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Good Sound Quality
HT-A3000 15 February 2023 by GeorgeBL (United Kingdom)
I bought this to complement a new BRAVIA. I am not sure on the overall quality right now. There are limited sound fields on this compared to an earlier SONY sounder. And you cannot access a lot of the sound features on the TV with the sounder connected!
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No Sound After Six Months
HTA3000 18 April 2023 by Nimster (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought my HT-A3000 directly from Sony and after nearly 6 months of ownership it has developed a major issue and the sound from all sources stops 2 to 3 minutes after plugging it to the power outlet. I was very impressed with this soundbar initially as it sounds good with my Sony X80CK TV. However, recently, the soundbar has developed an issue and the sound stops. Even when I play the demo 360 music sample that came with it there is no sound. The only way to get sound back for a few minutes is to unplug it from power, wait 15 to 60 minutes, and perform a hard or soft factory reset. Then, there is sound for 2 -3 minutes and it suddenly stops. There is no sound from any source. The soundbar is connected via HDMI (eARC) to my TV. I noticed using the YouTube app on my TV accelerates the sound cutoff problems. I am also very disappointed with Sony’s customer service as well. I chatted with them, and instead of issuing a repair order, they kept telling me to perform a hard reset. I am still trying to find a way to send it in for repair. I do not recommend this product.
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74 Customer Reviews
Sound bar
HT-A3000 18 November 2024 by Billy 007 (United Kingdom)
It works very good sound quality great, and so simple to use
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HT-A3000
HT-A3000 10 November 2024 by annoyed09 (United Kingdom)
Seems good.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Excellent soundbar HT-A3000 but
HT-A3000 09 October 2024 (United Kingdom)
Had the HT-A3000 soundbar for a few months now added a subwoofer and 2 surround rear speakers exceptional product and performance only disappointment is that it’s not compatible with the Bravia Connect app at the moment,hopefully it will be upgraded soon
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HTA3000 03 October 2024 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Not happy with the soundbar tried everthing to make it better and was told you need rear speakers. The advertiing was very vague and did not mention rear speakers wee needed.
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Hi Gary, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you are not happy with your new Sony unit.
For enhanced listening, you have options: Our subwoofers (SA-SW3 and SA-SW5) and rear speaker sets (SA-RS3S or SA-RS5) are designed to expand your listening experience—just power them on and they pair automatically with the HTA3000 soundbar.
We recommend using the Sound Field Optimization feature to measure the position of each speaker and optimize the sound to your room. This can significantly enhance the audio experience. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a3000/v1/en/contents/TP1000525554.html?search=sound%20field
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
Very easy setup with Sony TV
HT-A3000 08 September 2024 by ShankarSubramanian (United Kingdom)
Easy to use and loads of connection options. Could've allowed Equaliser or at least Bass/Treble setting, but not bad though
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Hey,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your HT-A3000 and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have flagged your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/heoRCkdW
Maryam @Sony Support UK
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HT-A3000//C SP1 20 August 2024 by Xiaobai89 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
I buy this product a week ago . The 360 mapping is amazing 😍
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Excellent sound quality
HT-A3000 19 August 2024 by mill1 (United Kingdom)
I purchased this product along with a TV of the same manufacture. The sound is great, and the unit works well with the TV. Initial setup appeared to be a bit complicated and one of the delivery guys spent an hour trying to get any sound from the TV to actually come through the soundbar itself. After defeat it was left in that state and later in the day, I switched the TV and soundbar on again and the sound just worked! They were connected by an HDMI cable and since then has continued to work every time except one may need to select the Sound Field option to on or off to get sound output after the TV has been turned off then on again at a later time or another day. I guess that is because I am using different set top boxes connected to the TV. Apart from the aforementioned niggles I would highly recommend this soundbar.
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Hey,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your HT-A3000 and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Also, check this link for the Sound Field options: https://cutt.ly/eenKCUKr
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/heoRCkdW
Maryam @Sony support UK
HT-A3000 with SW5 and RS5 systems
HT-A3000//C SP1 03 August 2024 by Cell Group (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great sound! Very easy setting up and mapping 360 Spatial.
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No separate subwoofer needed!
HTA3000 14 May 2024 by Bearandsonylvr (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I have been very happy with the amazing sound from my A80K, but decided to expand my movie watching experience with a soundbar. Wow! Just wow! I went with a did-range option , the A-3000. I can’t believe the depth of the bass coming from this soundbar. It’s simply amazing what Sony can do. I’m impressed everytime I open a box woth a Sony item inside. This is no exception. The expansive surround sound truly takes my movie watching to another level. Well done Sony, well done again.
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Hi Sony amd bear lover,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Impressed again with Sony!
