- Does it produce real overhead sound?
- No. It has no upward-firing drivers, so Atmos height effects are virtualized rather than placed above you. The 3.1 layout gives clear front staging and bass, not true overhead channels.
- How does it compare with the Sony Bar 8?
- The Bar 8 adds more channels and drivers, including height drivers, for a wider and taller soundstage. The Bar 5 keeps a simpler 3.1 setup with a dedicated center and wireless sub.
- Do I need a Sony TV to use it?
- No. It works over HDMI eARC with any TV. Pairing with a BRAVIA TV adds Sony's integrated menu controls and sound settings.
- What is in the box?
- The soundbar, the wireless subwoofer, a remote, batteries and the power and HDMI cables needed to connect it. Check the listing for the exact included accessories.
- Can I add rear speakers later?
- The Bar 5 is a fixed 3.1 system. Sony's optional rear speakers pair with higher models, not this one, so plan for a different bar if you want true rears.
- Where is the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5, 3.1ch with wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $278.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5, 3.1ch with wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Improvemint Financial, Amazon.