HT-A7000 Review - Best?

[@EliasAnto]

I’m still in the middle of watching this one but had to say it’s good to see you’re back doing reviews! And what a review to start with in 2022, the long awaited HT-A7000.

[@michael-4k4000]

Heck yea it is! God Bless America!!!!

[@jasmadahar9089]

Never fails to make me smile. I just love the delivery. Keep it going.

[@MR-pt7ou]

The sound quality of your videos is top notch

[@michael-4k4000]

Yes it is Sir! You need to go back and party like it’s 1989!

[@garygohmusic]

What a huge upgrade on visual quality and the place. Thanks for going above and beyond!

[@victorcatch]

One of the best channels for reviewing soundbars

[@johnb4905]

Welcome back!

[@JL-ku7wo]

“Soundbars? Where we going, we don’t need soundbars.” Looking forward to your HT-A9 review when you get it.

[@neverenoughtech]

Please send one my way when you get a chance. Sold out everywhere.

[@Balbessskin]

A9 сырой продукт 😔🤷

[@rampyrs]

Welcome back, Great Review, looking forward to get more reviews. Especially HT-A9, if you get your hands on lol

[@Alexkiaro]

I have the hta7000, I really wanted Bose for their signature sound and to compliment all the rest of the Bose speakers we have in each room, but we went for the ht, and recently found the setting on how to adjust literally every single speaker on the sound bar, rear and even make the sub louder. I fine tuned it probably 20 times and it now sounds even better then Bose or Sonos, I’ve tinker with my friends Sonos. And it the ht7000 is way better. I definitely advise discovering the adjustments for all speaker levels and adjust them all manually for best sound. I’m blown away by this greyed out feature I found 2 years later. I definitely advice also streaming hifi for music but anything below hifi sounds like garbage in general with any system. Don’t buy nice sound systems if you’ll plan to stream low quality audio and not hifi.

[@indramainali4613]

thank you for the great detail, particularly sound demo.

[@immo6189]

Hi, I bought the A7000 soundbar set with the SW-5 subwoofer and RS5 speakers, and I'm having an issue. When I turn on the soundbar, the subwoofer turns on automatically, but unfortunately, the speakers don't. Do I need to manually turn them on each time, or did I miss a setting? Can someone help, please? How can I make the speakers turn on automatically when I turn on the soundbar?

[@marc202i]

Thank you for a great review Just got myself A7000 with sw5 and rs5 Q: i dont have on screen display what format is playing. Is there an option in the manu to turn that on? I have LG OLED 65 C1

[@bhushandhonde8212]

If TV is not having eARC port and just ARC Port, A7000 along with Sub and surround speaker will not give desired results?

[@Mr.Wheatiscool]

Hi Sony HT-A700 or Ultima 40 Surround "5.1-Set" ?

[@evaloutionofman]

I mod a Sony Facebook group in addition to a general sounbar group and while I'm usually extremely critical of the KZbin review space I just wanted to say this was a spot on and thorough review. As an owner of the exact system on review, I can at least say on a personal level I'm in agreement with everything you've had to say about both the positives and negatives with this system. Especially appreciate your advise on holding off for the better surrounds and I've offered the same advice to members. All the components are very good, but I feel the surrounds are definitely the weakest part of the hardware chain.

[@evaloutionofman]

@Infinite Night1 you definitely were not using the right settings or not listening to the whole setup. Was this at a Best Buy or in a normal room meant for cinema watching? This is a far far better overall system than the q950a. I have people in my group that have owned both.

[@evaloutionofman]

@Infinite Night1 I just watched Ford vs Ferrari on apple TV (not even my ub420 with losesless ) and one the most impressive parts was how good the dialogue was no matter what other noises were in the background.

[@evaloutionofman]

The only big issue with Sony is you have to have the settings right. Even not having auto volume on will tank the sound. They also can't calibrate it in a best buy, it has built in mics that need to bounce and measure the signals on walls and ceilings to adjust the proper volume of the components.

[@evaloutionofman]

Also I love my setup, but you're getting into a dedicated home stereo price range. I'd recommend waiting for the much better rears coming out in a month or two , but you're approaching 3 grand at that point. You can do a lot with that if you don't mind setting it up.

[@evaloutionofman]

I was considering the Ambeo as well. I'm definitely getting the new rears, it's a bit annoying as I already have the original ones... But with what I've already invested I want the best possible setup. I'd just keep in mind none of these sound bar setups are going to match a dedicated AV setup(as I'm sure you know) part of the money you're paying is space saving and ease of use. I do think overall this is already the best product of it's type you can get(as you said Ambeo just doesn't have the add ons). It can only get better with the new additions you mentioned coming in a couple months

[@TheStarsInHisHead]

Another excellent review. Love this channel.

[@sasproductions701]

i ordered it all but with the rs5 rear speakers and i ordered a A95l 77" TV i cant wait to get it all.

