Customer Ratings & Reviews

Missing a remote control They told me comes with everything but not. I did not know it And I can return it because 14 days policy but I jus opened the item a week ago.

Mac air is an exceptionally good product……………………..

Horrible. It only works well for a day, then the sound fluctuates and is not loud at all. I returned mine for another brand.

I have had some time to use this product by Sony. I have to say it is probably the best sound bar that I have ever used, and that says a lot! The easiest set up the wireless subwoofer and the optional wireless rear speakers truly makes this an immersive sound experience. Sony really outdid their selves with the sleek design, ease of use, sound quality, among many more features. The sound bar is lightweight for the type of sound it emits. The sound quality emitted from this sound bar is comparable to a high end home entertainment system. I highly recommend this Sony sound bar if you are an avid Television watcher. The sound bar is easily adjustable to fit your liking as far as what type of sound you would like to hear. The direction that the speakers emits the sound truly fills the room with high quality sound. The additional options such as the rear speakers only immerse is the listener into the sound. I would rate this sound bar 100 if I could. Sony truly outdid themselves with bringing a theater into your home!

The sound bar creates a loud buzz when you try to use the TV as the center speaker.

Died in 2 days, hope this is just a fluke. This is being replaced. I should be able to rate in a couple of days

Poor quality and cheaper other places. Save your money

If you want to listen to a tin can this is the way to go

The simple word for this system is, “stunning.” It really delivers tremendous sound and I am thrilled to have it. I was worried when I first received it as the shipper had ripped the end of the box for the sound bar and all I saw at first was the styrofoam sticking out. I was mortified, but when I took it out of the box, it seemed to be ok, and is. Setup is probably the easiest thing you could possibly do. No app to download or anything. Literally plug the bar, the wireless speakers and subwoofer into the wall, and then plug the hdmi cord to the hdmi eARC inlet on your tv and the system does all the work, including the setup of the optional speakers (which are a must buy in my opinion). You have to change the input on your tv to the one you plug the soundbar to in order to start the setup process. It’s as simple as plug and play. If you want to use streaming music services, Alexa, or Google Home, you need to setup the wifi connection through the settings menu. You can also connect your devices via bluetooth if you want and believe me, you will! Once setup is complete and your spatial mapping “sound bubble” has created, sit back and enjoy. This isn’t my first foray into surround sound and I have to say that this system takes it to the next level. I will never need to go to a movie theater again. It gives a real pop to everything you watch. You really do feel like you are in a sound bubble. It’s as if the sound reaches out from the screen and grabs you! And while the sound for TV and movies is outstanding, I am awestruck by what this setup does for my music experience. Apple Music has a Spatial Music channel that specifically caters to music that is good for Dolby Atmos. It was a different experience to say the least. Sitting in the bubble, I felt immersed into the music in a way I don’t think I have experienced before while sitting in a living room. It was as if the music moved through me and around me. It really did give me goosebumps. Just when you think they’ve done it all, this system, with the optional wireless rear speakers and subwoofer, shows that there are still places to go with regards to sound. I am impressed. There is nothing wrong with this that I can find. 5 stars no doubt.

I have been putting the HTA3000 through the paces for a couple of weeks now and have to say that I have been blown away by the sound quality, clarity, and overall performance. First off, setup is parctically foolproof. After unboxing, connect via HDMI to the eARC on your TV and choose that input. From there, all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions and you're up and running within minutes. I paired mine with the optional subwoofer and powered rear surrounds. During the setup process, the HTA3000 knew I had done so and led me through the setup of those speakers as well. It was amazing how this system did a "sound check" of the room to optimize the output to match the acoustics of the space. After the initial setup, I went in and did some fine tuning just to suit my preferences and wow! The 360 spatial sound is actually incredible. I thought it would be more of a gimmick, but I was quite wrong. The sound seems to be seemlessly coming from all around the room. Even at high volumes, dialogue and high treble sounds are clear with zero distortion. Add in Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and you are cooking with gas. With sound like this, it really feels like a movie theater experience. When streaming music (which is a cinch with Airplay or just direct Bluetooth connection) you get near concert-level performance. Again, crisp highs, deep lows, and all-over sound. I can't say enough good about this soundbar setup. I have had several others from competing brands and in my estimation, Sony has hit this one completely out of the park.

