Sony - HT-A5000

I too own the A5000, love it!!!

Costco has sony ht a5000 on sale rn. I love it. But need to buy speakers to get full exp.

I bought the 85 inch x90cl with the HTA5000+SW5+RS5 and I'm very happy with the set up. Keeping everything in the Sony ecosystem allows it all to run very smoothly.

I'll go against the grain and say that I bought a Sony HTA5000, SW5 and RS5 to go with my new Sony X90CL TV and I'm very happy with the setup.

The A5000 is decent on it own but becomes great when paired with the SW3 or SW5 subwoofers so i would definitely recommend you getting a sub with it

A5000 is pretty great with my Bravia 8

I paid 1400€ for a5000 8 years ago and it is still solid. But it is downgraded to the living room TV, and installed a q995f. It is immersive, a stunning upgrade over a5000. 60w TV speakers are also working with Samsung Q-Symphony. Really like that using all the performance. If you don't like cables around, this device is a beast when pair with a compatible TV.

I know it's all personal preference but I wouldn't count on JBL for longevity personally. I am sorry to hear that tho, def a bummer. It's the JBL Bar 500? Same model they have out now or an older version? Jw. Also, I have personal experience and have heard some others report bad connections between LG sound bars and subwoofers. My sister's setup is very confused where the crossover is and decides to cut out entirely for minutes at a time. So I lean away from LG for audio personally. If looking at $500 roughly for price point I'd suggest the Denon S517, The newer Klipsch Flexus Core 200 line, Polk Signa S4/S4D.. If you can get one for the steal snag a Sony A5000 before they're all gone as they bring in the Bravia 8/9 bars etc. That A5000 is a beast at its price point imo and the system is buildable. I set my parents up with it for their family room cu they have a proper basement theater, so they use it with no sub nor rears, but you can always add both or either of them later. Sony is really in a good place rn imho hardware-wise. I was aiming for that bar for them for Bravia Sync to maximize the use of their brand new TV in a new home, but I didn't expect to be so thoroughly impressed with Sony's virtual surround capabilities rn. They're doing something right. Stinks to have to replace that that soon tho 2 years is a joke. Edit: +1 any device from any brand can fail early or malfunction before too long or even right out of the box. But I did wanna say my personal 2 cents on JBL. I think the brand has its place, just longevity in home theater systems isn't my first place I'd give them points. Their portable and more rugged speakers tho that are more designed asking to take a beating, that's where they shine imo. Pretty much every other application there's another product I'd prefer. But again, that's just my preference! I won't say I have never been impressed by their sound. I may often find some of their tuning a bit bassy, but it depends on the exactly product really.

Sony a5000 from Costco was $899 and if they still have it it was $299. Doesn’t come with rear speakers or sub but you can buy the rs5 rear speakers for between $499-599 when they go on sale before Christmas. Total $8-$900. You will love it as many have been on this thread saying how awesome it is. Remember, please do not settle with the first bar you get if you don’t like it. Don’t be lazy and just return it. A5000 is awesome to start at only $300

Sony HT-A5000 was $279 on clearance at Costco. It’s got upfiring speakers and was $899 brand new. So save $600 for a brand new awesome soundbar. Don’t know if it’s still available but it was as of Thursday

Oh without a doubt. It won’t have great bass, but enough to make it sound very good and does a very good job of sending sounds to the left and right depending on what the scene calls for while having upfiring drivers instead of virtual Atmos is a big difference. In fact, I had the flagship a7000 when these two came out and the a5000 was basically as good with the difference being 2 less total drivers. It’s sounds just like the newer Bravia 8 soundbar that costs$800. This a5000 was $899 when it came out and still sells new for 999 at Sony and between $499-$599 at most other stores unless you get refurbished for $350-$450 but $299 for brand new is a fkn steal. It’s gonna be gone soon so hurry and update us on how you like it.