[@michael-4k4000]

Wow, that’s a heck of a system! How do you like it???

[@dharmasx2]

This one or sonos Arc? What do u think guys?

[@tzetv]

Would you have a comparison between this set up and an arc, 300, sub setup ?

[@neverenoughtech]

Take the Sonos setup 99 times out of 100

[@tzetv]

@@neverenoughtech thanks for the feedback - I was about to pull the trigger on the Sonos, but ended up getting just a sub to match my old beam for the time being with the intention to move to the arc 2 + 300s later this year. Purely HT use only

[@unbanmekoil]

The subs “downward firing driver” is a passive radiator. Did you not read the specs or notice there was an active speaker on the front of the sub*?

[@neverenoughtech]

I talked about it here: HT-A7000 w/SARS5 compared with HTA9 and Q990B kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4aUenSCpKyAmtU - so partial credit

[@davidthanos]

Glad you're back. Would like to hear your thoughts on the beam 2

[@Truck_OFF]

Hi Daniel. For primary listening to House/Techno music which system would you recommend? A9 or a7000 or samsung q950 sonos or bose 900? Thanks

[@neverenoughtech]

I’d say 950A or go big with the updated 7000 surrounds w/sub

[@shamrock4840]

@@neverenoughtech have you heard & reviewed the 900 ?

[@bobbubevski2719]

how does the HT-A7000 stack up to the Sonos ARC? bar only maybe additional Sub?

[@neverenoughtech]

Lots of relative strengths but sound value/$ is very much on the arc side

[@StefanLindvall]

You need to add a demo on the new sa-rs5 rears!

[@dariog36th]

Pretty much sound the same except they have upward speakers and are battery powered.

[@CarlosPerez-eb5er]

Once again great review. Witty and informative. Only wish you had the Bravia tv to experience the center channel hype. Keep it up!

[@neverenoughtech]

🙏

[@JohnSeitz]

So I’m curious 👀 If you use one of their sub modules will the two “center woofers” in the 7000 start producing center channel data. Ie better dialogue?

[@claudiugeorge5445]

Hello,please tell me,in terms of low bass,wich subwoofer can get deeper,lower,between this sony sw5 and the jbl 9.1 sub? I own the jbl 3.1 wich have the same sub with 91, and all i can tell is for the price,absolutelly no other subwoofer can compete with it.

[@neverenoughtech]

I liked the JBL subs have to go back and compare which can go lower technically but JBL manages lower better. There is no comparison in the bars however

[@sevik9266]

After various views on KZbin, I sold my amazing Samsung Q950A and bought this one with a Sony SW5. I was sure that sound of the Sony will be really great and unrepetable. But I can't say that this soundbar sounds much better. Noothing special after one week together. I'm still waiting for the SA-RS3S rear speakers and hope to finally get a good picture

[@GingaBishounen122]

How did the Sony fares with the rear speakers? Better than the Samsung or still no difference? If that's the case then I think the Samsung provides more value in terms of price

[@sevik9266]

@@GingaBishounen122 Hi mate! I received rear speakers SA-RS3S finally and I can say now that this makes sence. I see now that Sony is a different class. It sounds much more realistic compare to samsung. Subwoofer is more powerfull. WE got now really what I even did not expect from soundbar. And one more important thing - I do not have any idea how they did it, but we can get real picture of 360 sound even if our income content is stereo(we have here alot of good films with such sound - 2.0). This soundbar does it possible and we are again inside of the picture. i made review and you can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWHVYp95jJp1g8k. But as to my expirience - you can get the real and best result if you only get full set, it means soundbar Sony HT-A7000 + subwoofer SA-SW5 and rear speakers SA-RS3S

[@Ali-M2]

They also added more powerful sars5 wireless rear speakers

[@sevik9266]

@@Ali-M2 even SA-RS3S are very good comparing to othere producers but I will try SA-RS5S for sure when they are able for me. I'm sure that they will be even betetter because they have edditional speakers on the top and this make sence as I know from my ownn expirience with samsung q950a

[@GingaBishounen122]

@@sevik9266 glad to hear that mate! And thanks for sharing your experience

[@richardrybarczyk1143]

Well you don’t seem to be a big fan of Sony. I do have a Sony 65” A80J television and was thinking of getting this soundbar to mate with it. But there are other options out there. Would you consider the Sonos Arc or the Bose 900 to be a better option than this A7000? They just dropped the price of this soundbar by $200 ($1198) and was about to get it but you made me hesitate a little. Any comments?

[@BraunesToast]

I dislike the sound of the bose 900, was disappointed

[@afrex1973]

What’s the song at 17:25?

[@neverenoughtech]

music.apple.com/us/album/between-love-and-hate-dylan-sitts-remix/1593728055?i=1593728056

[@bobsimmons1470]

YOU'RE BACK!!!!!

