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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 530 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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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speaker for its excellent sound quality and ease of use. Many also appreciate its reliable connectivity and convenient setup. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the speaker's volume and price, while others wished for more power and broader compatibility.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must-have for the Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar

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

    These are great little surround speakers that are a must-have for the Sony HT-A7000 soundbar set! If there is any room for improvement I would say Sony should have included upward-firing drivers in there to help with the spatial sound on the backside - but honestly they have a very clear sound and still make a huge impact on the surround experience. Very easy to use - just plug them in and they will automatically pair up with your new Sony flagship sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity
    Cons mentioned:
    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony rear Bluetooth ac powered speaker

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

    Pairs perfectly with sound bar. These arent battery powered, they have to be pkugged into an outlet. Not a problem for us, as we knew this and had plugs at the back of our home theater near the ceilings that works perfectly. If you need total wireless, they do have a rechargeable model that pairs with the sound bar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BradleyA, Great! We are extremely pleased to hear you're purchase went well and it works perfectly with your Sony A-Series soundbar. Enhance your home theater experience with optional wireless rear speakers for the HT-A7000, HT-A5000, or HT-A3000 Soundbar. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000, HT-A5000, or HT-A3000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good addition to the HT-A5000

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

    I purchased these to go with the HT-A5000 Sony soundbar (didn't feel it necessary to pay 600+ for the SA-RS5's for this sound bar). These SA-RS3S's really make a difference to the sound quality. Although they do seem quiet at first, even with the rear speakers turned up to max. It does depend on the source audio and whether there is an ample quality sound level on that rear channel. Definitely get these on some stands and at ear level and then run the sound optimizer. Widens the sound field substantially.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for telling us about your experience so far with your SA-RS3S, AustinF. We're so glad to hear that adding this rear speakers to your Sony HT-A5000 Series Soundbar improves your overall home theater experience. Please note that the Rear speaker plays surround sound as part of the multi-channel sound or processed from the 2-channel sound. However, because of the characteristics of the rear speaker, the sound may be low depending on the playback source. 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. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony SARS3S Wireless Rear Speakers

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

    I purchased these to pair with my Sony HTA7000 soundbar and SASW5 subwoofer. Very easy to set-up and I like the way you can adjust the volume level with the HTA7000 remote. The wireless feature eliminates cord issues and gives you true 7.1 2 surround sound. The sound quality is spectacular. No need for a separate dedicated surround sound amp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needs more power

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

    I paired this with HTA3000. Wireless pairing is a breeze. It is nice that the only cord that I have to deal with is the power cord. I wished this speaker could be louder. The volume is already set to the highest level and I think the surround sound could use a few more decibels up.

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

      Thank you for telling us about your experience with your SA-RS3S Sony rear speakers. We're sorry to know if you feel the volume level from the rear speaker is too low. Follow the steps from the link below to troubleshoot this issue.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/sa-rs3s/articles/00274538

      Note: The Rear speaker plays surround sound as part of the multi-channel sound or processed from the 2-channel sound. However, because of the characteristics of the rear speaker, the sound may be low depending on the playback source.

      If no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the optional speaker, you may also find this link helpful: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a3000/v1/en/contents/TP1000525542.html

      Despite your concerns, we're truly glad that you like the wireless connectivity and quick and easy setup with your SA-RS3S and HT-A3000. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000, HT-A5000 or HT-A3000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    These speaker complete my system.

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

    The rear speakers were easy to connect and set up. They sound nice but I wish the volume could be adjusted more than the remote allows. They are on either side of a love seat but I can only hear the speaker I'm closest to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi paconurmi,
      Great! Thank you for sharing your feedback. This will help us improve our future products. We're glad that you like the audio quality of your new Sony SARS3S Rear Speaker. Regarding no sound on one of the speakers, you may check this link to fix the issue.