HT-A3000 08 May 2024 by Bearandsonylvr (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this mid-range Sony soundbar and expected mid-range sound. Boy was I surprised to get a living room full of sound that’s perfect for my apartment. Had to deal with a hissing issue but in the process of having that fixed quickly and effortlessly by Sony support.
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Hi Bear and Sony lover, Congratulations! You've certainly made a great choice! We're happy to know that you're impressed with the amazing sound quality of your HT-A3000. Thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience with our product & support, and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Great sound quality
HT-A3000 16 April 2024 by Whompie01 (United Kingdom)
I bought this and am really happy with it. It was easy to sync with my surround sound speakers to get a great quality sound.
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AMAZING SOUND QUALITY
HT-A3000//C SP1 03 April 2024 by NotDayah (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Satisfied with the sound quality, worth the money, A3000 with the SW3 Subwoofer sound perfect to me. Planning to add the rear speaker soon
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Sound is great
HT-A3000//C SP1 01 April 2024 by James KM (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
This sound bar sound is great and sufficient for me to watch movie and tv program.
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Nice soundbar
HT-A3000 25 March 2024 by Flyingbiker59 (United Kingdom)
I bought the sound bar when I upgraded my Sony tv to give me a better sound experience. The sound quality is good and the soundbar is easy to set up alongside the new tv and rear speakers.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Sony HT-A3000 sound bar, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/JwU9zuYo
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Must have addition
HTA3000 07 February 2024 by Nicholas81 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
This Sony HT-A3000 is where it's at, especially with bass. This is my first dabble with a sound bar and wow. Sony is my go-to with electronic stuff and this does not disappoint. It mates perfectly with my Sony X90L. It also works with the TV acting as an additional speaker, and it all turns on together with one power button press. What I am mostly wowed with is the bass reproduction. I chose this one based on its low-end performance. In person I was blown away. The bass is rather good with a nice rich tone. Listening to music also does not disappoint, and bass can be adjusted to suit your liking. Midrange and treble are accurately reproduced and not smothered out from bass, even on max. It offers sound features like voice mode and night mode. There are other features I am unable to access due to best buy not including a remote but, my X90L offers some adjustments. It's also expandable. I plan to add the rear speakers with the up-firing drivers and a sub. Very happy with the purchase, I feel I will always have to have a sound bar. Absolutely love this Sony sound bar.
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Hi Nicholas81, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us an awesome review of your new Sony HTA3000 soundbar! We're thrilled to hear it integrates seamlessly with your Sony X90L and you're enjoying the rich and powerful bass, accurate midrange and treble, voice and night mode, and overall performance of your new Sony soundbar. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great balance sound, can hear voice clearly
HT-A3000//C SP1 30 January 2024 by Nat28 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great sound, clear voice, adequate bass without additional sub woofer
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Great product…2nd time around!
HT-A3000 30 January 2024 by Albea (United Kingdom)
I bought a new Sony TV 55 inch, Soundbar and DVD player in December. The first soundbar didn’t link up with tv speakers and was obviously not as described by Sony. My retailer replaced it with a new one and everything worked as expected after the initial set up. Really happy with the new soundbar and TV…just a shame Sony didn’t get it right first time as I had to spend a lot of time on the Sony helpline and visits from the retailer to get it sorted.
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Hi Albea,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your sound system.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
We appreciate that the failure of any product is both disappointing and inconvenient. As a manufacturer, Sony endeavours to ensure that all of our products meet our reputation for excellent quality and reliability.
However, one of the limitations of electronics is that on some occasions products may fail. To protect our customers in these circumstances, Sony provides a one-year guarantee with our consumer products. Of course, we understand your feedback, and we have passed them on for future consideration and product development.
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/q8P6ehW, (Copy and paste the link in your browser).
Hana @Sony support UK
Awesome & Satisfying
HT-A3000//C SP1 24 January 2024 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought the sound bar last week, really satisfied with the performance. Require some additional setting for further sound enhancement.
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HT-A3000 20 January 2024 by Mart75 (United Kingdom)
It is really good sounds amazing with the Sony tv.
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Hi Mart75,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your sound system.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/q8P6ehW, (Copy and paste the link in your browser).
Hana @Sony support UK
just a sound bar
HT-A3000//C SP1 22 December 2023 by TLOOI (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
not satisfied with the sound quality , the effectiveness on dolby atmos playback.
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Exelent 3.1 Sound Bar.
HT-A3000 14 December 2023 by P J W (United Kingdom)
Had this a couple of weeks now, paired with a Sony Brava XR-55A90J, which has pretty good sound for a modern TV, but the Sony HT-A3000 Sound Bar changes everything. Sub woofer and wireless rear speakers are availible, but in my 14ft x 16ft living room the Sound Bar alone more than does the job. So far I haven't needed to crank it up more than fifty percent, even for very exciting movies, or music and using the TV as a centre speaker, cable supplied, allows for incredibly clear dialog. While not the cheapest sound bar availible, this one is highly recomended .
