The Soundbar You Won't Regret Buying - Sony HT-A7000
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Check out Sony's new HT-A7000 soundbar at bit.ly We usually aren't the biggest fans of soundbars, but the Sony HT-A7000 may have changed our minds. The HT-A7000 provides a full surround sound experience with Dolby Atmos and the ability to add a subwoofer and rear speakers! Let's see how easy it is to set up in our living room studio. Buy Sony Bravia X90H 65X900H On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Sony SW5 Subwoofer On B&H (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Sony SA-RS3S Rear Speakers On B&H (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Rear Speaker Stands On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy PlayStation 5 On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Apple iPhone 12 On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ►GET MERCH: lttstore.com ►SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ►LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Check out our podcast gear: kit.co ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►Our Official Charging Partner Anker: lmg.gg ►Secretlabs Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►Green Man Gaming lmg.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg Mac Address: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Unboxing 3:03 - A closer look at the speakers 4:11 - Soundbar and tv setup 6:27 - Subwoofer impressions and setup 7:01 - Configuring the soundbar 9:34 - Sound calibration 10:22 - Rear speaker set up 11:04 - Gaming sound test 11:51 - Apple Airplay 2 test 12:17 - Conclusion
The Sony HT A7000 represents a strategic shift in Sony’s flagship soundbar lineup, moving away from a bundled subwoofer while still delivering a premium surround experience. The opening segment explains the unbundling decision driven by apartment living and customer feedback, highlighting a price reduction of about $700 if you skip the subwoofer or the option to add it later. The presenters discuss the device’s HDMI 2.1 support, dual HDMI inputs, eARC compatibility, and the option to use the TV as a center channel via Sony’s S-Center feature, emphasizing modern connectivity and flexibility for various home theater setups. They also compare the new system to the prior flagship, noting improved processing and a better soundstage aided by Beam Tweeters and integrated dual subwoofers inside the chassis. The setup journey covers the unboxing, power-up, and initial calibration, including a room-aware sound optimization process that leverages microphones in the bar to tailor audio to the environment, before expanding to wireless rear speakers for true 5.1.2 immersion. Throughout the video, practical demonstrations of Dolby Atmos and DTS X support, 3D Reality Audio, AirPlay 2, and gaming audio scenarios illustrate how the HT A7000 adapts to movies, music, and interactive content. The hosts conclude that while the built-in performance is strong, adding a compatible subwoofer and rear speakers can unlock a fuller, more cinematic experience, especially in larger spaces, and they praise the ease of use and broad feature set that make this soundbar a compelling alternative to traditional multi-speaker setups.
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