5 stars all the way! Let me tell you, this thing will blow you away! I’m in love. I did not expect this system to be this good. When I unboxed this unit I had no idea Sony was moving like this. I’ve had Sony in the past and it was mediocre but this is great. I don’t care much for the way the menu is but not a dealbreaker at all. I like how crisp the sound is with the rear speakers. It truly sounds like I’m in a movie theater. The subwoofer is huge and carries big bass. I actually had to turn it down in fear of busting the speaker it’s so deep. The surround rear speakers and subwoofer connect wirelessly and automatically as soon as the sound bar recognizes them. Easy peasy. My tv automatically recognized the sound bar as soon as I connected and set up was a breeze. Like I mentioned earlier the interface is dull but I didn’t get this for the interface. There’s a button on the remote that says “sound field.” If you press that button get ready to get blown away. It’s like you’re swept into whatever movie your watching. Then there’s this 360 audio feature that’s just crazy! There’s not much content available to listen in this format but there’s a demo of it on the sound bar and I’m telling you, if someone is sleep in your house they won’t be for long if you turn this thing up. The only thing I wish is that there were more sound modes. I love this sound bar. (I wish the hdmi input was in a better location also). Still giving this 5 stars though.

Not quite what i expected . I am going to exchange for the next level sony soundbar . The only thing holding me back is the price right now .

Have had the unit for 30 days and your Geek Squad is so scheduled for our home December 23 because the unit is still not working.

I have been very happy with this soundbar so far. It was easy to set up, and the optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers were straightforward as well. Pairing the wireless speakers to the soundbar went smoothly. The soundbar also supports wireless updates of not only the soundbar firmware, but the firmware of the wireless sub and rear speakers as well. If you change your TV input to the HDMI ARC input that your soundbar is using, it has a nice built in GUI where you can use the remote to adjust all of the soundbar settings directly on your tv, instead of using a phone app or the tiny LED screen built into the soundbar. The soundbar lets you choose between multiple sound modes, including Dolby options, DTS, and Sony's own 3D virtual speaker mode. The remote also lets you quickly and easily adjust rear speaker and sub volume without digging through any menus, which I appreciate. I also appreciate a dedicated button on the remote to enhance voices, which is very helpful while watching content that has lower voice volume. This soundbar has great features and a big sound that fills my entire living room with clear audio, plenty of boom from the subwoofer, and excellent surround effects from the rear speakers. I highly recommend it!

Sony’s latest home theater sound bar, the A3000 comes in a nice package that allows for flexibility and customization. We had an older sound bar in our living room, but my wife said that it was easier to hear it when she was upstairs compared to when she was sitting on the couch in our living room. I’d tried all the tuning options, and then decided to punt and try the new A3000. I found the sound bar to be a welcome replacement. In terms of what’s in the box, you get: - A3000 sound bar - Power / HDMI cables - Remote w/ batteries In terms of connectivity, the A3000 boasts: - eARC HDMI input - USB input for network devices - AirPlay / Bluetooth for wireless audio Since I wanted to be able to get the most out of the sound bar, I connected my LG OLED 4K tv to the A3000 using the eARC connection and the supplied, high-speed HDMI cable. I was really impressed by how well it sounded, even with watching something in Dolby ATMOS. I read up a bit about the device and learned the A3000 doesn’t actually have the dedicated speakers that fire upward for ATMOS audio - but rather creates a simulated ATMOS effect using software. Honestly, I could tell that it wasn’t as full sounding as my media room’s setup, but it was way better than the device we had in our living room previously. Sony’s also taken a page from other higher end home theater setups by enabling you to purchase and link a dedicated sub woofer and rear speakers to create a full 5.1 surround sound setup. On its own, the A3000 produces really good sound, but if you’re wanting to get the most out of the unit, then I also recommend looking at the sub woofer and RS3S speaker set. It’ll be expensive to build out, but if you’re in the market and willing to invest, then it’s good to have options. When I set the unit up, I went through everything, the A3000 also will auto-tune itself for the environment you place it in as part of the initial set up. Since I’m an iPhone user, I also took advantage of the Apple AirPlay set up route towards the end. This had the added benefit of having the A3000 appear as a speaker in AirPlay and my Home app - so I can group it with other AirPlay speakers throughout the house. Between movies, TV shows, and music, the A3000 has done great with everything we’ve thrown at it. The only reason I haven’t rated it 5 stars is because of the price point. At $700, there are other Dolby ATMOS enabled speakers out there that are not as expensive. If you already have a Sony BRAVIA TV, then going with the A3000 is a no-brainer. But if you’re not invested in a Sony setup, then you might find more options out there that do everything the A3000 does at a lower price point.

