Sony HT-A3000 review: A solid, upgradable, one-box solution
The Sony HT-A3000 is the most affordable model in its A series lineup, sitting below the HT-A5000 and HT-A7000 — the latter of which impressed us towards the end of 2021.
As impressive as it is, the A7000 will set you back around £1000, making it an unjustifiable expense for a lot of people. The A3000, on the other hand, can be had for around half the price.
The question is, can the more affordable model still deliver the goods when it comes to audio performance?
We've been using it daily for TV and movie watching, music listening and gaming. Here's what we think.
4/5
We enjoyed our time testing the Sony HT-A3000. It's feature packed and produces great sound as an all-in-one solution. We just wish that the additional speakers were more affordable, as they greatly enhance the experience.
The Sony HT-A3000 has a basic and understated design, but it still manages to look and feel quite premium. There are no fancy materials used, but the textured black plastic housing feels dense and solid, as does the curved metal grille on the front.
It's easy to ignore, in use, and really that's what you want from a soundbar. There's an illuminated display on the front that comes to life when you first turn it on or when you change the volume, but it then fades out, so as to not distract from your viewing experience.
The 95cm length means that it pairs well with TVs in the 42-inch to 55-inch range, but, more importantly, also means it's easy to fit on your TV cabinet. Our unit is on the smaller side, and the HT-A3000 is almost exactly the same length — this is refreshing, as a lot of soundbars tend to overhang a little.
If you prefer, the HT-A3000 is wall-mountable and has keyhole-style attachment points and stabilising feet on the rear.
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