Sales / Winter sales 2024 – The Sony HT-A7000 “5-star” soundbar at €890.00

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 virtual spatialization, which is incredibly immersive – 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.

Alternatively

The HW-Q990C is undoubtedly a must-have in the high-end Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar market. Samsung gives birth here to a true monster of power and explosiveness, which immerses you in the heart of action scenes thanks to controlled sound reproduction and stunningly realistic surround effects. The immersion provided is remarkable and allows you to touch the cinema experience at home with your fingertips.