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Great integration with my Bavia TV
HT-A3000 09 December 2023 by Old Pete G (United Kingdom)
It is a pity that the smallest sound Bar in the range does not feature up firing speakers. I simply don't have the space for a larger bar. When coupled with rear Speakers and a sub with the TV acting as the centre speaker the sound is stunning.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Sony HT-A3000 sound bar, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Yet, we're sorry to learn that you didn't like that it doesn't have firing up speakers.
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have flagged your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/JwU9zuYo
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Sony sound bar
HT-A3000 09 December 2023 by Keith1959 (United Kingdom)
I was very disappointed with the sound quality of this sound bar so much so I have returned to Sony for a refund to be honest the sound from my new Sony Bravia tv was far better in fact the best built in speaker sound from a tv I have had but I am very disappointed at the sound from the Sony sound bar
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Hello,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to learn that the Sony HT-A3000 sound bar audio performance didn't meet your expectations.
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have flagged your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Great sound quality, features and design
HT-A3000//C SP1 04 December 2023 by Edmund chin (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought because wanted to pair with my Sony TV 65X85L to be like tv and soundbar sync together but abit disappointed since TV so costly but without this function have to get X90L model only it support,this sound bar lacks up firing abd rear speakers abit costly too
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HT-A3000 04 December 2023 by Chris_65 (United Kingdom)
Sound is really great. Design could be better. Easy to use.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Sony HT-A3000 sound bar, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/JwU9zuYo
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Poor product
HT-A3000 16 November 2023 by Poor product (United Kingdom)
Bought a month ago as faulty no led and sound very low
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Hello,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to learn that you're experiencing this with your new Sony HT-A3000 soundbar, and we'd like to assist.
Please, try the following steps to attempt to fix this issue:
- Unplug the soundbar from the mains for 2 minutes.
- Update its firmware to the latest version: https://cutt.ly/ZwUJ1zKE
- Reset the system: https://cutt.ly/swUJ1BjK
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
Sound bar incompatibility
HT-A3000//C SP1 16 November 2023 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this two weeks ago and my Samsung TV keep showing messages that the sound bar is incompatible. The sound bar is not able to work with TV HDMI-eARC. Please advise
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Thank you for your feedback.
We appreciate your feedback and wish to assist you further. Please contact us @ the link below for further support
https://web.sony-asia.com/sg/contact-us/
Sony Singapore service team
Works well now that repaired
HTA3000 01 November 2023 by SOASOAS (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought from Sony - no sound out of the box. Had to return for repair rather than replacement. Disappointing since had i bought from pretty much anyone but Sony they wiud have reokaced since it was non-functional upon receipt.
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Hi SOASOAS, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear about your experience with your purchase. Good thing the issue had been sorted out. We hope you are enjoying your HTA3000.
We have our Support team that is always happy to assist. You may email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
The HTA3000 immerses you in authentic surround sound with a center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for impressive power. With optional rear speakers, it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, so you can lose yourself in your favorite movies, TV shows and music. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great Potential
HT-A3000 23 October 2023 by LazG (United Kingdom)
Great looking sound bar but still learning how to get the best out of the system as it is quite complicated.
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your sound bar.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
We'd like to confirm that the Help Guide is designed to assist you through the process of getting to know your device and how to use different features. You can find it on the following link, just type any word and hit search: https://cutt.ly/vwW7h7Ee.
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/q8P6ehW, (Copy and paste the link in your browser)
Hana @Sony support UK
My experience of the HT-A3000
HT-A3000 12 October 2023 by Page999 (United Kingdom)
Bought 4 months ago. Now 5 times a day reboots dropping sound. Sorry cannot recommend.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that your HT-A3000 randomly reboots and dropping sound.
Could you try the below as an attempt to resolve the issue:
-Try to test the soundbar with a different device and check if the same thing will happen or not?
-Try to test different cables.
-If the issue remains, try to reset the device from here and test again: https://bit.ly/48Y6N5c
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Omnia @Sony Support UK
HT-A3000 SOUNDBAR - QUALITY ISSUE?
HT-A3000 12 October 2023 by Customer in despair (United Kingdom)
I experienced a breakdown, loss of power to the unit within the Guarantee period. The unit is in for repair which Sony state is problematic. I have just entered the fifth week and still no sight of a fully repaired product. I have always purchased Sony but this process has left me exhausted, no repair, no extended guarantee offered and both Retailer and Manufacturer refusing to refund, please draw your own conclusions.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review. and we're sorry to hear that you're experiencing a power issue with your soundbar.
Rest assured, our engineers are looking into this matter for you. We also recommend that you contact the service centre directly for further details on the repair status.
