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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 896 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

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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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    EXCELLENT SOUNDBAR

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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.

    Awsome point blank i have the sub will be getting the rear speakers in the near future ******warning, if you're considering mounting the soundbar to your wall mount, avoid the recommeded universal soundbar mount because it is not wide enough for The 5000 model ,, the recommend mont extend to 35" and the 5000 sound bar is 38" as far as the mounting holes underneath, Other than that im extremely satisfied with the sound and the bulid of the sound bar and sub , ( i got the 200w) ..

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi ihavespoken,

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with the sound and build 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sony Sound

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

    Excellent Sony sound and perfect performance for a great value. Easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi PHXRAY,

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

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Sound

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

    The a5000 delivers clean crisp vocals and a good surround sound with the optional rear speakers. It also gets very loud for a large sized room or medium

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi TreeBranches,

      Amazing! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. You also made the right choice in adding the optional rear speakers. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sound bar sounds great and is also quite loud! I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Bitnut, Thanks for the wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you are happy with your new Sony HT-A5000 soundbar and it is successfully bringing amazing sound quality throughout your listening environment. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent quality for a $600 soundbar!

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

    Excellent sound quality, especially when paired with a Sony SW3 subwoofer and the center channel sync on my Sony A80L TV. I bought the sound bar for almost 50% off of it's original price of $1000. I think it's a great deal. But, I wouldn't recommend this if you were buying it for full price. I don't think it is that much of an upgrade on my Sony A80L TV speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Abhi.

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    I live in a condo so the HTA5000 was the perfect solution to give me the sound I needed for movies and lessening to my music. You do need to add the bass and the back speakers to take full advantage of the soundbar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi etc3402, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying listening to music and watching movies on your new Sony HTA5000. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas gift

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

    My husband likes this sound bar it fits nice under our TV and he can hear the sounds clearly from it.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that your husband likes the soundbar. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Sonos

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

    Was considering buying a Sonos soundbar and listening to the hype. But when I looked at the specs, Sony delivers better soundbars. More speakers and channels than a Sonos soundbar and it has 4K pass through, which Sonos doesn’t have. This lets me reduce the amount of connections I need to add to my tv. And the sound quality, super clean. This soundbar fires sound up as well, which creates this immersive sound field like if I had speakers behind me.

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

      Thank you for your purchase and we are honored to have customers like you. We're glad to hear that you like sound quality and smart features 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good soundbar.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    nice soundbar. Pairs easily and good quality sound. much nicer and easier to use than our previous one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Helena2,

      Very nice! 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok for the price

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

    Easy to set up. Sound is good but wish I got the A7000, it may have been louder.

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

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, easy setup, and price point of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top Notch!

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

    Great sound..Very clear, very crisp. I also bought a sub woofer which is definitely worth it!

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

      That's great! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound system!

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

    Absolutely amazing. I bought the entire system. The soundbar subwoofer and wireless rear speakers. For a soundbar its Absolutely amazing! If you're on the fence about this system, DO IT! I love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Dylan,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying this amazing soundbar. It's also great that you are experiencing an enhanced sound setup with the optional subwoofer and rear speakers. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for soundbar

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

    For what it is, this is a great soundbar. Given that the sound is coming from the front, it does a good job with spacialization of the sound/simulated surround. It can also utilize wireless surrounds for a better enough experience that I would recommend adding them. With the surrounds, it's still not as good as a true surround system and the cost starts to come close. Ultimately, we went with the true surround system.

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to my tv

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

    Awesome sound. Pairs up using Apple TV Remote so no need to use multiple remotes to control sound and alter playback. Bought this for sports watching and love the sound quality that comes from this.

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

      Great! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar and its compatibility with your Apple TV remote. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing quality

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

    Amazing sound quality definitely worth it especially once you add rear speakers and subwoofer

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

      That's great We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar and the speakers. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sounbar!

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

    Very good sounding device. Much more powerful than my older $300 Yamaha. I gave it paired with the SW3 subwoofer. Music sounds really good too, via Bluetooth.

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

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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

    Good quality speaker was easy to set up and use with my tv

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

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the quality and ease of setup of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but…

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is great when it works. I do have a lot of connectivity issues. I pair this with a Sonny Bravia tv. And time to time the tv does not recognize the sound bar and there is no sound. Im not able to find a solution to solve this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Andy,

      Thank you for the review and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. We're sorry to hear that. Please check this link below on how to properly connect the soundbar to your TV.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/articles/00203401

      If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Soundbar

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

    This is by far, the best sound bar i have ever purchased. Paired with the sub and rear speakers, this will rumble the windows.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, BradleyA! We're glad that you are impressed with the sound quality of your new Sony soundbar. Take your entertainment to a new realm of audio immersion. The HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels and X-Balanced speaker units minimize distortion while the up-firing speakers and beam tweeters fill the room to give an ultra-immersive listening experience. Built-in subwoofers provide an additional boost to low end frequencies. Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround creates immersive sound from all around, while Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® lend a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to your content. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better Sounding Than It Has a Right To

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sounding soundbar. Very sleek, very large, and very good sounding. This one has quite a bit of weight to it as well. While most soundbars will never take the place of a dedicated speaker set up, this one will at least sound better than you'd expect it to. The build feels premium and has a simple interface. Easy to set up, and has a great wide soundstage (for a soundbar). Replaced a JBL Bar 3.1 system with this and couldn't be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Trav, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your HT-A5000! We're thrilled to hear you like the sleek design, weight, excellent sound, premium built, simple interface. ease of setup, and overall features 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 Sony_US