Sony HT-ST5000

Name: Sony HT-ST5000
Brand: Sony
SKU: 766956
Price: 1199 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8.8 (19 reviews)

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Product information

Key specs

	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth
	Width	118 cm
	Height	8 cm
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Quality category	High-end

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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert

The Dolby Atmos technology ensures a spatial distribution of sound.
With a power of 800 watts, the soundbar provides a clear and powerful sound.
Add the soundbar to the Google Home multi-room system and stream music through the entire house.
The soundbar doesn't have a 3.5mm connector for MP3 players or smartphones.
You can't connect the soundbar to your television via Bluetooth.

Description

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.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual
Remote
Optical cable
Wall mount material

Reviews

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Most helpful reviews

Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Good check, lots of testing.

It is a very nice and sturdy soundbar + subwoofer, especially without grill
Settings for sound can be adjusted to the height of the ceiling and how far you are usually from it, you will not immediately find it with other soundbars.
HDMI ARC input does not allow Dolby Atmos audio signal (see picture). Then you can't use your own smart TV interface. Do you need to buy external box that supports dolby atmos..

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.

Review by:
Jonas Vanderhaegen
Date:
13 July 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Nice device

Beautiful design
Easy in use
Many connection and streaming options
Price

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.

Review by:
Ivo Cramwinckel
Date:
25 July 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,4 out of 10.

Doesn't do what it promises

Large size, fits well with 55"
feels solid and premium
multiple hmdi connections
bad stereo, 5.1/7.1 playback

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.

Review by:
Rick Peterse
Date:
10 October 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	766956
	Manufacturer code	HTST5000.CEL
	Brand	Sony
	Warranty	2 years
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Physical properties soundbar

Physical properties soundbar
	Height	8 cm
	Width	118 cm
	Depth	14,5 cm
	Weight	8,2 kg
	Color	Black
	Quality category	High-end

Properties

Properties
	Separate subwoofer
	Wireless subwoofer
	Subwoofer height	42,6 cm
	Subwoofer width	24,8 cm
	Subwoofer depth	40,3 cm

Sound

Sound
	Sound quality according to customers	Standard
	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

Slots

Slots
	HDMI connector
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Number of HDMI connectors	4
	Digital optical connector
	Network connector
	USB port
	USB function	Play media

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	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

Smart

Smart
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Controls via app

Awards

Awards
	Awards NL/BE	What Hi-Fi?
	Best tested

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