Moreover, don't hesitate to reach out to us over the phone, chat support and email using the details here: https://bit.ly/3xPUapp to provide us with any further feedback you may have, and hope to hear you're enjoying your TV once again soon, especially since you've been a loyal Sony fan for years and hopefully for many more years to come.
Mennah @Sony Support UK
GREAT ADDITION TO MY A90K
HT-A3000 06 October 2023 by A333 (United Kingdom)
I bought this soundboard around a month ago and what a great addition it is to my tv feels better than being at the cinima
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Perfect size for 55" tv
HT-A3000//C SP1 02 October 2023 by dzaff (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Been 3 weeks ish .. overall satisfied with purchase Pros : size just nice for 55" tv .. height just avoid my tv Good bass even wthout subs Price wise rm500 less than bose 600 n beam gen2 (can't comment on competitors as i dont own them) Quick connection with tv no issues Cons : probably not good enough atmos effect due to large room , may require rear speakers I used a bar with subs before , and not having subs can feel the difference No nonsense purchase if you own a sony tv , but not sure if bose or sonos can provide a better atmos effect
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Prefer previous soundboard.
HT-A3000 24 September 2023 by Retiredalan (United Kingdom)
I bought this new soundboard to go with my new tv as I was told my previous soundboard and sub woofer would not work with this new all singing dancing tv...well the base is almost non existent and the latest sub woofer that goes with this soundboard is expensive , I was actually told by the Sony rep I wouldn't need one as this soundboard had sufficient inbuilt base... sorry but not true even though I have used gold cable connection and used the remote to enter the fullest base adjustment possible it's still just not enough, it needs a separate sub woofer for music, films drama etc, I have also tried my new tv without the soundboard and again the sound is lacking decent base tones. So that is my opinion, my music concerts and action films are sadly lacking the deep base sound that is not obtainable from this soundboard without the separate expensive sub woofer,
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Hi ,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that your experience with your HT-A3000 hasn't satisfied your expectations.
We recommend checking this link to adjust the built-in subwoofer volume and check again: https://bit.ly/46pQHyX
We highly appreciate your valued feedback, and are always working to develop products to what suit your needs. We have raised your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Omnia @Sony Support UK
Just beautiful Crystal clear sounds!!! Go buy it!
HTA3000 19 September 2023 by Dexgolfn (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
A great buy at Best Buy!! No regrets! No additional words required!
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Hi Dexgolfn, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the audio quality. Live and breathe your favourite movies, TV shows and music with the HT-A3000. Using the soundbar alone, you’ll experience authentic 3.1 channel surround sound with S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine. Or you can add optional rear speakers to enjoy 360 Spatial Sound Mapping with multiple phantom speakers. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Did not work
HT-A3000 17 September 2023 by 60Jeff (United Kingdom)
The sound bar was faulty. It would intermittently connect and disconnect from the tv despite being wired in properly with new cables (several tried) sent for a Sony warranty repair over a month ago and no feedback. Eventually told parts were not available. Very disappointed
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Hi 60Jeff,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear about your experience with your HT-A3000.
Having read your feedback about your case, we would like to check the matter further for you, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW
Omnia @Sony Support UK
Sound Quality Upgrade
HT-A3000 31 August 2023 by ASH2023 (United Kingdom)
Easy & problem free connection with Sony Bravia XR OLED TV. Well designed and attractive unit. Base output is limited (replaced previous system which was 5.1ch so noticeable loss). Limited options for sound adjustment (no equaliser). Sound quality is a significant improvement compared to TV sound output. Early days so still exploring its capabilities.
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Hi ASH2023,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your sound bar.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Good Quality
HT-A3000 31 August 2023 by JohnM7 (United Kingdom)
I bought the A3000 with the TV. The quality is excellent for the price paid but having had it for a month and purchasing the SW5 subwoofer, I wish that ai had gone dor either the A5000 or A7000 that would have enhanced the sound experience.
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Hello,
Thank you for your review.
We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your soundbar and are happy with the sound quality we always aim to deliver! We're also glad to have you as a loyal member of our family and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come!
We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback, we take all feedback into consideration to improve the performance and quality of our products and services to meet your needs.
Don't hesitate to contact us by phone, chat support or email using the details here: https://bit.ly/3xPUapp with any further feedback you may have, we always love to hear from our customers!
Mennah @Sony Support UK
Well made and a quality looking product with excel
HT-A3000 18 July 2023 by jb07 (United Kingdom)
Great upgrade from normal tv sound, good value for money.
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Good sound, could be better though
HT-A3000 15 June 2023 by PratikM (United Kingdom)
I bought this a month ago and has been using it daily. The sound is well balanced with good bass and clarity. Haven't used it with back speakers though. When correctly configured with pass through audio on source, this performs exceptionally. There are few things which should have been better. The bass is directional. You only feel it when you are in front of the bar. When standing on the side, the bass is almost non-existent. The Dolby Atmos feature doesn't make much sense without the back speakers. Yes you can feel the sound around you but it is not as much you would expect. On the rating scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the best(the way they advertise it), you can feel it barely touching a 2. It might improve when back speakers are added, which costs as much. I would put this sound bar in a stereo speaker category.
