With the HT-A7000, Sony is reinvesting in the high-end Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar segment, which it had somewhat neglected in recent years. And it is a return with fanfare that the Japanese manufacturer is signing.
Points forts
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Extremely convincing, enveloping and immersive virtual 7.1.2 spatialization.
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Highly efficient automatic acoustic calibration.
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Very balanced and detailed sound.
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Accuracy of mids and highs, very musical.
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Manufacturing quality.
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Generous connectivity.
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Interfaces HDMI 2.1 compatibles 4K 120 Hz/8K 60 Hz et VRR.
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Compatibilité Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio.
Weak points
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Slight lack of sound foundation, and punch in the low mids.
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The shiny black plastic on the top of the bar, of questionable relevance.
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Complex usage experience.
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Sony has spared no expense in making the HT-A7000 a very serious candidate for the title of absolute reference in the Dolby Atmos/DTS:X soundbar market (with the exception of the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar). , out of competition). It particularly impresses with the breathtaking quality of its incredibly immersive virtual spatialization – regardless of the acoustic characteristics of the listening room. On the other hand, we can still find a little better in terms of pure dynamics and explosiveness of the sound reproduction, particularly with the Samsung HW-Q900A. It’s up to everyone to determine where they place their priorities.
NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude the prices of stores whose the VAT policy is not clear (so-called “gray” stores, typically in the case of imports from China).
An alternative
Why change a winning team? Already exceptional in 2023, Samsung’s high-end soundbar is being renewed in a 2024 version that is just as powerful and immersive. The HW-Q995D goes even a step further than its predecessor by allowing gamers to take full advantage of their consoles with support for 4K/120 Hz video.
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