Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SASW3
- SKU:
- 10187828
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Nice addition to the ht-a5000
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works well with ht-a5000. Seamless and instant connection.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sg0810, Thank you for telling us about your experience with your SA-SW3 Sony subwoofer. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great Subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This subwoofer feels rich but does not make the room vibrate as much. Will be upgrading to the 300w instead.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your awesome review Paulo! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the 200w SASW3 subwoofer! the 300w SASW5 will be a better upgrade to your system and we thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
Go Geek Squad
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Geek Squad installed my subwoofer in under 10 min
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Benji, It's great to hear that you were assisted well by our local dealer. We hope that you also liked your new Sony SA-SW3 wireless subwoofer. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment.Thank you for choosing Sony. Enjoy! Vincent
Misleading demo!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very frustrated with the great quality of the sound you demonstrate in the store and then get it home and hooked up and the quality of sound isnot even close to the store demo. Now feels like false advertising on Best Buys part.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BretH, We’re sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with your Sony SASW3. This is definitely not the news we want to hear. the bass sound quality will depend in the source that you're playing. The subwoofer is designed for playback of bass sound. If the input sources contain very little bass sound components, the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. You can check the subwoofer sound by emitting the test tone. You can also set the night mode to off. For details, refer to the operating Instructions supplied with a compatible model. For us to better assist you, please email us at [email protected] with the following details: Name: Best Buy Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Regards, -Craig
Good subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality I definitely recommend. It makes movies a whole new story. Same as video games its like really intense with a subwoofer. If your looking for an upgrade in your listening experience this is it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HappySwat, we're glad you like the our product. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Not too shabby
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Packs a punch for a pretty great price! Can’t go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bogey,
Awesome! We're glad you like the speaker for its price. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I compared this full system including soundbar and rear speakers against the Bose 900 sound bar, 700 bass module and rear speakers. Bose BLEW ME AWAY, this Sony lineup severely underpreformed, especially in the bass department. I would not recommend this against the Bose or the Sonos for that matter.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Greg, We're sorry to hear that the bass sound of our SASW3 did not live up to your expectations. You can press SW + or BASS + on the remote control of a compatible model to increase the subwoofer volume. Please check this link for more details: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5011/6345aec096c17cd278f2b9eb62cdc620/50115301M.pdf
And for additional troubleshooting steps, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a7000/v1/en/contents/TP1000558849.html
For further asssitance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
There's a catch
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This would be a great woofers in addition to any sound system and unfortunately it only works with certain types it has to be a newer model Sony for it to work or any other model has to have to be newer to like a 7.1 or 9.1 for you to even work properly anything less or anything that will not work
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tpg1, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We understand your feedback regarding the compatibility of this SASW3. The SASW3 is optional wireless subwoofer for HT-A9, HT-A7000, HT-A5000 and HT-A3000. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing SONY! ~Earl
Disappointed
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not enough base, sounds different then from the store, beginning to loose faith in Sony all together.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vahe,
Thank you for your feedback on the SA-SW3 subwoofer. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the bass performance and the difference in sound quality compared to what you experienced in the store. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. We want to make sure you’re taken care of and help check on your unit. May we contact you directly to assist you and get more information? If so, please email the following details to [email protected]. 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.
Sony Case number:
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue/Concern:
We value you being a Sony customer. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak directly to try to resolve this matter.
Thank you for letting us help assist you.
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Sony base
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The system did not work for us. We had to return it and end up purchasing something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FrankM, thanks for letting us know about your experience with the SA-SW3. We're sorry to hear it didn’t quite work out for you, but we really appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your feedback, it helps us a lot as we keep improving our products.
We appreciate you giving Sony a chance with this product.
Sincerely,
Estefany
Constantly disconnects
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I first got this for the first two months it was really good. For the past six months I've had nothing but problems with this and the Sony HT-A5000 where they just keep disconnecting from one another. As of today they will no longer even link to one another. I will never buy another Sony product every time I do it's always something wrong with them.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Skyfire023,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. To isolate the issue, move the subwoofer closer to the soundbar and try to reset the soundbar. Check this link for more details:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/sa-sw3/articles/00250225
For further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
David
Not too impressed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought adding the subwoofer would enhance the Sony Soundbar but I am not impressed by the sound quality. But.. Also, the connectivity to my Sony TV and iPhone were a bit of hassle. The sound bar and the TV did work together with the Sony remote. I had to individually power down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HDK1, We're sorry to hear that you're not impressed with the sound quality and experienced connectivity issues with your Sony TV and iPhone. We appreciate your patience in getting the soundbar and TV to work together with the Sony remote, even though you had to power them down individually.
I would recommend following the troubleshooting steps below to improve your audio listening experience:
Ensure that all devices have the latest firmware updates.
Press SW volume + or BASS + on the remote control of a soundbar to increase the subwoofer volume.
Set the night mode to off using the remote control of your soundbar.
If the input sources contain very little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. You can check the subwoofer sound by emitting the test tone.
