Sony HTA3000

Subwoofer and satellites sold separately. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Chromecast built-in compatibility.

Downmixes surround and height content. Lacks low-bass.

The Sony HT-A3000 is decent for mixed usage. It's a simple 3.1 bar with a discrete center channel to improve the clarity of dialogue in your audio. When you listen to stereo content, including most music and TV shows, voices and instruments are pretty...

Clear dialogue Solid dynamics On-screen menu system

Projection of sound could be better Height channels are weak Up against tough competition

The Sony HT-A3000 will almost certainly be a preferable alternative to your TV’s built-in speakers. However, it can’t quite match the Atmos performance of its similarly priced Sonos rival. That being said, it handles the basics well enough, especially...