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Sony HT-ST5000 vs Sony HT-A5000
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Sony HT-ST5000
Sony HT-A5000
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Channels7.1.2
Channels5.1.2
Variants
- HT-ST5000 (Black)
- HT-A5000 (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-ST5000
Sony HT-A5000
The Sony HT-ST5000 is better than the Sony HT-A5000. The HT-ST5000 is a 7.1.2 setup that's better built. It comes with a dedicated subwoofer and can reproduce a more extended low-bass. Also, it has a better soundstage. However, only the HT-A5000 has support for Apple AirPlay 2.
Main Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.7
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Passive Radiator
Integrated
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
46.5" (118.0 cm)
47.6" (121.0 cm)
Height
3.2" (8.1 cm)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Depth
5.6" (14.3 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
9.8" (25.0 cm)
N/A
Height
15.9" (40.3 cm)
N/A
Depth
16.7" (42.3 cm)
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
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Mountable Satellites
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
HDMI Cable Length
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Digital Optical Cable Length
N/A
Back - Bar
Back photo - bar
Bar Mounting
Universal (holes on back)
Back - Subwoofer
Back photo - sub
Enclosure
Passive Radiator
Integrated
Back - Satellites
Back photo - satellites
Mounting
No
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
7.1.2
5.1.2
Tested Preset
Standard
Sound Field On
Slope
-0.82
-0.57
Standard Error
3.35 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Sound Field On
Suggested Bass Setting
8
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.82
-0.57
Standard Error
3.35 dB
3.28 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
31.7 Hz
49.7 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
7.0
Crosstalk Error
2.53 dB
2.98 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.3
8.1
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.5 dB SPL
92.7 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.35 dB
DRC @ Max Volume
2.35 dB
1.16 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
6.4
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.33
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
4.14
Center
8.2
8.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.15
0.23
Std. Err.
2.99 dB
3.52 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.4 dB SPL
90.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.76
0.38
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
5.53
3.33
Surround 5.1
5.7
5.4
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Front Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.97
0.02
Std. Err.
4.01 dB
4.60 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.8 dB SPL
91.0 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.30
1.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
3.50
2.19
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
5.8
4.8
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar)
Slope
-0.90
0.31
Std. Err.
3.97 dB
6.58 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
78.3 dB SPL
77.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.25
2.88
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.00
0.39
Sound Enhancement Features
5.6
7.7
Room Correction
No
Yes
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
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
No
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
1 (shared)
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes
Full HDMI In
3
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
1
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
1
1
Ethernet
1
No
Subwoofer Output
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
DTS:X
Yes
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
10
Dolby Digital
Yes
Supported
DTS
Yes
Supported
PCM Channels
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
7.4
9.5
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
72 ms
Optical
64 ms
Full HDMI In
107 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
7.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
130 ms
Dolby Digital
276 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
0.0
9.5
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPlay
No
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Connectivity - Subwoofer
Physical inputs subwoofer photo 1
Physical controls subwoofer photo 1
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Connectivity - Satellites
Physical inputs satellites photo 1
Physical controls satellites photo 1
Sat Wireless
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Universal Remote
No
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
App
App image
App Name
Sony Music Center
iOS
Yes
Android
Yes
Acts As A Remote
Yes
Controls Soundbar's Settings
All
Casts Device Files
Yes
Other Features
Power Saving
Standby
HDMI CEC (TV Remote Control)
Yes
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