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 frequently mention the SA-SW3 200W Wireless Subwoofer's exceptional sound quality, with many describing it as theater-like and crisp. The subwoofer's bass performance is also widely praised for its depth and power, particularly when paired with a compatible soundbar. The wireless connectivity and easy setup process are additional advantages highlighted by users, making it a convenient addition to any home theater system. However, some customers express concerns about its price and compatibility with certain devices.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Ease of use, Size
Perfect addition to my Sony BRAVIA THEATER BAR 8
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Wireless
Great for the price, easy setup
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Packs a bunch and sounds great!
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, WirelessCons mentioned:Price
Sony Subwoofer
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Surprising for its size!
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Price
Sony Subwoofer
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Need a sony bravia tv 60 inche
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DouglasG,
Awesome! We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality of the speaker. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Wireless
Don't forget to add this subwoofer to your home th
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony wins again!
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome sound
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Daniel reviews your stuff for a chance to win
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The put it anywhere speaker system so long as there's an outlet nearby.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanielD, We appreciate your emphasis on the flexibility of the Sony SA-SW3 subwoofer! Its ability to be placed anywhere with just the need for an outlet nearby makes it a fantastic choice for enhancing your audio setup without the hassle of wire management. Great review and thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess
Bass heavy
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Wireless
Sony wireless sub
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sub for my Sony Sound Bar
||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 friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MJ55, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Not Same Boom Sound Like At The Store :(
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this sound bar yesterday, March 22, 2025, and paired it with the Sony SA-SW3 200W Wireless Subwoofer, because I liked how nice it sounded at the store. Nice bass "boom" sound. I also paired it with the Sony - SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speaker since sounded nice with these speakers as well. I did not know that there was a 3.1 sound bar that you can have with rear speakers. All the ones I have seen are that only have a subwoofer. No rear speakers. For that, it has to be higher than 3.1. After setting it up at home and testing it out with a good action movie, the quality of the sound in general of the sound bar and the rear speakers is nice. The voice is clear. When it comes to the bass/subwoofer sound, it is not the greatest. Barely hear and feel the boom sound as heard at the store. I set the subwoofer next to the couch where sitting. I have the setting for the subwoofer in max and still not the greatest. Also, with this system, the level for the rear speakers controls both at the same time. Does not control them individually as seen with other systems. For the price of what the total system cost me I have to say is not worth it since can get a different sound system (been a 5.1 or higher) that will give me this sound quality for less money. Disappointed that the subwoofer not sounding like did at the store. That is what I mainly liked about it since it what been looking for in a sound system and so far the ones I have purchased have not been good regardless of what they have been advertised to be as - Bring the boom - Have tried different Samsung QSeries systems. As of now I plan in returning it for a refund. Spent a total of $899.97 (before taxes) Did not purchase the protection plans
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi christopherg, we are sorry to know that you are going through this inconvenience with the sound bar and the optional subwoofer/speakers. This is not the experience we want you to have, please try these steps to attempt to correct the situation . 1- Set the Sound Field to ON, on the Sound bar remote press Sound Field button to turn it on, you should see [SF.ON] on the sound bar display. 2 - Enable the 360 spatial sound mapping to on. Go to setup> advanced settings > audio settings > 360 spatial sound mapping > set to ON. 3 - Make sure the sound bar and the subwoofer/speakers are up to date, in order to check, first make sure your subwoofer/speakers are turned on and connected to the speaker system. Then go to Setup > Advanced settings > software update 4 - Try different content and sources, the subwoofer is designed for playback of bass or low frequency sound which is not found in regular TV shows, try to go to YouTube or any app for music and test it there. We hope this information helps! Reference: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a3000/v1/en/contents/TP1000525200.html If the problem persists or you may need more information, please email the information below to [email protected] so we can better assist you. Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue/Concern: Thanks for choosing Sony, regards. - Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
RUMBLE WOOFER
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this SONY WOOFER TO GO WITH MY SONY SOUNDBAR AND SONY TV. BOUGHT ALL FROM BEST BUY! This woofer will put the RUMBLE in your Tummy! It totally enhances the sound. You need this … get it!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatriciaM,
We're glad to hear that you like the subwoofer for your soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Sony Rocks
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sale person suggested the subwoofer when I bought my Sony A7000 soundbar. I love the bass they didn’t have the rs5 rear speakers on display to hear them. I wish I had
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerryW, it is nice to know that you love the bass of your new subwoofer! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Bass
My Sony wireless sub woofer
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My Sony wireless sub woofer is amazing. I feel the bass all around and jump when it comes to life during entertainment I view
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ArmandoM, Awesome! We're pleased to hear you're enjoying the powerful bass of your Sony SASW3. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Cons mentioned:Price
Wireless Woofer
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Superior sound. I just hate the fact that you have to pay for it separately from the sound bar.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NiyaB, 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:Bass
Amazing Subwoofer
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This subwoofer adds a great bass sound that feels like you are in a movie theater. I would recommend buying this with the Sony Soundbar. Great quality without paying breaking the bank. I would recommend 100 percent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BeckyJ, Thank you for the positive review! We're thrilled to hear you like movie theater-like experience and great bass quality with your new Sony 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! -Sam