Great sound for a soundbar. Shines while watching a movie and gives you that movie theater feeling.

The impressive surround sound is only achieved when you pair it with rear speakers, and even better when you also add a subwoofer. I tested this soundbar both by listening to it when watching television and movies, and also when listening to just music. I listened to it by itself, then also paired to a set of Sony wireless rear speakers (RS3S) and to a Sony wireless subwoofer (SW3) all at the same time. While of course you will get optimal sound with the entire set, the soundbar is quite good all by itself as well. It performed the best when I used it to watch television and movies--listening to dialogue, special effect sounds, and the music within tv shows and movies. When simply listening to music, I felt it was good but not great; for the listed price of this particular soundbar, I would honestly pay the few hundred more to upgrade to the A5000, especially for true audiophiles who love their music. However, it really excels when used with at least a pair of rear speakers for the total 360 immersive sound experience. And when a subwoofer is added, it really packs a punch. The concept of surround sound is something that has to be personally experienced firsthand to appreciate how advanced and futuristic it sounds and feels. Sony has a program called 360 Spatial Sound which maps the room the speakers are placed in, to calibrate all of them (soundbar, rear speakers, and subwoofer all together) in such a way that it achieves what it calls sound field optimization, and the results really stand out. If you want a good soundbar to pair with your tv, I would recommend this; however, if you really want the best experience--especially when listening to music--you need to also purchase the rear speakers and perhaps also the subwoofer as well.

The Sony HTA3000 has been an exciting addition to my living room. Essentially, it’s the entry level sound bar to the family, but not much is stripped away compared its counterparts. This item produces great clarity and above average bass that performs well. What I enjoyed most from using this soundbar is the different connectivity options. I was able to setup my smart AI assistant choice, Chromecast, and Bluetooth connection with much ease. Furthermore, the interface of HTA3000 is very responsive. Despite all of the positives, this soundbar does have drawbacks. Other models within this same family line provide receiver functionality by making a HDMI port available. Unfortunately, this soundbar has no such feature and users will have to cope with being down an HDMI port. However, this is only a minor gripe given that not many other similar priced soundbars contain this ability. In conclusion, this is a sound bar that doesn’t need much help. However, it’s best paired with its other relatives (subwoofer & rear speakers) to take advantage of a 360 audio experience. It’s sized right for an apartment and a standard living room. Yet, it’s not the total package, but an important component of one.

When it comes to the audio system I opt to use for my tv’s I am a sound bar person solely for the simplicity behind the setup and the adequate audio enhancement over just the built-in tv speakers. As someone that completely understands that you will never get the same quality as you would from a true sound system I don’t expect to be completely blown away. This sound bar however is quite impressive for me. Setup was pretty simple and the sound quality was great on its own. To get the full effect of though you have to buy the subwoofer and rear speakers separately. This may be the only con I can think of so far if you can even call it a con…since every other sound bar I have owned came with a subwoofer which seems pretty standard. It’s not a huge deal but it’s something you may want to keep in mind…especially if you weren’t expecting to pay more to take advantage of the full features such as 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. If you have a compatible Sony Bravia TV (I hooked this up to my Bravia XR X90K) you can enjoy the Acoustic Center Sync. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a hardcore setup this won’t quench your thirst…no sound bar will. But if you are looking for a great upgrade to your tv viewing experience with some nice immersion features without the complex setup or even higher price tag of some of the high end sound bar options you will definitely want to give this a try.

This is a great soundbar. This soundbar produces great sound for its size.