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Sony HT-A5000 vs Sony HT-A3000
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Products
Sony HT-A5000
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Channels5.1.2
Channels3.1
Variants
- HT-A5000 (Black)
- HT-A3000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-A5000
Sony HT-A3000
The Sony HT-A5000 is better than the Sony HT-A3000. The A5000 is a 5.1.2 bar that's better for surround and Atmos content since it doesn't have to downmix these formats into stereo to play them like the 3.1 A3000. Also, the A5000 comes with more sound enhancement features, including room correction, and HDMI In for video passthrough.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
47.6" (121.0 cm)
37.4" (95.0 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.2
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
5.1.2
3.1
Tested Preset
Sound Field On
Sound Field Off
Slope
-0.57
-0.76
Standard Error
3.28 dB
2.96 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.7 Hz
51.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
14.3 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
7.2
7.3
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Sound Field On
Sound Field Off
Suggested Bass Setting
0
-1
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.57
0.29
Standard Error
3.28 dB
2.61 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
49.7 Hz
51.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
15.3 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.0
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.98 dB
2.29 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.1
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.7 dB SPL
91.9 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.35 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
1.16 dB
1.81 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.1
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.35
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.94
Center
8.1
8.3
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
0.23
0.52
Std. Err.
3.52 dB
2.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.1 dB SPL
89.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.38
0.30
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.33
0.91
Surround 5.1
5.4
4.2
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.02
-0.86
Std. Err.
4.60 dB
3.28 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.0 dB SPL
91.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.26
0.31
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.19
0.80
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.8
3.3
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
0.31
-0.82
Std. Err.
6.58 dB
3.71 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
77.7 dB SPL
70.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.88
5.96
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.39
0.33
Sound Enhancement Features
7.7
5.9
Room Correction
Yes
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
No
No
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
9.5
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
76 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
82 ms
Dolby Digital
65 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
71 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
72 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
9.5
6.1
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
75 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
86 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
86 ms
Dolby Digital
80 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
77 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
79 ms
ARC
114 ms
Optical
121 ms
Full HDMI In
N/A
Audio Latency: Optical
7.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
130 ms
Dolby Digital
276 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
9.5
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
No
Wireless Playback
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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