[@johndoe-vb9sm]

I bought both. The Sony HTA7000 and Sennheiser Ambeo to try back to back for a week. The Sony is good, but not $1400 good. The Sennheiser is clear winner for me and my room. Sennheiser waa waaay more spacious sounding and bass is way better as well. The Sennheiser made the Sony sound like a clock radio, huge difference. I dont understand all the reviews on the Sony HTA7000? Everyone praised it. So I got it.....and promptly returned it and kept the Sennheiser. Anyone else have this experience? All my gear is Atmos ready. So I guess maybe the Sony has to really really on a sub and rears maybe. Not the point for a stand alone bar, which is how I tested. Good info NE, Im still always watching. My 2cents and experience. Thanks yall

[@davidgodal98]

You also realize that the ambeo is 1000$ more expensive? Would be weird if it wasnt better

[@johndoe-vb9sm]

I do realize this yes, but its on sale for$2000 now. Sony is cheaper, but the sound from the Sony is just.....blah. You need to hear it. Only reason I just had to try the Sony to make sure I wasnt making a mistake spending so much on the Ambeo was from all the good reviews of the Sony. Im only sayn its not worth $1400. Im glad I tried both. The Ambeo given its age is just amazing. Hope you can or maybe have the chance to hear either one. Its truly night and day to me. Thanks

[@davidgodal98]

The Sony will probably go on sale in couple of months, would you say it isn't event worth 1000-1200$ ? Ofcourse i would love to own the ambeo, it's the dream Soundbar but it's just to expensive and kinda limited since it doesn't support rear speaker for future upgrading Right now I'm just really in need of a good standalone Soundbar with multiple hdmi inputs, don't you think the Sony would do the trick?

[@johndoe-vb9sm]

Yeah.. the Sont will do the trick for sure. And you are right, you can add speakers to it whenever you are ready. That is the biggest downfall of the Ambeo. Can only add a sub to it, albeit any kind you want. If they sale it for a $1000 or so, that would be ok. Im not doing any rears and souly relying on soundbar alone. And from what ive heard given its age is really really good by itself. It does have a tooon of bass for what it is. Im ditching my old 5.1 standalone setup. Its that large sounding. Well if you get the chance to try multiple....please do. It can help you figure it out. I really thought tje Sony was gonna be awesome given all the KZbinr reviews. Nope. The Sony was so off compared to the Ambeo....I started thinking the reviewers were being paid lol. The best Atmos.....bubble I heard from the Sony was during the calibration. Afer that....mah. Ambeo is alot of cash....but that thing bangs on movies. Alot more settinga to adjust sound too compared to Sony. Try both or Bose as well. Dont wanna be stuck with a piece if you know waht I mean. Nice talkn to ya. Good luck!

[@immo6189]

Did you compered this two soundbars with playing only movies or playing music too?? I wanted to buy a7000 but now im thinking more about ambeo. Unfortunately i cant to comper this two by myself. Can you tell me how ambeo manage with the music. Thanks

[@JustAFocus]

Is it possible to connect a vinyl turntable to this soundbar? My turntable has USB as well the traditional Phono audio outputs. I'm seeing only HDMI, one optical, and one 3.5mm minijack input on this soundbar. Would love to be able to directly connect my turntable to a high-end soundbar without the extra hassle of going through some other device first.

[@neverenoughtech]

Need an adapter as necessary for aux. may need a pre-amp …. Definitely possible. There is not a USB connection. That would be more for bookshelf speakers.

[@JustAFocus]

@@neverenoughtech Thanks! Looking at this again, I think all I'd need is just a Y-cable with two female RCA cable connectors on one end and a male 3.5mm plug on the other, to go into the Analog port on the soundbar.

[@davidgodal98]

Any plans on reviewing this one's little brother, the A5000 with SW3 sub? Keep it up 💪

[@westonmaines4573]

My tv only has arc not earc. Will I still be able to get atmos sound or is this useless with my tv?

[@neverenoughtech]

Only need eARC for lossless Atmos not for Netflix style Atmos. You can also use bar inputs to bypass the tv audio limitations

[@bradybrown5140]

the 3 ironic owners joke cracked me up so I subscribed.

[@convicttattooswi]

Lmfao I love your humor in reviews! Keep it up!

[@al94171]

Thanx for the great review!How would you compare this to the Samsung q950a?which do u think is better and how? Thanx!!

[@amitverma4642]

sa-sw3 or sa-sw5 which should i prefer? PLz guide

[@neverenoughtech]

5 is a must

[@devanshsarangpani2083]

Is it actually loud for a normal size room

[@neverenoughtech]

Yes

[@ashrithashi]

AVR + Floorstanders + Bookshelves is better or HT A7000 from SONY ? IM confused

[@rikvanberlo2789]

How much subwoofers can you add to the hta7000? Maybe I want to buy a second one. If it's possible of course.

[@davidgodal98]

Have you hard about the new Harman Kardon soundbar that will be released soon? Think it's called the Multibeam 1100, looks pretty promising to me, hopefully it will come to the US so you can have a look at it 😃

[@Usman012813]

Hey Daniel, any updates on those new surrounds and whether you’ll be putting out a video reviewing them?

