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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 416 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

Customers are saying

Customers commend the SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers for their impressive sound quality and good battery life. Users also appreciate the easy connectivity and simple setup process. Some customers have noted concerns about the speaker volume and size, while others found the weight to be a challenge when finding a stand.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Very good great sounds and very satisfied with these.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Up firing sound is very nice “Sony”

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice speakers,I just wish they were louder & was able to move to any room since they’re Bluetooth

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    Absolutely love them. I will recommend them to anyone looking for great sound.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing wireless surround sound

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

    The speakers themselves are wonderful with great sound quality. I wish the charging cords were a little bit longer and I also wish you didn’t have to power them on each time you use them

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great surround!

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

    I have been waiting for sony to release atmos capable surround speakers. I am glad I held off on the RS3s because the RS5s are perfect! Also love that they are wireless

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Background 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 would recommend these. They hooked up easy to the sound system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wireless…

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

    The speakers are really nice. I like the convenience of rechargeable batteries. I have it with the whole system and it’s really not immersive enough to me.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sony Dropped the Ball on These SR5's

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

    Sony really dropped the ball on this one. You can barely here anything coming out of these speakers when watching a 4k movie with atmos, even on a disc player. They feel very hefty and and good quality, and they seem like they have the potential to put out some good sound but totally not worth the $600 asking price. I wouldn't waste any amount of money on a speaker that doesn't produce sound. Sony nneds to come out with a version 2.0 of this speaker so we can enjoy the full effect. I tried them for a week and returned them for a refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

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

    I paired these with the HT-A7000 and SW-5 sub. I have to say I am impressed, especially when watching a movie with Dolby Atmos. Pairing with the Soundbar was simple

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy setup, better experience

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

    Paired with a7000 soundbar immediately after powering on, vastly improving directional audio.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony rear surround!

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

    Love these rears. Added them to my Sony tv with my soundbar cause I wanted that top notch quality and they didn't disappoint. Love them!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just better

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

    Definitely an improvement from my previous but just a little better. Some movies sound better than others. Overall worth it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New dimension in fun.

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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.

    Really made a difference with our HT A5000. Highly recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Speakers - Great Sound

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

    These provide a great look, sound great and easy to install.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Rare speakers, Fort Myers Florida

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

    Rare speakers for the sewing system really makes the room feel like you’re in the studio

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice speakers

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

    Nice speakers. Definitely help the immersive sound experience. Wish there was an option to not use batteries. I end up leaving mine plugged in.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a pair!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great pair of speakers! Brings it all togather.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it...

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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.

    Even though these are supposed to be the latest and greatest I ultimately went back to the store to exchange for the less SA-RS3's which I am far more pleased with my HT-7000a and SW3 sub. Here's why: 1) One of the speakers was experiencing interference, likely from my wifi router being nearby. Tried different optimization settings and changing connections but nothing worked. Note: the RS3's did NOT have this problem in the same location. 2) These things are big and heavy. Take note of the dimensions. Also thought the design didn't really match the rectangle soundbar. 3) Found the volume to be too uneven. Sometimes a little too much bass, other times can barely hear. Price to performance was not worth it to me. 4) You can't use these as standalone stereo speakers which may have justified the additional cost to take into another room or increase music throughout the home. I would point out these rears are only useful in 5.1 channel (or higher) audio source. They will work with stereo music if you use the "Immersive Audio" function but I found the sound to be too altered from the main soundbar (very airy and echo-y) so usually just keep it off. Very satsified with the RS3's at half the price for adding surround which makes for a fuller movie experience. I find the atmos upfiring feature to be pretty overrated overall, but do enjoy the Sony combination for multiuse in the living room.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony SA-RS-5 rear speakers

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

    The Sony SA-RS-5 rear speakers are a great addition to your surround . Add great sound especially when watching movies

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quality surround speakers

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

    These pair great with my Sony HT-A7000 soundbar. They look great and sound even better!

    I would recommend this to a friend