Customers have good things to say about the HT-A7000 soundbar's exceptional sound quality and powerful subwoofer, praising its ease of setup and sleek design. However, some customers find the price to be high and have reported occasional connectivity issues with the subwoofer and rear speakers. The weight of the unit is also a concern for some users.
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High end Sony Soundbar with shiny plastic top
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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. Superb sound quality. However, I have my soundbar sitting in front of the TV screen on an AV console. The shiny black plastic on the top of the soundbar reflects the TV image which is distracting.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JoeR, We appreciate the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Craig
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomonel Sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Combined with my new Sony Bravia 8 OLED, and while the TV alone has great sound, the soundbar brings it to the next level. Truly cinema-quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Chip, Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new HTA7000 paired with your new Bravia 8 TV! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
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Subwoofer
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Price
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Lackluster
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Surprisingly lackluster. Paired with better subwoofer and rear speakers it sounded ok. But not aligned with the cost.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi PhilipL, Thank you time writing this review. We sorry to hear that we were not able to meet your full expectations with the sound quality of the HTA7000 soundbar. Purchasing the optional subwoofer or rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S) is definitely a great addition if you want to expand your audio system for an immersive audio experience.
To ensure that you will be getting the most out of the HT-A7000, toggle on the "Immersive AE" remote button to upscale the entire audio system's performance. Additionally, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. For reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a7000/v1/en/contents/TP1000029251.html
Also, please make sure to install the “Sony | Music Center” on your smartphone to change the sound settings and adjust the Equalizer to tailor the sound to your personal preferences.
Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations. We appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had this Sony A7000 for 30 days and I am very pleased with my purchase it replaces my SJ9 LG the sound is amazing I highly recommend this product it is pricey but worth the cost.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JamesB, Thank you for sharing your great experience with us! We're happy to hear that you are having a great time with your HTA7000 soundbar. Thanks for the recommendation and for choosing Sony! - Kris
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Soundbar you are waiting for!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have just paurchased this few days back and this will be the best purchase I ever made till date, this applies to the woofer that i bought along with this soundbar. Just waiting on SA-RS5 speakers to shake my living room all together. You will not be disappointed, if you are looking for a quality sound for your TV content.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi rnaidu, You've made a great choice! We're very happy to hear you like the amazing sound quality and thank you for purchasing the SA-RS5 speakers and subwoofer along with the soundbar for a truly immersive surround sound experience. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
OUTSTANDING!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I went into my local BB to purchase a home theater system. I had the Sonos Arc on my mind, but when compared in store to the Sony, I was blow away at the difference.
This also made much more since with the Sony Bravia TV I had purchased earlier this year.
Totally blown away by this system!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi dugout68, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA7000! Discover a whole new level of immersion. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. -Carl
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAR
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A great sound bar if paired with the subwoofer & rear speakers. Truly a wonder. If you have OLED tv or SONY tv, then the pairing and adjustments are chef kisses.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Kayce, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
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Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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.
Super easy install if you have a Sony TV. Sound is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi there! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new soundbar! The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. -Carl
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Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Needs equalizer and louder voice/center adjustment
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Tried both the ht-a5000 and this one ht-a7000 paired with the Sony 77” a80j. Liked The idea of using the tv speakers to help center and helped, but disappointed overall with the lack of sound adjustment. I had the surround speakers and the sw5 subwoofer. The subwoofer has the Capability to put out good bass but not at the right frequency for my taste. I felt like the voices were muffled with certain content, especially playing purchased movies on google play movies app. When you increase the bass all the way to get the deep bass rumble in action packed movies, it also adds the bass to the voices and other sounds and was very annoying. I could not hear voices good, even after playing with all adjustments and calibrations, for the 15 day return period. The demo sounded amazing, yet when I would play a surround test off YouTube app, some of the sounds didn’t get output to any of the speakers. It played fine on the tv speakers, so the audio was there, but it’s almost like the sound bar stripped out audio. Even the sound presets they have do not make a big enough difference in sound distinguish. I probably would of kept the setup if there was an equalizer like the tv has, so I can adjust it so the higher frequency vocals and sounds are more crisp and less bass, and make the lower frequency sounds get more bass. Also I do not like the fabric on the top and sides of the a7000 sound bar. I preferred the ht-a5000 design better. But the a7000 had better left and right front surround, and a little better treble. I would never recommend this to someone if they are not connecting it to a tv with the s-center sync feature, because the sound would be even more muffled. I really wanted to like it, but due to Sonys lack of adjustments, I had to return it all and will be unfortunately looking at another brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Kb123,
Thank you for providing your feedback and experience with our HTA5000 and HTA7000.
We are sorry to hear that the HTA7000 did not meet your expectations and had to return the unit. Depending on the input signal and the sound mode setting, surround sound processing may not work effectively. For this, we recommend using the Sound Field Optimization feature. This will measure the position of each speaker and optimizes the sound to your room.
We hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.
