Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA5000
- |
- SKU:
- 6467455
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 904 reviews
(904 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.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony - HT-A5000
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.only had for about a month , but i am very happy with it .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jerryb,
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony SoundBar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Our Sony soundbar goes perfectly with our 77” Sony
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LowSloLs,
Amazing! We're thrilled that the soundbar works well 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!
-Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Shop Elsewhere!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TERRIBLE customer service via the call center, Management at store does not care either, took almost a month to get resolution.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CraigC,
Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with your soundbar. We need more details regarding your concern. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Soundbar not worth it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is a piece of crap. Causes color issues with tv screen. I’m stuck with it since I’m past time to return.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RonnyA,
Thank you for the review and we're sorry to hear what happened with the soundbar. We need more details regarding your concern. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased at a discount at 599 when I purchased a TV but I quickly returned it because the sound and quality was far less than my $199 Vizio sound bar with surroundsound. So I just purchased another Vizio.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StephanieC,
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the HTA5000. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. For optimum performance, the software version of the soundbar must be up-to-date. Additionally, you can adjust the sound settings of the soundbar to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. If you want to fully enjoy capabilities of the soundbar, it is recommended to add the optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S).
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
ehhhhh
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price I wasn't really impressed. Ended up getting the sonos and that is well worth the money. Had a hard time getting it set up to play music as well
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RichardN,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the HTA5000. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. We would like to know more about your review and turn your experience around. If you still have the soundbar, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.disappointed in this sound bar as it seems to lack depth & sounds kind of tinny. I missed the 2 week return window so now I am stuck with it!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Carlos,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the soundbar. Sound quality may vary depending on your source content. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the soundbar is up-to-date. Please refer to this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/software/00272343
To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HTA5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization of the soundbar to calibrate its performance for your environment. You may refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381248.html
Additionally, you can also adjust the sound settings of the soundbar to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. Please refer to this link for more information ("Adjusting the Volume and Sound Quality"):
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/index.html
If you want to expand your surround sound experience, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS5,SA-RS3S):
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/sasw5
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/sasw3
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/a-series-soundbars/p/sars5
https://electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/sars3s
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not good sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Poor sound misleading as the store had a subwoofer for us to listen to. We returned and now have a JBL and love it. Your geeks are great Levi is the best!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sound,
We're sorry to hear that it hasn't performed to your standards when it comes to sound quality. We recommend to make sure to take advantage of the Sound Effect function to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000428895.html
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.
If you want to expand your audio system and get fuller, richer sound, we also recommend to take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories. Two subwoofer choices (SA-SW3 and SA-SW5) and a set of rear speakers (SA-RS3S and SA-RS5) are optional equipment designed to help you enhance the immersion of your content.
We regret that the soundbar had to be returned. We do hope you will reconsider our brand and give us another chance at bringing the theater experience to your home.
Thank you for your feedback.
Sincerely,
Jess
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Bad
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price and more it lasted 30 minutes. This is the second system not working with my brand new tv
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Seabee,
This is not the experience that we want you to have. We would like to know more about your review and help you out. Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Soundbar Model Number:
Issue:
Additional Information regarding your experience with your HTA5000.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broken and wrong items
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I received wrong and broken items please don’t purchase any item from best buy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Setup ease, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A full sound experience
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar is quite the machine. I will give a disclosure; I have only used this soundbar with the optional Sony rear speakers and subwoofer. I imagine this soundbar on its own would still sound great. However, with the add on equipment it sounds mind bogglingly incredible. When you consider how simple this system is to setup, how minimalist it is and how well it blends into your room, this is hard to compete with. I am coming from a $700 soundbar with rear speakers and subwoofer as well so it’s a reasonable question to ask: “what does the extra $1200 or so get me?”. Well, to my surprise its basically incomparable. This system is on a whole other level. The sound stage it produces it just unbelievable, you won’t believe it comes from such a small form. The Dolby Atmos feature can be hit or miss depending on your room. My living room is a rectangle with a nice flat ceiling, about 10ft tall. The Atmos feature for me has been a game changer. It seems to depend heavily on the title you are watching too. The good news is most new action/thriller/exciting movie supports it. Also, most streaming services are supporting it as well. It’s kind of like the early days of HD or even 4K. The adopting has been slow, but if you are jumping in now, there’s plenty of titles for you to enjoy. The other good news is that Dolby Atmos is not necessary to enjoy the quality of this system. Even if you are watching a good old fashion movie, its phenomenal. If you are thinking about getting this soundbar, strongly consider adding the rear speakers and the subwoofer. If you already have the soundbar and are reading this review trying to decide whether you should add the rear speakers or sub, then just do it. The system as a whole will transform your experience.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Picture didn’t mat h size.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Crazy small system not a good sound in a large space.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElsaC,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. You have to consider that the sound of the soundbar will depend in the source that you're playing so we recommend using 2K/4K
video format to output sound such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS:X in high quality.
