Its matte, mildly textured finish feels more consistent and organic than the glass-topped design of the A7000, and the large rectangular grilles that cover the up-firing drivers look more industrial and pronounced than those of the A7000. The HT-A5000 looks quite different to Sony’s step-up HT-A7000 sibling - and I slightly prefer the cheaper model’s appearance, even if it’s not quite as premium. Sony HT-A5000 review: Design and features The subwoofer options are the £699 300W SA-SW5 and the £449 200W SA-SW3, while the rear options are the front-facing-only £449 RS3S, and the £699 RS5S, which add up-firing drivers. Until you start thinking about adding Sony’s now even more expensive-looking extra components, that is. In fact, the price cut is enough to actually transform the HT-A5000 all the way from feeling expensive to feeling like it’s pretty good value. While this price cut still leaves it in mid-range territory, it crucially puts a bit of clear blue pricing water between it and superstar rivals such as the Sonos Arc, Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam 1100 and Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3. By the time I’d finished, its price had been slashed to £699. When I started working on the HT-A5000 it cost £899. Image 2 of 8 Sony HT-A5000 review: Price and competition
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