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Hi PratikM,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your surround sound system, and for more years to come.
Having read your feedback about the bass and the Dolby Atmos features, we'd like to highlight that it depends too on the source played.
However, we'll make sure to pass your valuable feedback through the proper channels for product development.
If you require any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Great features.
HT-A3000//C SP1 03 June 2023 by napi90210 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Easy to use and great bass........................
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HT-A3000//C SP1 25 May 2023 by Joe_Afm (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
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Value for money
HT-A3000//C SP1 23 May 2023 by fremann (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
For this price, I am happy to have a well balanced sound system.
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Great sound but lack connection compatibilities
HT-A3000//C SP1 09 May 2023 by omega88 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Daily watching movies and listening music with TV. This sound bar at least cover wider frequency range in my ear. It won't missed sound significantly comparing others lower range sound bar. Bought this together with wireless subwoofer SA-SW3 as bundle package to get about 25% discount all together. If not for bundle at its retail price range there will be other brands to consider. Within Sony owns soundbar, if you're looking for more natural and ear friendly sound quality, A-series is the only series that you can go with it. However Sony always have compatible issue, since my time from teenage experience until middle age now. This soundbar at particular, only 1 HDMI in, no HDMI out, not friendly with my HDMI eARC TV connection. All settings will haywire out of sudden after 1-2 hours of watching TV, suddenly no sound, turn off itself, etc. Have to re-setting all over again from fresh and since its very hassle I use optical cable connection instead. But optical didn't support high res audio and dobly atmos, and LG TV didn't support DTS even with bypass settings, there're a lot hassle to watch movie nowadays. TV box can cover all audio format but limit at optical connection/HDMI quality. with my LG UG7550 TV this soundbar sound better with optical comparing HDMI eARC which didn't make sense, My huawei P30 and vivo V7+ phone can't connect bluetooth with this soundbar. So unless you're using Sony TV with this soundbar, it can't unleash its full potential. I recommend anyone interested in this sound bar need to get it with the subwoofer. Without subwoofer i won't even consider this soundbar. maybe other type of audio setup for TV.
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No Sound After Six Months
HTA3000 18 April 2023 by Nimster (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought my HT-A3000 directly from Sony and after nearly 6 months of ownership it has developed a major issue and the sound from all sources stops 2 to 3 minutes after plugging it to the power outlet. I was very impressed with this soundbar initially as it sounds good with my Sony X80CK TV. However, recently, the soundbar has developed an issue and the sound stops. Even when I play the demo 360 music sample that came with it there is no sound. The only way to get sound back for a few minutes is to unplug it from power, wait 15 to 60 minutes, and perform a hard or soft factory reset. Then, there is sound for 2 -3 minutes and it suddenly stops. There is no sound from any source. The soundbar is connected via HDMI (eARC) to my TV. I noticed using the YouTube app on my TV accelerates the sound cutoff problems. I am also very disappointed with Sony’s customer service as well. I chatted with them, and instead of issuing a repair order, they kept telling me to perform a hard reset. I am still trying to find a way to send it in for repair. I do not recommend this product.
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Hi Nimster, we regret to hear that you're having an issue with the sound. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have with our products. Here at Sony, we always strive to deliver quality products that deliver an amazing customer experience. With that said, we'd like to know more details from you and help you out.
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quality product and easy setup
HT-A3000 14 April 2023 by M1954 (United Kingdom)
I bought this a week ago to replace an old sony soundbar and subwoofer, very happy with it so far, excellent design and quality and so easy to connect. only slight issue is my old system was set at level 16 volume - the new one i have set at volume level 36 for the same level of sound, I may look to add rear speakers or seperate subwoofer in the future.
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Too Chunky
HT-A3000 04 April 2023 by Gio2905 (United Kingdom)
I bought this from Sony, however it is so thick that it covers the lower 3 inches of my TV, so I was forced to return it.
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Hi Gio2905,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to learn that you had to return the soundbar due to the size of it.
We would like to highlight that from our Bravia TVs their stand can be adjusted into a ''sound bar'' position that allows the sound bar to be placed under the TV with no issues at all.
Alternatively if your TV doesn't have that option you can wall mount the sound bar as well: https://cutt.ly/g7n4YkG.
Rest assured, we'll pass your feedback to the relevant channels for future consideration and development.
If you need further assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Sawy @Sony Support UK
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HTA3000 11 March 2023 by Volia Bonilla (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Losses audio after 10 or 20 minutes, even connected through the toslink only. If you press any button like voice on/off, or sound field, sound returns for some time and then it goes silent again.
