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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, built in subwoofer!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful sound, love the built in subwoofer so I don't need another separate device. Works well with my Sony TV, one remote needed only. Definitely worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello lindak0125, Thanks for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you love your new Sony soundbar. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Single Sound Bar

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This soundbar is ridiculous. The sound is amazing, and absolutely fills the air in my apartment. I never have to have it higher than mid 40s, and even then you can feel the bass. I have only used the spotify and bluetooth once or twice, but Alexa always makes things easier. The spacial sound mapping does an amazing job or creating an immersive surround sound experience, using the walls to bounce sound around you. You can hear overhead sounds, and to the side. I MIGHT eventually get two remote rear speakers to help with the rear sound, but for now, it is more than good enough. Bass is surprisingly deep, and mids and high tones are crystal clear. Highly recommend if you're pairing down your sound system to a single bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EricW,

      You made the right choice! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid Soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After living with this soundbar for a bit I can say thay it is an awesome soundbar! I tried a different model that everytime a show would go to the next episode you missed any opening dialogue because of the delay and that is my favorite thing about this one maybe milliseconds of delay but you miss nothing. The sound quality is great but I did lower it one star because the built in sub isn't anything to write home about. This means that in order to get the best performance you have to get one of the compatible subs which to me makes it feel like it's not a genuine complete package. Other than that it has been good for movies, amazing for tv since you don't need much sub for most shows, and great for gaming as well. If you can afford and don't need the seven speakers of the bigger brother then go for it! This has nothing to do with the soundbar itself but I was also impressed with Best Buy keeping me updated on the shipping process. After having some grief with Amazon shipping this becomes very important in satisfaction.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi donfendione02,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony HTA5000. Aside from adding the optional 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

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Soundbar is impressive. Deep bass. Voice mode is great for isolating dialogue. Very easy to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TwinDad,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the bass sound quality, smart features and ease of setup of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nope!! Too much $$$ for subpar performance.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I looked for months and read countless reviews and Reddit threads, watching all the YouTube videos too. I have a Sony x91j and wanted a powerful sound experience with ease of use so I went with this and the sw5 sub. This setup is in our basement with 9’ ceilings and atmos was incredibly weak. The sub stopped working after a week and I couldn’t listen to this soundbar without it. In my opinion, for the amount of money you pay, Sony just isn’t it. The soundstage on this, even after optimization, is terrible. I’d be sitting on the left side of our couch and felt I couldn’t hear anything in my left ear. I returned all of this for the Bose 900 and base module 700 and even without running adaptive IQ optimization, bose was better than Sony straight out of the box. I really wanted the Sony to work with the ease of connectivity with my tv but that’s all it did well. Overall, it’s underwhelming for the price you pay. The height channel, sound stage, and sub are all miles beyond with the Bose and it isn’t even close. Please avoid my mistake and stay away. The new $600 rears with the Sony wouldn’t help this. With the Bose 900 and 700 base module, there’s so much power, for our room and height, we don’t need the rear speakers. Best of luck with your decision!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi User,

      We regret to hear that the soundbar and subwoofer were already returned. The soundbar features a sound settings which you can adjust to tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. This might have improved your experience. Thanks for sharing your review and we hope you consider Sony in your future purchase.

      Regards,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound but issue w/center speaker mode

