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Sony HT-ST5000 soundbar - 4.5 / 5
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Big, blocky, but rather brilliant
- Soundbar: 1180 x 80 x 145mm; 8kg Wall mountable design Removable front grille Subwoofer: 248 x 403 x 426mm; 14.1kg
The ST5000 is a mini AV receiver
3x HDMI inputs Has its own menu system Ethernet, optical and USB connections
What is Dolby Vision?
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A complete music solution
- Spotify Connect support Chromecast support Dedicated music service button Bluetooth
Dolby Atmos sound quality and performance
- 7.1.2 channel system, 800W Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio Hi-Res Audio compatible
To recap
While many seek out a soundbar for its subtle boosting of your TV’s audio, the Sony HT-ST5000 isn’t subtle. It’s a big, bold and a rather beautiful addition. Its physical size gives it serious looks which are backed up by serious performance, in a serious package. It all comes at serious price, of course.
