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Sony SRS-ZR5

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User ratings:
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
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3 stars
12 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Sony says that you can build true 5.1 surround for your TV wirelessly with its new audio platform. We take a closer look at the NT5 soundbar and 2 sets of rear speakers (ZR5 and ZR7)Read more
The wireless Sony SRS-ZR5 is capable of impressive audio performance for its size—and can pair with another speaker for stereo separation.Read more
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Pros

  • the bass sounds much better and delivers a more balanced sound stage
  • sound is pleasant and dialog is very crisp and clear
  • excels in crisp and crystal clear dialog and high notes

Cons

  • unwanted distortion as a result
  • the user interface is a boring mix of grey color tones
  • it does not cover the TV picture

Key specs

  • yes
  • 32.81 ft
  • yes

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Sony SRS-ZR5 - Pros & Cons

Sony SRS-ZR5

Pros

  • the bass sounds much better and delivers a more balanced sound stage
  • sound is pleasant and dialog is very crisp and clear
  • excels in crisp and crystal clear dialog and high notes
  • a very simple and easy way to pair your phone with
  • clear and the subwoofer is adequately tight and quick
  • Powerful audio performance with rich bass and clear highs
  • lows and low-mids in a tasteful way
  • plenty of high-mid and high frequency presence

Cons

  • unwanted distortion as a result
  • the user interface is a boring mix of grey color tones
  • it does not cover the TV picture
  • it only works with Sony speakers at the moment
  • Apps are not integrated like they are in Sonos

Sony SRS-ZR5 - Technical Overview

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IconBluetooth wireless range
32.81 ft
Best:
Ion Cornerstone
Bluetooth wireless range: 984.25 ft
IconWeight
1360 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Sony SRS-ZR5 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency20.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Supported formats
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Number of drivers1
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Dimensions
Height6.34 in
Width4.02 in
Depth4.02 in
Weight47.97 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
USB input portyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectors
Ethernet
Type of USB connector
USB
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • SPP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth wireless range32.81 ft
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)yes

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