[@neverenoughtech]

Not released yet

[@tjwilliams9571]

How does this compare against the Sennheiser soundbars

[@neverenoughtech]

Sennheiser is a better bar

[@wellyboot]

@@neverenoughtech does this include the Ambeo Plus, even without rears?

[@sumitchaudhary343]

Went to see samsung q990c and sony ht a7000 today . Although q990c was very loud but its sound signature was utter shit. It use to supress voice with background sound. While sony a7000 was very balanced and clear. Almost everywhere site says q990c is best. But i did nt find it to be. Acc to me a7000 was much better than any sound bar i have seen . Only i havent been able to experience to sonos because in my country it is limited to few cities . But a7000 was best compared to q990c and bose 900

[@Gwinter452]

Don't know why everyone says the Q990C is so great... I'm returning it. But I'm worried about going with the A7000 in case it sounds similarly bland at normal (still loud) listening levels. Cranked up, the Q990C sounded better with more punch/excitement, but way too loud for comfort. Is the A7000 more impactful at normal volumes?

[@sumitchaudhary343]

​@@Gwinter452unfortunately no for dialogues and atmos effects u have to keep vol atleast at 50 which makes my room rumble . I would advise to get a denon av reciver and speakers for clear and controllable audio

[@Gwinter452]

@@sumitchaudhary343 Thanks. The day after I put in my order for the A7000, Samsung released a FW update for the Q990c and it improved the soundbar a lot. I still need to do more side-by-side comparisons to decide which one comes out on top... but now, I'm more happy with the Q990c and leaning towards that. I purchased the SW3 subwoofer along with the A7000. Sony's is also up to volume 44-50 for some reason with me as well.

[@vitaly.s.3774]

I have opposite Review the Samsung is pis Junk Garbage. I have tested it for 2 today's. And there's just no base. If you buy a good quality t v, the speakers will be the same as the Samsung Top and Soundbar! Lot of people saying it's software update. You have to do. End calibration. But it's not. It just off piece of junk. Sonny 7000 is the way to go. Or JBL 1300X 10 times better. Then the Samsung.

[@vitaly.s.3774]

100% agree. I did same test and I went for Sony 7000. The next choice would be boas 900. But Samsung It's not even on the list. It's a piece of garbage.

[@eark6292]

I found your review of the soundbar convincing. I have a question. I want to move to another apartment and am torn between choosing this soundbar or a system on a 5.1 budget receiver with desktop speakers. I want to decide if there is a place to install the receiver and speakers.

[@neverenoughtech]

There is no replacement for true front separation. So keep that in mind … otherwise I think the 7000 convenience in reducing wires and components should be considered. I do think the Q990B sounds better but for the most atmos competent sound I like the Sony A9 … it’s what I use in my home theater behind me on the video

[@arijit8381]

Which set up will sound better overall the sony hta7000 or the bose 900 with all the accessories.

[@neverenoughtech]

Don’t know yet. I do know Bose needs to work on a less silly rear speaker option. I have a 900 coming my way though

[@tgamirov]

New sub here. I have an A80J and want to try a standalone Sony bar with the tv as the center channel.

[@al-muntaseral-ramadneh8936]

Fantastic review! With the announcement of the rear up-firing speakers, I'm now torn between the A9 and the A7000. Do you think the A7000 will match the A9 in immersion when paired with the new speakers?

[@neverenoughtech]

I can’t speak to it because I haven’t heard the A9 yet. I think the A7000 will be really compelling with the sound mapping

[@indramainali4613]

Me too, confused between the two

[@S1mmz]

@@indramainali4613 With the new update coming and the new rears, I reckon it will surpass the A9.

[@joshdimovski4483]

@@S1mmz I wonder if the ht a7000 will have the same, more or less number of phantom speakers then the ht a9 ?

[@thomasl3544]

Your records are almost close to what I experienced in the Sony store.

[@Zoranurai13]

I’m using this with the 77a80j, it’s god amazing. Even moved my old sonos arc to my bedroom lol. The 360spatial sound mapping update REALLY took it up a notch, and once the new rs5s upfiring surrounds launch in the summer, this bar is gonna kill it. Also, the beam tweeters do the same as samsung/sonos’s side firing woofers, they are a separate channel

[@padgettga]

Curious vs the JBL 9.1

[@Zoranurai13]

@@padgettga i have heard the 9.1. It’s quite strong for its price but has a lot of connection issues

[@padgettga]

@@Zoranurai13 I bought it for $1,000 a year ago and has a 3D bubble sound; never had problems.

[@crazywasy]

did the 360 spatial sound mapping firmware update come in? i live in Denmark and it didn't ship that yet

[@TravionMusic]

I thought that update wasn’t coming until the spring

[@368crv]

I already have the RS3S, so by adding the A9, the previous rears will be obsolete?