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Hi Volia Bonilla, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your HTA3000. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better expearience for you. In the meantime, please make sure that the HT-A3000 has the latest software installed as this will help improve the overall performance of the soundbar. To check on the update, please click on this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a3000/software/00285642
Changing the connecting cable from your source to the HTA3000 can help improve and isolate the issue that you are having with the HTA3000.
You may also try resetting the HTA3000. To reset the HTA3000, please check on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/a3000/v1/en/contents/TP1000525239.html
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Sounds great
HT-A3000 11 March 2023 by Andyc543 (United Kingdom)
Great improvement for watching movies and now listening to music in living room with Google Home and Apple airplay. Watching tv programmes however requires a louder volume level than standard tv speakers , so spoken voice is audible
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Hi Andyc543,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your soundbar.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
If you need any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Good Sounbar
HT-A3000//C SP1 23 February 2023 by Juku987 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very good soundbar. No comment on sound quality. Note that to new buyer, you need ground loop adapter for scentre speaker. You will hear hissing noise. This already happened to most user.
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HTA3000 17 February 2023 by Churo415 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great Sound meets all standards recommended anybody with small rooms
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Hi Churo415,
Great! We're really glad you are enjoying the amazing sound of the soundbar. The HT-A3000 immerses you in authentic surround sound with a center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for impressive power. With optional rear speakers, it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, so you can lose yourself in your favorite movies, TV shows and music. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
Good Sound Quality
HT-A3000 15 February 2023 by GeorgeBL (United Kingdom)
I bought this to complement a new BRAVIA. I am not sure on the overall quality right now. There are limited sound fields on this compared to an earlier SONY sounder. And you cannot access a lot of the sound features on the TV with the sounder connected!
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Hi GeorgeBL,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to learn that you're enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar.
We hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Furthermore, we'll make sure to pass your feedback about the OS design through the proper channels for future consideration and development.
If you need any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Hard to connect to Sony Briva TV
HTA3000 13 February 2023 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I cannot locate the HDMI connection on the Sony Bravia TV to connect the HT-A3000? The instructions are opaque. There's no Support phone number to assist me?
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Hi Truman Cole, Thank you for choosing Sony! The location of the HDMI port of the HTA3000 is on the left handside on the back of the unit. For more information and to see the diagram of the ports of the HTA3000, please check our operating instructions link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5034/fb032f8a57cc6abfdb1f8ba11cf465f2/50344891M.pdf page 11
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A3000 sound bar
HT-A3000 23 January 2023 by Caney (United Kingdom)
I bought this to complement my new Bravia X-RAY tv and it works so well.
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Nobody really does it better than Sony
HT-A3000 17 January 2023 by Use ink 1950 (United Kingdom)
It's not easy to make the right choice in the crowded sound bar market; the best way is to rely on your instincts and if you're able to, not be afraid to splash out a bit if you want the best. The HT - A3000 has an attractive, sleek design, is easy to set-up and has a clear, crisp sound. I'll almost certainly add some back speakers in due course. Watching TV and listening to music will never be quite the same again. I'm most pleased with this purchase.
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Amazing & Loud!
HTA3000 08 January 2023 by MikeEzeOfficial (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I’ll admit, I was skeptical about soundbars. I only ever used TV Speakers & didn’t get the hype. I bought this a couple weeks ago as my first taste into better sound quality & I love it! It made the sounds coming out my TV have so much better quality I don’t know if I can ever go back to TV Speakers. I plan on getting the better version (HT-7000) at some point and investing in some subwoofers & rear speakers. All this after I get a new TV of course haha! All in all, if you’re tired of a non bass’s TV sound quality this is amazing to start with!
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Hi MikeEzeOfficial,
Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, loud sound, and superb performance of our HT-A3000. The HT-A3000 3.1ch soundbar has three front speakers including a center speaker designed for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, the sound comes from all around you, maximizing the effects of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X.
We are looking forward to your future purchase, and thank you so much for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Improving TV sound
HT-A3000 08 January 2023 by Alana 19 (United Kingdom)
I’ve had the sound bar for two weeks and am pleased o say it’s improved the sound quality on the TV, Before we had it it was very difficult to understand the speech when watching some TV series but now we can understand most spoken word. The music quality is excellent.
