Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SASW5
- SKU:
- 6467428
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the SA-SW5 300W Wireless Subwoofer, particularly its awesome sound quality and excellent bass. Users appreciate its ease of use, seamless connectivity, and powerful performance. While the design and compact size are well-received, a few customers feel the product is overpriced and have noted its weight.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Works as intended. Keeper.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this open open box deal at half price of msrp. It works! It completes the package with the Ht-A9 sound system for full surround with proper bass. It gave me the feel of Imax/ dolby as i rather bring home the movies at the theater experiences into the comfort of my own personal space. I enjoy watching movies much more than the lack luster tv speakers. It is a great deal.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tech4ever, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We hope that the 300 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, punchy 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity, Sound quality
Great Woreless Speakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent speakers and are wireless. You don’t have to put them by an outlet
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AngT,
Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and design of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great product and Service
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product! It sounds amazing. Best Buy came out and hooked it up and showed me how to use it. They made sure it sounded perfect before they left. The Geek Squad guys at this Best Buy are amazing!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello PatrickB,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that you're enjoying your SASW5 subwoofer and that it sounds amazing. It's great to know that the Best Buy Geek Squad team provided exceptional service by hooking it up and ensuring it sounded perfect before they left. We truly appreciate the time you took to share your experience and hope you continue to enjoy the superior sound quality!
Best regards,
-Fred
Boom goes the Woofer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Boom goes the Woofer, a great add to the sony sound bar. Next the surround speakers. Do not go with smaller wattage, you put this with the IMAX setting on the Sony TV... Never will you go to the theater again, unless you love the popcorn!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the review, NEIL!
It’s awesome to hear how the SA-SW5 subwoofer brings that "boom" to your setup. Pairing it with the IMAX settings on your Sony TV truly creates that "never go to the theater again" experience—though we agree, it's hard to replicate that theater popcorn at home!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Subwoofer.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BASS. Need I say more? Eho doesnt love it. Except my wife. Lol Very nice Subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Barry! Thanks for sharing your thoughts; your feedback means a lot to us. We are thrilled to hear you're loving the SA-SW5 Subwoofer!
We designed the SA-SW5 to deliver a truly immersive experience with powerful and rich low-frequency sound.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Great sub to pair with Sony sound bars!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This unit replaced my 2012 Bose Cinemate II system. It pairs great with the HT-A7000 sound bar and extends low frequency ranges beyond what the sound bar can achieve. By no means will it shake the paint off your drywall but it’s also not intended as a high-end audiophile sub. Movies have added punch and rumble in the low frequencies but struggles to remain efficient below 50hz which is due to its smaller cone size. But, again this isn’t a high end sub so you get what you pay for and I’m plenty happy with it as my family room/movie sound system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brian,
Fantastic! You've definitely made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to know about your satisfaction with the exceptional bass sound quality of your SA-SW5 Sony subwoofer. We hope that the 300 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, punchy 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!
Best regards,
Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Connectivity, Ease of use, Sound quality
SD
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound,wireless,easy install,not many choices
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SBDMD, Awesome! Thank you for telling us about your experience with your SA-SW5 Sony subwoofer. We hope that the 300 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, punchy 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent bass
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is one of the best subwoofers i’ve ever bought. Has really great low bass and can get loud when it needs to.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Caleb!
It is fantastic to know you rate the SA-SW5 as one of the best subwoofers you've ever bought. The deep bass it delivers really fills the room and with its powerful output, movies and music sound full and lively.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Amazing sub
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing subwoofer, perfectly matches with my at7000 and wireless surround speakers. Met my demand for bass thumping and clear effects.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MiguelN,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the subwoofer. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Home cinema
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I loved it. If you configure it correctly you can take advantage of the best sound In short, I have my home theater
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JavierP,
We couldn’t be happier to hear that your SA-SW5 has helped you achieve the ultimate home theater experience. You hit the nail on the head—when this subwoofer is configured to its full potential, the deep, cinematic bass it delivers truly transforms a room. It is wonderful to know that you are taking full advantage of that powerful sound to bring the movie theater atmosphere right into your own home.
Thank you for choosing Sony to complete your home theater and for sharing your enthusiasm with us.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top notch
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It sounds great! The bass is really crisp. I’d recommend getting two subwoofers if you can. I started off with just one since I’m on a budget. Sony products are top-notch—they’re reliable and built to last.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, JudithB,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear your Sony Subwoofer has delivered as promised. With sophisticated round edges, representing a single solid block of room-filling sound. The rich materials and minimalist design fits seamlessly into any living room environment, making it an enhanced theater-like experience!
Thanks for choosing Sony, we really appreciate the preference! Have a great day!
-DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony fan
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this along with the 65 A90J Sony Oled tv I reviewed that as having the best picture of any set including the new Samsung Oled The TV is Sony Soundbar particular Then I reviewed the Sony 7000 Soundbar and noted that by itself it is okay but when paired with a newer Sony Tv that has both the great internal speaker system and the S center channel Hookup—- it then turns this Soundbar into a great Soundbar. Which brings me to the final piece- that being this SW 5 sub. It puts out plenty of bass. I never turn it above 4. It completes this great system. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that I have to reset it every 3 or 4 days. Sony CS has walked me through the factory reset 3 times now and after each one-they tell me the crackling will never happen again. But after 4 days or so it does start up. The solution is simple now - I just unplug both the soundbar and sub and wait 30 seconds and replug in. All works great. Now before I watch anything I turn all on and go to a saved Jurassic Park and listen If no crackling- then good to go. If crackling then turn off and then on—- and then good to go. I will say this never happens once good to go. Only when first turning on. My router is a good 11 feet from the sub and I have a great internet hookup. Both Sony and BestBuy have offered to exchange. But it does sound great once all going. Personally I wish all the Soundbar makers gave you a hard wired option - but they do not I am just used to testing my system first thing and taking the extra minute to get the awesome sound. If it was not for this- based on the sound alone - I would have given it a 5.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sonyfan,
Thank you so much for your review. We are extremely pleased that you are satisfied with the amazing picture quality of your 65" BRAVIA XR A90J and incredible sound quality of your HT-A7000 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos®/ DTS: X® Soundbar. We are also delighted that you are satisfied with the outstanding bass sound quality of our SA-SW5 300 W Additional Wireless Subwoofer. It is really unfortunate that you've encountered an issue with the SA-SW5- and that you need to reset it every 3 or 4 days. This is definitely not the news we'd like to hear from you. We truly appreciate your input with the wired option.
If there's something we can do to help or you need further assistance with our product, please feel free to message us at [email protected] and we'll be more than happy to assist you.
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.
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For the SA-SW5 Sony subwoofer, we hope that the 300 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, punchy 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 so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony SA-SW5 Wireless Subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very impressed with the SA-SW5 300W wireless subwoofer performance with my 100 Inch LGQNED Eco AI MiniLED T.V.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DwightW,
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you're impressed with the performance of your SA-SW5 wireless subwoofer. It's wonderful to know that the powerful 300W output is delivering the rich, deep bass you're looking for, creating a truly cinematic and immersive experience with your TV. We designed the SA-SW5 to seamlessly integrate into your home theater, and your feedback is a great testament to that.
Thank you for choosing Sony, and enjoy the powerful sound!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great good buy and a great price complete the system
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello hosedbybestbuy,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that your SASW5 subwoofer sounds great and has been a valuable addition to your system. It’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying both the performance and the price. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
SA-SW5 - The perfect edition to system
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much larger than I expected but I have to say, this Base is the perfect addition to the Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 or 11. I started out with a Sony Theater Bar 8 and the SA-RS5 rear speakers and the system sounded impressive. But adding this base was a fantastic addition to the sound system.
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Posted .Hi AnthonyK, Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your Sony sound setup and that the SA-SW5 subwoofer has been a fantastic addition. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Ease of use
Great subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful bass without distortion. Super easy to set up, and it really compliments the rest of our Sony home theater system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for commenting, CharlesP! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing bass sound quality, ease of setup, and superb performance of your SA-SW5 300 W Additional Wireless Subwoofer. Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent buy!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It just blew away my Bose accoustimas subwoofer in both size and performance! Do NOT recommend trying HT A9 without this subwoofer. It should have been bundled with it by default but maybe later. A must have for your home theatre and nothing less.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Naveen, We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the SA-SW5 300 W Additional Wireless Subwoofer. With leading-edge audio technologies including Σ Magnetic Circuit and Separated Notch Edge, the SA-SW5 powers your entertainment with deep, rich bass and clear low frequency sound. With 300 W of deep bass sound from a powerful 180 mm driver and passive radiator, this subwoofer boosts the impact of everything you watch and listen to. Enjoy booming explosions and the deepest beats you’ve ever heard without distortion. You’ll also hear clearer voices and extra fidelity for truly authentic soundtracks. Thank you for choosing Sony! Jay
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Much better than the 300 sub. Worth the money. Buy open box and save!! This provides nice deep bass, but not bass all the time where it’s just rumbling, it provides base at the right time as intended, if that makes sense. I paired this with the Bravia theater bar, and the combo was nice. Just really expensive, so that’s my only gripe.
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Posted .Hi ErikM, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Great sub easy setup
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Setting this up with the sound bar was as simple as turning it on and hit search. Has worked great with no dropouts and powerful enough without going over the top.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, Byron! Thank you for giving the product a perfect rating! We are very happy to hear your satisfaction with the superb sound quality and ease of setup of your SA-SW5 300 W Additional Wireless Subwoofer. We hope that the 300 watts of power is successfully filling your room with deep, punchy 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! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Maybe not for apartment use
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Little pricy but I love bass. It should be noted at low levels this thing isn't strong at all. It's connected to my A95L 77in TV and it really comes to life when you push the volume up to 40. I haven't pushed the system past 50 bc there's no reason to. Around 45 the floor will have a good vibration, and can only be heard a little outside my house.... May want to avoid if you live in an apartment unless your neighbors like listening to your music/ movies
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dirtnap, Thank you for telling us about your experience with your SA-SW5 Sony subwoofer. We're truly happy to hear that you love the deep, punchy bass sound of the unit. Your feedback regarding the low-level sound output is greatly appreciated. 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. Also, set the night mode to off. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with a compatible model. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
