Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA5000
- SKU:
- 6467455
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the Sony HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos Smart Soundbar's sound quality, describing it as unbelievable, crystal clear, and immersive. They also appreciate its easy setup, subwoofer performance, and wireless connectivity. However, some customers have concerns about its price, connectivity issues, Atmos performance, size, and volume control.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Subwoofer
Excellent value for movie watching on Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar has very good performance, especially when combined with a subwoofer. There is no point buying or evaluating a soundbar without a subwoofer. The sound is very realistic for watching movies. For music I found some of the mid and high tones are not as clean and distinct, this can be simply attributed to the fact that the speakers are smaller in size and really can’t compete with larger bookshelf or floor standing speakers. I strongly recommend the SW5 subwoofer if you have a space larger than 200 sq ft. However if you have an apartment or smaller space the SW3 is pretty good. To avoid neighbor issues, you may want to place a subwoofer away from shared walls and even on top of a table (not on the floor directly).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SunnySkies,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the soundbar. Your positive feedback and recommendation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Sound quality
Great No nonsense soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing soundbar, perfect match for a bravia TV. Pros: seamles setup, you won't find better match for sony than sony. Premium look and feel. Great sound and expandability. Cons: The expandability is pricey, you may have to pay at least $700 more to get the max capability of the soundbar.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Justanotherguy,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy to hear that you like the easy setup feature, sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We matched the HT-A5000 with our Sony Bravia 75 inch tv. The sound quality was excellent. Wireless pairing with the subwoofer had to be done manually but was otherwise easy. Bluetooth pairing with our phones was simple, as was setting up the internet connection and music services. Would strongly recommend buying the 4 year warranty. I didn’t and the original soundbar locked up and couldn’t be reset. My fault. Paying another $700 for a new soundbar feels like getting hit low in a boxing match. We wall mounted the soundbar below the tv. The template provided made the process easy and the end result looked sleek and professional. As I said, at just over a year the original soundbar would turn on, display “hello” on the front but would not connect with the tv. I could not reset it with the remote, nor with the onboard buttons. I’m restating this because our area often has power outages, so along with the 4 year warranty, I recommend using some sort of surge protector. All in all, I’ve loved the sound system. Now that I’ve learned some valuable lessons, I hope my personal experience is even more positive.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillyDEvans,
Thank you for the feedback. We really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with the soundbar. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and Bluetooth function of the soundbar. Your inputs are greatly appreciated. If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Our new soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing soundbar and works even better than I hoped it would. I purchased this in hopes of replacing our receiver with all the surround speakers and wires that go along with that and so glad I did. That type of set up has it's place in this world but not fur us anymore. I did look at many brands and models of soundbars and cheap stuff ain't cool and cool stuff ain't cheap. If you're reading this you're probably in the market for a soundbar and I recommend you do the research and find the best application for your space. The initial hit to the pocketbook may be difficult for folks but you'll be better off in the long run. if you do your homework and spend wisely. I really appreciated the ease of the set up, how well it works with our Sony Bravia tv and that I received an amazing deal on an open box buy. Couldn't be happier with the decision to purchase this unit!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gmzdad,
You made the right choice with the Sony HTA5000! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality, Sony TV compatibility, and user-friendly functions of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HTA5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Sony awesome sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is an amazing sound bar. You can set it up for several different options like regular tv settings, movie settings with theater options, music, etc… there are so many different options and ways to set stuff up. Also because the rest of my entertainment system is Sony the interface is simple to use. Just another reason why I love Sony.
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Posted .Hi GaleC,
That's very nice to hear! We're glad that you like the sound quality and smart features of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought the his soundbar for two reasons: (1) I wanted to experience Dolby Atoms with my Sony A80J OLED and (2) the A80J OLED ARC don’t play nice with a non-Sony soundbar. I hemmed and hawed and saw one that was an open box-excellent for a really good price. I decided to take the plunge and am so glad I did. It works flawlessly with the A80J and the PS5 ( not surprising that Sony plays well with Sony). It can use the A80J’s center speakers so you really get almost a 10.1.2 system if you go all in with Sony. It does have up-firing speakers for the Dolby Atmos effect. This does not have a subwoofer built in but honestly the sound is good without it. I did go ahead and add some rear speakers to get the full effect. I chose the RS3S as not all audio tracks use the rears so I didn’t think the big set was necessary. And I will say that the rears really do make a difference. When they kick in it truly feels like you are in a movie theater. All in all if you have a Sony Bravia tv I would highly recommend this soundbar. They will work together seamlessly and you will have a great setup if you add the optional rear speakers (two optional subwoofers are also available).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IrishCrusader,
Thank you for the positive feedback. We really appreciate the time you took to share so many details about your experience with your Sony soundbar and TV. We're happy to hear that you like it. Thank you for choosing Sony and have a great day!