      There is no sound or the sound from the Rear speaker is too low
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/sa-rs3s/articles/00274538

      Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000 or HT-A5000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these speakers

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

    Jolly good satellite speakers that works well with my Sony soundbar. Small form factor, makes it invisible and stuns visitors with sound effect that it creates while watching movies. Keeps you immersed in the action.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SreejithB, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000, HT-A5000, or HT-A3000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sounds

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

    Great price great sound great amplifiers easy to setup nice buying this item

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoseR, Choosing these rear speakers will definitely be worth it! We are really happy to hear that your SA-RS3S enhances your home theater system and it feels like you are entirely surrounded by incredible, immersive audio. Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good surround speakers for Sony sound bar

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

    Provides strong surround channels for the HT-A5000 but no up firing drivers so a bit of a let down there, especially at the price. Plus the wireless surrounds that DO have up firing drivers is even more obnoxiously expensive. Loses a star for price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Raptor2099, Thanks for the sharing your review on the SARS3S Wireless speakers. ake movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000, HT-A5000, or HT-A3000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. We appreciate your feedback regarding the price and the drivers. This will help us improve our products in the future. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony fan

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

    Went all in with the Sony A90J tv and then the HTA 7000 Soundbar and The SW5 sub Lastly added these rear speakers which I Put on stands. They do need to be plugged in but once done so- they are immediately recognized by both the Sony tv and Soundbar They work great. I once had the traditional Yamaha receiver with Infinity Tower side speakers with built in subs and the Infinity center and rear speakers. For some reason the rear speakers - although costly— never did produce much sound. I was surprised how well these Sony wireless did sound As I stated in my previous review- the Sony 7000 Soundbar came alive once I both added the Sony Sub along with using the provided mini cable to allow the great TV speakers in their Oled Tv to enhance the center channel of the Soundbar. The same is true after adding the rear speakers. The whole system took another leap forward. If you are spending the money to have Sonys best system then you do need to add these rear speakers. There are times now when watching a movie I have seen many times where I am completely surprised by the action happening behind me and all around me

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SonyFan, we're glad you are enjoying our product. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000 or HT-A5000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound quality

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

    Good price and sound. Easy to setup. Good connection range

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tevas, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear that you like the excellent connection range and this great rear speakers deliver outstanding surround sound in your home. It's good to know that you find it easy to setup with your HT-A Series audio system. Thank you so much for the 5-star rating and for trusting Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Rear Speakers

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers were included in a Sony Subwoofer package. They seem to work very well. They connect by Bluetooth which allows for great separation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely incredible surround immersivenes

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

    The HTA7000 Soundbar can produce surround sound all by itself but it can be dependant on your room layout and good ATMOS or DTS content. I had the Soundbar as standalone and then added the rear surrounds. These don't have upfiring drivers but they sound great and truelly create an immersive experience without the worry of the hit and miss of sounds bouncing just right. These surrounds also allow you to experiencing surround at low audio levels because the standalone bar usually works best at higher audio levels to bounce sound. If you don't have the money for the surrounds you can always add them later. For me, I purchased a Sony TV along with the Soundbar and opened up the best buy card that gave 10% back with the package. When the reward points became available I used them to get the surrounds for pretty much no cost. Although the Soundbar did a great job all by itself, when I added the surrounds it was a night and day difference. The build quality is very good and the speakers look premium. I just wished the power cords were longer. The speakers paired up with the Soundbar automatically when plugged in and the surround audio levels become unlocked so you can increase their volume.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Someone, we are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the incredible performance of our SA-RS3S Total 100 W Additional Wireless Rear Speakers- especially when paired with our HT-A7000 with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. We hope that the additional speakers enhances your home theater system so that if feels like you are entirely surrounded by incredible, immersive audio. Thank you so much for the 5 Star review and for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wireless rear speakers

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

    We had recently purchased a Sony Bravia y along with a Bravia 8 soundbar and Sony 200w subwoofer. We kind of missed having the rear speakers so we used our rewards to purchase these. They are working great, and we are really enjoying the surround sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JustMom1215, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great rear speakers for Sony system