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The HT-A5000 sound bar sounds great and packs a punch with its power and bass. I would have given 5 stars but I’m not satisfied with the static noise when I use the center speaker mode with my Sony X90K TV. This center speaker feature is promoted by Sony yet the static noise/hissing seems to be a known problem reported by others on Reddit and other AV sites. Instead of using the tv speakers, I keep HT-A5000 voice mode “on” at all times to help enhance voice loudness and it still sounds pretty good. Overall pretty happy with it otherwise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertN,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. It's unfortunate that you are experiencing a noise when using the Center Speaker Mode function. Allow us to turn your experience around and help you out. Please email us at [email protected] 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty great soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing really does fill a room. Do you have to turn on settings that should probably be active by default, like the sound field and voice clarity and bass volume? Yeah, but that's fine. The sound quality is great and really helps create an enveloping atmosphere in a living room where true surround speakers aren't an option. The two small integrated subwoofers are a big step up from not having a sub at all, and while they don't compare to a dedicated sub, they also don't take up any additional space. The digital interface is clear, there's no guessing about what input you're on or what settings your changing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi lmgg, We are happy that you really like the sound quality of your Sony soundbar. With your new 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! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    One of the best Soundbars!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had this particular soundbar on my mind for some time now. After doing research of the various soundbars on the market my decision came down to this one the HT-A5000. since it's bigger brother was a bit more expensive the HT-A7000 I made the decision on this one instead. After having it for a week now I can honestly say that it sounds pretty good!! I know there are Audiophiles out there who are very particular on sound profile and what not, but this Sony soundbar can satisfy the "average" listener such as myself, my wife, etc. We're not looking for sound perfection. As long as it can sound good, has clarity, has good power this soundbar is it!! In fact most average people are not super technical when it comes to the listening experience. This soundbar the HT-A5000 has more than enough good sound punch that it fills our living living room immensely. It never sounds distorted at high volumes and is more than capable to handle music when you're not watching a tv show or a movie. Setup is easy and simple but as always you may want to read the manual a little before just diving straight in and fire it up so you know what the functions of the remote is. I do recommend that you pair it with one of Sony's subwoofers that are meant for the HT-A Sony soundbar line and be amazed at how it all comes together. Reason for the 4 stars is that my only criticism of the HT-A5000 is that it doesn't have "App" support like it's bigger brother the HT-A7000 and is a little limited in how you can shape the sounds to meet your satisfaction. BUT with the limited setting it has to adjust and all, you can eventually find a settings it has on board you can tune it a little. It does take a few days or so to get used to listening to this soundbar, but after a while it eventually grows on you. Granted soundbars are not what everyone wants for their home theater experience, but for someone like me and my family who doesn't want to spend upwards in individual components and have gobs of wires all over the place for a system, the Sony HT-A5000 is a worthwhile investment. In the end, my opinion is that this particular Sony model is a good mid-level unit for a simplified listening experience!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JFPL,

      Thanks for sharing your in-depth review of the HTA5000. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the soundbar and had an easy time setting it up. We also appreciate your review about the dedicated app and available settings of the soundbar.

      The soundbar is also compatible with the Sony Music Center app. Please refer to this link for more information:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381163.html

      For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the soundbar is up-to-date. Please check out this link:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/software/00272343

      Aside from the built-in sound settings of the HTA5000, you can also check your source device or the app that you are using for sound settings and adjustments.

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] 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

      Regards,
      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sweet unit

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and easy install sleek design love the arc system

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mike,

      Very nice! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and smart features of the soundbar. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but Missing something

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall pretty good soundbar when you have either the sw3 sub or sw5 subwoofer. This soundbar is absolutely gorgeous to look at but I wish it sound as good as it looked. That's not to say it's a bad soundbar but for my taste I just felt like it was missing something so ultimately I exchanged it for the a7000 soundbar and that's where I got that extra sound I Missing from the a5000. Ultimately this is the art of up selling but if you are someone who doesn't own a soundbar and have any of the bravia xr TVs I do recommend it for the center channel mode and got vocals to understand the dialog.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Maury,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The sound quality of the soundbar can be adjusted through its built-in sound settings. This helps you tailor-fit the sound quality to your needs. We hope you enjoy the Sony HTA7000.

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a Vizio 5.1 (with rear and sub), I bought only the Sony sound bar and it sounds unbelievable. Movie theater movie theater like quality. The bass level is very nice, only a step down from shaking your bed which I don't need, but plenty powerful. Can feel the air blowing through the side vents where I assume the subwoofers are. Kratos from God of War has a powerful clear roar, Dr Fate's booming voice in Black Adam stunned me. I wasn't sure about spending this much but it was worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrentB,

      Very nice! We're glad you like the sound quality of the soundbar for your movie watching experience. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but interface problems with Sony TV

