Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SASW3
- SKU:
- 6467459
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
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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
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 socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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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
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
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 socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
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.
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 socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Model Number:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Regards,
David
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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 socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Regards,
Sam
Sub
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The quality and sound is not even close to Bose or Sonos, the app to adjust volume bass is really sad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Complaint,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We truly apologize for any inconvenience caused by the sound quality issues. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we want you to know that we are committed to addressing your concerns. We are actively working to improve our products and your feedback will be taken into consideration as we strive to enhance our offerings.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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 socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thank you for choosing Sony. Enjoy! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
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
Sony subwoofer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.upset that it does not connect to my receiver. it would be nice if this was compatible with Sony receivers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RahmedP, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Sony SASW3. We appreciate your interest in compatibility with Sony receivers. I would recommend the Sony SACS9 if you're looking for a compatible subwoofer with our Sony AV receivers that is equally powerful as the SASW3.
If you have any specific suggestions or features you'd like to see, feel free to share them with us. Your insights are important to us as we work to meet and exceed your expectations.
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Subwoofer that multiplies sound quality 10x!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Adding this to the sound bar makes the new sound explode from the room! It's fabulous!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RKJK, 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best sups i have heard. I got alot of steros and this by far is the best
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gilgamesh, we're glad you like 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
sound very low
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.got SA-SW3 ($202+tax) openbox. It also easy setup, worked fine, but not loud enough, bass sound very low, hard to notice difference with bass and w/o bass.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi openbox, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the bass performance of your Sony SA-SW3 did not meet your expectations. The SA-SW3 is designed to provide a rich bass experience, and we want to ensure you get the best performance from your unit. Please follow the steps below to improve the bass output:
-Ensure the subwoofer is placed in an optimal location, preferably near a wall or in a corner, to enhance bass response.
-Check the settings on your soundbar and make sure the subwoofer level is appropriately adjusted. You can also try different sound modes to see if they enhance the bass.
-Ensure that your sound system and subwoofer have the latest firmware updates installed, as these can sometimes improve performance.
If you continue to experience issues, please feel free to contact our product support team via phone call at 855-806-8464 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US. Or email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Only lasted 2 years
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lasted only 2 years! It turns on sometimes for a couple of minutes and it shuts off.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JenB,
We're really sorry to hear about the trouble with your SA-SW3.
Let’s give a couple of troubleshooting steps a try to see if we can get things working:
1. Make sure the subwoofer is plugged directly into a working outlet, not a power strip or surge protector.
2. Try a different power cable if you have one handy.
3. Unplug the subwoofer for about a minute, then plug it back in.
4. Double check any wireless connections or pairing if you're using it with a soundbar. Reset and reconnect if possible.
Your unit comes with a 1-year warranty. If none of the above fixes the issue, the next step would be a repair with our authorized service center, Encompass. Find more information here: https://sony.encompass.com/parts-accessories/Sony-Repair-Services
Thanks for considering Sony products and we regret that your experience was not as expected.
Sincerely,
Estefany