For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Eh
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Eh it’s okay I have to write a full 50 characters though
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 4char,
Thank you for the review. We're more than happy to help you out but to do that we need more details regarding your concern. For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pricey but great soundbar.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I replace an old Polk Audio 2.1 sound bar with the Sony A5000. The Polk was connected using the optical out. There was a noticeable lag with the TV sound on at the same time as the Polk soundbar. I wanted a soundbar that would work along with the Sony Bravia XR55A80L. The A5000 works perfectly with the TV now. It comes on when the TV comes on and works in sync with the TV's built in speakers. It sounds great. I did watch some videos on how to tailor the sound to my taste. I suggest doing that as there are some settings not readily apparent. When I first started using it right out of the box I had to turn it up to about 30 for the volume. After the tweaking I usually have it set at around 20 now. The bass is good for a soundbar alone but not as good as the Polk soundbar which I had 2 Polk subwoofers connected to. I will eventually get a subwoofer to go with the A5000. The presence in the room while watching TV is better than just the TV alone. That is saying something because the sound of the A80L TV is very good. I'm expecting delivery of Sony SA-RS5 rear speakers tomorrow. I'm looking forward to adding them to the A5000.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Chris,
Thank you for the positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you like the HT-A5000 for your Sony TV. Thank you for choosing Sony and we hope you enjoy your soundbar from here on out. Have a great day!
-David
Rated 1 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.The sound asleep squeak It’s not what I expected from Sony
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Refrigerator,
We regret to learn you are experiencing unexpected audio issues with your soundbar. We would like to know a little bit more detail about the situation you faced with the soundbar. To make sure your soundbar runs as smooth as possible, we highly recommend downloading and installing the latest software for the soundbar. For instructions, please visit the link below.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/downloads
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. For this, you may refer to the help guide link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000428895.html
If you want to expand your audio system and get fuller, richer sound, we also recommend to take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories. Two subwoofer choices (SA-SW3 and SA-SW5) and a set of rear speakers (SA-RS3S and SA-RS5) are optional equipment designed to help you enhance the immersion of your content.
For us to better assist you with your concern, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak directly to try to resolve this matter.
Thank you for letting us help assist you.
Regards,
Jess
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sony sound bar volume levels.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound level will decrease or increase on it's own. Can be irritating.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EdwardC,
This is not the experience that we want you to have. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the soundbar is up-to-date. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/software/00272343
You may also refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link to help resolve the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/articles/00026049
If still not resolved, reset the soundbar. Please refer to the steps on this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381232.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
YUCK!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My Sony TV sounded much better without this sound bar!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoeD,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the sound quality of the soundbar. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the soundbar is up-to-date. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/software/00272343
Depending on the combination of the setting of SOUND FIELD and input signal, surround sound processing may not work effectively. The surround effect may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. To play multi-channel audio, check the digital audio output setting on the device connected to the speaker system. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device.
Additionally, you can adjust the sound settings of the soundbar to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer to this link for more information (refer to "Adjusting the Sound and Volume Quality"):
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/index.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Setup ease, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HUGE AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The HT-A5000 Sounder was a MASSIVE upgrade that continuously has blown me away (all pun intended). After learning that I had the opportunity to review this soundbar, I immediately went to best buy to purchase a brand new Sony Bravia XR X90J TV which I used to review. Since this isn't a review for the TV I will just say this....the TV is amazing and I think you should go and buy it. The unboxing experience/setup experience. Unboxing the soundbar was extremely easy and seamless to unbox. Everything was well packaged and organized. It took me roughly 5 minutes to unbox and plug/setup the soundbar. The thing that impressed me the most was actually how quickly the soundbar paired to my Sony Bravia TV. It immediately recognized it and started the pairing process and spatial audio process. I plugged in my rear speakers and subwoofer and the Bravia software immediately recognized each product and included these in set up. This was incredible to me and worked exceptionally well. The other thing that I really love about the pairing; The soundbar will switch from TV output to soundbar output immediately upon turn on and its extremely easy to switch back to the TV. The software is intelligent enough to tell you at the bottom of the screen that it is doing so...I love that. The Sound: The sound that this product offers is amazing. It can get exceptionally loud and will not sound tiny. When watching a Dolby Atmos movie the sound quality is impressive. It is a massive upgrade for anyones viewing experience. I love how well the rear speakers and subwoofer pair with the soundbar and the experience is multiplied. I do have one minor complaint with the soundbar (and it may be because I haven't figured out how to do it yet). The soundbar will not indicate when Atmos is being utilized. Overall: I would rate the soundbar a 9.5/10. It really is amazing and I think it is a must buy for anyone who wants to enhance their TV viewing experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of this amazing soundbar. We're glad that you like the sound quality and had an easy time setting it up. To check if Atmos content is being received by the soundbar, press the DISPLAY button on the supplied remote. DOLBY ATMOS will appear on your TV screen.
