Have you ever wanted to feel like your favorite movie or TV show is actually playing right in front of you? Introducing the Sony HT-A5000 soundbar.
With 5.1.2 surround capabilities, this device enables users not only an immersive experience but also one that’s virtually lifelike thanks to its powerful speakers and subwoofers which create realistic sounds with rich bass tones!
Sony‘s new soundbar is perfect for those who want to enjoy their music in impeccable quality. The sleek design and ability on offer by this product make it stand out from other similar products currently available on store shelves today.
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It comes with high-resolution audio which makes listening easy as pie; especially if you’re looking into giving up your old tunes.
What sells me about these speakers though?
Sure they do come at an affordable price point for a premium soundbar but what sold me was not just how much detail I could hear through them: every instrument seemed clearer than ever before!
So whether we talking rock n roll classics like Beatles White Album to hip-hop like Wu-Tang, I’ve never heard anything sound so crisp through any speakers I have owned before.
After extensive testing with many genres including jazz, rock, hip hop, and dance I was very impressed at how effortlessly they provided pounding bass beats whilst still presenting vocals clearly; something that other speakers struggle with.
It’s a fantastic device to use if you want your TV and speakers optimized for audio quality, without any need to line up specific spots on either end!
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The built-in microphones can detect where each speaker is located within their range (vertically as well horizontally), then optimize everything according.
Sony HT-A5000 Features
The HT-A5000 is a premium soundbar that gives you ultra-immersive surround from 5.1.2 ch and XBalanced speaker units, and upfiring speakers.
8K, 4K/120
Enjoy gaming and movies like never before with Sony’s new soundbar. It features an amazing number of video pass-throughs, including 8K through 4K/120 along with Dolby Vision3 support!
Movies will seem even more real as you can also take advantage of HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode on your BRAVIA TVs (will be available via future firmware updates).
BRAVIA Acoustic Center Sync
The soundbar will act as a centerpiece of your home theater system, with BRAVIA Acoustic Center Sync it can seamlessly sync up and become an additional speaker.
When connected via their supplied cable you’ll have both the TV or any other HDMI device playing in tandem as well!
This will allow for immersive audio that precisely matches what’s on-screen which makes this product truly unique among its competitors.
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Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Spotify
The Sony HT-A5000 is perfect for enjoying your favorite tracks with the whole family. It supports audio streaming via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, and Spotify Connect so you can enjoy music from any smartphone or tablet device on this speaker!
You’ll even be able to play Spotify directly through its intuitive interface using just one remote control.
Chromecast and Airplay 2
With Chromecast built-in, you can stream via your phone and other devices to play through speakers in any room – all with just one tap!
And if that’s not enough for Apple fans out there who own an Airplay 2 enabled device like iPhones and iPads.
Voice control
You can control your home by voice with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Connect this speaker to other devices for even more ways of living life through music!
Easy to Setup
The HT-A5000 soundbar is a great option for those looking to add some theater-quality surround sound without sacrificing size and convenience.
The unit has easy enough connections that even one of its most novice customers can set it up in minutes, making this an excellent choice if you’re not tech-savvy!
Specifications
| Basic | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | HT-A5000 |
| Type | Soundbar |
| Country | USA |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Size & Weight | |
| Main Unit Size – Body Only (W x H x D) | 47.64 x 2.64 x 5.51 inch (121.0 X 6.7 X 14.0 cm) |
| Main Unit Weight – Body Only | 6.1 kg (13.45 lbs.) |
| Amplifier | |
| Amplifier Type | Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX |
| Amplifier Channels | 9ch |
| Power Output (Total) | 450 Watt |
| Subwoofer | |
| Subwoofer Type | Built-in |
| Interface | |
| Input and Output Terminals | Optical-audio input, USB typeA, File System:exFAT/FAT12/16/32,vFAT |
| IEEE802.11 version | a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | ✔ |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| HDCP2.2 | ✔ |
| HDMI | |
| Number of Input/Output | 1/1(eARC/ARC) |
| eARC | ✔ |
| 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4 | ✔ |
| HDR | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision™ Compatible | ✔ |
| HLG (hybrid log gamma) | ✔ |
| BRAVIA Sync | ✔ |
| HDMI CEC | ✔ |
| Audio Formats | |
| HDMI input | |
| Dolby Digital | ✔ |
| Dolby Digital plus | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby Dual mono | ✔ |
| DTS | ✔ |
| DTS HD High Resolution Audio | ✔ |
| DTS HD Master Audio | ✔ |
| DTS ES | ✔ |
| DTS 96/24 | ✔ |
| DTS:X | ✔ |
| LPCM | ✔ |
| HDMI eARC | |
| Dolby Digital | ✔ |
| Dolby Digital plus | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby Dual mono | ✔ |
| DTS | ✔ |
| DTS HD High Resolution Audio | ✔ |
| DTS HD Master Audio | ✔ |
| DTS ES | ✔ |
| DTS 96/24 | ✔ |
| DTS:X | ✔ |
| LPCM | ✔ |
| Optical Input | |
| Dolby Digital | ✔ |
| Dolby Dual mono | ✔ |
| DTS | ✔ |
| LPCM 2ch | ✔ |
| USB | |
| DSD (.dsf / .dff ) | ✔ |
| Wav | ✔ |
| Flac | ✔ |
| ALAC (.m4a, .mov) | ✔ |
| AIFF (.aiff, .aif) | ✔ |
| HE AAC | ✔ |
| AAC | ✔ |
| mp3 | ✔ |
| Monkey Audio | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| Ogg Vorbis | ✔ |
| BLUETOOTH (RECEIVER) | |
| AAC | ✔ |
| SBC | ✔ |
| LDAC | ✔ |
| BLUETOOTH (TRANSMITTER) | |
| SBC | ✔ |
| LDAC | ✔ |
| Sound Function | |
| Sound Mode | Standard, Sound Filed |
| S-Force PRO | ✔ |
| Vertical Surround Engine | ✔ |
| Dolby Speaker Virtual | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✔ |
| Neural:X | ✔ |
| Night Mode | ✔ |
| Voice Mode | ✔ |
| Speaker Layout | |
| Speaker Structure | 5.1.2ch (Built-in-Subwoofer) |
| Chromecast built-in | ✔ |
| Spotify Connect | ✔ |
| Music Service Button | ✔ |
| Works with Google Assistant | ✔ |
| AirPlay2 | ✔ |
| Wireless Features | |
| Wireless Surround | ✔ |
| TV Wireless connection | ✔ |
| Other Details | |
| Power Consumption | 86 Watt |
| POWER CONSUMPTION (ON QUICKSTART MODE) | Less than 0.5Watt |
| POWER CONSUMPTION (ON REMOTE START MODE) | Less than 3Watt |
| Features for PlayStation 5 | |
| AUTO TONE HDR MAPPING | via firmware update |
| AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE | via firmware update |
Conclusion
If you are looking for a soundbar that will make your TV channels come alive with Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-X, and Theater HD surround sound this is the perfect set.
The Sony HT-A5000 has an appealing design as well making it easy to match into any room of your house without sacrificing style or value!
A5000 is a beast. I think I’ll be purchasing it on BF.