Sony HT-ST5000
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According to our soundbar expert
You'll bring the sound of a movie or series to life with the Sony HT-ST5000. This 7.1-channel soundbar is equipped with Dolby Atmos technology. With this, a part of the sound reproduction is sent via the ceiling to your listening position. Listen to a spatial sound picture, which makes it seem like effects come from several directions. The combination of the total power output of 800 watts and the powerful subwoofer guarantee a room-filling sound with a deep bass tone. If you prefer listening to music, you have several choices. You can stream your music collection to the soundbar via Bluetooth or WiFi. Would you rather listen to online streaming services? Use 1 of the apps, such as Spotify, via Google Chromecast.
Connecting the Sony HT-ST5000 Soundbar to your TV
Use the included optical cable to connect your soundbar to your television.
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
Width | 118 cm | |
Height | 8 cm | |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ||
Sound reproduction | Surround | |
Quality category | High-end |
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I was sold to get it by watching the many reviews on youtube and reading several online shops. From the moment it was installed under the TV I played dolby atmos demos (Dolby atmos TrueHD 7.1) from the TV to the soundbar and huh... no sound? I look in user manual and drop my frank:
My TV itself does not support Dolby Atmos (however Sony A1 TV) and if it works, the HDMI ARC input will not let it through. So I would have to expand my minimal setup with an external box (apple tv or nvidia shield with another android tv already on your tv) to be able to send dolby atmos sound signal to the soundbar. Or a blu-ray player, but I refuse. The same goes for receivers.
So yes, if you are someone who mainly streams movies and series and wants to have that dolby atmosphere effect, you can expect a setback and be able to buy extras anyway.
Jonas Vanderhaegen
13 July 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
I unfortunately returned the Sony soundbar. Unfortunately, because it is a fantastic device in terms of appearance (I personally did not find it too big) and also in terms of convenience. I just noticed that the sound just doesn't match a stereo set. The sound is much more focused and less wide and I really miss the details. However, I was disappointed because the reviews were positive. But to be honest, it sounds really good for a soundbar, but don't expect it to match a good stereo set.
Ivo Cramwinckel
25 July 2018
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A nice soundbar (SB), but does not do what it promises. The sound is impressively clear and full of details. Well-known songs suddenly seem to have more instruments. Unfortunately, there is a considerable gap between the high/mid tones and the low tones, so that you miss a part of the experience. If you play music as stereo, you sometimes have songs that clearly switch between left and right, on the SB everything seems to come straight from the front. Also tried the 5.1 and 7.1 but this did not meet my expectations either. I checked if the signal came in properly, 7.1 according to the SB, but at best it comes straight/slanted from the front, but certainly not from the side or behind. As they say here and there, a "wall of sound" really comes at you, but only from the front.
I have tried it with a ps4, media server, ziggo hd, youtube, spotify, blueray, movies like the new jurassic world and solo but also concerts, both optically via the tv and directly via hdmi, but outside the better brightness it is in the hardly any progress compared to my bose cinemate 2 from 2012, certainly not a 1200 euro improvement at all.
Too bad, because most of the reviews are very positive and the list of options is impressive.
Rick Peterse
10 October 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 766956 | |
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Manufacturer code | HTST5000.CEL | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Height | 8 cm | |
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Width | 118 cm | |
Depth | 14,5 cm | |
Weight | 8,2 kg | |
Color | Black | |
Quality category | High-end |
Separate subwoofer | ||
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Wireless subwoofer | ||
Subwoofer height | 42,6 cm | |
Subwoofer width | 24,8 cm | |
Subwoofer depth | 40,3 cm |
Sound quality according to customers | Standard | |
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Number of audio channels | 7 | |
Number of subwoofer channels | 1 | |
Sound reproduction | Surround | |
Surround sound | Virtual surround sound | |
Surround sound systems | Dolby Atmos | |
Hi-Res audio | ||
Radio |
HDMI connector | ||
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HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ||
Number of HDMI connectors | 4 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Network connector | ||
USB port | ||
USB function | Play media |
Bluetooth | ||
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Built-in WiFi | ||
Plays from network | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
Multi-room functions | Surround sound mode, Zones separately, Zones simultaneously | |
Number of zones (audio) | 10 | |
NFC | ||
DLNA | ||
Spotify Connect | ||
AirPlay | ||
Google Cast |
Compatible with smartphone / apps | ||
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Controls via app |
Awards NL/BE | What Hi-Fi? | |
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