Name: HT-ST5000
Brand: Sony
SKU: 92323
Rating: 3.8 (69 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

include ease of installation and excellent build quality
Sony is better-built with a better surrounds performance
Sony is better-built

tends to compress at higher volumes and lacks a bit of detail
it has only a few EQ presets
it tends to compress and distort noticeably at higher volumes

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Hdmi: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Bluetooth: yes
Soundbase: no
Type of home cinema package: Soundbar
Surround speakers: no
Subwoofer included: yes

Sony HT-ST5000 - Pros & Cons

include ease of installation and excellent build quality
Sony is better-built with a better surrounds performance
Sony is better-built
It also has better Atmos and surround performances
better-balanced default sound profile and more sound customization options
and it has better center and surround performances
more input options and supports a greater variety of audio formats
small
compact design is a better fit
stereo soundstage is good and even the Atmos performance
is wonderfully precise
It handles disparate genres well
too
Build quality seems exceptional
elegant looks and classy design
decent remote control and setup
excellent mid-range
dialogue was clear and focused
both the mid-range and higher frequencies extremely
feels both substantial and comfortable in your hand
Setup is both flexible and straightforward
It s easy to set up the subwoofer as well
a very natural and rich sound
offers very clear and precise sound
build quality and design was excellent and especially the main unit had
soundbar Sony produced is remarkable
Sony HT-ST5000 is excellent
excellent sound quality and decent flexibility
it ll blend in very well
The routine is fairly straightforward
creates a wide
high soundstage
and spatial placement is excellent

tends to compress at higher volumes and lacks a bit of detail
it has only a few EQ presets
it tends to compress and distort noticeably at higher volumes
lacks a bit of detail and clarity
Disappointing surround performance
can't connect rear speakers for a full surround-sound experience
sound muddy
functionality through HDMI-CEC is limited as various functions of the soundbar
only port that is not located at the back is the side USB port
it lacks Bass and Lacks Atmos overhead
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
play dearly for the pleasure
gutty roar will vibrate your popcorn
Dolby Atmos decoder in itself is no guarantee of over-head audio effects
no backlight and the plastic design leaves a lot to be
functionality via HDMI-CEC is limited
the sound bounces off the ceiling and reaches the viewer
there is no built-in microphone and a separate Google device
fixed perforated grilles that hide the Dolby Atmos overhead speakers
dislodged plaster at 50Hz
no codec support for DTS
Subwoofers are typically victims of an ugly stick
drivers can dispel a sprinkling of sound
upward-firing drivers mounted in the top behind metal grilles
no support for DTS
It may not display this or other websites correctly
subwoofer's dimension are also fairly large
Sony very expensive in comparison
no audio calibration system to go through with most settings
X playback on the Sony sound bar
lack of separate wireless surround speakers hurt

Sony - Video Reviews (7)

Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review

Sony HT-ST5000 sound bar and subwoofer blogger review

Sony HT-ST5000 7.2.1 Wireless Sound Bar - with Dolby Atmos | Expert Video | Currys PC World

Sony HT-ST5000 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	7.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Audio format	Dolby Atmos Dolby Digital Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio files	AAC AIFF Apple Lossless FLAC MP3 OGG Vorbis WAV WMA

Colour of product	Black
Width	46.46 in
Height	3.15 in
Depth	5.71 in
Weight	18.08 lb

Colour of product	Black

Built-in hard drive	no
Optical drive	no
Memory card reader	no

Analogue 3.5mm input	1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs	no
Analogue RCA stereo inputs	0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs	0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Composite input	0
Composite output	0
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)	0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)	0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)	0
HDMI	yes
HDMI version	1.4
HDMI ports quantity	4
Number of HDMI inputs	3
Number of HDMI outputs	1
Pre-output (subwoofer)	no
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless
S-video input	0
S-video output	0
SCART out	no
USB	yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
NFC	yes
Ethernet connection	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	4.1

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)	no
Suitable for subwoofer	yes
Wireless	yes
Number of speaker drivers	10
Soundbar speaker RMS power	90.0 W
Soundbase	no

Subwoofer included	yes
Type of enclosure (sub)	Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power	30.0 W
Subwoofer width	9.76 in
Subwoofer depth	16.77 in
Subwoofer height	15.87 in
Subwoofer weight	31.09 lb

Streaming standards	Google Cast Spotify Connect
Radio receiver	no
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet	no
DLNA certified	yes
3D support (3D-Ready)	no
Wireless speakers included	no
Remote control app for mobile / tablet	yes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player	no
Designed for wall mounting	yes

Operational Power Consumption	< 120
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	7.0 W

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Sony HT-ST5000 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.5

Based on 7 reviews

whathifi

Published: 08.10.2018

Home review

5.0

The Sony HT-ST5000 takes the Dolby Atmos soundbar to new heights...

AVForums

Published: 02.08.2017

Sony HT-ST5000

4.0

Sony join the Dolby Atmos soundbar market with the ST5000

Sony HT-ST5000 Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar review

TechRadar

Published: 24.10.2018

Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos soundbar review

5.0

An unashamedly upmarket soundbar that justifies its price tag

Gadget Review

Published: 25.06.2020

Sony HT-ST5000 Review

4.7

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Sony HT-ST5000PerformanceDesignValueSony HT-ST5000 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.4Expert RatingFor Sony, the HT-ST5000 soundbar is as premium as it gets. This flagship model is almost 47 inches long, and has five front-facing drivers, with another two facing its upside. You also get an attractive front-facing grill that you can use to cover the tweeters, as well as an equally good-looking subwoofer. Compare the specs on this speaker to our Sony RDP-S500IP iPad speaker dock […]

Sony HT-ST5000 Classy Atmos-pherics in a compact package

CNET

Published: 08.07.2017

Classy Atmos-pherics in a compact package

The Sony HT-ST5000 Dolby Atmos sound bar may be more expensive than most competitors but it offers excellent sound quality and decent flexibility.

RTINGS.com

Published: 11.03.2020

Sony HT-ST5000 Review

3.9

The Sony HT-ST5000 is a decent 7.1.2 soundbar setup. It's very well-built and supports virtually all audio format options, including Dolby Atmos. Unlike most mul...