Many people would opt for a multi-speaker system powered by a proper home theatre amplifier, but this also involves a complicated setup and installation process, including mounting the speakers and running power and audio cables around your room. The Sony HT-A7000 soundbar is meant for exactly that kind of customer. Priced at Rs. 1,49,990, this is a premium 7.1.2-channel single-bar speaker system that promises premium performance, with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity, Dolby Vision and 8K HDR pass-through, and more. [1]

Figure 1. Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar and SA-SW3 Wireless Subwoofer

Figure 1 shows along with the optional Sony SA-SW3 wireless subwoofer (priced at Rs. 29,990) which I’ve also reviewed here, this setup could make for a promising home theatre system with a convenient physical footprint.

Sony HT-A7000 soundbar and SA-SW3 subwoofer design and specifications

The Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2-channel soundbar can be purchased as a standalone device and is priced at Rs. 1,49,990 in India. However, Sony also sells it as a bundle with additional speakers. You can buy this soundbar with the SA-SW3 subwoofer (Rs. 29,990) or SA-SW5 subwoofer (Rs. 61,990), and SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers (Rs. 35,990) to expand your setup. [2]

Sony HT-A7000 soundbar and SA-SW3 subwoofer efficiency

The Sony HT-A7000 is sort of a beast relating to efficiency. It was very straightforward for me to arrange and function, and though there was a small studying curve and sure tweaks wanted to be carried out, I rapidly managed to get the HT-A7000 and SA-SW3 performing on the form of stage that I anticipated of a soundbar system that prices over Rs. 1,50,000.

I used the Sony HT-A7000 and SA-SW3 primarily as a sound system for my tv whereas watching numerous films and TV exhibits throughout audio codecs together with Dolby Audio, 5.1 encompass, and Dolby Atmos, counting on HDMI ARC for connectivity. I additionally often used Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth to stream music.

Of all the flicks and TV exhibits I watched whereas utilizing the Sony HT-A7000 soundbar and SA-SW3 subwoofer, Dune on Amazon Prime Video was maybe probably the most memorable, regardless that it did not use any superior audio format. Initially, the deep, rumbling soundtrack put the subwoofer to good use, however with completely no changes, voices sounded too delicate and acquired misplaced within the atmospheric background sounds and intense motion sequences of the film. [3]

References:

1. https://gadgets360.com/audio/reviews/sony-soundbar-ht-a7000-sa-sw3-wireless-subwoofer-review-price-in-india-3005199#pfrom=indepth
2. https://hinditonews.in/sony-ht-a7000-soundbar-and-sa-sw3-wireless-subwoofer-review-big-and-powerful-sound-at-home/
3. https://aajkitaazanews.com/sony-ht-a7000-soundbar-and-sa-sw3-wireless-subwoofer-review-big-and-powerful-sound-at-home/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), Sony HT-A7000 Soundbar and SA-SW3 Wireless Subwoofer, Anatechmaz, pp. 332