Enjoy virtual surround sound for everything you watch with the Sony HT-A7000 500W Virtual 7.1.2-Channel Soundbar. Its ability to decode multichannel audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X adds a height dimension to your compatible media. Onboard processing technologies augment stereo sources to virtual surround sound as well to provide a more immersive experience for all your media.

The soundbar has Bluetooth connectivity built-in, allowing wireless pairing with your compatible smart device for wireless audio streaming. Its wired connections include two HDMI inputs, a 3.5mm aux input, an optical input, and a USB port for media playback from suitable drives. The HDMI output is eARC- and ARC-compatible, so you can hear audio from your smart TV's built-in apps like Netflix and YouTube.

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The HT-A7000 has a total of 7.1.2 virtual channels: two up-firing drivers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters, five front-facing drivers, and a pair of passive radiators for wider virtual surround sound and a punch of bass. With Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround, the HT-A7000 creates virtual surround sound that seems to come from all around you, so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Thanks to Sony's virtual surround technology, the soundbar can position sound in vertical space, so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling speakers. As well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Vertical Surround Engine lends a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to other formats too.

Using only the front drivers, this digital sound field processing technology virtually reproduces the surround sound field, with audio coming at you from both sides. You can enjoy rich, cinematic surround sound without cluttering your living space.

Sit back and enjoy room-filling acoustics with two up-firing drivers for overhead sound, five front-firing beam tweeters, and two passive radiators for a punch of bass.

• Up-firing drivers reflect sound off the ceiling for immersive overhead audio. Combined with Vertical Surround Engine technology, these give you an even more atmospheric overhead sound experience.
• Beam tweeters bounce sound off the walls and expand surround sound to give you an immersive experience that goes beyond the size of your TV. They combine with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology for even wider surround sound.
• Passive radiators vibrate from the air pressure within the soundbar, delivering low-end bass to enhance your content.
• The front drivers provide high-quality sound with less distortion and high vocal clarity from an X-Balanced Speaker Unit.

The up-firing drivers, tweeters, and passive radiators feature an X-Balanced Speaker Unit. The unique rectangular shape of these components maximizes the diaphragm area for more punchy bass. It also reduces driver excursion while maintaining sound pressure, resulting in less distortion and greater vocal clarity.

Support for 8K UHD, 4K/120 pass-through, and Dolby Vision brings vivid visuals and quality sound to shows, movies, and fast paced video game play.

Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal-clear precision. Or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the HT-A7000, your music comes to life like never before.

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer, more complete listening experience.

The HT-A7000 with built-in microphones intelligently measures the position of each speaker, vertically and horizontally, and optimizes sound to your room. The HT-A7000 lets you enjoy Sound Field Optimization with or without optional speakers. Activate this feature from initial settings or the home menu.

When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync using the supplied cable, both the soundbar and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. This enables sound to precisely match what's on the screen for a truly immersive experience.

With Acoustic Center Sync, you'll hear dialogue from exactly where the character is standing in the scene. Action and sound are precisely aligned, so your viewing becomes much more immersive.

With an integrated UI, soundbar settings automatically appear on the BRAVIA Quick Settings menu for easy control of sound modes, sound field, and volume.

Easily access popular music services like Spotify and stream all your favorite albums and playlists using Chromecast or Apple AirPlay 2. Call your family over and get the party going.

• Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth technology.

• Connect to the internet with built-in Wi-Fi and stream music from devices on your home network.

• Play Spotify directly through your speaker using the Spotify Connect app on your device as a remote.

• Stream music, online radio, and podcasts from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your audio device with Chromecast built-in. Just tap the Cast button.

• Share music and more from your favorite Apple devices to your soundbar. All with a tap.

A clever algorithm adds overhead sound to conventional surround soundtracks—and even stereo audio—converting everything you listen to into immersive sound experiences. Just press the Immersive AE button on the remote to activate.

Just add the HT-A7000 soundbar to your speaker group using the Google Home app and all you have to do is say the word—whether you want to start playing music, change the volume, or many other functions via the Google Assistant.