Regards, Carl
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top of the line
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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. I do not have rear speakers but I get real surround out of it. Clear voice works well hooks up easy. I’ve had a few different sound bars best so far
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Bigger, Thank you so much for such a great review! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experience with the amazing sound quality of your HTA7000 soundbar. We are committed on providing our customers with the greatest experience possible. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Needs the complete system with sub and surrounds!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Replaced the JBL 9.1 with this Soundbar and there is a noticeable difference once you add the other speakers (sub and surrounds). Without the additional speakers it sounded ok, which is not great considering the price for just the standalone soundbar and why I am giving 4 stars for value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the HT-A7000, StevenH! We thrilled that you are satisfied with the superb performance of this soundbar when setup with the optional subwoofer and rears accessories. We truly appreciate your feedback with the sound quality of the soundbar itself and its price. For the sound quality, this usually depends on the source that you're playing and audio device that you are using. There's good news, however! The HT-A7000 features pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. You may refer to the following link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a7000/v1/en/contents/TP1000029253.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-A7000, make sure to toggle on the "Immersive AE" remote button to upscale the entire audio systems' performance. Additionally, 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 there's anything we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, you can always contact us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at [email protected] with the following:
Name: BestBuy Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice soundbar. Works very well with new Bravia TV. To appreciate the capabilities of the system go to YouTube TV and play the Dolby 7.1.2 demo. The sound does surround you and bounces off the ceiling. The voice option really enhances the dialog of regular programming making it easier to hear through the S Center channel of the TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi DennisB,
Thank you for this superb review of your HT-A7000! Choosing this soundbar will definitely be worth it! We're glad you are enjoying the features and that it enhances the overall sound quality of the speaker system with your new Sony Bravia TV using the Acoustic Center Sync. Good to know that the combination of superior video quality and great sound improves your home theater experience.
The HT-A7000 has 7.1.2 channels, two up-firing speakers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters, and five front speakers for wider surround, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, HT-A7000 creates virtual surround sound that comes from all around you so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. Thanks to Sony’s virtual surround technology, the soundbar can position sound in vertical space—so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling speakers. As well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Vertical Surround Engine lends a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to other formats, too. Thank you so much for your purchase and for the 5-star rating! -Jess
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Beware of open box excellent condition item conten
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this as an open box excellent condition. It is missing the remote and wall mounts. The description for excellent condition open box indicates that it includes all items or substitutes. The store staff indicated that it only refers to the soundbar itself? Quite misleading when you read what is supposed to be included by best buys own standards.
The item itself seems fine. This is more a policy review.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good best soundboard
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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.
I just purchased this soundboard to upgrade my old sony home theater system and im really happy withe result the soundboard and subwoofer sony is the best choice fot my audio sound experience
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Miguelon4u,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar and 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-A7000, make sure to toggle on the "Immersive AE" remote button to upscale the entire audio systems' performance. Additionally, 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!
-Ralph
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome sound!
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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! Paired with the subwoofer and rear surround speakers... the sound is completely immersive. Must have for your home theater system!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi IBGuy, You made the right choice with this HT-A7000 7.1.2 Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar! We are glad that you are satisfied with your purchase and adding the optional subwoofer and wireless rear speakers completes your surround sound experience. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A7000, make sure to toggle on the "Immersive AE" remote button to upscale the entire audio systems' performance. Additionally, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your A-Series audio system so that the soundbar and optional speakers calibrates its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The sony ecosystem is unreal
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Match this with the subwoofer and the rear speakers and you have yourself an unparalleled gaming, music streaming, and movie viewing surround system! Go with sony. You wont regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi pathlete, Thank you very much on sharing your experience and we are very glad to hear you are enjoying your HT-A7000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. 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-A7000, make sure to toggle on the "Immersive AE" remote button to upscale the entire audio systems' performance. Additionally, 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! Erin
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No disappointments here!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the soundbar that was designed for the TV I brought a few months before and I haven't been disappointed. This has been great watching sporting events and award programs. The sound is out of this world!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ajtwotrey, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new HTA7000! Discover a whole new level of immersion. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. -Carl
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound…but
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great sound…but it depends on the room. If you have a small apartment or living room, it is a must buy! It is not super loud, but has better clairity and soundstage. Do get the larger sub (SASW5)and the surround speakers (SA-RS5) as they sound amazing together.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi BENGRIM4, Thank you for your honest review! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your HTA7000! We highly recommend using the Soundfield Optimization feature of the HTA7000 as this will measure the position of each speaker and optimizes the sound to your room. Discover a whole new level of immersion. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. -Carl
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for Playstation 5 and all media
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect for Playstation 5 and all media from movies, shows and music. I’ve been rewatching my favorite content like I’m at the cinema all over again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi VMAN, Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying your HTA7000 soundbar while watching your favorite shows, listening music, and playing on your PlayStation 5. It always makes our day to hear that customers like you enjoy our product. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing sound. Looks awesome too. Love it!!! This isnt your average soundbar & pair w/ the optional rear speakers and mind blowing sound without a regular receiver and speaker set up. This is as close to a avr & speaker set up as your gna get out of just a soundbar. Extraordinary sound!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Bone, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new HTA7000! Discover a whole new level of immersion. The HT-A7000 envelops you in authentic 7.1.2-channel surround sound with multiple speakers, S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Feel the action happening above and all around you. -Carl