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

Perfectly identical to its predecessor HW-Q800B, the Samsung HW-Q800C still offers honorable performance with breathtaking power and an immersive soundstage, which however still lacks a little precision. If you are the lucky owner of an HW-Q800B, this HW-Q800C is of no interest. On the other hand, if you are looking for a high-performance soundbar, equally at home with cinematic, musical and video game content, it will delight you.