The HT-A7000 is almost ready to go straight out of the box. Simply plug it in, connect to your TV using the HDMI eARC connection (if available; optical if not) and power on. With USB, optical. and analog audio in as well as HDMI in and out (eARC), and S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA models, you have all the connections you need to enjoy a breathtaking surround sound experience.

The HT-A7000 and optional speakers have been designed under a common Omnidirectional Block concept. The design of HT-A7000 is a perfect match for the optional speakers. Its sophisticated rounded edges represent a single solid block, providing wide-spreading sound. The combination of rich material textures emphasizes an affinity with any living room environment.

Available optional equipment is designed to help you enhance the immersion of your content. From more bass to hearing objects fly by you, the subwoofer and rear speaker accessories take out any guesswork of connecting as they automatically pair to the HT-A7000 once they are powered on.

• Digital S-Master HX amplifier

• YUV 4:4:4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG pass-through

• BRAVIA Sync

• Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, and Standard sound modes

• Night Mode, Voice Mode, and Immersive Audio Enhancement sound effects

• Dolby Speaker Virtual surround sound technology

• Music Service button

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with LG model OLED65C2PUA?

A: Yes, the Sony HT-S400 330W 2.1-Channel Soundbar System BH #SOHTS400 will work with the LG C2PUA 65" 4K HDR Smart OLED evo TV BH #LGOLED65C2.

Q: 2. Can more than one pair be used with the A7000 sound bar ?

A: Only 1 pair of the Sony SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speakers can be used with a compatible soundbar.

Q: 3. Will this provide satisfactory sound on a small 3 side screened porch 13’w x 13’D attached to SonyKDL- 40XBR6?

A: This soundbar should sound fine in your room. It'll definitely sound better than then TV.

Q: 4. if i'm using this soundbar with a Samsung TV via HDMI ARC connection, can i use the TV remote to control the volume?

A: It should work. But, HDMI control across brands are hit or miss.

Q: 5. I ALREADY HAVE A NICE (WIRED) 640W SUBWOOFER THAT I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP USING. CAN IT BE USED WITH THIS?

A: Sony HT-A5000 450W Virtual 5.0.2-Channel Soundbar BH #SOHTA5000 is designed to support the Sony SASW5 and SASW3 subwoofers. Unfortunately, connecting other subwoofers is not supported.

Q: 6. Will this sound bar mute my vizeo TV speakers?

A: The sound bar wouldn't mute the TV speakers automatically. You would have to turn the volume down or turn the speakers off in the TV menu.

Q: 7. When using the HT-A7000 with the X95J Acoustic Center Sync do the speakers from the TV and the soundbar work together, or does the TV become the only center channel?

A: The Sony HT-A7000 500W Virtual 7.1.2-Channel Soundbar BH #SOHTA7000 works together with the television: Even More Immersion with BRAVIA Acoustic Center Sync When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync using the supplied cable, both the soundbar and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. This enables sound to precisely match what's on the screen for a truly immersive experience. With Acoustic Center Sync, you'll hear dialogue from exactly where the character is standing in the scene. Action and sound are precisely aligned so your viewing becomes much more immersive. With an integrated UI, soundbar settings automatically appear on the BRAVIA Quick Settings menu for easy control of sound modes, sound field, and volume.

Q: 8. can I connect a turntable with usb?

A: yes, as per the webpage: Music Playback via USB Connect a compatible USB device to the USB port to enjoy audio playback.

Q: 9. I'm 82 and having trouble deciphering what the actors r saying. Will a sound bar help improve the problem and if so, what device do u recommend?

A: Richard, I have tinnitus so I am in the same sort of situation. This sound bar is great for helping me with the actors voices. I did have to turn on the 'night mode' button which really cuts down the bass but allows the voices to come through loud and clear. I highly recommend it.

Q: 10. Is the blue light on front of sound bar supposed to blink all the time?

A: The blue light on the Sony HT-S100F 120W Stereo Soundbar (B&H # SOHTS100F) is only supposed to blink when waiting for or pairing with a Bluetooth connection. Sony provides more detailed instructions on pairing a Bluetooth-enabled device on pages 22-24 of the manual: https://bhpho.to/4bRK4b3