Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA5000
- SKU:
- 6467455
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 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.
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
An immersive sound
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TV: Sony XBR-75X850D Wireless Rear Speaker: RS3S Soundbar: Sony HTA5000 Wireless Subwoofer: SW3 Apple TV 4K 2021 Let me start by explaining my previous set up. I have a 4 or 5 years old Sony Bravia 4K TV that’s connected to Yamaha 5.1 channel system. This model allowed me to place the rear speakers in the front, and supposedly created the 5.1 surround system. It was not. So when I start setting up this soundbar, I really have no baseline standard. But let me start by saying that setting up this soundbar is very easy. Maybe the fact that I also have a Sony TV helps. Originally, I connected the soundbar to TV HDMI ARC and connected Apple TV 4K 2021 model directly to my TV. This is a not an ideal set up because I learned that I needed an eARC HDMI connection to take advantage of Apple TV Dolby Atmos/Dolby Vision feature, which unfortunately, my old TV doesn’t have. Reading the manual again, I figured out that it is possible to connect my Apple TV directly to the soundbar to take the full advantage of the speaker. Unfortunately, the soundbar only has one more extra HDMI, which left me with no choice except to connect my 4K player directly to the TV – again, not ideal. I really wish this soundbar has more than one extra HDMI so I can connect more devices directly into it. So let’s dive in to the sound itself. The soundbar is equipped with up firing speakers and beam tweeters, together with built-in subwoofer. Trying out the dolby vision and the 360 reality audio (made specifically by Sony) for the first time directly from the speaker, I could hear the sound being projected all around me. It was a very impressive, big sound from a soundbar measuring at 47 ¾ x 2 ¾ and 5 5/8 inch. However, adding Sony SW3 subwoofer and 2 Sony wireless RS3S rear speakers create an even bigger, all-encompassing surround sound that you don’t usually get from a soundbar. Playing Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom scene where the dinosaurs were running away from the volcano eruption was quite an immersive experience. I also enjoyed the sound of racing cars coming from my left and right during the racing scene in Ford v Ferrari. And to be honest, even when playing out the scene from Interstellar from the 4K player connected directly to the TV, I could feel my heart racing and still jumped at several “scary” scenes involving explosion and space travels. This is a “small” speaker that is ready to compete with “big” speakers. Listening and watching these movies put me right at the center of the action itself. And that’s probably the best way to describe it. It’s like you are in this enclosed space where the sound is coming at you from all directions. It’s pretty impressed. I also got the chance to try out Amazon 360 reality audio. While impressive in sound, I am more impressed with the HD sound from the likes of Taylor Swift and The Weeknd album (which is supposed to be playing in Dolby Atmos- not 360 reality audio). Playing Marjorie from Evermore album, I could feel my hair standing up because it felt like I was “inside” the song. All the instruments and her voice were all around me. It was quite impressive. Unfortunately, this sound is only available if you have Amazon HD, Deezer, Nugs.Net and Tidal. No Apple Music, although you can still use Airplay with this speaker. You also have Bluetooth and WIFi options to connect multiple devices to this soundbar. You can connect to Google or Alexa devices to this speaker to control your home devices. The speaker is also able to connect to Apple devices using Airplay2. While airplay connection is necessary for people who have Apple products, playing music from Amazon HD (if you have that subscription) is the way to go to fully experience the HD or 360 sounds. While the soundbar itself maybe enough to experience a full immersive sound, consider at least getting subwoofer and possible the rear speaker. Because of the room where we place our TV, which is not enclosed in 4 walls, adding the additional subwoofer and rear speakers really elevate the sound even more. But if budget is one of the factors, the soundbar by itself will give you an impressive sound for your home entertainment. 4 Stars for the limited direct HDMI connections to the subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Ganlie,
Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of the soundbar. We're glad that you like the sound quality, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and user-friendly functions of the soundbar. Your feedback about the HDMI input is greatly appreciated.