We hope you continue to enjoy the HT-A5000 soundbar. 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
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Static Problem
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Static and popping noises after sounder turned off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bigly,
This is not the experience that we want you to have. Make sure that all cables are properly connected and secured. You may also refer to the troubleshooting steps on this link to help resolve those issues:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000429369.html
If the speaker system still does not operate properly, reset the speaker system as follows.
1. Press HOME. The home menu appears on the TV screen.
2. Select [Setup] - [Advanced Settings] on the home menu.
3. Select [Resetting].
4. Select the menu item you want to reset.
5. Select [Start].
To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] in step 5.
If you cannot perform resetting using the home menu:
-Press and hold (power) and – (volume) on the bar speaker for more than 5 seconds. The settings return to their initial status.
Note: By resetting, the link with the optional subwoofer and rear speakers may be lost. In this case, reconnect them by referring to their operating instructions.
If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Soundbar Model Number:
Issue:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the HTA5000.
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Setup ease
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GREAT Home Theater System, okay Soundbar
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.. You're reading this because you're considering the Sony HTA5000 soundbar for your widescreen tv home theater system and maybe you're wondering if the soundbar alone is enough. Spoiler: Not for me. Or maybe you are wondering if the total package (soundbar, subwoofer, rears) is worth it. YES! This review focuses on the Sony HTA5000 soundbar but the total Sony ecosystem needs to be discussed as well. In the past Sony bundled their systems together, but apparently folks were not convinced they wanted all of it and the soundbar was unbundled. So for reference I am comparing the Sony ecosystem ($999 HTA5000 soundbar, $349 SARS3S rears, and SASW3 subwoofer $399) to my current discontinued Sonos system, in particular the (sonos soundbar, originally $899, and two play 3's for sides, $598 total, and Sonos Sub gen 2 $749). But on evaluating the Sony System I systematically added components, the soundbar alone, then added the subwoofer, then finally the rears. So I feel I can give both a review of the soundbar and the total system. UPSIDE: I don't know what electronic wizardry Sony has managed, but the HTA5000 absolutely nails vocals, that is to say I have listened to a lot of center speakers, and none come close in isolating and making the human voice so clear. Great for dialog, movies or TV or even songs. In today's of sometimes overwhelming soundtracks I find sometimes you lose the actual dialog to the music or sound effects. Not with the HTA5000. Truly magic. The second magic trick Sony manages with this soundbar, has nothing to do with the soundbar itself, but the system. Again, I have enjoyed a number of home theater systems, NONE, but NONE, have been easier to set up in terms of connecting center channel, subwoofer, and rears. You turn them on. And they wirelessly connect. Magic. Don't forget to do a sound optimization in the set up menu. I found that key for my room. DOWNSIDE?: This is a television sound system, home theater if you add the appropriate pieces. The most impressive demonstration of it's capabilities was in the audio set up. You really heard the dolby atmos bouncing around the room. I tried a lot of dolby atmos movies and never was blown away by them with the soundbar alone. It has the potential for a great soundstage, but for most content it seemed to act as a center channel more than a 5.1.2 system as advertised. And by itself, the HTA5000 sounded a tad tinny to me with anything but vocals. But add the subwoofer? And BOOM (pun intended) you really had something that made movies come alive. Also, it's not the smoothest for music only. That's where the Sonos beats it. And, I don't know about you but I am over different physical remotes for things (The Sony system has a remote). Much prefer the app based Sonos system for control. BUT, and it's a big but.. if all you want is a television sound system, the only time you will need the physical remote is changing settings, which might only be on set up depending on how much you like to fine tune things or to turn it on to use with your portable devices. Otherwise with eARC HDMI, your system remote does a good job of turning it on and controlling your sound. The Sony system has Chromecast, Alexa, and Apple Airplay 2 built in, but unlike the Sonos system, the Sony system always activates the TV to work. Not a plus in my book. Sometimes I just want to play music and not have my big OLED tv screen on. But your mileage may vary. Bottom line: I find it difficult to recommend the HTA5000 soundbar alone when it can be so much more with the addition of the SASW3 subwoofer. And at that point you have a home theater system, might as well add the rears. That combination earns 5 stars easy. If you want a home theater system that integrates easily via eARC and wirelessly, the Sony ecosystem is a solid choice. But the soundbar alone for cost reasons? Then you might start looking at options that may be better for music, or lesser center channels that do include good rears. The caveat is, if dialog is king for you, buy the HTA5000 knowing you are getting the best for clear vocals. It really is that good for vocals.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kcir,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review and experience with the HTA5000 soundbar. We're glad that you like the vocal quality, wireless connectivity, and Sound Field Optimization function of the soundbar. Your feedback about the bass quality and surround sound function is greatly appreciated.
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





















