Audio Section
Network & Multiroom Audio
Bluetooth & USB Connectivity
Control & Convenience Features

Audio Section

3.1Ch Active Soundbar Speaker: The HT-A3000 is a 3.1ch active soundbar speaker with dedicated stereo left and right front drivers, a discrete center channel driver, and built-in dual subwoofers. All five drivers feature Sony\’s X-Balance Driver design and are powered by a S-Master HX digital amplifier for powerful, dynamic sound. This 3.1ch active soundbar speaker configuration delivers a wide stereo soundstage, clear dialog, and rich bass.

• X-Balance Driver Design: The built-in subwoofers measure 4.375" x 1.8125", while the front and center speakers measure 3.75" x 1.8125". Each driver utilizes Sony\’s X-Balanced speaker design for great sound with low distortion. The unique rectangular shape of these speakers maximizes the diaphragm area for more punchy bass. It also reduces driver excursion while maintaining sound pressure, resulting in less distortion and greater vocal clarity.
• S-Master HX Digital Amplifier: The HT-A3000 active soundbar speaker employs Sony\’s S-Master HX digital amplifier that delivers 250 watts of power (50 watts to each driver). Using a simplified, full digital signal path, the S-Master HX digital amplifier reproduces digital audio signals without the multiple analog stages required by conventional amplifiers. The result is not just more power, but significantly less distortion caused by heat build-up.

Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The SA-SW3 connects wirelessly to the compatible Sony speaker system via 5.0 GHz RF. This wireless powered subwoofer adds bigger and deeper bass to the HT-A3000 soundbar speaker system for a more impactful home theater experience. The wireless powered subwoofer automatically connects to the soundbar speaker system when you power them both up, so you can enjoy impactful bass right away.

• 6.375\” Woofer: The Sony SA-SW3 wireless powered sub houses a front-firing 6.375\” woofer in a bass reflex enclosure with front-firing port for deep and detailed bass. The 6.375\” woofer utilizes unique and proprietary Sony technologies to deliver powerful, distortion-free bass.
  • S (Sigma) Magnetic Circuit: Sony\’s proprietary technology, the S (Sigma) Magnetic Circuit enables deep, powerful bass by maximizing the magnetic force that drives the voice coil. By contrast, conventionally shaped circuits let much of this magnetic force leak away.
  • Separated Notch Edge: Another Sony proprietary technology, Separated Notch Edge improves vertical amplitude symmetry, an essential for clear sound quality. It achieves this using concentric cuts on the edge of the rubber surround, which help to control the stress inside and outside the edge of the diaphragm.
• S-Master Digital Amplifier: The front-firing 6.375\” subwoofer is powered by a built-in Sony designed S-Master digital amplifier rated at 200 watts (RMS) for dynamic, distortion-free bass. The S-Master Digital Amplifier is highly efficient, runs cools, and delivers clear bass with less distortion.

360 Spatial Sound Mapping: Sony\’s
revolutionary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology creates multiple phantom speakers from just the HT-A3000 soundbar and pair of Sony wireless rear speakers (SA-RS3S or SA-RS5; sold separately). With multiple phantom speakers all around you arranged in the optimal soundfield for your space, you\’ll experience immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS:X effects. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates a wide listening area that fills every part of your room so your family and friends get the same sound experience. No longer is the listening area limited to just the front of the TV, but encompasses a much wider space.

• Compatible rear speakers (SA-RS3S / SA-RS5) and an available software update on the soundbar are required to to use the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping feature.
• Only one set of wireless speakers can be connected to the Sony HT-A3000.

Digital Surround Sound Formats: The Sony HT-A3000 active soundbar speaker supports the following multichannel digital audio formats through its HDMI & optical digital inputs.

Immersive Surround: The Sony HT-A3000 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X movie & music soundtracks for an immersive three-dimensional (3D) audio experience.