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Versatile sound bar with fabulous sound & features
HTA3000.CEK 06 January 2023 by Grumpy old git (United Kingdom)
I’ve just taken delivery of a Sony HT-A3000 sound bar. This device is full of features, not just for transforming the sound from a TV to a cinema sound effect, but a great device to play back music using various separate devices. It’s a substantial sound bar, as you would imagine for a Sony product, it’s well made & beautifully finished, it’s also quite heavy. It can be wall mounted, it comes with a template for mounting onto a wall or it can be placed on a cabinet as in my case, it’s not too bulky & sits neatly at the base of my 42" television. From a distance all you can see is the speaker grille over the complete width of the device & at the top very discreet control functions. Once it’s switched on, you can see the LED display through the front speaker grill, easy to read & very slick. Setting it up was extremely quick, it comes with an easy to understand ‘set up’ instructions in one language with clear diagrams & text. You have a power lead, HDMI lead to plug into a TV set & a separate centre speaker lead if required. They also provide a detailed handbook for more information, all easy to understand & very comprehensive. If you have a Sony TV with a Bluetooth function, you can connect up wirelessly. I tried it on my mobile phone & within seconds of connecting with Bluetooth, it was playing back playlists from my phone with on screen controls. The HDMI, USB & power sockets are mounted in two separate recesses at the back of the sound bar making connecting & disconnecting when it’s wall mounted, a simple task. A separate remote control device is supplied with multi function controls. There are haptic controls on the top of the sound bar, they all work very well indeed. I’m not a fan of haptic controls, the ones on my car are a ‘hit or miss’ experience but Sony have ‘cracked it’ with these. As you would imagine, sound quality is very impressive. This is one of the best quality sound bars I’ve ever heard, it simply transforms the sound from the TV to cinema like quality. It just fills the room with a deep quality sound, it’s all very impressive indeed, there is the option of adding more speakers to enhance the sound even further. Sound quality from my phone through the sound bar is also impressive, I plugged in a 15 year old Sony USB stick with music on it & was astounded by the sheer quality of the playback sound. By downloading the Sony app, you can set up the sound bar to accept Alexa verbal instructions, connect up to the Spotify app to playback through the sound bar & link up to Air Play if required. It’s all very versatile indeed. To summarise, a well made product, excellent sound quality, versatile, easy to set up & operate, good attention to detail & good value for money. With Sony's reputation for reliability, it's unlikely to cause any issues. It' highly recommend.
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This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
sound and all the features unbelievable!
HTA3000 15 December 2022 by jimbo52 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
i have had this one day and love it, emmerse myself in sound now
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Hi jimbo52, Great! Wer're glad that you are enjoying the audio quality and features of your soundbar. The HT-A3000 3.1ch soundbar has three front speakers including a center speaker designed for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, the sound comes from all around you, maximizing the effects of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
Great features, elegantly styled and compact.
HT-A3000//C SP1 11 December 2022 by 2OnnWah (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very satisfied with the purchase as it delivers clear dialogues, amazingly exciting surround sound with the 3.1 channels.
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Boom Boom, shake the Room!
HTA3000.CEK 05 December 2022 by Walt_Jabsco (United Kingdom)
The Sony HT-A3000 is one of the few 3.1 setups on the market that supports Dolby Atmos content. This bar is a more affordable alternative to the Sony HT-A5000 and the Sony HT-A7000, It offers Sound Field mode to enhance its sound, and while watching movies recently this feature sounds outstanding and above all it performs as good if not better than my other surround sound wall speakers and subwoofer. The HT-A3000 soundbar features Sony's spatial audio solution, 360 Sound Mapping, that delivers an incredible “ultra-wide listening area". When we fist set this up in my kids Play Room to our Sony KDL55HX853, along with the PS5 the ability of the soundbar to fill the complete room with clarity, sharpness and stunning tones was beautiful. The soundbar all supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, however we would want to leave this in the play room but we will connect it to our Sony AV Receiver in the main TV room and connect it to the Dolby Atmos feature and test it out. While we have a separate subwoofer in our main TV room, the HT A3000 features three front speakers plus their very own dedicated center channel and dual subwoofers. The good news is and I mentioned we would try this down the line is it can be upgraded to support a surround sound system with the brilliant ability from the support of Sony's optional SA-SW5 wireless subwoofer and SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers. The brilliant ability to stream music from the HT A3000 allowed is the chance to connect to our own service and it was stunning and as good as the Sony Surround system we have in another tv room. On the topic of sound, the HT A3000 comes with Google Assistant integration and works with Amazon Alexa devices too. The HT-A3000 comes with a wide range of inputs including USB, optical and HDMI eARC.
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This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
HT-A3000 Sound Mapping Dolby Atmos® Review
HTA3000.CEK 07 November 2022 by Carlos (United Kingdom)
360 Spatial Sound Mapping Dolby Atmos® is an absolutely stunning bit of kit. Has brilliant: Ease of Set-up Sound quality Bass Surround Capability Its pretty I am not a soundbar kinda guy (more a headphone guy owning both the XM3 and the XM5 sound cancelling headphones). However having the chance to listen to this bit of kit was a bit of a revelation to me. You are able to get the full on surround sound affect that headphones give you without lots of additional speakers, without extra cable and without a complicated set-up. Am I converted? I might well be. As a 50 year old male I'm finding the joy of watching a decent move more appealing and one of the reasons I hadn't done this so much before now was because of the poor quality speakers in the standard TV that you buy. Most soundbars are slim and baseless with little power. And that is something the HT-A3000 corrects. For me, I'd highly recommend this to anyone wanting to start out with a decent soundbar, with very high quality build quality and features galore. You CAN add additional speakers (Sony) and you CAN buy the HT-5000 but for your standard thinking man, this is all you are ever going to need. The long and short is, if you want an 'in' into Soundbar pleasure, buy this product, it might well be the start of your journey but it very well might also be the first and only soundbar that you will ever buy or indeed will ever need.