If you are unable to resolve your concern and need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Sam
good sub but!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the sub worked good but made my ht a 3000 soundbar sound muddy. vocals were bad.I unhook it and reset my soundbar and it worked fine so I returned the sub.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi panamared, We're sorry to hear about the audio-related issues you've had with your Sony HTA3000 soundbar when paired with the SASW3. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Performing a Sound Field Optimization through your paired HTA3000 soundbar calibrates and ensures optimal listening experience. We take the quality of our products seriously and we regret to hear that the unit had to be returned. Should you any assistance, we encourage you to reach out to our Sony customer support team, providing details about your concern. Please contact them through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US
customers. Thanks for sharing your feedback. -Sam
Good quality sub!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice powerful subwoofer. If you looking for hard bass that doesn’t drown out the sound quality of the music then this sub is for you. I love it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dondon, we're glad you love our product. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Wireless subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use. Paired all parts to the TV and Alexa so when I tell Alexa to turn on TV everything comes on so don't have to use so many remotes.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoisB, we're glad you like the ease of use of our product. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Great-if you have all the speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing quality. Sony is hard to beat. But this will not work individually. You need to sync it to other Sony speakers that are compatible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Issues, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product. We hope that the 200 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl
SONY 200W SUBWOOFER
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.OK, MAYBE JUST ME BUT THE SOUND BAR SOUNDED BETTER IN STORE THE BASS RESPONSE AND VOLUME IS LOWER TO ME.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tonni, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your SASW3. We regret to hear that the volume level and bass response of your soundbar and subwoofer didn't live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. I would recommend following the troubleshooting steps below to improve your audio listening experience:
Press SW volume + or BASS + on the remote control of a soundbar to increase the subwoofer volume.
Set the night mode to off using the remote control of your soundbar.
If the input sources contain very little bass sound components (i.e., a TV broadcast), the sound from the subwoofer may be difficult to hear. You can check the subwoofer sound by emitting the test tone.
Should you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
Sam
No bass output
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this along with the Sony sound bar and figured it was two times the size of my old subwoofer after plugging in everything and syncing it all together this subwoofer did not deliver any power and would not recommend this product. I then returned it and got something better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PedroD, Thanks for sharing your experience with the SA-SW3 subwoofer. We are very sorry to hear that the product did not deliver the powerful bass you expected and that you were disappointed with its performance. The subwoofer's power can be fine-tuned using the Sony | Bravia connect app to adjust the subwoofer's volume level and fine-tune its settings. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll be sure to pass your comments along to our product team for review—we understand how frustrating it is when a new product doesn't meet your expectations. For any future questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US We truly hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future! Sincerely, Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
I Was Surprised - Great Sound!
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I paired this with the Sony HT-A5000 soundbar and Sony rear speakers (this is honestly the only way this should be done, get all 3). SETUP: Easy. Just make sure your soundbar is on, and just plug this in. It will sync right away. You will see the little LED in the front light up green. Done. Honestly, I think the only reason this produces better bass than my previous setup is because it can go up to level 9; I think I have it at level 8. I watched regular tv, and the bass stands out better than my previous setup. I streamed some movies, some with and some without Dolby Atmos, and the sub delivered. I watched some Bluray movies and the sub delivered. I watched some 4k movies, with and without Dolby Atmos and the sub really delivered! You can hear the rumbles and thumps and booms through the sub. The sound is amazing. My previous setup has more power than this, but this Sony setup (all three) produces better sound and more power (like I said, I think it is more power because of the higher levels). I love bass. It is extremely important to me, so subwoofers have to come very correct. And this sub absolutely comes correct. Overall, the total sound of all 3 pieces delivers a nice, surround and balanced and submersive sound. It is well worth it. I recommend the sub and all 3 pieces. I almost forgot to mention, I also played music through the bluetooth of the soundbar. Music sounded fine, but that is not the reason to buy this. The music sounded good, not great. Peace.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi tripplesix, thank you for reviewing our SASW3 Wireless Subwoofer. We're pleased to hear that you like the audio quality and ease of setup. Boost the impact of your Home Theatre System and soundbar. With 200 W of deep bass sound from a powerful 160 mm driver, this bass reflex subwoofer boosts the impact of everything you watch and listen to. Feel the deep rumble of thunder and heavy bass beats without distortion. You’ll also hear clearer voices and extra fidelity for truly authentic soundtracks. This wireless subwoofer gives you a more cinematic surround sound experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin
SA-SW3
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.only had about a month , but i like it , wish i would have got the bigger one though , it sounds good , but i like more bass .
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Jerryb, We are sorry to hear about your concern. Please make sure to press the BASS+ on the remote control of a compatible model to increase the subwoofer volume. Despite your concern, we are happy that you like your Sony SA-SW3 subwoofer. Make sure to run Sound Field Optimization through your paired A-Series audio system so that the subwoofer calibrates its performance to the surrounding environment. Should you need further assistance, you can email us at [email protected]. Thank you for choosing Sony. Enjoy! Vincent
