Sony - HT-A5000
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Last updated: Aug 1, 2025 Scoring
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"I didn't expect to be so thoroughly impressed with Sony's virtual surround capabilities rn. They're doing something right."
"HT-A5000 has a great Voice Mode ... super clear ... with voice mode on it makes a huge difference with dialog"
"Also Sony sound bar have a button for “Voice”. So it’s super clear during any scene."
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"HT-A5000 has a great Voice Mode ... super clear ... with voice mode on it makes a huge difference with dialog"
"Also Sony sound bar have a button for “Voice”. So it’s super clear during any scene."
"I always used the Voice mode to enhance dialogue."
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"the system is buildable. ... you can always add both or either of them later."
"You can add a subwoofer later if you think you need it. ... You can also add rear speakers later if you change your mind."
"So my recommendation is go for all in one sound bar where you can add rear speakers later on to experience surround sound. ... And in future if you move to bigger place then you can add the sub as well."
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"Keeping everything in the Sony ecosystem allows it all to run very smoothly."
"Wait why does noone speak of **accoustic center sync** here? You know, the tech that makes your BEAUTIFUL A95L work as the dedicated centerspeaker for your soundbar. They work together. ... Personally i have heard all the A series soundbars (which you need for this) and i can say either get the A5000 if the A7000 is too wide, and get the rear speakers 5 (RS5) and Sub woofer 5 (SW5). Connect the HDMI cable and the included aux cable to the TV and turn on ACS."
"I was aiming for that bar for them for Bravia Sync to maximize the use of their brand new TV in a new home"
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"Good thing about this soundbar you are not necessarily need rare speakers and subwoofer to have a decent sound which will save you money"
"Sony HT-A5000 at Costco for $500. ... Regularly $800, on sale for $500 (and it seems like it is on sale all the time)."
"That A5000 is a beast at its price point imo"
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"if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
"I agree that if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
"sounds way better."
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"I tried it 1 day by itself and orders 2 day ship Amazon for the subwoofer, adds more warm sound. ... Must tune your specific liking"
"Must pry off (using exacts or thin bladed knife )glued on panel near right rear of unit looking from back. Mini plug there, rca on jbl subwoofer."
"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"
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"Also that SW5 is the biggest joke of a "flagship" subwoofer I've ever seen. ... I had an old Sony 5.1 AV unit with a single 8" subwoofer and let me tell you, it was so much better than this SW5, Like twice the performance at about the same size. ... Hell I honestly can't personally even recommend Sony until they release new subwoofers cause these subs are just ass. ... The Sonos Mini Sub was legitimately half the size, sounded 10x better & honestly can probably get louder too."
"Sony's are trash in comparison. I tried the A5000, and A7000, with the SA-SW5 300W Sub"
"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"
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"if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
"I agree that if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
"the problem with Sony is that they are really bad at communicating on how you properly calibrate this thing."
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"if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
"Also that SW5 is the biggest joke of a "flagship" subwoofer I've ever seen. ... I had an old Sony 5.1 AV unit with a single 8" subwoofer and let me tell you, it was so much better than this SW5, Like twice the performance at about the same size. ... Hell I honestly can't personally even recommend Sony until they release new subwoofers cause these subs are just ass. ... The Sonos Mini Sub was legitimately half the size, sounded 10x better & honestly can probably get louder too."
"I agree that if you just plug, turn on the soundbar and perform the sound optimization rightaway, the sound it produces is shit."
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