[@neverenoughtech]

Yes, I would sell them.

[@368crv]

@@neverenoughtech wouldn’t it be good if Sony can update it’s software to include the RS3S as added surround effect? Am sure they could have the A9 and the RS3S running together.

[@mauricioyoung6668]

I’m extremely torn between the A5000 with the SW3 and RS5 rears vs the Sonos arc system. Overall do you have a general recommendation for home theater? Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has any!

[@mauricioyoung6668]

For some context: I work at a big box retailer and can get 60% off the Sony system and 40% off the Sonos system. I’m willing to fork out the extra $$ for the better sound, but only if it’s necessary! Thank you.

[@neverenoughtech]

Sony has a flashier sound / Sonos more family and user friendly. Both can reach sound intensity levels you will rarely use. Sony with the updated surrounds will give you something closer to peak soundbar immersive sound. I roll with Sonos as a quality of life purchase - have about 40 components

[@mauricioyoung6668]

@@neverenoughtech thanks so much for the reply! I was kind of leaning Sonos because of its versatility, I have an A80J so I was really tempted to go Sony for the Center channel integration but I think I’ll go Sonos and hope they release some atmos rears in the future. Thanks again man, love the channel🤘🏽

[@MasterEggroll]

Most reviewers are saying the samsung q950a is still better than this soundbar. Anyone have them both? I am waiting for the samsung q990b soundbar. heard they fixed the base and upgraded the rear speakers

[@sleelakrishnan]

Great thanks 👍

[@yuzhouxie9394]

Hi Daniel, you mentioned the RS5 rear will enhance the HT-A9. But doesn't the A9 already have the rear speakers?

[@neverenoughtech]

It would enhance the A7000

[@HifiCentret]

Just got it in my possession. Very good for sure! One thing though. I'd wish there was a spec wise (about) identical but only 90 cm (preferably) or at max 100 cm long. 130 cm is a tad on the large side. I'd keep an eye out for the SA-RS3 or 5 this Black Friday. So far they haven't dropped locally. The A7000 has (black week, a horrible inflation of black friday) and with price guarantee that's why I pulled the trigger. It was a nobrainer and before risk of getting sold out when friday is near. But the RS3 seems to pop up 2nd hand from time to time so worst case I'll try those but if going for new then I'd prefer the RS5 with upfiring speakers. Not sure about the sub. So far I haven't missed it - the bar itself is more than loud enough (for me at least) without sacrifising bass.

[@michael-4k4000]

If you don’t miss the start sub then you don’t need it. I like a dedicated sub, but for most (not large rooms) you are fine without the sub. I would recommend picking up the Sony SA-RS5 for the surround effects. What tv do u currently have? Have an LG C2 and the stand is very low and any sound bar would block the bottom of the screen a bit! The Dragon would block have my 83” screen lol!

[@thomassiegers3007]

how is the sony sw3 sub

[@videogametherapy6465]

Is it better than the sonos arc or not!!!????

[@MasterEggroll]

the sonos arc sucks. so yes its way better and so is the samsung q950a. sonos is just good for loudness. nothing else. get rid of that crap, haha

[@ahalam100]

Best review

[@H3y45]

this or the Samsung Q990b?

[@kingkobra1956]

I wouldn't mind trying the Sony out just to see what it is truly about. I have the Bose 9 with dual subs and omnis but I wouldn't mind trying it out to see if it's all that.

[@n25992]

hi did u have a chance to test it , and do you think the Bose 900 is better?

[@kingkobra1956]

@@n25992 No I have not tried it, but I am seriously considering dumping my Bose system. The 900 I bought stopped working after only 5 months of use, but it was replaced with a new one in less than a week. The main problem with the 900 is the interference issue that can only be resolved by plugging the bass module directly into the soundbar. Plus there is the fact that Sony and Samsung are light-years past Bose regarding innovations in their products. Bose is content to sit back and rely on their brand recognition to produce sales and in today's market that is not a positive business model. A business has to be the leader in innovation, technology, and quality in order to succeed and Bose is not doing that. The only positive aspect of the 900 is that it is powerful and that is all. You could not push a sneeze through the tiny atmos speakers on it, they are laughable. I am done with Bose, I will not purchase another one of their products.

[@n25992]

@@kingkobra1956 thanks a lot for your detailed feedback, appreciate , guess I m gonna get the Sony maybe the new HT-A9

[@kingkobra1956]

@@n25992 Glad I could help. Hope the HT-A9 works out for you.

[@TheRobkwill]

I have a 65 inch Sony Bravia OLED TV with an older Sony HT-Z9R soundbar. I want to upgrade the sound. I'm down to either the Sony A7000 with SW5 and the SA-RS5 rears or the Samsung HW-Q990c. I'm struggling to decide. I like to stay with Sony but the reviews on the Samsung are outstanding, even better than the Sony. And I don't know how compatibility will be with the Samsung soundbar.

