Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA7000
- SKU:
- 6467425
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers 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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got the soundbar with the SW5 sub and RS5 rears. I replaced the Sonos Arc w/ 1s. I recently also switched all my smart speakers to HomePods and felt I could do better than the aging Sonos Arc for my needs. I love this new Sony system and exceeds my expectations. I hooked my Apple TV 4K directly into the soundbar. Watching movies in Atmos is fun. Listening to Apple Music is great. If you get the rears, I recommend having them at ear height. I use one of those 34” floor stands. If they’re not ear height then they can be a little hard to hear. One of the reasons I love this new system is there is no 1-4 second audio cut out when switching from stereo to Atmos. That annoyed me on Sonos. Now listening to Apple Music has no weird cut outs in the beginning. Some of the YouTubers knock this bar but I don’t get it. So don’t trust their reviews because last year they were saying it’s great. Not every system is going to make everyone happy. I tried the Q990c and didn’t love it. Every YouTuber says it’s the best but none of them have it (red flag) Something felt off and I realized it would play older shows in the rears in stereo. For me this was distracting and for others they may like it. The Sony just has better quality IMO compared to Samsung and Sonos. Anyways, that’s my cheap 2 cents.
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Posted .Hi MichaelL,
That's good to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your honest review. Good decision to switched to our Sony - HT-A7000 7.1.2 Channel Soundbar with Dolby Atmos. We're truly delighted that you are pleased with the audio quality of your new Sony Soundbar. The HTA7000 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! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Perfect Sound Bar !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted to go from a receiver to a sound bar but didn't think I could get a good enough sound from a sound bar but I was wrong. Sony sound bar only takes minutes to set up (for me about 20 minutes) and your set. I was impressed with this sound bar with my movies,music it's great for me not as good as a receiver but I knew that going in. Bought the the small Sony sub and Sony rear Dolby Atmos which are amazing. Very happy with the Sony sound bar.
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Posted .Hi ToddO, 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
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Pricey but sounds great w complete system
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the soundbar along with the SASW5 subwoofer & SARS3S surround speakers, with everything the system is pricey but sounds very good, I can't speak to the sound quality of the bar alone but I suspect it won't compare to the complete setup, very easy setup, works best when paired with a Sony TV, with my A80J the TV's speakers (which are actually quite good) can be used as a center speaker for the soundbar, an annoyance is that the bar is piano black across the top which reflects the screen when placed below the TV. Overall very satisfied!
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Posted .Hi Steve, Great! 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Good throughput
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is awesome. Initially need to contact Sony support for low sound quality. After the session the sound bar works fine with good throughput. Usage is simple and seamlessly connects with sony TV. Sound firing is commendable.
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Posted .Hi Anamika, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you are happy with your product. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Sony HT7000 soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product , i bought after lot research and some hesitation as most sites are ranking samsung or sonosas higher but this is great am using past 2 months and sound system is almost like theatre, guidance from tech guys at best buy helped configure the model and addons, subwoofer and rear speakers, very easy setup with sony bravia TV and works in tandem with TV speakers and central speaker
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Posted .Hi LeenaM, we're glad you are enjoying our product. 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound quality with good amount of base for just the soundbar.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Excellent soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sometimes you do get what you pay for. I have really enjoyed this soundbar with my AWOL LTV 2500. It was simple to setup, doesn't require an app to use, has its own GUI and remote, can map out your room to adjust how it sounds, pairs with the subwoofer instantly, and just sounds great. If you can grab this on sale like I did even better. This is the perfect pair for watching movies on your projector or nice TV.
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Posted .Hi Mark, we're glad you are enjoying the sound quality of our product. 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! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
Must have soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased the Sony HT A7000 soundbar song with the wireless SASW5 subwoofer and SAR3S wireless surround speakers. The soundbar is amazing as a stand alone piece but do yourself a favor if you can swing it, and get the sub and surround speakers. I'm a long time Bose customer and this package blows away anything I've ever heard before. Truly immersive incredible sound and it pairs seamlessly with my Sony Bravia XR A80j oled television. Connecting the TV to the soundbar to be used as a center channel is truly amazing!
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Posted .Hi KevinW,
You made the right choice in upgrading to the Sony HTA7000! 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, SubwooferCons mentioned:Price
Amazing sound, but pricey
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome sound. Paired it with subwoofer for amazing sound. Pricey though.
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Posted .Hi Rpmills, Awesome! We are so 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Open box soundbar
|Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I went with the open box option and saved a ton of money. I absolutely loved this soundbar, the quality is great and worked awesome via bluetooth and the wifi connectivity for casting. I use this for my tv to play games and connevted via Aux to my vinyl player. No issues at all!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound great bass well built easy to set-up
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Until you hear it, you will not believe it.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony has redefined audio enjoyment with the addition of this soundbar to a home theatre environment. Set up is intuitive with a well-written manual and video menu. Room acoustics are measured and accommodated through Sony's quick room analysis routine which can be modified with every change to the viewing space. Surround sound is handsomely created using only the front-of-the-room mounting location. Serious engineering went into this new class of audio reproduction.
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Posted .Hi RE239, Great! We are so 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
Amazing quality surround clear sound in a Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound system Value! I have spent thousands of dollars on ultra high end individual speakers to complete surround sound Atmos correctly with a reference Amplifier...that said this is an equivalent setup in all innone soundbar! Quality with great ups, mids and even some lows...add the sold seperately sub and tou have the ultimate imitation surround for 1/4 the normal quality cost! A must own for any home theater enthusiast and especially for those wanting the best the chrapest cost!
