The way the grille that covers the soundbar's front extends slightly into the soundbar’s top and side edges works well, too. Its basic shape is essentially just another stretched rectangle, but rounded corners soften its appearance. This means it has less of an impact on the aesthetics of your room and accompanying TV.īest Dolby Atmos soundbar: Maximise your immersion in the object-based surround-sound format Its matte, mildly textured finish feels more consistent and organic than the glass-topped design of the A7000, and the large rectangular grilles that cover the up-firing drivers look more industrial and pronounced than those of the A7000. The HT-A5000 looks quite different to Sony’s step-up HT-A7000 sibling - and I slightly prefer the cheaper model’s appearance, even if it’s not quite as premium. Sony HT-A5000 review: Design and features The subwoofer options are the £699 300W SA-SW5 and the £449 200W SA-SW3, while the rear options are the front-facing-only £449 RS3S, and the £699 RS5S, which add up-firing drivers. ![]() Until you start thinking about adding Sony’s now even more expensive-looking extra components, that is. In fact, the price cut is enough to actually transform the HT-A5000 all the way from feeling expensive to feeling like it’s pretty good value. While this price cut still leaves it in mid-range territory, it crucially puts a bit of clear blue pricing water between it and superstar rivals such as the Sonos Arc, Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 and Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3. By the time I’d finished, its price had been slashed to £699. When I started working on the HT-A5000 it cost £899. ![]() Image 2 of 8 Sony HT-A5000 review: Price and competition
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