[@aeg1967]

I‘ve also an HT-Z9R, including rears and just bought q995gc (German version of q990c) and very disappointed with this. The sound especially voices on normal tv program sounds really bad, like normal tv speaker. You can adjust a little bit via app or with remote control which is not very comfortable like what we known from Sony remote control. Movies with Atmos are great but music is not. For my ears the ht-Z9R is still great and is for me much, much better on my ears (also for my wife) than Samsung. Movies with the rears of q990c are better but only a little bit. But bass of the Sony feels warmer. I‘ll return the q990c and go with Sony A7000, SW5 and the normal rear RS3 even I think that RS5 will have a better sound but the more than 400,- more expensive. The main reason for me - that apparently the speakers have to be turned on by hand every time (have read this on comments, so maybe I‘m wrong). On bottom line the Z9R is still great and I really can’t understand that the q99x is so over rated around the world.

[@saeedhn12]

Dear Daniel, thank you very much for the fantastic review. As your experience with soundbars, do you recommend Sonos set system Arc, Sub, and Pair of One SL or Sony HT-A7000 with Sub SA-SW5 with the new up firing surround speakers? I know you don’t test the new Sony surround, but in general as loud speakers and great Dolby Atmos and sound quality, which one do you recommend? Thank you very much and always keep it up!

[@neverenoughtech]

If you are seeking spatial effects or wanting to plug directly into the bar go Sony. You’ll want to eventually get the sub. I have a bunch of Sonos products and they sound great but if I were to choose a system just for my dedicated home theater (in the basement) - I would choose Sony over Sonos here. But I would also get the sub at some point. If you really value strong bass and will not be getting here Sony sub then you might want to go with Sonos full setup

[@saeedhn12]

@@neverenoughtech Thank you very much Daniel. I really highly appreciated. Thank you and always keep it up!

[@immo6189]

Hi Daniel, great job as usual💪. I always thought that ambeo will be my next but now i'm really considering buying A7000. I have a few questions to you about this: 1) the rear speakers will be put on the wall behind me 3 meters and 7 meters from soundbar, you think that bluetooth connection will be stable? 2) Is there no problem with light reflection due to the piano finish at the top? We have now the bonus and the soobwoofer SW5 and the speakers RS5 are 50%. Thanks 😀

[@neverenoughtech]

First I think this video is a better video for my most current opinion on this system. HT-A7000 w/SARS5 compared with HTA9 and Q990B kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4aUenSCpKyAmtU I tested at about 6 meters and did not have an issue … can’t speak strongly to 7 bit 3 is fine I largely tested with a projector … but I didn’t remember reflection bothering me when I tested with a TV and I’m kind of fussy.

[@ofmsetest]

Finally another video! Thanks ! where is the HT-A9 though? lol

[@neverenoughtech]

I’m asking the same question. Not online or in stores where I normally get these kinds of things

[@Zoranurai13]

Unavailable. Demand is incredibly high

[@rikvanberlo2789]

I recently bought an ht-a7000. Will the subwoofer also get an upgrade? Or is it just the rear speakers? Hopefully you can answer this for me.

[@neverenoughtech]

Just a rear speaker upgrade announcement - they’re still proud of their sub

[@rikvanberlo2789]

@@neverenoughtech thank u for the fast response. 👌

[@Pianoman999]

I have the full set up. The subwoofer doesn't need an upgrade. The SW5 is incredible, powerful and clear.

[@johndoe-vb9sm]

Side note. I have an old Bose soundbar 700. It also sounded better than the Sony, it just didnt have the height channels. I have a sneaking suspician the Bose 900 may sound better than the Sony given what Ive heard so far. Any of you guys heard multiple soundbars? Thanks

[@pedroponce205]

I purchased this one as an upgrade to the Sony HT-ST5000, and with the HTA7000 i was really disappointed. I felt the base was really quiet and was barely noticable unless i really cranked up the volume. I did enjoy the other features but i felt music was a bit muffled and i just missed my old sony sound bar and returned this one.

[@padgettga]

A year ago I was debating between the ST5000 or JBL 9.1…went for JBL 9.1 and has stunning 3D sound and Deep Bass…Atmos effects over my head literally.

[@ARIN4UK]

Do you have the subwoofer?

[@pedroponce205]

@@ARIN4UK Yes I had the sub and the bar and while the base was there, it wasnt anything special. the previous model i had, i could feel the base and hear it. this one its there but even with the sub cranked up, you would have to really have this sound bar playing loudly to get the same experience.

[@Gwinter452]

​@@pedroponce205I had a similar experience with the Q990C. It sounded good, but only at super loud volumes! Normal listening levels (still loud) lacked any punch/excitement. I'm returning it, but I'm hesitant to with the A7000 in case I find the same thing. My old 2.1 bar had more punch... but it's about 10 years old now - time for an upgrade.

[@adrianjaimes1908]

How does this compare to the JBL Bar 9.1? Worth the upgrade?

