Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA5000
- |
- SKU:
- 6467455
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 903 reviews
(903 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers admire the HT-A5000's excellent sound quality, impactful bass, and ease of use. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and immersive Dolby Atmos experience, finding the soundbar's size to be ideal for various living spaces. However, some customers find the price point to be high and have reported occasional connectivity challenges.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just what we was looking for & needed Sounds like we are at movies
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Music,
Perfect! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works as expected. Great purchase overall. Loved it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FirstReview,
You made the right choice! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sony 5000 sound bar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.i have a small room the sound bar sounds great worth the purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi soundbar, Thank you for the amazing review! We're very happy to hear you like the great sound quality of your Sony HTA5000 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound! Worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound in all directions! Treble and bass!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardS, Great! We're glad you're enjoying the amazing surround sound, treble and bas quality of your new Sony HT-A5000 soundbar. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to connect and sounds awesome! Online purchase was seamless
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SonySound,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and user-friendly functions of the soundbar. It's also great that you had an easy time purchasing 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Soundbar sounds great all over the living room live it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jonapr10,
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dr
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony sound bar with subwoofer is excellent Sound clarity and nice to watch movies
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Doctor,
We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the HTA5000 soundbar with the optional subwoofer. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New House
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound! Definately needed for Great Room! Geek Squad is Great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frequentbuyer01, Awesome! We're thrilled you're enjoying the great sound quality of your Sony HT-A5000 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.amazing sound, great sound bar for watching movies
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi James,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar for your movie watching experience. The HT-A5000 envelops you in authentic 5.1.2 channel surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters and a built-in dual subwoofer. And with optional rear speakers it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great addition
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar provides full rich audio for TV shows and movies.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello AppleWatch, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your new Sony soundbar. With your HT-A5000 soundbar, you will fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. You can also immerse yourself in supreme music quality with Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy your movie nights! Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rocks!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love that it's compatible and syncs with my smart speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rockaholic, Great! We're glad to hear you are enjoying your HT-A5000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Exceeded my expectations. Crisp and clean room filling sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bhoward, We are glad that you like the sound quality of your Sony soundbar and it exceeded your expectations. With your HT-A5000 soundbar, you will fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force Pro Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. You can also immerse yourself in supreme music quality with Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great System!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound system! Paired with Sony TV, soundbar and bass.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MSgtK, That's awesome! We're glad it works seamlessly with your Sony TV. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound quality especially G.O.T. House of dragon
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Leonardo,
Perfect! 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 5.1
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great soundbar, play PS5 have great surrond sound!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Martin, We're very grateful for this positive feedback! Enjoy immersive gaming and movie watching with optimized picture settings by Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode when connecting BRAVIA XR™ TVs and PlayStation®5 through this product. Software updates on both PlayStation®5 and BRAVIA are required. 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 choosing HT-A5000 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Dolby Atmos. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound bar Sounds great! Rear speakers not so much.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MaryaS, We are happy to hear you are enjoying the sound quality of this 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X® 5.1.2ch Soundbar,HT-A5000. Our revolutionary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology with Sony’s rear speakers creates multiple phantom speakers from just a soundbar and rear speakers. With multiple phantom speakers4 all around you arranged in the optimal sound field for your space, it’s a new sensation of sound. Experience all the drama of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, and hear every breath, step and word like you’re inside the film. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great as an addition
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect when paired to the center channel of the Sony A90J!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Niiiccckkkk,
Wise choice! We're glad you like the soundbar for your Sony television. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Pairs well with Sony’s SA-SW3 subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Amazing, Shara! We are really thrilled that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality and amazing performance of your HT-A5000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 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. And aside from the optional subwoofer SA-SW3, you may also consider getting the optional rear speakers SA-RS3S to expand your audio system.
Thank you so much for the positive review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony sound at
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, sound is great and was easy to install.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DevanT, Thank you for sharing your awesome review of your HT-A5000! We're glad you're enjoying the superb sound quality and you find it easy to install. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. It sounds like we hit the mark with the HT-A5000. 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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great soundbar!!!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound esp w/ added sub and optional rear speakers. Perfect set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bone,
Great! We're thrilled that the soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers are perfect for your entertainment setup. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph





















