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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 424 reviews

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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

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Customers highly value the product's exceptional sound quality, good battery life, and reliable connectivity. They also appreciate its easy setup and user-friendly nature. However, some customers have noted concerns regarding the volume output, finding it to be lower than expected. A few also mentioned the product's larger size and weight.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    These are excellent rear speakers. They are paired with an HT-A7000 and an SW5 subwoofer in my living room. Sound quality is exceptional - feels like we are in the theater. For the first year or so I would charge these. They hold a charge well and would only need recharging every couple of weeks. I decided to keep them plugged in recently, and am much happier not having to pull them down to charge them. It is probably all in my head, but sound quality seems a bit better now that they are always plugged in.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    “He’s right behind me isn’t he?”

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Will need the Sony Soundbar to work. Obviously. But once paired up they provide a wonderful sphere of audio. The demo provided does a good job of showing them off, but where they really shine is Gaming. tired of feeling like you have to wear a headset to enjoy a MP game? Feel like at a disadvantage if you don’t have 360 audio? Worry no more! These bad boys can do what your headset can AND they won’t put a dent on your head or wallet! Dolby atmos support is also a plus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Setup!

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

    Everything linked up very easily to the sound bar and with the mobile app you can easily raise the volume for the rear speakers

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello DANIELR,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're excited to hear that your SARS5 rear speakers connected effortlessly with the sound bar and that the mobile app made adjusting the rear speaker volume so simple. It’s wonderful to know our technology is helping you enjoy a seamless and enhanced audio experience. Your positive feedback encourages us to keep delivering easy-to-use solutions that enrich your entertainment.

      Best regards,
      -Fred sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful Surround Sound!

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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 had the previous model and this blows it out the water! Worth the upgrade thus far. They are bigger than expected and was worried about if or how they would look wall mounted. After installing on the wall, they look Elegant! I have an outlet near by and the recharging cord is long enough to reach to recharge or leave in plugged up if your into that. It is true they don’t come on automatically while unplugged, so have to manually turn each on and would be nice to use them as a Bluetooth speaker individually or together( took a star for these issues) I’m sure Sony will address that soon. Otherwise, Dolby ATMOS sound AMAZING. Move over turned my living room into a Movie Theater!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not mind blowing sound, but gets the job done

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

    They’re a little pricy but pairs nicely with my Sony OLED TV, Sony soundbar and subwoofer. A little more bulky when compared to the Bose satellite speakers they replaced but seem well made, and setup was a breeze.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi xraided5150!
      We are thrilled to hear how easily you got everything set up and that the SA-RS5 speakers are a great fit for your Sony OLED TV and soundbar. It’s awesome to know you're happy with the build quality and the way your new system sounds together!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SA-RS5 will not Disappoint

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

    After my 75” Sony Bravia XR purchase ,I decided to get the complete sound set to complete my Dolby Atmos Experience. Adding to my Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 soundbar which alone out of the box sounded great, I added the 300W SA-SW5 Subwoofer for added true rich , tight deep bass low tones. That’s brings me to the new addition to my Sony Family , rear speakers SA-RS5. Let me tell you, this rear speakers truly add to the Dolby Atmos experience. Being rear speakers, they have both forward and upward facing speakers. They come with 10 hour internal battery Incase you need to temporary move your speakers around where you might not have a wall plug outlet. Sound is fantastic, midranges and high times are crystal clear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    These are amazing. The sound is blends in great with my Existing HTA-5000.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello TonyD!
      Thanks for the review! It brings us great joy to hear that your new SA-RS5 speakers blend so perfectly with your HT-A5000.

      These speakers are completely wireless with built-in batteries, so you can place them anywhere. They also bounce sound off your ceiling and automatically adjust to your room for an amazing theater experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony SA-RS5 speakers

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

    Great surround / rear speakers for my soundbar. These definitely create the immersive environment when watching movies with Dolby Atmos. Nice feature that they can be used while plugged in or unplugged from the wall. I paired these with my Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 and a Sony Sa-SW3 Subwoofer. No lag in connection and works very well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    The Read Speakers is magical, it is very powerful it gives a very pleasant sound, it is the best Read Speaker in 2023. Until now, no device has seduced me like this one. Sony HT-a7000

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost a true homerun

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

    These perform incredibly well with dplby atmost content as they are meant to. They definitely should be able to get a little louder considering their size and since they are truly wireless with 10h of battery life they should be able to have a setting for playing what the center channel is putting out to expand the sound to other part of the home (house party scenario or watching from a different area of the home). And just as big of a missed opportunity how these cant doublr as a stand alone bluetooth speskers. I gave 4 stars but as i wrote this i was tempted to give 3

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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

    Super sound and easy to set up. They add a better experience when watching a movie.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HollyF!
      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers! We are really happy to hear that the setup was easy and that you are enjoying "super sound" that adds a better experience when watching a movie.

