Black Friday 2023 – The Sony HT-A7000 “5-star” soundbar at €890.00 (-29%)

With the HT-A7000, Sony is reinvesting in the high-end Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar segment, which it had somewhat neglected in recent years. And it is a return with fanfare that the Japanese manufacturer is signing.

Sony has spared no expense in making the HT-A7000 a very serious candidate for the title of absolute reference in the Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar market (with the exception of the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar). , standout). It particularly impresses with the breathtaking quality of its incredibly immersive virtual spatialization – regardless of the acoustic characteristics of the listening room. On the other hand, we can still find a little better in terms of pure dynamics and explosiveness of the sound reproduction, particularly with the Samsung HW-Q900A. It’s up to everyone to determine where they place their priorities.

Strong points

• Extremely convincing, enveloping and immersive virtual 7.1.2 spatialization.
• Highly efficient automatic acoustic calibration.
• Very balanced and detailed sound.
• Accuracy of mids and highs, very musical.
• Manufacturing quality.
• Generous connectivity.
• HDMI 2.1 interfaces compatible with 4K 120 Hz/8K 60 Hz and VRR.
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio compatibility.

Weak points

• Slight lack of sound foundation, and punch in the low mids.
• The shiny black plastic on the top of the bar, of questionable relevance.
• Complex usage experience.

NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).

Alternatively

More compact, more accessible, but no less capable than the Ambeo Soundbar Max, the Ambeo Soundbar Plus impresses with its ability to reproduce a particularly immersive soundstage that shines on cinematic content. The bar is also not left out when it comes to musical content, which it reproduces accurately, even at high sound levels. Add to that the multiple connection possibilities and extensive compatibility with almost all 3D audio formats, and you get one of the best soundbars on the market. A remarkable comeback from Sennheiser which consolidates its position as king.