[@neverenoughtech]

It’s definitely an upgrade from the JBL if you get surrounds and a sub

[@michael-4k4000]

The surrounds should have upward firing speakers...

[@neverenoughtech]

HT-A7000 w/SARS5 compared with HTA9 and Q990B kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4aUenSCpKyAmtU

[@michael-4k4000]

@@neverenoughtechthank you Sir! Love Sony TVs and Sound bars!

[@michaelchang7401]

I always view your reviews before purchasing. Thanks for your effort. Will you be reviewing the Sony A9 soon as the marketing hype says it’s phenomenal! I would like to read yours views on the alleged drop outs. Hopefully when you get yours, Sony would have addressed this issue.

[@neverenoughtech]

A9 is hard to get. I’ll make sure to attend to dropouts when I eventually get it

[@krishnannallappa46]

hey Hope you are doing good. When will you review the Samsung Hw Q990B? and also compare it with Sony Ht-A9 Please.... Looking forward !

[@neverenoughtech]

There will be 990B representation on the channel … all I am allowing myself to say

[@krishnannallappa46]

@@neverenoughtech Great ! Waiting !

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

Quality. Thank you. But you might have broken my heart: are you saying that my 55” A80j will look silly with this? 😮

[@michael-4k4000]

Think he’s saying it’s larger than the actual tv and that probably looks strange to some.. I think ideally I want a sound bar that’s not wider than your TV. But to each their own. 55” is a great size tv, hand an LG B7 55” in my bedroom and it looks great. OLED is perfect for bedrooms as you don’t need to be super bright. Funny my LG B7 actually has pretty good sound for an LG tv and never felt like I needed a SB

[@philb-ze8sz]

Sound bars are excellent for easy setup over TV sound. I have heard many and this one and they all sound thin. While my ZVOX 580 does not do surround and such, it sounds much fuller than the Sony, Samsungs, and LG I have heard. PLUS the ZVOX has subout so I can connect my Martin Logan Depth-i Sub which outputs to other smaller subs placed around my family room. These brands will not use sub out because they want to lock you into their subs, the ONLY sound bar I would consider is the AMBIO series dues to having sub out.

[@Breogan354]

Sony ht a7000 VS Sony q990b?

[@neverenoughtech]

B - easy call

[@Breogan354]

@@neverenoughtech speak spanish?

[@TVEXPERT.Co.]

​@@Breogan354Q990B

[@mattiasjansson733]

Still confused, speakers have the superior sound quality. Why a sound bar then? Warm and full sounds, isn’t that what everyone wants for our expensive tv? What am l missing?

[@justsaying993]

Yes, but to get SURROUND sound speakers, you’re running multiple large speakers with lots of wiring, as well as an amp/receiver. Maybe let people enjoy having a little bit of convenience for their money, if they want it. Having more options isn’t a bad thing. I’m not even sure why people bother watching a soundbar video when they’re obviously closed minded about them 😂

[@zandrovarquez0820]

This setup while adding with sub and surround rear sp will just make your pocket nearly empty.. 😅😅😅

[@padgettga]

Nice! This soundbars height effects have been heavily criticized! How do you compare the 3D sound and Bass Punchiness vs the JBL 9.1?

[@neverenoughtech]

I thought the height effects were pretty good. However I recorded in a pretty good room for it. The bass was definitely worth getting … it was not surprisingly delightful like the 9.1. I think the real promise of the bar will come with the new surrounds.

[@padgettga]

@@neverenoughtech with the new phantom up firing speakers it will challenge the JBL 9.1 for sure except for a massive price difference.

[@noneyabizz8337]

SOB, I got the current rear speakers.

[@JY1199-y1t]

Please review Sony HT-A9!!!

[@nobunaga8514]

Usb for headphones.

[@GodAtum]

you're wrong. the SA-RS5 have upward firing

[@neverenoughtech]

I reviewed the rs3s not the rs5 - the 3s definitely doesn’t have upward firing speakers

[@Drazorig2]

Heard the Q990C, after all the praised reviews. I was highly disappointed by the performance and tinny sound, I was expecting something amazing but was left underwhelmed. Opted for the HT-A9 instead

[@neverenoughtech]

The A9 has a less full sound than the Q990C - did you hear both?

[@Drazorig2]

@@neverenoughtech whilst I agree the Q990C has a fuller boomy sound, it doesn't quite cater to my needs of living in an apartment combined with the sound stage I want to experience. I wanted a more focused 360 spatial dolby atmos ecosystem with my Sony TV, PS5 having the option of up to 8k pass through future proofing this, 2.1 hdmi 120hz rr for gaming. Not really using it for music and not for it to be overly loud based on my situation.

[@OctZ2001]

Do you hate Sony cause it sound like it from the get go? 🤔 I do enjoy your reviews so just asking.

