- Expends the experience with HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 Premium Soundbar
Sony Electronics today announced a software upgrade for the premium HT-A7000 and HT-A5000 soundbars that will incorporate the much-loved 360 Spatial Sound Mapping features that debuted in the HT-A9 home theatre system in 2021. Users can benefit from this revolutionary feature by connecting their soundbar to Sony’s forthcoming SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers, which will be available in April 2022, or the current SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers.
Customers can experience sound coming from every angle and distance due to Sony’s ground-breaking 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The soundbar cleverly determines the relative height and position of the soundbar and rear speakers using Sound Field Optimisation, which makes use of built-in microphones. Then, using positional data, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology synthesises sound waves to produce many phantom speakers. Everyone in the room gets the same audio quality thanks to this technology, which covers the whole living space with Sony’s broad spatial sound field.
Pairing with a suitable BRAVIA™ XR television allows customers to further improve the experience. As part of the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping setup, a soundbar and BRAVIA XR TV both become the centre speaker in the home theater using the Acoustic Centre Sync feature, enabling sound to exactly match what’s on the screen for clearer dialogue and a more immersive experience.
Add SA-RS5 optional wireless rear speakers for a richer and more immersive 360 Spatial Sound experience
With a compatible soundbar, Sony’s new SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers provide 360 Spatial Sound with the best sound quality and widest directivity. They include built-in battery capacity for up to 10 hours of playtime and up-firing speakers for richer, more immersive 360 Spatial Sound.
SA-RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers’ Key Features:
Create immersive and clear sound: by using up-firing speakers, which bounce sound off the ceiling and create more immersive overhead audio. Wide directivity woofers and soft dome tweeters work together to provide a rich, spacious soundstage with remarkable clarity. Dual passive radiators improve low-end tones and amplify bass.
Long-lasting battery life : The speakers have a battery life of up to 10 hours when completely charged and can be placed in any living room setup. They can be charged out of sight and readily powered up to instantly connect to a compatible soundbar through wifi. It’s quick and simple, with no need for tangled cords. If you’re in a rush, only 10 minutes of charging will offer you 90 minutes of use. The SA-RS5 rear speakers include AC power connectors for dual use.
Sound calibration with a single touch: The SA-RS5 has OPTIMISE buttons and dual microphones in each speaker. Activate Sound Field Optimisation by pressing the OPTIMISE button on the device, and the speakers, in conjunction with a compatible soundbar, will intelligently determine the distance between the speakers and the ceiling using dual microphones.
Easily integrated speaker design: These speakers are created with an Omnidirectional Block idea to complement Sony’s compatible soundbars. The cylindrical shape represents a single solid block, and its flat back surface fits nicely against a wall.
Pricing and Availability
The HT-A5000 will be available in Malaysia from 12 December 2022.