      We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany sony-global

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice rears, but I want more for my money

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

    I like the design and technology of this speaker but i wish it kicked in a little more. When i watch sports i don't near much audio from it. I also crank movies way up which is fun but i wish it could just play excessively louder with the Hta5000 or Hta7000 at a lower volume level. I got in a package deal with a sub and 5000 soundbar for 399. It's a decent value. I've tweaked in the settings but maybe i need to more.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the RS3

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

    These are better than the RS3. For an additional $300 I guess they should be though, right? These speakers seem to add more "meat" to the sound. Also, they have upward firing speakers so it'll add two more Atmos speakers. I returned the RS3 for these because I felt the extra money was worth it. I do feel like they could have removed the battery function of these and made the cost about $100 cheaper. Also, if you do use the, what I'll call the "battery mode," the speakers will have to be manually turned on every time you turn your system on. If you leave them plugged in, you don't need to constantly turn them back on. I did have to manually turn them on once, but it has been one time in the past month. You don't want to put too many things between the speakers and the sound bar. I had to move my back speakers closer to the couch which is about 2 feet off the wall. The sound was going in and out when the speakers were against the wall, but closer to the back of the couch and still on the outer sides of the couch and the sound hasn't been an issue. I also felt more immersed in the sound when I moved them up. It definitely felt better.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good wireless rear speakers, if pricey

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

    These wireless rear speakers from Sony that are intended to pair well with certain models of their wireless soundbars and subwoofers work well and add an extra dimension of sound even to the oldest dvd's that don't necessarily have a lot of action. When the entire system is optimized and those speakers do kick in, the sound is very impressive, particularly if you have a 4k/bluray player that beautifully upscales blurays to near 4k quality. I may be wrong but I think the sound is getting a "goose", too! Highly recommended, (wait until BB puts them on sale as they invariably will for a holiday), to make that high-tech Sony soundbar, with its optimization to create sound from "phantom" speakers around your room, even better!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    rear speakers are a must add on

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

    Title: Sony SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers - Elevating Home Theater Audio I recently incorporated the Sony SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers into my home theater setup, and they have proven to be a game-changer, seamlessly complementing the Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar. These rear speakers not only enhance the overall audio experience but also provide the flexibility and convenience of wireless technology.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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

    I have the big Sony soundbar that goes with these, the A7000 and I thought it was good, but something happened with it's sound quality when hooking these up. The sound stage on it opened up even more and the difference was quite noticeable even though none of the settings on it were changed. The battery life appears to be good. Only issue is you have to have them plugged in to update the software, and I kept forgetting and the update prompt would disappear. I would say if you have a Sony soundbar, these are a must have!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Sony 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 love the sound of these speakers & the fact that they are ‘truly’ wireless makes it even more great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This speaker add dept and awesome rear surround.

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

    I had gone to BB to look at TV’s for an upgrade to our 65” Sony Bravia. While looking at the TV’s the sales associate was assisting me in trying to narrow down the TV that I would most likely be interested in. Enter my wife. The sales associate turns on the surround sound. And it blew both me and my wife away. My wasn’t really into surround sound as I am until the sales associate turned it on. So with the TV that I settled on we bought the entire surround system. The Sound bar. Which I was never a fan of because I have a Marantz receiver that handled it. But the sound bar. Subwoofer and these surround rear speakers. Are just awesome. Oh and my wife had always wanted me to get rid of the tower speakers and center channel and surround speakers from the living room. Kind of like down sizing but with this set up I won’t miss the towers. Sony XR 77a80L OlED, Sony HTA8000 5.1.2 atmos sound bar. Sony SA SW5 300 watt wireless subwoofer. Sony SA RS 5 rear surround speakers. All wireless. This set up is awesome.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Sound!

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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.

    First let me begin by saying I bought these as "Open Box-Excellent". The item was brand new in the retail box. The speakers were never opened out of the packing material. Save $120. I have them paired with the Sony HT-A7000 sound bar and the Sony SA-SW5 subwoofer. The speakers make a big difference. It adds fullness, effects, and details when watching movies. It also sounds awesome when listening to music! The speakers can be adjusted for volume during the set up. I have an open floor plan and this system adapts to the area making it sound as if you are in a theater. These speakers when placed right, make you feel like you are in the middle of the action! Yes they are expensive! I was hesitant on purchasing them but after connecting them to my system, money well spent! I had a 10 year old Sony ES receiver pushing a Deftech satellite speaker system and this new Sony system blows that out of the water! Sony has really stepped up their game!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    Was hesitant to buy these, due to price. Now i cant imagine my set up without them. Bought the str -an1000 receiver, for a 5.1 set up. Be aware these wireless take two channels. Atmos up firing and surround - so 2 channels per each surround speaker. So three in front and only these two in back. Can only use wireless sub OR wired. Not both. (Can use 2 wireless, or wired - but not one of each) this is confirmed with sony support. If you know all this going in, and 5.1.2 (also cannot use atmos stand toppers with the wireless surrounds) - the. You will be happy. The sound is immersing and excellent once you fone tune the settings. I am overall very happy and satisfied. I have enough to set up another system in another room, so not a total loss. Lol….

    I would recommend this to a friend