[@Rm345hhhyi45]

Agree sounds like someone has forced him to do this review and wants to throw up all way through talking about Sony lol. Loved the info in the review though and his work

[@neverenoughtech]

Really funny conspiracy theories. I think whatever you are picking up on from the beginning is - I highly suspect people want an A9 review but in my big return I was not able to make it happen - on top of that people are interested in the new surrounds which were announced the same day the old surrounds showed up at my door - so ideally this review would be delayed and have those updated rears. No one out there cares enough to force me to do anything … or try.

[@OctZ2001]

@@neverenoughtech you actually replied! 😀lol thank you. This is a setup I’m considering in purchasing and it isn’t cheap. So thank you for covering it. Btw, your small moments of sarcasm make your videos hilarious.

[@Vamo_Alla]

Great review!! I just don’t like the material they used for the sub in front and for the bar on top, it feels like clothes and too fragile and thin, Not a good idea where there are children. They should have used a metal grill instead like the one in front of the Soundbar. But I love how this sound system perform. Thanks for the review!!

[@staceyaustin7521]

No vrr but it great in every other way

[@frienduro24]

Next review should be in full Kylo gear or at least a black wig. Hah.

[@neverenoughtech]

You’re probably on to something

[@mohamedalkaboom]

Why on earth should we throw away our blu rays?

[@neverenoughtech]

You shouldn’t

[@jc74435]

This bar may be great, but its too expensive for a 3.0.2 bar. The Q950A is 11.1.4 with real channels, and you can find it regularly for 1000€/$

[@karthikr177]

Exactly

[@hyrel668]

Channel number is meaningless, there's incredible stereo speakers out there worth thousands of dollars that would humiliate the Q950A, it's all about the quality of those channels and the software accompanying them - if Sony is able to make a 3.0.2 sound as good and immersive as a 11.1.4, then who cares how many channels it used to do that?

[@jc74435]

@@hyrel668 the Q950A is at least equivalent to 5.1.4 because it has LCR, surround L/R, dedicated sub, and height front L/R and height back L/R. I think that's not comparable to a 3.0.2 system

[@karthikr177]

@@hyrel668 again it's the question of at what cost.

[@Totalplonker]

I've had several soundbars and a surround sound package but it was only when I purchased an budget AVR and a pair of budget stereo speakers that I realised what I had been missing (stereo imaging, thumping base) besides going down this route one can always add to it overtime! subwoofer, surround speakers you could even get height speakers to get the full 'non-virtual' Dolby Atmos experience. Nowadays AVRs are so simple to setup, they even walk you through the process! "Remember movies are made up of 50% visuals and 50% audio and there are occasions when the audio out does the visuals"

[@Ps5progames]

Vertical sound engine 😆 what a joke. I am using a sony gt 700 from 2 years expecting a helicopter to pass by above my head someday as promised. Still waiting

[@neverenoughtech]

Don’t hold your breath

[@hyrel668]

H👏T👏A👏9👏is marketed like a soundbar 👏 has the same target audience 👏 similar prices, features and ease of use/installation 👏therefore it's a differently shaped soundbar 👏😁

[@neverenoughtech]

A 👏 TRADITIONAL 👏 soundbar 👏 is 👏 not 👏 cut 👏 up 👏 like 👏 a 👏 Jersey Mike’s 👏 sub 🙂

[@hyrel668]

@@neverenoughtech ahahaha, okay it's definitely not quite traditional, but think of it as a hippie soundbar split in 4! Or well 2, other 2 we can think as rears :D But yeah it's out of stock anywhere here in Germany aswell, so idk if people really ate them all up or Sony forgot to make more than a dozen of them.

[@jackdominiak445]

Save yourself the money and a lot of wiring and just buy the Sony A90J TV, you won't need a sound bar!

[@LiquidSm0ke]

this soundbar is next level

[@LoafRock]

🍻

[@Golu2116]

No where near to Klipsch 1200 and Samsung Q950a

[@neverenoughtech]

The 1200 reception was wildly underwhelming (relative to the hype and relative to other flagship bars) - glad to see they have a fan.

[@dconwheels5309]

waste of money. you wanna hear good sound go to theatre. because this Atmos will also be legacy in couple of years. you will enjoy the music and sound when you hear them occasionally like in theatre once a month or two. if you listen them every day you will stop liking it in few days

[@emotionX5]

if you have a Bravia XR-77A80K you don't need something like that, it's a shame about the money

[@jorgemercado5134]

"And a hole to hang on a nail."

[@Mabeylater293]

That sw5 subwoofer is a joke. No deep bass whatsoever. Barely goes below 60 hz. 20hz is out of the question. Better off with the sonos.

[@Pianoman999]

As an owner of this, I believe you to be totally incorrect.

[@BlackBeltNinja]

@@Pianoman999 I’m in agreement with D C. I got a chance to play with the A7000 + sw5 and sars3 rear. I watched a bombastic Michael Bay movie, 6 Underground, and I was blown away. Cannot wait to finally buy this audio treasure myself, with the upgraded sa-rs5.