Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA3000
- SKU:
- 10101552
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Sony Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for a soundbar. Shines while watching a movie and gives you that movie theater feeling.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnG,
We could not be more pleased to hear that the HT-A3000 is delivering that immersive, cinematic atmosphere you were looking for!
We engineered this soundbar with our X-Balanced Speaker Units and Vertical Surround Engine to ensure that even a single-unit setup can produce a vast, room-filling soundstage. It is fantastic to know that the clarity and depth are truly shining during your movie nights, bringing that movie theater feeling directly to your couch. We aim to make every viewing experience feel like an event, and it sounds like this soundbar is doing exactly that.
Thank you for making Sony part of your home entertainment!
Regards,
Dominick
Don’t item
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone. It sounded nothing like the one in the store. Bose all the way.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StanleyS,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We're sorry to hear if you feel that your new HTA3000 soundbar does not sound like the one from the store. Allow us to help make this a better experience. The sound quality may vary depending on the source, connection, and content you are playing. Depending on the combination of the setting of SOUND FIELD and input signal, surround sound processing may not work effectively. The surround effect may be subtle, depending on the program or disc. For optimum sound experience, please make sure that the soundbar software is updated as it includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. You may refer to this link as your guide on how to adjust the sound quality of the unit:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a3000/v1/en/contents/TP1000525554.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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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. - Kris
amazing sound!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar packs a punch! I am thoroughly impressed by the sound and build quality of this Sony soundbar. The addition of Dolby Atmos puts this soundbar and system above the rest. I've used Dolby Atmos on gaming headsets and my phone also supports it but never on a soundbar. I don't think I can ever go back now! After unboxing and setting it up(which was pretty simple) I am in absolute awe of the sound quality. 360 Reality Audio is the best sounding system I have ever used. This alone is enough for me to recommend it to everyone I know. Setting it up with the optional speakers and subwhoofer was a breeze and just added to the sound experience. I watched Fast and Furious and The Hurt Locker with this sound system and I felt like I was watching these movies for the first time again. The build quality is also pleasing. The soundbar looks great on my shelf in front of my tv. It's slim enough that it doesn't hinder viewing at all. The rear speakers lay perfectly on the back of my couch at head level and I have the subwhoofer in the back corner of my living room tucked next to my couch. I think this is the perfect setup and allows for all over sound.
I would recommend this to a friendAverage at best...
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Over the years I've owned MANY sound bars. Many is an understatement. In my house at this moment I have at least 4 (5 now) plugged in and functioning sound bars of various makes and manufacturers. Each of them has their own pluses and minuses, however I was really looking forward to setting this one up. Unfortunately, disappointment ensued. To start, the packaging is much as you'd expect, the sound bar is nestled in a relatively nondescript long rectangular box with an image on the front of the bar and it is packed in Styrofoam. It comes with the remote, some documentation and an HDMI cable. On setup, the sound bar is seen by my Samsung TV and it switches to the input for it. There's a relatively simple setup process whereby it connects to WiFi, allows you to set up Alexa or Chromecast integration, and configures the 360 audio if you have the rear speakers and the sub (both of which are sold separately). The 360 audio setup is actually very cool, each of the speakers emits a series of tones which is picked up by the soundbar to allow it to adjust the audio for the room it is set up in. Then came the movie watching... For starters, I brought up Jurassic Park. Who can match the sweeping sounds of John Williams as the score for Jurassic Park is played directly after Dr Grant and Dr Sattler see the Brachiosaurus for the first time. The audio is... tinny. The conversation between the characters is flat. The review is for the soundbar, so I'll leave out too much commentary on the surround speakers and sub, but I have to say, that the surrounds are underutilized, and the subwoofer is boomy at best. But returning to the sound bar... much of the midrange is lost on the bar itself. John Williams lovely Jurassic Park score, which sounds good just because of what it is, loses a lot of its depth and fullness. As the movie continues, it just becomes more and more apparent that the mids are just way too weak in this sound bar, from the crunching branches as the T-Rex approaches, so the freight-train sound of its roar... All of it sounds too high and a little too flat. Watching TV is an even less impressive endeavor. All of the channels I watched the sound was flat and uninspired. There's not a whole lot in the way of customization for the audio for this sound bar, and cycling through the settings did not change the experience much. For the cost of the sound bar alone, it's a rather steep price for subpar sound, even once you add the wireless subwoofer, it cannot make up for the utter lack of midrange in the bar. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this, particularly at this price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendMighty Little Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great soundbar. This soundbar produces great sound for its size.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mike,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear that the HTA3000 soundbar delivers impressive sound quality for its size. Your positive feedback encourages us to keep delivering products that combine great performance with convenience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great sounds, easy hook-up
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, easy connection/control with my Sony TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JonathanS,
Perfect! Thanks for the feedback and we are very excited to hear that you easily connected your new Sony HTA3000 to your Sony TV and were pleased with the sound quality. The HTA3000 immerses you in authentic surround sound with a center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for impressive power. With optional rear speakers, it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, so you can lose yourself in your favorite movies, TV shows and music. Thanks for choosing Sony! Enjoy! - Marco
Very easy to set up, but minimal sound EQ settings
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I tried out the HTA3000 sound bar for a week. I listened to movie audio, TV audio, and music audio. I came to the conclusion that there is insufficient ability to adjust audio parameters - no explicit EQ settings. There are center channel Voice settings, Sound Field setting button, etc., but I was not happy with the flexibility of the audio settings overall. I will say that the HTA3000 soundbar (and the add-on SA-SW3 sub woofer) were extremely easy to set up and integrate into my Sony single control system management. I connected these components to a Sony Bravia XR-77A80CK OLED TV. All the Sony components interoperate see\amlessly. I really wanted to like the Sony soundbar, but gave up on it after a week and returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi WirelessMike, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony HTA3000 3.1 Ch soundbar. We're sorry to hear that you were not happy with it that it had to be returned. We appreciate your feedback regarding the audio settings and EQ settings. Rest assured this will reach the concerned department so we can improve our products in the future. We hope you'll still consider our products in your future purchase. Thanks and regards, -Craig
Quality soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound bar but sold out of the box with no remote!
