The Sony HT-A7000 is a new soundbar released by Sony. It comes with some latest features like up-firing speakers, side beam tweeters, and a built-in dual subwoofer. In addition, there are optional rear speakers, which are compatible with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. Thus, it allows you to find an entirely new level of immersion. It was launched on January 20, 2022 with a price tag of 1736$. We have given here some great features of the model.
Sony HT-A7000 Features:
360 Spatial Sound:
The combination of 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology and rear speakers can make many phantom speakers from a soundbar only. These phantom speakers in the optimal sound field make a new sensation of sound.
Supreme Surround Sound:
The soundbar comes with 7.1.2 channels. It has two up-firing speakers for overhead sound, two beam tweeters, and five front speakers used for the wider surround. Besides, it has a default dual subwoofer that you can use for deep bass. The model can generate virtual surround sound with the help of Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround. It can come from all around to experience the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X.
Experience Sound From Above:
All credits go to Sony's virtual surround technology as it helps the soundbar locate sound in vertical space. It enables you to enjoy 3D audio without using the in-ceiling speakers. Besides, the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Vertical Surround Engine can make a multi-dimensional, more realistic sound.
Surround Made Simple:
With the help of the front speakers, the unique digital sound field processing technology can virtually create the surround sound field. It builds audio from both sides. So you don't need to clutter your living space to experience rich surround sound.
Sophisticated Speaker Technology:
This speaker technology helps to experience room-filling acoustics.
X-Balanced Speaker Unit:
You can find an X-Balanced Speaker Unit in the up-firing speakers, default subwoofer, and front speaker. The speakers come in a specific rectangular shape that increases the diaphragm area for a more punchy bass. It helps to decrease driver excursion while maintaining sound pressure. As a result, it causes more vocal clarity and less distortion.
Optional Rear Speakers:
It has a wide listening area to fill each part of the living space. As a result, your friends and family can get a similar sound experience. In addition, the area does not have any limitations to the front of the television but encompasses a much wider space.
360 Spatial Sound Mapping Video:
You can get a 360 Spatial Sound experience from a soundbar with optional rear speakers by slipping on the headphones.
Optimized for Speaker Position:
You don't have to place the optional speakers, and it is because the soundbar with default microphones can do it all for you. The Sony HT-A7000 soundbar helps measure every speaker's position and optimize the sound to the room. Besides, it enables you to experience Sound Field Optimization with or without optional speakers. You should turn on the simple calibration method during the initial setup.
Movies And Games:
Now, it allows you to see multiple beautiful scenes that are full of real depth. Furthermore, the original image quality is preserved while playing through the soundbar. Thus, it can make you immersed entirely in movies. In addition, you can use the soundbar for gaming as it is compatible with the recent formats.
Optimized Image Settings:
The feature allows you to experience immersive gaming and watch movies. In this case, the Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode help you enjoy the gaming & movie experience while attaching BRAVIA XR™ TVs and PlayStation®589 through the model.
Wireless Subwoofer And Rear Speakers:
An optional wireless subwoofer enables a default dual subwoofer in the soundbar to handle bass. However, it keeps its focus on the low-range sound. If you are willing to enjoy more cinematic thrills with sound, you can use the optional wireless rear speakers.
Perfect for Sony TVs:
The model supports BRAVIA™ TVs. It offers an immersive audio-visual experience with its audio quality and best picture. Those who have BRAVIA TVs must use the soundbar. Excellent Music Quality:
It offers High-Resolution crystal clear Audio. 360 Reality Audio can make you feel like a new way of listening. It is ideal for an immersive live concert or studio session experience, and you can feel the music like you haven't felt it before.
Real-Time Restoration Of All Compressed Files:
Digital Sound Enhancement Engine can increase the compressed digital music files with the help of Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence) in real-time. The soundbar enables you to recognize instrumentation dynamically and musical genres. Besides, it helps you identify every music element, like vocals or interludes. Using this, you can restore the high-range sound to get a beautiful listening experience.
BRAVIA Acoustic Center Sync:
As soon as you connect your device to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync, both the television and soundbar work as center speakers in the home cinema system. Besides, the television speaker plays the role of a center channel with the soundbar as a part of the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping setup.
The feature allows you to listen to the dialogue from the exact point where the character is standing in the scene. As a result, you can find both sound and action aligned precisely. In addition, it makes the viewing experience much more immersive.
Omnidirectional Block Design:
The optional speakers of the model are designed under the common Omnidirectional Block concept. Its design is suitable for the optional speakers. The sophisticated rounded edges offer wide-spreading sound to represent a single solid block. Rich material textures combo can emphasize an affinity with the living room environment.
Enjoy With Family:
It is compatible with famous music services like Spotify. Besides, the soundbar enables you to stream all favorite albums and playlists with the help of Chromecast or Apple AirPlay 2. So enjoy your party with your family.
With the help of an intelligent algorithm, the soundbar enables you to convert conventional surround and stereo audio into immersive sound. You are required to tap on the Immersive AE button on the remote.
Voice Control:
It supports Google Assistant ( default Chromecast) and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. Take the help of the Google Home app to add the soundbar to the speaker group. You need to use your voice to change the volume or other functions.
The Bottom Line:
You can set up the Sony HT-A7000 in a quick time. Just plug in the device, connect to the television using the HDMI eARC connection, and turn it on. The device is compatible with USB, optical and analog audio in, HDMI in and out (eARC), S-CENTER OUT, etc. All of these support BRAVIA models. Therefore, you have almost all the connections that are necessary.