It’s basically as good as the a7000 with real upfiring speakers which actually make a difference especially between cheaper bars that use virtual Atmos.

Sony a5000 at Costco was $899 and I’ve been recommending this to many people with a budget of 3-$400. It’s on clearance at $299 and has an internal Subwoofer plus it has upfiring speakers for real Dolby Atmos and not that virtual crap. This is the best deal for a premium standalone bar. I’m not sure if Costco still has them but many people here bought one and have sent me thank you messages saying how much they love it. Good luck with whatever you decide

I hope you do because these are Sonys flagships from 2022-23 with the a7000 being $1299 and the a5000 being $899 and the only difference between them is that the a5000 has 2 less drivers, but it is still fairly big, as one person couldn’t fit it on his console and between the tv. Wish you the best

Look and see if Costco still has the Sony a5000 on clearance for $299. It has upfiring speakers for real Dolby Atmos and doesn’t come with a subwoofer but has just enough bass with a built in subwoofer. It was a $899 bar when released and I got at least 9 people to buy it and they all love it. You can buy rear speakers and a subwoofer in the future if you want but most people will be satisfied with this by itself. I had the a7000 and it just has 2 more speakers than the a5000. It’s a phenomenal deal and if you’re near a Costco you can always return it if you don’t like it but nobody else returned it. Good luck

Do you have Costco near you? If so they have the a5000 Sony soundbar on clearance and it’s a premium soundbar that you can add rear speakers and a sub to in the future. US price is $299, so you’re right there money wise.

If you want an incredible experience and have a Costco near you see if they still have the Sony a5000. It’s a $900 bar brand new on clearance for $299 and has an internal subwoofer that has just enough bass to satisfy. It’s really good if it’s still available and it comes with upfiring speakers for real Dolby Atmos sound.

Sony a5000 from Costco at $299 is awesome. Regular $799

No subwoofer but its bass from the bar is better than this models sub. I recommend this highly the Sony a5000 which was $800 and Costco has or had it for $279. It’s a great bar with real upfiring speakers and you can add rear speakers and a sub if it’s not enough plus you can just return it if you don’t like it. It’s my favorite recommendation for under 300 by far

Better than the a3000 and less expensive but my local Costco has sold out but I’m sure it’s still available. This bar punches close to the Bravia 9’s level while saving $500. This is the best deal going when talking about brand new instead of buying refurbished etc..

From Costco, get the A5000, but add the SW5 and RS5 to complete the system

I have an HT-A5000 and HT-A7000. They sound amazing. For a bigger room, you'll need to add the rear RS5's, eventually. Totally changes your experience. And get a sub no matter what. You can use dual subs and/or a 3rd party sub. For my 7000, I have the wireless SW5 and a basic klipsch 10" that's hard wired. And also have the S-Center connection. It's not life changing but I can tell the difference...adds a bit of life to the vocals and brings it up a little bit.

Yeah there's a little panel underneath. 3.5mm connection. Use a 3.5mm to RCA connection and you're in business. My 5000 is in a smaller sunroom with no rears, and it's really submersive

On FB marketplace, look for a Sony HT-A5000. Then, as budget allowed, add the SW3 or SW5 sub, and then the RS5 rears (not the RS3).

Atmos from a soundbar is mostly about the sound bubble. It's never gonna be technicly accurate - so you can have a pretty good experience if you have the right expectations up front. (1) the quads are made for less than perfect placement, so that would be a place to start. (2) the Q990 series allow you to also set up the surround speakers up front, which might be great for your room (I have an HT-A500 with no rears in a small sunroom and the SSM "bounces" the sound around enough to give me that nice sound bubble). (3) don't go Sonos - and the 300's disable the front firing speaker during surround mode - it's very odd. And super expensive for what it does

I have the HT-A5000 and had the HT-A7000. I would highly suggest at least the SW3 subwoofer for sure. It's worth the investment.

I have the HT-A5000 and it’s insane especially on games