A 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar that sits just below Sony's flagship HT-A7000. Its single HDMI input is full HDMI 2.1 with 8K@60Hz, 4K@120Hz and Dolby Vision passthrough — valuable if your TV is short on 2.1 ports. Unlike the A7000, there is no analog aux input and no Ethernet jack, so wired sources are limited to HDMI and optical. The 3.5mm S-Center Out lets a compatible Bravia TV act as the system's center channel.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 2021
- Model Number
- HT-A5000
- Category
- Audio Equipment
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI IN (passthrough) | 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz / Dolby Vision / VRR / ALLM passthrough |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI OUT (TV eARC/ARC) | eARC output to TV; passes 8K/4K@120Hz video through to the display |
| Optical TOSLINK (S/PDIF) | 1 | — | — | OPTICAL IN | Digital audio input for legacy TVs |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | S-Center Out | Acoustic Center Sync output to a compatible Bravia TV; not a generic line out |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 1 | — | — | USB | USB music playback and firmware updates |
Notes & Compatibility
Both HDMI jacks support 8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz passthrough with Dolby Vision, VRR and ALLM (HDCP 2.3). No Ethernet (Wi-Fi/Chromecast/AirPlay 2 built in) and no analog aux input — the A5000 drops the HT-A7000’s 3.5mm input. Optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers pair wirelessly. S-Center Out works only with compatible Sony Bravia TVs. VRR and ALLM passthrough arrived with firmware 1.769 (August 2023); at launch the bar passed 4K120 but not VRR or ALLM, so update it before gaming through it. For 8K or 4K120, use Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) HDMI cables on both the input and the TV leg; an 18Gbps Premium High Speed cable tops out at 4K60.