This soundbar presents the best quality/price ratio in our comparison

Designed by Sony, the HT-A5000 is a high-end soundbar with a 5.1.2 configuration. Compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, it is packed with technologies that enhance immersion, such as 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.

With the HT-A5000, Sony presents a successful soundbar in many respects. It offers a sound signature as pleasant for musical content as for viewing cinematographic works thanks to a particularly immersive audio scene. It also integrates numerous connection possibilities and offers a complete user experience, although a little complex for beginners.

Strong points

• Good bass extension, even without an external subwoofer.
• Balance of sound signature.
• Very convincing surround and elevation effects.
• Highly efficient automatic acoustic calibration.
• Very broad compatibility in terms of wireless protocols and audio/video streams.
• Particularly practical TV interface.

Weak points

• Lack of bass precision.
• Design a little too rough.
• Many buttons on the remote control, which complicates the experience.

The second best quality/price ratio

Sennheiser never ceases to amaze us with its soundbars. Despite its small size, the Ambeo Soundbar Mini surprises with its ability to reproduce a wide and very immersive soundstage. It benefits from precise and controlled sound reproduction which allows it to be equally at ease with musical and cinematographic content. Its great versatility and the abundant number of connected features are also serious assets that almost make you forget the poverty of on-board connectivity. Ultimately, the Ambeo Soundbar Mini has no reason to be ashamed of larger soundbars and stands out as the queen of compact soundbars.