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

    I have these to go along with the A5000 sound bar and they are a wonderful addition to my home theater setup. My first impression was how lightweight they are, very easy to mount on a wall if possible. Once plugged in, they are immediately ready to link with the sound bar, just hit the link button on the back and go through the setup process on the sound bar's tv menu. That's it, took two minutes to do. I have mine about 6 feet behind my sofa. I ran the room optimization tool on the sound bar and put them to the test. They sound amazing watching movies with Dolby Atmos. Clear, crisp and the perfect amount of sound to enhance the room. They are not to my liking for playing music however, but I don't think they are meant for that. I turn off the Immersive AE mode for music which cuts out the rears. If you have a good spot to place them, these are a must add on for the A7000.

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

      Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speakers. We're so glad these rear speakers works great with your HT-A5000 and it expanded your overall listening experience. It's good to hear you like these rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A5000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. While the HT-A5000 doesn't support Music sound mode like the HT-A7000, you can turn the surround effect on or off to suit sound sources.

      Enhance your Sony's sound bar. Discover SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers for a cinematic experience with 5.1.2 channels of real surround sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Complements well with HT-A5000 and sub

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

    Wow. I never though the rear speakers would elevate my sound stage because of my past experience with another brand's setup. But I will tell you this. This has blown my expectation away. The previous brand I had is LG and all you do is pair the system up and go. The Sony system, you could do that but it won't sound great until you do the calibration. After that is done, boom, it sounds like a proper home theater system. Setup was a bit difficult. The auto link function didn't work properly out of the box. I had to go the soundbar setting and pair everything manually and I had to re-pair my sub as well. Maybe a firmware update can fix that. I've seen reviews saying that they can barely hear any audio from the rear speakers. What most people don't know about surround sound is that it's suppose to be more of an "effect" sound, like a airplane flying by or explosion. It's not suppose to replicate what's playing from the main channels at full volume. Overall, I'm very impress with Sony's implementation and calibration. I think moving forward, Sony will be my go to soundbar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi emptystreets130, Thank you for taking the time to review the SA-RS3S Total 100 W Additional Wireless Rear Speakers. We're sorry to hear that you're having issue with this unit. We apologize for the inconvenience. To isolate the issue, please follow the troubleshooting steps from this link:
       https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/sa-rs3s/articles/00223961.

      If you are unable to resolve your concern, , please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com or chat with us from Sony’s e-support webpage.

      Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing sounds

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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.

    Packs a huge punch in a small package definitely recommend going into soundbar settings to ensure they are up to date and optimized feels like im in my personal movie theater

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speaker for your soundbar. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000 or HT-A5000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rear Speakers for HT-A7000 Soundbar

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

    I added the rear speakers and subwoofer to the HT-A7000 soundbar. It made a significant difference. We already owned the Sony XR85X95J television and enjoy the entire system. One remote controls everything and the rear speakers and subwoofer are wireless. Just turn on the TV with the TV remote and control everything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DennisB, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear that the SARS3S made a significant difference in bringing an immersive surround sound experience. And good to know you like that the TV remote controls the entire system. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000 or HT-A5000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    easy use - good sound

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

    I am not 100% percent sure that these rear speakers add a lot to the soundbar (Bravia theater 8), but I bought them open box and so good value and I does had a little bit of volume. The setting was interesting - the speakers need to be in view of the bar - I have them on the floor on the side of the couch - so if I loose connection I need to put them on the couch for the setup duration.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LovemyTV, Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with your SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers. We're glad that you find it easy to use. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please note that the Rear speaker plays surround sound as part of the multi-channel sound or processed from the 2-channel sound. However, because of the characteristics of the rear speaker, the sound may be low depending on the playback source. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A8000 soundbar, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization on the app 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! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    Sounds fantastic with my a5000 sound bar. Easy installation, love the Bluetooth connectivity and the ease of the calibration to your room of choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlejandroG, we're glad you are enjoying or product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US