Sony HT-A7000 soundbar brings 7.1.2 channel goodness to your home cinema setup

With more and more enjoying cinematic experiences at home, soundbars are upping their game to deliver the kind of high-end goods that people want.

Sony's 2021 flagship, the HT-A7000, is one such soundbar: it's able to deliver 7.1.2 channels of output - that's five front speakers, including two upward firing overhead outputs; a built-in woofer for central bass; and two beam tweeters for enhanced surround - and decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based coded soundtracks.

All from the one 'bar. Unless, that is, you want to go all-in, for the HT-A7000 is modular in a sense: a separate subwoofer, the SA-SW5, can add true sub-bass (there's a smaller option, the SW-SW3); while the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers can also be added for true pinpoint surround.

The HT-A7000 has a bunch of ports to ensure passthrough for all that matters: HDMI eARC handles all the usual suspects, including Dolby Vision, 8K resolution, and 120fps high frame-rate (HFR) for 4K content.

Other high-end features are supported, thanks to built-in Chromecast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, and Alexa voice control. There's no stone unturned when it comes to features. 

The HT-A7000 will be released in September, priced £1,200/€1,300. The SA-RS3S rear speakers will add £450/€500 to that. And the SA-SW5 subwoofer will add £700/€800 - or go smaller, with the SW-SW3 costing £450/€500. Total package price: £2350/£2100//€2600/€2300.

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