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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 761 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are positive about the SA-SW3 200W Wireless Subwoofer's sound quality, citing its rich, deep sound and powerful bass. They also appreciate the ease of setup and wireless connectivity. A few customers noted the subwoofer's size as larger than anticipated. Overall, the feedback highlights a product with excellent audio performance and user-friendliness.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect addition to my Sony BRAVIA THEATER BAR 8

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

    I recently purchased the new BRAVIA Theater Bar 8, and even some reviews say that the bass response of the Soundbar alone is great, it didn't convince me enough, not for my taste so I needed to add a sub. I have read many reviews of the larger SA-SW5 as the best sub option so I was a little skeptical about the SA-SW3. For my surprise, this little fella (well, not too little) really did blow up my expectations. 200 watts of power is good enough for my new place. Set up was really easy, truly plug and play and the frequency response is awesome in my opinion. I am very happy with the SA-SW3 subwoofer, I highly recommended it for small to medium size rooms.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Snake, fabulous! You've certainly made a great choice! We're thrilled to know that you're very happy with your SA-SW3 and satisfied with its amazing bass sound quality and ease of setup. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This little subwoofer makes all the difference!

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

    Sony soundbar systems are pretty good. I mean, everyone has their favorites, but for me, Sony sound systems have always hit high marks. I added one of Sony's HTA3000 soundbars to an upstairs loft area that was smallish in size. For that area, I didn't think I needed tons of sound, but after the setup, I was a bit underwhelmed at the perfomance of the soundbar. That is until I purchased and paired the SA-SW3 Wireless Subwoofer with the existing bar. Wow, what a difference! The highs seemed higher and the lows, well, they were certainly more pronounced. I’m pleasantly surprised at how much this subwoofer has improved the sound of the whole sound system. I highly recommend that you do the same.

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

      Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you have always had great experiences with our sound systems and that the SA-SW3 Wireless Subwoofer has made such a remarkable difference in your setup.

      It's great to hear that the subwoofer improved the performance of your HT-A3000 soundbar and made a significant impact on your audio experience. We engineered our subwoofers to seamlessly integrate with our soundbars, and your feedback is a testament to the powerful, immersive sound they can deliver together.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a cinematic day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Packs a bunch and sounds great!

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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 have the A5000 and rear RS5 speakers running with my 65” A80L. It’s really a great setup with powerful sound. I’m in an apartment, so super booming bass isn’t really an option. I thought I would try the SW3 hoping it wouldn’t be too much and actually, it’s really perfect. When the subwoofer is synched with the A5000 it opens up a wider range of bass control with the remote. I also notice the soundbar definitely seems to focus more on the voice and highs when not having to include bass as well. I’m really happy with it and I got a great open box deal. I think the sale price for a new one is worth it too, I just got lucky. I would definitely recommend this subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi TCLfan,
      Thank you for the 5-star rating and recommendation! We're delighted to hear your enjoyable experiencing with your Sony products. We always strive to deliver the best quality with our products and aim to provide the best experience possible. Thank you for purchasing the SASW3 subwoofer and for trusting Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to my home setup

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

    The Sony SA-SW3 200W Subwoofer is an excellent addition to my setup. The bass is deep, powerful, and crystal clear. It completely transforms the listening experience. It pairs seamlessly with the Bravia Theatre Bar (a must-have to unlock its full potential), and the combination makes movies, music, and games feel incredibly immersive. As always, Sony delivers outstanding quality. I’m really enjoying it and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an upgrade to their home theatre system.

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

      Thanks for that excellent 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the Sony SA-SW3 Subwoofer is making such a difference in your home theater setup. Its 200W of powerful bass is designed to deliver that deep and impactful sound you're experiencing, and we're so glad you're enjoying the seamless integration with your BRAVIA Theatre Bar for a truly immersive experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a wonderful day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price, easy setup

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

    Great piece of kit. I use this in my living room and have a SW5 in my bedroom. This SW3 definitely doesn't hit as hard as its big brother, but it does a great job of filling the room with big bass that just helps fill the soundstage of whatever you are watching. Wireless is a huge bonus and it's super easy to connect to most Sony soundbards.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JeremyM, Amazing! We're so happy that you've made a smart choice for your living room setup. While it might not pack the same punch as the SW5, your review highlights how the SW3 still manages to deliver substantial bass, enhancing your viewing experience by filling the soundstage effectively. The convenience of the wireless connectivity and ease of setup with Sony soundbars are definitely great advantages. Thanks for your purchase and for trusting Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for the price

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

    This is a great sub for the price. Yes, there is better from Sony but it works and this things works VERY WELL. It brings the bass to wherever you put this at. I have it paired with my hta 3000 Sony soundbar and my Sony surround rear speakers all paired to my Bravia 8 tv. Great sub that I recommend if your looking for something that won’t kill your wallet since the soundbar and tv does

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

      Thanks for this fantastic and detailed review! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the SA-SW3 subwoofer and its performance. It's also great to hear that you have it paired with a full Sony ecosystem—the HT-A3000 soundbar, rear speakers, and BRAVIA 8 TV!