-David
Love this Soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love this sound bar! It's long...about 4ft. Its the same length as my 55-inch Sony TV. It takes a little time to set up the pairing, but it's not difficult. I almost purchased a slightly less expensive one, also a Sony, but I'm so glad that I didn't! The sound is so rich, and the range is great. You cannot beat the true Dolby Atmos sound. The sound also really tracks the action on the TV well. Action sequences and vehicle chases sound awesome. Cars or aircraft appear to really move left to right, ect. The upfiring speakers set this bar apart from others, and the way that the bar adjusts itself to the room it's in is some pretty cool tech. It will pair wirelessly with a subwoofer and rear speakers as well, but sounds excellent on its own. Since the Sony TV also pairs with the soundbar, both turn on and off from the TV remote, or my Cable remote. So that's handy. Although I have both TV and soundbar on a TV stand, wall mounting brackets, specific to this bar, were included. So you have options. I have been going back and re-watching all of my favorite movies to hear them through this amazing soundbar. I am very pleased, and I'd recommend this model to anybody looking for quality sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LynnK, Choosing this soundbar will definitely be worth it! We're thrilled to hear you love the excellent audio and you fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and two up-firing speakers for overhead sound with this great soundbar. Glad to know it complements well with your Sony TV and that adding the optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers allows you to get a fuller, richer sound overall. Take your entertainment to a new realm of surround sound audio immersion. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. Thank you so much for the recommendation and for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Sony AT5000 soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We love the Sony AT5000. Soundbar! It really works great with our 75 inch Sony TV. Sony products are the best, we've had Sony products for over 35 years!! Easy setup, would definitely recommend.You want to buy it onsale if possible.
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Posted .Hi ValarieC,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love the easy setup feature of the soundbar for your Sony TV. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My Sony sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My Sony sound bar is amazing. The sound quality is unbelievable. With the atmos surround in use I feel like I am in the scene.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArmandoM,
Many thanks for the 5-star rating! We're really glad that you are enjoying the superb sound quality of your HT-A5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Subwoofer
Decent Soundbar, Good Bass
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar produces great bass and clarity for the money. I bought it because it comes with acoustic center sync for Dolby Atmos pairing with Sony Bravia TVs. Make sure you get a wide tv stand it barely fits in front of the feet on the X90L.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi eboniandrea,
Thank you for reaching out to us today! We're always happy to hear from you. We're glad to hear that you like the bass sound quality and clarity of the soundbar. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony soundbar 5000
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great soundbar. Great sound without being overbearing. Pairs flawlessly with a Dony television which can be used as a center speaker.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Brandensdad, You definitely made the right choice! Thank you for taking the time to write such an amazing review of your experience with your HT-A5000 Soundbar. We're extremely pleased to hear you are happy with your purchase and it works great with your Sony TV as well as a center speaker. Thanks for trusting Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound quality!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve been wanting and looking for a good sound bar and settled on this one and I’m so happy I did! It has incredible sound and it’s also great playing my PlayStation 5! It’s defiantly pricy but it’s worth it if you are looking for a great sound bar! I 100% recommend this one!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Djschulte, Amazing! Choosing this soundbar will definitely be worth it! We're so glad to hear you love the amazing features, it works great with your PS5, and you are having an enjoyable gaming experience with this soundbar. Take your entertainment to a new realm of surround sound audio immersion. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Volume
Sound bar could be better
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound bar sounds great on youtube but with the other apps you have to raise the volume to hear the dialog.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricS,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the HTA5000. Your feedback about the sound quality is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the soundbar is up-to-date. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a5000/software/00272343
Sound quality may vary depending on the source content. You do have the option to adjust the VOICE function to make dialogs clearer. You may find this link helpful:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a5000/v1/en/contents/TP1000381168.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time to have a sound bar. Love the sound quality and like how it looks! Appreciate the help I was given with selecting it and the price was really great (on sale)!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Soonergirl,
Very nice! We're glad to hear that you love the sound quality and price point of the soundbar. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this for my tv along with the subwoofwer. Together, they pack a whopping sound that fills the room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Puig,
That's great! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound. You can hear the noise coming in and out. Sounds like you’re in the theater.
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Posted .Hi ElizabethE, Awesome! Glad you're enjoying the movie theater-like experience with your new Sony HTA5000 soundbar. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Subwoofer
Best combination for a Bravia TV.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is amazing specially if using with a Sony Bravia TV. Sound is loud and clear. This is a real dolby atmos soundbar.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the 5-star rating, JonathanL! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
My Surround Sound Experience
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my new soundbar and surround sound system! It was easy to install and set up. It truly adds a movie theater experience and feels like I’m emerged in the movie myself. The quality of the sound is excellent and the Bluetooth makes it a lot more convenient to use and can play it from anywhere in my house. I and my family love it and look forward to shows, movies, sports, and games every night.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarlandW, Thank you for taking the time to write such an wonderful review of your experience with your HT-A5000 soundbar. We're truly happy to know that the incredible audio of this soundbar improves your overall home theater experience. We're also glad that the setup went extremely well. It sounds like we hit the mark with the HT-A5000. The HT-A5000 sound bar envelops you in authentic 5.1.2ch surround sound with up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, a built-in subwoofer and advanced technologies that bring you Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® audio as well as 8K and 4K 120 video passthrough. Smart features include AirPlay2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth audio streaming and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Adding optional rear speakers adds support for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, taking movies, TV and music into a whole new realm. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony sounds
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wasn’t even looking at this sound bar but it was recommended by an employee that I take a listen to it and I’m glad I did. It sounds great in my living room with movies and playing music.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EricB, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear you like the great sound this unit delivers. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Subwoofer
Small to medium rooms power house system!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is the best complete sound system for any small(6x6) to medium (12x12) office. The bass is strong and will shake your room. If you add a subwoofer make sure you room is larger (14x14) or bigger! Great size, great vocals, great bass!
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Posted .Hi None,
Very nice! We're glad you like the sound quality and bass sound of the soundbar. We hope that between some of our premium audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, you feel like you are not only in a sphere of sound, but inside the movie itself. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your HT-A5000, make sure to run Sound Field Optimization so that the soundbar can calibrate its performance to your environment, and that it sounds like it was engineered to be in your room. If you want to expand your audio system, please take a look at our optional subwoofer and rears accessories (SA-SW5,SA-SW3,SA-RS3S). Thank you for choosing Sony!
Regards,
David