Sony’s HT-A3000 and HT-A5000 soundbars with Spatial Sound Mapping will arrive in Europe in October

30 Aug. (Portaltic/EP) –

Sony has introduced its new HT-A3000 and HT-A5000 soundbars to the European market, which will arrive from October with Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and support for rear wireless speakers.

The HT-A3000 soundbar features 3.1 channels, three front speakers plus a dedicated center speaker for clear dialogue, and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. This equipment creates virtual surround sound and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X.

When connected to the SA-RS5 and SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers, the A3000 bar gives access to 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which allows you to feel the sound from any direction and distance, as detailed by the company in a statement.

To optimize the sound field, it uses the built-in microphones by intelligently measuring the height and position of the sound bar and rear speakers. From the information it obtains about the position, it creates multiple virtual speakers that synthesize sound waves.

Optionally, this soundbar supports a wireless subwoofer. Sony has stated that there are two models available, the SA-SW5 subwoofer with 300W deep bass and 180mm driver, and the optional SA-SW3 subwoofer with 200W and 160mm driver.

The HT-A3000 sound bar also supports the SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers with a total of 180W and wider surround sound as well as the SA-RS3S wireless rear speaker with a total of 100W.

The A3000 bar can be paired with BRAVIA XR compatible TVs to access the Acoustic Center Sync feature, which turns the bar and TV into the center speaker of the home theater system. It also works in conjunction with the 360 ​​Spatial Sound Mapping settings.

This soundbar works with devices that have the Google Assistant with Chromecast built-in or Amazon Alexa. It will be available in Europe from October with an approximate price of 699 euros.

SOUND BAR HT-A5000

Sony has also confirmed the availability of the A5000 sound bar in Europe. With 5.1.2 channels, it has support for Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and Sony audio technologies such as Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround.

The A5000 comes equipped with Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The 360 ​​Spatial Sound setting can be accessed when the soundbar is connected to the SA-RS3S Rear Speakers, or the new SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers.

The A5000 model will be priced at approximately €999 and will be available for purchase in Europe from October. The SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers are now available for purchase at an approximate price of €799, while the SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speakers can be found at an approximate price of €499.