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This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
Awesome sound quality and smart speaker functions
HTA3000.CEK 06 November 2022 by CC200806 (United Kingdom)
This soundbar is a major improvement on a previous Sony soundbar I had. Easy to setup and seemless to sync with TV. It can be done through wireless connection and using HDMi. Sound quality is awesome, with 360 audio filling the room without the need of a subwoofer. The setup menu being visual on the TV is easy to use, with a nice added feature of a matrix display on the soundbar, so you now what the volume level is and what input mode your on. Couple this with Alexa and Google home support and you've pretty much got an all in one soundbar that will fullfil all your digital audio needs.
This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
Excellent Sound bar
HTA3000.CEK 02 November 2022 by Peter222 (United Kingdom)
Thee product arrived well packaged, all items in the box were well secured. Initial set up was extremely straightforward with the easy to follow guide. The sound bar looks good located on the cabinet in front of the TV, unobtrusive it seems to be part of the set.( See photo ) The improvement in the sound quality from the TV was immediately noticeable, a more mellow resonance with just the right amount of bass as far as I am concerned. Bluetooth pairing with my phone was also stress-free and I appreciate the spotify app being available, the reproduction of the music is stunning in my opinion. I have not used the other apps ( Alexa, Chromecast or 360 Reality Audio) as I don't have the necessary links. I have used the sound bar with a range of TV programmes, films, sports, documentaries, etc,and I have been very pleased with the enhancement the sound bar has made to my viewing. I am very pleased with the product and would highly recommend.it to anyone.
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This reviewer received the product free of charge, or was a product loan programme participant
Fall short
HTA3000.CEK 31 October 2022 by Steyr57 (United Kingdom)
The HT-A3000 is the entry level for the Sony range of sound bars and sadly for me it is a disappointment. Design and build quality are excellent as is the setup process. The problem I found is that out of the box and connected to my Bravia Tv the sound was not good, my TV does not have the sound centre socket so the sound appears to echo with a touch of sibilance. Switching from the HT-A3000 back to the TV, the sound is more balanced and better to listen too. I used the TV equalizer to change the settings but could not improve the sound. I played a 4k BluRay disc on my Sony player and there was a marked improvement but lacking a sound stage. I consider the HT-A3000 should be sold as a package with rear speakers then the HT-A3000 should perform as it was designed for. When I acquire a pair of rear speakers I will update this review and I am sure I will be more positive, but as a standalone unit it falls short. N.B I posted this review on 26/10/22
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to learn that you enjoy the sound bar, and sorry to learn that you've faced some difficulties with the sound echoing and whistling.
We recommend checking this one: https://bit.ly/3TYVpxU.
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Impressive sound bar , superb build quality
HTA3000.CEK 30 October 2022 by A.Gent (United Kingdom)
First impression is of a well engineered sound bar , high quality , and a reassuring weight In the box are all the accessories you will need (1) hdmi cable (2) remote with batteries (3) power cable (4) a cable for Sony Bravia tv (5) user manual and quick start guide The remote though absolutely functional and easy to use , does disappoint , only in so far as the sound bar is beautifully built , and the control feels cheap Setting up , is easy , and the instruction manual is well written to take you through this. Further set up is via the tv screen and menu instructions. I was very impressed that the sound bar would function as an Alexa speaker , and that the Sony music centre is also available , allowing the sound bar to be used with other storage devices , or tell Alexa to play music through the sound bar Sound quality for tv and films , very good , in fact superb for the bits on films you don’t notice normally Not feel it in your chest loud but very acceptable . Dialogue is clear , and there is a special voice option via the control.playing music through the sound bar is excellent, especially if like me you don’t own an impressive music centre My caveats , my tv is a Sony Bravia 55 AF8 , which I bought as it has the best sound of any tv at the time , with virtual Dolby atmos , as does the sound bar. Watching and especially listening to the tv , I would have it a volume 35 , and fill the room , the sound bar to have the same effect has to be at least at volume 67 To summarise , if you don’t own a truly impressive sound quality tv , with in screen speakers , then I would unreservedly recommend this sound bar , for its performance and quality , if you do own a top end Sony tv , then I don’t feel that it adds a great deal to your tv experience, though it’s other capabilities as a music speaker may be just what you need
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