      We appreciate you being a dedicated Sony customer and for the strong recommendation!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony Subwoofer

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

    Nice that it’s wireless. Easy setup paired with Sony tv and sony soundbar. Not as heavy on the bass as I was expecting but does the job. Would have been nice if price was more competitive. Fits under the tree.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RarelyReviewStuff, Thank you for the great review! We're so pleased to hear you like the wireless design, ease of setup and pairing, and compact size of your Sony SASW3. To ensure optimal bass response, please adjust the bass settings on the connected Sony home theater system. 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! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Surprising for its size!

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

    Not bad considering its size! I use this with a Bravia 8 soundbar so together it produces plenty of clean sound and deep base for my TV setup in my Livingroom. If I had a dedicated Room for such setup, I would probably want a larger Subwoofer. Quite impressive for it's size and well worth the cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Harry, That's awesome! We're very happy to hear that it works seamlessly with your Bravia 8 soundbar and you're impressed with the size, clean and deep bass, and overall value of your new Sony SASW3 subwoofer. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Paired with Sony Soundbar

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

    Definitely worth the purchase price to give that extra bass to a Sony sounf bar. Pick up the rear speakers at well for the best sound!

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

      Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the SA-SW3 subwoofer was a worthwhile purchase and that it has enhanced the bass for your Sony soundbar. Adding the rear speakers to complete your setup is a great choice, and we're so glad you're enjoying the full, immersive sound.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Subwoofer

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

    Soundbar really needed the subwoofer…fills out the soundscape of movies without the volume jacked up. Great for BT music too. It was kinda pricey tho

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PenelopeB, We're glad that you're enjoying the audio quality of the subwoofer. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my best decisions

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

    Getting this sound system was ine of my best decision. Belive me it is a game changer for your viewing experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      HI MoizA,

      Thanks for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that getting the SA-SW3 wireless subwoofer was one of your best decisions and that it's been a game changer for your viewing experience. It's awesome to know the sound system is making such a significant impact. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Eliab Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Need a sony bravia tv 60 inche

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

    Sound bar is extremely good from sony thank you. The was natural and it didn't wash out vocal most important saperation was on pair. The sony character was on the warm side no brite at all the power was very good not forteging. Is this the best i herd no but for the price maybe there are other sound bars and subwoofer that are good but im happy. Thanks best buy.

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

      Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wins again!

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

    Awesome bass. You can’t go wrong with Sony! It connected through the app and paired fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KathleenS, We're really delighted to hear you love everything about your Sony SA-SW3 and this wireless subwoofer is successfully filling your room with deep, rich bass. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A little bulky but worth it.

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

    Nice Sony subwoofer to go with my Sonja Bravia TV.

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

      Thank you for sharing your feedback on the SASW3 subwoofer.

      We're so glad to hear you're enjoying it with your Sony BRAVIA TV. Our devices are designed to work together seamlessly to create a fantastic home theater experience!

      Thanks for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don't forget to add this subwoofer to your home th

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

    I initially purchased the Sony Theatre Bar 8 without this subwoofer. I immediately realize I made a mistake. Adding this to my home theatre and TV was a breeze and has made a world of difference in the acoustics of our experience. Highly recommend this subwoofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BryanB, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that adding the subwoofer to your Sony Theatre Bar 8 was a breeze and significantly enhanced your home theatre experience. The improved acoustics truly make a difference, and we're glad you're enjoying the optimized sound. Your recommendation means a lot to us, Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bass heavy

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

    Great setup to go along with the sony hta9 system the bass is powerful for a small room and be good for any small room anything bigger id go with the bigger size

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hey Afr4, thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the powerful bass performance of the SASW3 subwoofer as part of the Sony HT-A9 system in your small room.

      As you correctly pointed out, the SASW3 is designed to deliver deep and impactful bass, which makes it an excellent choice for enhancing the audio experience in smaller spaces. Its compact size does not compromise its ability to produce a robust low-frequency output, bringing your movies and music to life.

      For those with larger rooms, we recommend considering our larger subwoofer, the Sony SASW5. The SASW5 offers even more powerful bass output with its increased size and additional features, ensuring a full and immersive sound experience in bigger spaces.

      We appreciate your review and are thrilled that you're satisfied with your setup. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Enjoy your audio experience, and thanks for trusting Sony!

      Gus Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony wireless sub

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

    Get subwoofer I love that you can hide it wherever you want. It’s fully functional Bluetooth subwoofer

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VictorS, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new SASW3! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to a Sony Family

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

    Great subwoofer! Didn’t connect automatically to my Bravia 5. Manual instructions were not applicable either. Had to set it up through the Bravia app instead. Works great once you’ve figured that out.

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

      We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're very glad to hear you're enjoying the powerful sound of your new Sony SASW3 subwoofer. You are correct! For a seamless connection the setup is best completed using the BRAVIA Connect app. It's designed to make the integration of all your Sony devices as simple as possible, and we're happy to hear you were able to get it working perfectly.

      Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy the enhanced audio experience!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound

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

    This subwoofer has surprisingly amazing power and sound thank you so much for the Best Buy associate for recommending this product to me. I love it so much and I am so glad I own it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DanielM, Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with your SA-SW3 200W Wireless Subwoofer! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the powerful and amazing sound it delivers. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the Best Buy associate's recommendation and are glad that you are satisfied with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sub for my Sony Sound Bar

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

    Got this to pair with my Sony Sound Bar, great compliment for the sound bar! Was able to get the $100 off even though I got it a week later after purchasing the Sony SB, Best Buy was great in helping me return the sound bar ( only on paper) so I could get the package deal. Thanks Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MJ55, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US