I would recommend this to a friendAnother GREAT Sony product!!!!!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar fit perfectly into my front room where I watch tv, completely filling the room with sound, I do plan to purchase the rear speakers down the line but this sounds great by itself, I have long been a Sony customer and come to expect a quality product each time, this sound bar is no exception! Great Job Sony!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BlakeS, We're glad that you are enjoying your new soundbar. The HT-A3000 3.1ch soundbar has three front speakers including a center speaker designed for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, the sound comes from all around you, maximizing the effects of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
GET THIS SOUND BAR/ HEAR THE DIFFERENCE!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a little skeptical at first and did not think I really needed a soundbar. So, by accident disconnected it. Well all I can say is get a sound bar and this one is great! THE PRICE IS GOOD AND SOUND PHENOMENAL.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavettaY, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Not a Keeper
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.As far as soundbars go... this one does a fairly decent job on movies - however this does not give you real atmos, only well placed dedicated speakers can do that. On music... imagine a 1980's boombox - that's the sound. That was a deal breaker for me. For this kind of money just invest in a 5.1 receiver and speakers. I spent less and got MUCH more that way.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nayy,
Thank you for sharing your honest review/feedback on our Sony HTA300. We highly appreciate it. This will help us improve our future products. We're glad that you still appreciate the sound quality of our A3000 when it comes to movies. The HTA3000 immerses you in authentic surround sound with a center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for impressive power. With optional rear speakers, it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, so you can lose yourself in your favorite movies, TV shows and music. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
Sony Soundbar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superb complement to new Sony 55" Bravia TV. Well worth the good price.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user457265,
That's awesome! We're happy to hear that you like your Sony soundbar for your Sony TV. Thank you again for choosing Sony and your continued support is greatly appreciated.
-David
Environment may matter
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have an inexpensive tv without a sound bar and I think it has better quality sound but that may be because I am in a smaller room with a low ceiling. My recommendation is average but based on a room with high ceiling.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello user246474,
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback and we highly appreciate it. Our Sony HTA3000 has an auto calibration so you can maximize the sound in your room. The HT-A3000 3.1ch soundbar has three front speakers including a center speaker designed for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, the sound comes from all around you, maximizing the effects of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Sony sound bar
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good highs jack base unless you have a sub connection to subwoofer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soundbar,
We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the bass performance of your HT-A3000. This model features a built-in dual subwoofer designed to provide deep bass in a compact form. To enhance the low-end response, we recommend ensuring the "Sound Field" is turned on using your remote for a more immersive sound. You can also adjust the bass level specifically by pressing the "SW +" (subwoofer volume) button on the remote control. Additionally, running the "Sound Field Optimization" in the settings can help calibrate the built-in subwoofers to your specific room environment for better performance.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Samuel
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent TV & Soundbar I enjoyed my entertainment system:
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Samuel321,
Thank you for the purchase! We're happy to hear that you like your new Sony soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Small size, big sound.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compact enough to fit between the feet of my 65" Sony tv. I paired it with sw3 sub and it sounds awesome.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinC, We are glad that you now have a perfect soundbar for your 65" BRAVIA. With your new Sony HT-A3000 soundbar, you will get the full effect of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force PRO Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. Thanks to Sony’s virtual surround technology, this soundbar can position sound in vertical space – so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling or up-firing speakers. As well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Vertical Surround Engine lends a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to other formats too. It also supports 360 Reality Audio, which puts you in the middle of the concert, studio session, or whatever you’re listening to, for a totally immersive experience. Thank you for your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent
Connectivity issues
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Spent more time screaming at this soundbar rather than enjoying it. HUGE connection issues to my Sony television. Sound quality is fine, loved the voice on dialogue feature but unfortunately will have to return
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gabe, While we're glad that you like the sound and features, we regret that the soundbar had to be returned, This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around. With that said, may we also contact you to help and get more information? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
Erin
Mr. Glenn
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding soundbar for the price! The audio is extremely clear!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GlennH, We're glad you are happy with your soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Not Impressed
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is not even the entry level soundbar so i was expecting something more from it. In store actually i had a better impression but the sound back home is not great. i'll pick another one
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndreaB, We regret to hear that the soundbar did not meet your expectations. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always looking to make Sony better. We appreciate your time sharing this feedback. Please feel free to email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com so we can assist you. Best regards, Erin
Not overly enthused
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I expected a richer sound from this product. It is also 5" deep so unless it is mounted carefully it sticks out 2-3 " in front of theTV screen. My sticks out and the Geek Squad mounted it :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi user103,
Thank you for your purchase. We're sorry to hear if our Sony HTA3000 Soundbar did not sound the way you like it. Installing it in the right spot will give you a good look on your setup and good sound. The HT-A3000 immerses you in authentic surround sound with a center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for impressive power. With optional rear speakers, it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, so you can lose yourself in your favorite movies, TV shows and music. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco