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Product Information
Specifications
Specifications
Amplifier
- DSEE HX: Yes
- Enabled speakers calibration (Gain): Yes
- Enabled speakers calibration (Height): Yes
- Night Mode: Yes
- Number of amp. channels: 12.1ch
- S-Force PRO Front Surround: Yes
- Speaker level control: SW Vol (0-12)
- Type: S-master HX
- Voice Up: Yes
Audio Format
- AIFF (.aiff, .aif): Yes
- ALAC (.m4a, .mov): Yes
- DSD- DSDIFF/DSF (.dsf, .dff) *For DSDIFF, DST is not supported: Yes
- Dolby Digital (.ac3, .mka): Yes
- FLAC: Yes
- HEAAC v.1/v.2/level2: Yes
- LPCM (.mka): Yes
- LPCM (.wav): Yes
- MP3 (.mka): Yes
- MP3 (.mp3): Yes
- MP3 ID3 Tag V1.1 support: Yes
- MP3 ID3 Tag V2.0 support with text info only: Yes
- MP3 ID3 Tag unicode support: Yes
- MPEG-2 Audio: Yes
- WMA Tags: Yes
- WMA9 Standard (.wma): Yes
Audio Power Output
- Power output (Total): 800W
Decoding Format(s)
- 96k/24Bit PCM: Yes
- DSD: Yes
- Dolby ATMOS: Yes
- Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
- LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru HDMI: Yes/Yes/Yes
Function
- ANALOG: Yes
- AUDIO: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- HDMI1: Yes
- HDMI2: Yes
- HDMI3: Yes
- Screen mirroring: Yes
- TV: Yes (OPT/HDMI ARC)
- USB: Yes
General Features
- Auto standby: Yes
- Display: Yes
- Hotel Mode: Yes
- Input selector: Yes
- Muting: Yes
- Power consumption: Bar: 90W Subwoofer: 30W
- Power requirement: 120V AC, 60Hz
- Power standby: Yes
- Quick Start mode: Yes
- Remote control: Yes
HDMI
- 3D signal passthrough: Yes
- BRAVIA SYNC (CEC Control): Yes
- HDCP2.2: Yes
- HDMI 6G bps: Yes
- HDMI BT.2020: Yes
- HDMI HDR (High Dynamic Range): Yes
- Home theater control: Yes
- Scene Select Sync: Yes
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog audio In (Inc TV CEC)/Out(excl. tuner)/TV(CEC): Yes (not inc TV CEC)
- Bluetooth reception: Yes
- Bluetooth transmission: Yes
- Ethernet: 1
- HDMI In/Out : (Front input): Yes (3/1) (Front input:0)
- Opt. In/Out/TV(CEC) : incl Front input & TV (CEC): Yes (1/0)
- USB: Yes
Network Features
- Concierge: Yes
- Direct Ethernet update: Yes
- GoogleCast: Yes
- Meta server: Yes
- Multi-room function: Yes
- Music service button: Yes
- PlayAnywhere: Yes
- Spotify Connect: Yes
Wi-Fi
- Miracast: Yes
- Wi-Fi built-in: Yes (2.4GHz/5GHz) 11a/b/g/n
v/Home Share (DLNA)
- Contents Throw: Yes
- DMP (Dgital Media Player): Yes
- DMR (Dgital Media Renderer): Yes
- Information server: Yes (Audio)
Video Features
- 1080/24p: Yes
- 1080p: Yes
- A/V SYNC: Yes
- A/V Sync Time (msec): 0-300 msec
- Deep Color: Yes
- x.v.Color (xvYCC): Yes
Sound mode
- 3D SURROUND: Yes
- Clearaudio+: Yes
- Digital Game Studio: Yes
- Movie: Yes
- Music: Yes
- SPORTS: Yes
- Standard: Yes
Audio feature
- AV Sync: Yes (0-300msec, 25msec/step)
Convenient Features
- Auto power off (Auto Standby): Yes
- Bit rate indicator: Yes
- Dimmer: Yes
- Easy setup (Quick Setup): Yes
- External input skip: Yes
- LED indicator: Yes (BT)
- TV system default setting: 60Hz (refer to version)
Supported Media
- External HDD (Read, Copy/Move): Yes (Read)
- File system (FAT32, NTFS, exFAT): Yes (FAT32, NTFS,exFAT)
- USB memory: Yes
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.): Main unit (W x H x D): 1180mm x 80mm x 145mm
- Weight (Approx.): Main unit: 8.2 lbs. Subwoofer: 14.1 lbs.
What's in the Box
What's in the Box:
- HT-ST5000 7.1.2ch 800W Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
- HDMI cable
- Batteries
- Warranty card
- Quick setup guide
- Instruction manual
- Remote control (RMT-AH310U)
Documents
Reviews
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Initially had 4K connection issues, Sony online chat helped me resolve issues, Apple TV 4K to HT-ST5000 to TV on HDMI enhanced and HDMI ARC ( enhanced ). Rest of the connection is easy and uses 4K HDMI cables. Real plus is the settings for adjusting the height and distance, since I have a 2 floor high ceiling and the added benefit of increasing/decreasing the db adjustments.
The sound from the sound-bar is excellent, clear and provides good bass. As many pointed out it would be really nice if it can be paired to 2 Hi-Res Atmos compatible rear surround speakers to get the full theater effects. Since this is my first premium Hi-Res sound system apart from couple of high quality noise cancelling headphones, this system stands out for the same music/cinema sounds, it definitively envelopes oneself with sounds even with high ceilings and is now compelling me to try/compare WH-1000XM3/XM4 or HIFIMan 360 degree immersive sound.
Also it would be great if the display reads out Atmos/DTS content passed through Apple 4K TV. TV remote can be used to control all devices and works seamlessly. MOST IMPORTANTLY it is a must now that SONY should provide a few demo's with this Soundbar and also for TV's so that most of us can confirm the experience that we get at stores at home as well. Demo's online are not always high quality.
Overall, so far it has been living up to expectations, a little pricer, and will come back again to update long term performance, hence 4 out of 5.
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Initially had 4K connection issues, Sony online chat helped me resolve issues, Apple TV 4K to HT-ST5000 to TV on HDMI enhanced and HDMI ARC ( enhanced ). Rest of the connection is easy and uses 4K HDMI cables. Real plus is the settings for adjusting the height and distance, since I have a 2 floor high ceiling and the added benefit of increasing/decreasing the db adjustments.
The sound from the sound-bar is excellent, clear and provides good bass. As many pointed out it would be really nice if it can be paired to 2 Hi-Res Atmos compatible rear surround speakers to get the full theater effects. Since this is my first premium Hi-Res sound system apart from couple of high quality noise cancelling headphones, this system stands out for the same music/cinema sounds, it definitively envelopes oneself with sounds even with high ceilings and is now compelling me to try/compare WH-1000XM3/XM4 or HIFIMan 360 degree immersive sound.
Also it would be great if the display reads out Atmos/DTS content passed through Apple 4K TV. TV remote can be used to control all devices and works seamlessly. MOST IMPORTANTLY it is a must now that SONY should provide a few demo's with this Soundbar and also for TV's so that most of us can confirm the experience that we get at stores at home as well. Demo's on The 4K Media Group on youtube are not always high quality, however i assume their downloads are true 4K (4kmedia.org).
Overall, so far it has been living up to expectations, a little pricer, and will come back again to update long term performance, hence 4 out of 5.
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Awesome soundbar and georgeous sound. (Thumbs up emoji)
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Music that I stream through android phone or Sony Walkman through bluetooth sounds excellent. It's also connected with Sony X800M2 4K player, and no issues there also.
The big issue is the sound cutting/skipping while viewing streaming movies through TV apps, including Disney+ and Amazon Prime. After trying different configurations, the only way to minimize...or (almost) prevent the frequent sound cutting was to disable the DHEE HX and Soundfield features.
I'm happy to change the rating to 4 if Sony can patch/rectify the sound cutting issues via update. 5 if they allow adding the dedicated rear speakers. The subwoofer is already wireless; why not allow 2 small rear wireless speakers?
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Ensured firmware was up to date but the first sound bar was replaced within a fortnight as started making high pitched noise and no other sound. Just called retailer again this morning to say replacement unit has started doing the same!
Otherwise, it's amazing what can come out of a sound bar these days but would not describe it as a fully Atmos unit as it lacks real overhead wow factor.
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Subwoofer booms, plenty of bass for a large living room. The setup and compatibility is quick and seemless.
Only flaw is lack of rear speakers. Very difficult to get the surround sound immersion compared to other systems with rear surrounds.
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