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
to a friend
Updated sound system on SOny Bravia TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up with rear speakers and the Sony TV. All systems talked with each right away, very little that I had to do. Great system witht the two back speakers. Did not get the sub woofer - not interested.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Disappointed,
Great! We're thrilled that the soundbar is perfect for your home entertainment setup. 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
Solid Soundbar at a great price.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The soundbar has performed well and after a recent firmware release, there have been no issues with connectivity to WiFi. Even without a separate bass, there is enough lows to satisfy if you do not need room shattering low end. Dialog is crystal clear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TheKeyGrip,
Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the Wi-Fi function and 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
Great Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great! A bit difficult to install behind a moving mount if you don't have the right TV mount.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taylor,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Awesome sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this sound bar as a bundled option with my Sony Bravia 65” tv. Totally worth it as the sound is rich and really packs a punch!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SherrieG,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of 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
Sound Boost!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and connect to the subwoofer. Totally elevated the sound the in the entire room! Lov it! I love how it configured the sound in the room and it was done!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LanceL218, Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We're extremely pleased to hear your purchase went well and you find it easy to install and connect to the 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. 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
Sony Never Disappoints
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love this soundbar for our movie room!! It really creates the best full room sound for what we were looking for. Sony never disappoints
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi lydiagrace,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love your soundbar for your movie room. 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
excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.works like charm. did not encounter any problem. the sound is the best
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GioM,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Great system and upgrade to a basic soundbar.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great system. The sound is very clear and coupled with the subwoofer, gives a lightweight theater sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BigGuy,
Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the clear sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Good when paired with sub and rear speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar integrates really well with Sony Bravia TVs. Setup and use is super simple. It also easily pairs with supported subwoofer and rear speakers, which is a must. As a stand-alone soundbar it is far from impressive, but is pretty incredible when paired with the sub and rear speakers. I also have not been able to get the tv as a center speaker to work. Honestly the price seems pretty high for a system that is only great when adding all the optional add ons.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimmy,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. We're glad that you had an easy time setting it up. It's unfortunate that you are not having a complete experience because of the sound quality and center channel issues.
Aside from adding the optional rear speakers and subwoofer, you can adjust the sound settings of the soundbar to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. Please refer to this link for more information (refer to "Adjusting the Volume and Sound Quality"):
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/index.html
To use your Sony TV as a center channel, make sure that it has the S-CENTER SPEAKER IN jack. Please refer to the specifications of the TV. You may also find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381202.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
I love this.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was really impressed with the 360 audio mapping. Even with my vaulted ceiling it does a great job filling the viewing area with premium sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshS,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the smart feature of 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
No sub, get rear speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds are so good. Atmos effects can be better, it might be a small space thing. Get the rear speakers. Sub is mot really needed specially in smallspaces.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NIK92,
We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the overall amazing sound quality of this soundbar. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated.
- 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.
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
Dolby Surround muddy
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a huge Sony fan. I love their televisions and the PS5. I needed a sound bar for my bedroom because the television volume just wasn't enough. I picked the HT a5000 with the 200 watt sub and the SR5s. Sony has it that once you enter the menu if you have a Sony television, the integrate many of the options in the television menu which was nice. This would include the voice surround levels and base levels. However, when you push the settings menu, it doesn't back out to the streaming provider or the show that you were watching. They actually make you pick the home screen and you have to re-enter the show that you were watching which is quite clumsy and not user friendly. With regards to the sound fields, there is an on and off option and then there's basically three fields. You have the dobie surround and then you have Sony's version of height and then there's a third option. The only one that sounds decent is the Sony vertical height. The dobie surround was horrible. Absolutely unacceptable for such a high price. Soundbar the the base was okay on the sound bar tends to be base forward which is great cuz that's what I like but the system just did not do it for the price. The surrounds which I had the good ones the SR. 5s were barely noticeable on different content of movies and music. The sound bar sounded better on music than movies. However, nevertheless, I ended up returning the unit and gotten a surnace arc.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Psychdoctor,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. We appreciate you for being a Sony fan. It's unfortunate that you were not completely satisfied with the soundbar. Your feedback is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. For optimum performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version of the soundbar.
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.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
Theater Sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great addition to my home entertainment system - paired with the SA-SW3 Wireless Subwoofer - I have in-theatre sound with my Sony Bravia. Simple to add to system through wireless connections.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HaldoNova, That's awesome! We are glad that you now have a great soundbar to your home entertainment system. 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 trusting Sony! Enjoy! Vincent
Great sound boom boom
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the bass all around my seating area, i also don't need to put the volume up high just to get the best out of my atmos sound, love the way the rear speakers separate i can put them anywhere and it will balance them out.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Teeboy, Excellent! Thanks for this amazing feedback! We're very happy that you like the incredible audio quality of your new HT-A5000 soundbar and the additional speakers enhances your home theater system so that if feels like you are entirely surrounded by incredible, immersive audio. 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Pairs great with TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this with my sony tv, is absolutely awesome. Arguably dont need a subwoofer with it, the soundbar has enough kick on its own
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dave,
Very nice! 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. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Unbeatable Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely awesone. Great sound. No fredb as ck from speakers. Quality audio from all channels. Very clear and uninterrupted volume when watching tv or playing music. I would definitely recommend these to anyone living in an apt or home.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KayG,
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
This will wow you
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent soundbar for the money. the LG soundbars sounded great but Sony offers better compatibility with Bravia XR TV's. Zero regrets!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bennlaf,
Awesome! We're happy to hear that you like the compatibility of the Sony 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 and enjoy your soundbar!
-David
Sony HTA-5000
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great price at the open box excellent price with no damage to the soundbar. Came with box and remote. Audio quality is crisp.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kmed15,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the price point and sound quality of the soundbar. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Unbelievable
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing is an absolute game changer. With the condition that you have the rear speakers for it. Absolutely have to have the rears and the subwoofer. If you do, you will be one happy couch potato.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Believesteve,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad you like the 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!.
Regards,
David
Cinema at home!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, we have a sub-woofer and back speakers for a quality surround sound experience. Downside is, it disconnects, and it mutes itself at times.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeL,
We're sorry to hear the sound issue with your soundbar. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Update the software of your soundbar. A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381256.html
For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Regards,
David