Sony HT-A5000 Soundbar Review - Should you buy it?

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Published May 29, 2025

The Sony HT-A5000 is a standalone 5.1.2 setup released in 2021. It's not as well-built as the 7.1.2 Sony HT-A7000, and its soundstage performance isn't as impressive. Still, it offers Sony's Virtual Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround technologies to help create a more immersive listening experience, and there's also Sound Field Optimization technology to optimize audio reproduction based on the room you're listening in. You can access this feature on your TV, which some users may find more handy than controlling the bar with an app or a remote. Its neutral, slightly U-shaped sound profile is suitable for many different types of audio content. However, there's a disappointing lack of sound customization features for such a premium model.

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Model exists in Black.

Soundbars we mention in this video:
Sony HT-A7000: https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sony/ht-a7000
Bose Smart Soundbar 900: https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/smart-soundbar-900
Sonos ARC: https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sonos/arc

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00:00 Intro
00:43 Design
02:04 Test Results
08:25 Verdict
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