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As described Highly recommended Great quality Easy to install
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Posted .Hi SonyTV, Awesome! We are very delighted to hear you are enjoying everything about your HT-A5000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and you find it easy to setup. Good to know that the great sound improves your home theater experience. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review of your HT-A5000 and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounding sound bar even without the subwoofer. The built in subwoofer sounds amazing!
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Posted .Hi Lifetimegamer,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I can sing better and I xant carry a tune.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nitvthe greatestcsound for the moneyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and great sound quality. Paired with wireless speakers
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Posted .Hi Lisa,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and user-friendly functions of the soundbar. You also made the right choice in adding the optional rear speakers. Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is by far the best sounding bar I have had so far, no complaints.
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Posted .Hi JamesV,
You made the right choice with the Sony HTA5000! Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HTA5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Got to buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got it on sale with subwoofer, just cant turn it off fell in love with the sounf
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Posted .Hi ToniB,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. You also made the right choice in adding the subwoofer. Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Volume
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just like your in the theater. Wow factor. Great product.
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Posted .Hi Sunflower, That's fantastic! We're extremely pleased to hear the HT-A5000 completes your surround sound experience and it tailors audio to your space. You’re now able to enjoy immersive, engaging cinematic surround sound experience in your home. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). The SA-SW3 and the SA-SW5 pack a big low-end punch, so we don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks for leaving us such a great review! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Living room sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good solid sound and easy to mount. Most of the system was available in the store or within 3 days.
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Posted .Hi Livingroom,
Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. It's also great that you had an easy time buying and setting up the HTA5000. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Purchase!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great TV Soundbar. The quality and specifications are amazing. I won't have to go to the cinema anymore.
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Posted .Hi JuanDavidG,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the amazing features of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Better than Bose
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic Soundbar. Great sound. Immersive. Better than Bose 600.
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Posted .Hi DavidP,
Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Highly highly highly recommend the sound bar the sound is incredible
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Posted .Hi MichaelW, Amazing! We're very pleased to hear you like the incredible sound this unit delivers. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for low $$. Supplies enough coverage with out overpowering the viewers.
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Posted .Hi DarrenS,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels: Two up-firing speakers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters and three front speakers for wider surround, plus a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, it creates virtual surround sound that comes from all around you so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice sound bar..
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound bar..get the sub & rear wireless speakers to complete the experience!
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Posted .Hi Dsteward1,
You made the right choice! Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sounds! You will not be disappointed. Easy setup.
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Posted .Hi FranjR, Thank you for the 5-star rating and for taking the time to write an awesome review of your HT-A5000 soundbar! We're thrilled you like the superb sound quality and you're overall satisfied with your purchase. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is great and is a very good deal for the price compared to other soundbars.
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Posted .Hi Keith,
You made the right choice with the Sony HTA5000! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony is the best always
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the speaker. Is amazing. Sounds great in a small box
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Posted .Hi AlbertC, Awesome! We're very happy to hear that you had an amazing shopping experience and good to know you're satisfied with your purchase. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Setup ease
Great sounder
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is great, setup was very professional, love the way it all works with the TV remote.
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Posted .Hi applelover,
Amazing! We're glad that the soundbar works well with your entertainment setup. It's also great that you were assisted professionally. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Terrific sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Works well with my Sony Bravia TV. Hearing speech has vastly improved.
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Posted .Hi RichardW, That's great! We're glad to hear that! Take your movies and entertainment to a whole new level with the HT-A5000. Using the soundbar alone, you’ll enjoy authentic 5.1.2 channel surround sound with S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Or you can add optional rear speakers to enjoy 360 Spatial Sound Mapping with multiple phantom speakers. Thanks for sharing this review. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very good soundbar with clear sound. It supports earc which may not be supported on many devices.
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Posted .Hi Darshak,
Thanks for sharing your 5-Star review and experience with the HTA5000. We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Aside from eARC, this soundbar also supports ARC, optical, USB playback, and Bluetooth.
We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph