Sony HT-A3000
With the advancement of technology, the setup that required a lot of space and multiple sets of speakers in the past has been greatly simplified and much cheaper. I’m talking about Sony’s latest entry-level Dolby Atmos 3.1-channel soundbar HT-A3000, priced at $700. Compared with the previous 7.1.2 flagship A7000 and the 5.1.2 channel A5000 mid-range model, the latest A3000 does not have dedicated upward speakers, but will have Virtual Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround technology to enhance spatial sound The three-dimensional sense, the hardware specifications also have a total of 250W center speakers and dual subwoofers, providing sufficient sound pressure.
Sony HT-A3000
Not surprisingly, the A3000 itself supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology for spatial positioning, and can also be paired with the optional wireless rear speakers SA-RS5 and SA-RS35. I/O specifications for wired connections include HDMI eARC, USB, Optical and S-Center.
As a soundbar in 2022, it is not only for connecting to a TV, but users can also wirelessly stream content on the mobile phone through AirPlay 2, Chromecast and Spotify Connect, as well as smart assistants for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.