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I added this soundbar to a Sony XR A80J OLED. I mounted to the wall and the included brackets worked fantastic. They also included a paper template so I was able to line it up perfectly. I also added a Sony wireless subwoofer. Like you expect with Sony, the system sounded great and made TV viewing significantly better. However, I couldn’t get over the constant interface issues I was experiencing. I only had a TiVo and an Apple TV hooked up so nothing too complicated. But, I kept having problems whenever I would turn my system on, the sound bar and all would appropriately power up but instead of going right into watching TV, I would get a black screen with a notice that said I needed to turn on my “cable box”. It acted like it could not find any inputs even though everything was turned on, initialized and ready to go. It wouldn’t start working until I cycled through all of the inputs on the remote and then it would finally recognize that they were powered up. It started to get annoying and despite all of my efforts, I was not able to find a reasonable solution so unfortunately I had to return it to Best Buy. Some thing else that was concerning was my TV started to show a bright green screen and I would have to turn the TV off, unplug it for a few minutes and plug it back in again to reset it. This has never happened to me prior to getting this sound bar. After that started happening, the decision to return it was pretty easy, especially since I had invested over $1000 including the subwoofer. I saved $400 ultimately decided to buy two Apple HomePods (second generation) and I now use them as my television audio system. They work great and are as seamless as it gets.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ClearWaterWI, We're sorry to hear about this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. The issue might diagnose by following the troubleshooting from this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-oled-tvs-android-/xr-65a80j/articles/00200862

      If you still have this TV, please email the below information to [email protected] or chat with us from Sony’s e-support webpage. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the XR-A80J/HTA5000/:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. We appreciate you and thanks again for shopping Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jay Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound bar very loud good bass great separation. If you’re looking for a sound bar to hook up to your TV this is the one for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi XR75X90J,

      You made the right choice! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome and super sound. Easy set up and looks great as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Baseball,

      That's grear to hear! We're glad that you like the sound quality and easy setup function 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great with Sony TV

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this to pair with new Sony OLED and I love it. I wanted this specifically so I can utilize the center channel option with the TV. IT sounds great. So far I added the wireless sub and will likely add the rear speakers in the near future. I do have the Samsung 850A system in my other living area. For the same price that did come with the rear speakers and sub. I don't know that the sound bar alone is better than that entire set. However, I did manage to get this on sale and think it was well worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bskinnyyy,

      You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony HTA5000! We're glad that the sound quality 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Should have bought it sooner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sound bar is exactly what I wanted. I was very tired of having to use two different remote controls for my sound bar… I bought this in hopes of a seamless connection with my Sony Bravia TV… worked great… easy setup… used the ARC HDMI… sounds fantastic… super bonus that both my TV and sound bar are now Sony…

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Lamecomputerdude,

      We appreciate the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and smart features 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound is excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cant go wrong with Sony. Great value especially if paired with sub and rear speakers

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GadgetBoy, You've made an excellent choice! We're pleased to hear you like the overall value and it pairs great with your subwoofer and rear speakers. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound is great. Very easy to set up. Doesn't take up alot of room. I highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Donsbar,

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality, design, and user-friendly functions 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Accidental ownership, but wish i had kept.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was delivered and i had to swap for the intended unit. That's fine it happens, swap was easy and painless. I did use this for a few days before i swapped for the intended HT-A7000. In fact i kinda regret going through with the 7000 swap now. I read the reviews and they were spot on. The 5000 has a boomier sound image. I watch a lot of action movies so now in hind sight I this the 5000 was better suited to my particular taste. Not saying the 7000 isn't good, it is, but the 5000 just rumbles better during action. Now music i find does sound better on the 7000. But if you're on the fence between the 5000 and 7000, and your budget will be stretched... I promise you'll be just as happy with the 5000. The 5000 isnt as tall as the 7000, so if your using a Sony tv on its stand mount the 5000 fits prefecture under it where as the 7000 doesn't fit under my Sony OLED on its stand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JStone,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you're happy with your new 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony soundbar atmos??

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    not sure how they consider this an "atmos" soundbar, it doesnt have height speakers, there are 3 speakers in the bar! sound quality is good overall and better than the TV speakers. sub is good, no issues with wireless connecting or staying connected. overall decent soundbar but labeling it atmos is a bit much.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Paperboy72,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. We're glad that you like the sound quality and connectivity of the soundbar. Your feedback about the Atmos 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. To fully enjoy the capabilities of the soundbar, we recommend the optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S).

      Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
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