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
Good Sound, Not Great
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not great sound, but good. I don't mean this negatively either. SETUP: Plug in your HDMI cable, then plug in the power cord, then plug in your television. Turn on your tv and follow the onscreen prompts. Set up appears on the tv screen which makes things easier. When all is done, you will want to make sure the little LCD on the soundbar says "TV." The little LCD is in the front so you can easily see it. I say the sound is only good because it is. I simply don't go for soundbars by themselves. Back in the day, LCD tvs had terrible sound, so a soundbar alone made sense. But now, TV sound is fine and I don't see much difference between the soundbar and tv sound. It's noticeable, but not worth writing home about. That's why it's good and not great. It's good, because it still does what it's supposed to do. My previous soundbar produces better soundbar sound, but that's okay because that is only for the soundbar. Also, the soundbar's Bluetooth pairs easily. That's a plus. I paired my ipod to it. One thing that is annoying about this soundbar, but not worth losing a star, is that volume up and down has such a slow and laggy response. Sheesh! Also, I have to turn the volume way up halfway just to hear sound at a normal level, BUT that might also have to do with my tv (also a Sony). You can buy the matching rear speakers and subwoofer, each separately for great sound, which is what I suggest! I recommend the soundbar, but ONLY with the rears and sub as well. I do NOT recommend it on its own.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tripplesix,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000 soundbar. We're glad that you were able to setup the soundbar properly. Your feedback about the sound quality, responsiveness, and volume is greatly appreciated.
When using the supplied remote, make sure to point it at the remote control sensor on the bar speaker. Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the speaker system. Replace both batteries in the remote control with new ones if they are weak.
Volume may vary depending on your source content. Make sure to try multiple sources. Check that the night mode function is turned off. Press the NIGHT button on the remote. The setting does not appear on the TV screen while the TV input is selected. In this case, you can check the setting in the front panel display. You can also make dialogs clearer by pressing the VOICE button on the remote.
Aside from adding the optional subwoofer and rear speakers, you can use the sound field function of the soundbar to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000428895.html
We hope this improves your experience. 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 qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Poor latency
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The soundbar felt solid and produced robust sound but the audio didn’t sink with my Sony tv. We tried several fixes and it never resolved.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user284432,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. You may find this article helpful on how to resolve your issue.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/articles/00137387
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-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Speaker
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and easy to connect with your TV! Love that it’s easy to switch to tv speakers if you’d like to
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.TV sound is definitely enhanced with the use of this soundbar. I like that I can also play music from other devices on it as well. The soundbar does a decent job of mimicking surround sound without having to mount speakers around the room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Fantastic, CookieMonster! We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and superb performance of your HT-A5000. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience with our product and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony HTA 5000
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony HTA 5000 Soundbar is simply amazing. The soundbar provides crystal clear sound that makes us feel like we have an amplifier and large speakers. We are extremely happy with our purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, user149189! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent soundbar purchase 2 1/2 years ago and extremely happy purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony ht a 5000
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very happy for this purchase coming from the sonos beam 2, i get this for a very good price, i have a medium living room .this is loud and powerful . You cant get wrong with this one … for dood bass you will need any sub.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yordy,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review. 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
HT-A5000 soundbar.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought with 65" Sony OLED. Intended to add subwoofer later but decided I didn't need the extra base. Good sound without it. Makes me kind of wish I had bought the 7000 instead.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelW,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the soundbar. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. 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!
-David
After 3 years, slight problem
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After almost 3 years, I seem to have a problem. The sound works fine, the HDMI display to setup the soundbar is perfectly fine. However, I cannot get any sound to come out from the HDMI cable. I switched out the HDMI cable, and I did plug it into an HDMI ARC port on my BRAVIA XR X90K TV. So now, I can only use the Bluetooth.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is the best! I was debating between the 5000 and 7000 can't imagine the 7000 sounding much better the 5000 is really nice!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LawrenceH, You've made an excellent choice! We're very happy to hear this feedback. 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
Sound bar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product, sou d quality is awesome! Would recommend to anyone. Easy set up and blue tooth works great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HumbertoB, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you like the awesome audio quality, ease of setup, and reliable Bluetooth feature of your Sony 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos Smart Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound of the Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos Smart Soundbar is great!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lorena,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're happy to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mr
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great buy. I’m very happy with this item. I would recommend people to buy it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pepe,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you're happy with your purchase. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Its a Brand
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Always a fan of SONY sound systems. It delivers good Surround sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TejA,
That's awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the speaker. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. 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!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Durability
Sound Bar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound bar is ok. Not great. Have not seen the value as yet.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound just like the movies and takes up very little room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacquelineB,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar for your movies. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy your soundbar!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Sound Bar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar has it all. Great Sound. Love being able to connect my phone to it as well.
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Posted .Hi Cook,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality of the soundbar and its capability to support smartphones. 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
Sound bar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound easy to hook up I would highly recomend this sound bar
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user769699, We're glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase. 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 choosing Sony!. Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sony soundbar. The sound is great! You can hear it so clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ipad, Awesome! Good to know you're enjoying the audio clarity of your Sony 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! -Sam