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Posted .Hi Sgphotograph, We're thrilled to hear your investment is worth it and are enjoying the incredible sound quality of this soundbar. Glad to know that adding the optional subwoofer enhance the overall sound quality of the system. 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 the superb review on your HT-A7000! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Great Speakers. Terrible App.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is excellent. The setup with my Sony TV was quick and easy. The functionality is smart and seamless. But the iOS app (Music Center) doesn’t even work. I connect the speaker to my phone, perform setup within the app, and then it crashes. After that, the app crashes on startup. No amount of troubleshooting fixes this. Its a broken app. This makes some of the soundbar’s features totally inaccessible. I expect more from Sony, especially with this price tag.
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Posted .Hi Ahreed304, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new HTA7000! For the music center app, please make sure that you have the iOS 11.0 or later version to ensure compatibility. If the issue still occurs, please try uninstalling the app and reinstalling it again.
Should you need further assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Setup
Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is awesome. Has plenty of volume for those looking to feel their movies or video games.set up is easy and quick and it sets itself up to the room it is in to get the best sound from it…… would def buy again for my next room when it’s finished
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Posted .Hi MichaelV, Excellent choice! 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.
Regards,
Carl
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Excellent sound for movies
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been using this from last one month. The setup is very easy and handy. I have paired with sub offer and rear speakers. The sound quality is topnotch and nothing less than theater. It is just below top when we listen music alone. I have seen sound dropping sometimes when using Netflix, i figured out that we have to adjust audio setting in the Netflix app. For the price, I wouldn't expect this kind of small issues, i hope sony fix it through updates.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MCherukuru,
Thanks for commenting!
We are extremely pleased to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality- especially when using with our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S) of our HT-A7000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. We are also delighted you are satisfied with the ease of setup of this soundbar.
The HT-A7000 features a pre-programmed sound effects that are tailored to different kinds of sound sources. To get the most out of this soundbar- especially when listening to music, we recommend selecting the sound mode Music:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5024/5659b66a5e586a0461ad841f0bc654b6/50248331M.pdf (Pg.37)
And for the audio drop out issue, we are not sure what brand/model of TV you have this soundbar connected to. However, if your audio cut out issue happen only with the subwoofer or rear speakers, please follow the steps provided on this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7000/articles/00200429
You may also try playing different streaming applications to isolate the problem.
If this does not help, please email us at [email protected] with the following details so we can best assist you.
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Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
I was SHOCKED by how GREAT this turned out to be!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was so hesitant in buying a soundbar as ive always had a 5 piece surround sound. Our house got hit by lightning and fried that system, leading us over to this one. Its UNBELIEVABLE! The movies sound perfect and gaming is a blast too! Absolutely buy the sub and 2 wireless speakers for the BEST experience!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, Ro1979! We're glad that you're impressed with the sound quality of the soundbar. With our new Sony HT-A7000 soundbar, you will discover a whole new level of immersion that envelops you in authentic 7.1.2 channel surround sound with multiple speakers, a built-in subwoofer and advanced audio technologies. It features our revolutionary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology that creates multiple phantom speakers from just a soundbar and rear speakers. Try to reset your soundbar and observe if the issue is resolve. Make sure to update the firmware version of your device to avoid performance issues. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony fan
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are coupling this with a Sony TV that has the center speaker option like the A 90j Oled -/-/ then this is a 5 star Soundbar especially when adding the SW5 subwoofer I originally had the Bose900 and 700 combo to go with my initial A90J purchase. I could not get the Bose to consistently play with the Sony TV so I switched to the Sony Soundbar and sub combo. At first I was a bit disappointed- compared to the Bose. Then I hooked up the S Center supplied cable to the TV and then everything changed for the better. Everything came to life and both the Tv and the soundbar work together and when you add the sub —- it is incredible. My rating on this soundbar without a Sony Tv that has that feature— is a 4. But with that feature it is an easy 5 plus Hope that makes sense. I do not know why Sony does not promote this feature more. On the internet there are videos about using the Sony A 90 j as a dedicated center channel if you are using a conventional AV receiver and normal speakers not being a Soundbar. But there was very little about hooking the 7000 Soundbar to the Sony TV. I did not do this at first as I thought that the Tv would replace the center speakers on the Soundbar. It does not. They work together and put out incredible sound together. Sony does not do a good job of explaining this in the manual or in any videos. If you have a newer Sony tv with both the improved sound system and the S Center input on the back of the tv—- this is your soundbar along with the Sony sub
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonyfan, Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new HTA7000 paired with your A90J TV! 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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Best Soundbar EVER
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I absolutely love this sound bar hooked up to my X90k work fantastic together and setting it up is the easiest thing ever . Literally clicking a bhtton and jt laired surround sound is one of the best things ive ever experienced for a at home set up
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Posted .Hi tree,
Thank you so much for sharing your great experience with us! The HT-A7000 soundbar really works great with our X90K TV. Nice to know that you had an easy time setting them up. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The HT-A7000 features 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 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. 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). Thanks you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
Dialog King
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loving this soundbar. Not only does it look good but it sounds as good as it looks. I have this paired with sw5 subwoofer and if you are looking HT audio and have a Sony tv that utilizes the center the channel mode then this is for you. Without the subwoofer it's ok definitely lacking bass without it but dialog remains clear with or without the sub.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maury, Great! We are so 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
