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The Sony HT-A5000 is a 5.1.2-channel soundbar with 450 W of amplification, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding, and two up-firing drivers that bounce height effects off the ceiling. It has one HDMI 2.1 input with eARC and HDCP 2.2 passthrough, plus Wi-Fi with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect, so it streams without extra gear. It suits people who want Atmos height without rear speakers and who may add Sony's optional subwoofer and rears later. Against rivals like the Sonos Arc and Samsung HW-Q800 series, it offers more physical inputs and a fuller upgrade path, but it ships without a subwoofer, so bass is modest next to bundles that include one.
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Lowest price we've seen: $499.99 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 9.
Owners rate it well for Atmos height and clean dialogue, and many praise how easily it pairs with a Sony TV. The most common complaint is weak bass without the optional subwoofer, and some find setup and calibration fiddly.