• Dolby Atmos: With Dolby Atmos sound comes alive from all directions, including overhead, to fill your home theater with astonishing clarity, power, detail, and depth. Rather than being constrained to channels, sounds exist as individual entities that are precisely placed and moved in three-dimensional space. A new sensation of height immerses you in the action, creating a full audio atmosphere and realistically depicting objects moving overhead. Dolby Atmos renders everything from dialogue to quiet scenes to whirlwind action with astonishing clarity, richness, detail, and depth. It all comes together in sound that excites your senses and inspires your emotions to deliver the full impact of entertainment.
• DTS:X: DTS:X is the next generation object-based, multi-dimensional audio technology from DTS. Unbound from channels, DTS:X conveys the fluid movement of sound to create an incredibly rich, realistic and immersive soundscape – in front of, behind, beside and above the audience – more accurately than ever before. DTS:X offers the ability to automatically adapt the audio to the speaker layout that best fits your space.

Virtual 3D Technologies: Utilizing DTS: Virtual:X, Sony\’s Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force PRO Front Surround technologies, the HT-A3000 creates virtual surround sound that comes from all around you so you can fully enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X movie and music soundtracks.

• DTS Virtual:X: DTS Virtual:X can be used with any content (from 2ch to 5.1ch soundtracks), while delivering virtual height & virtual surround processing based on psychoacoustics (not reflective surfaces).
• S-Force Pro Front Surround: Using front speakers only, Sony’s unique digital sound field processing technology virtually reproduces the surround sound field, with audio coming at you from both sides. You can enjoy rich, cinematic surround sound without cluttering your living space.
• Vertical Surround Engine: Thanks to Sony\’s virtual surround technology, the soundbar can position sound in vertical space, so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling speakers. As well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Vertical Surround Engine lends a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to other formats too – even stereo audio.

Soundfield Optimization: The HT-A3000 features built-in microphones that intelligently measures the position of the soundbar, vertically and horizontally, to optimize the sound to your room. Sound Field Optimization can also be applied to Sony\’s optional wireless powered sub and surround speakers (sold separately). You can also choose to manually adjust speaker distance and channel level.

Sound Modes: The Sony HT-A3000 offers a variety of Sound modes for enhanced movie and music enjoyment. Choose between Auto, Standard, Cinema, or Music.

• Auto: The appropriate Sound mode is automatically selected from Standard, Cinema, or Music.
• Standard: The Standard mode delivers 2ch stereo playback for your TV shows.
• Cinema: The Cinema mode lets you feel and hear the action all around you as sound travels behind you and draws you into the movie experience.
• Music: The Music mode lets you hear all the vividness and richness of your favorite music in fine detail.

Voice & Night Modes: The HT-A3000 incorporates two Sound Effect modes – Voice & Night. With Voice mode, you\’ll be sure to hear every whisper and character nuance of the dialog compared to other sounds in the scene for a dynamic experience. Using Night mode, you can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume levels.

DSEE Extreme: Sony\’s DSEE Extreme (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres, and individual elements of each song, such as vocals or interludes, it restores the high-range sound lost in compression for a richer and more natural sound.

HDMI eARC: The HT-A3000 active soundbar speaker is equipped with a single HDMI eARC/ARC jack. ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to the soundbar system through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your television. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television.

• eARC will support uncompressed audio formats like Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD), DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS HD Master Audio, and 2/5.1/7.1ch PCM.
• ARC is limited to Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS ES, and 2/5.1/7.1ch PCM.

Optical Digital Input: In addition to HDMI eARC connectivity, the Sony HT-A3000 features an optical (toslink) digital input for connection to your television. The optical digital input supports Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and PCM (2ch) audio signals.

Bravia Acoustic Center Sync: When the HT-A3000 is connected to a 2021-up Sony Bravia XR TV with Acoustic Center Sync using the S-Center Out and supplied stereo minijack cable, both the soundbar and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. Bravia Acoustic Center Sync enables the audio to precisely match what\’s on the screen for a truly immersive experience. With Acoustic Center Sync, you\’ll hear dialog from exactly where the character is standing in the scene. By precisely aligning the action and sound, your entertainment experience becomes much more immersive.

Network & Multiroom Audio

WiFi Certified: The Sony HT-A3000 is WiFi certified and features 2.4/5.0GHz Dual-Band WiFi (802.11ac) support for connection to your home\’s WiFi network router and ISP (internet service provider). By connecting the Sony soundbar to your WiFi network and ISP, you can access Chromecast built-in apps, AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect; as well voice control using a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa device (sold separately). The Google Home App (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+) or the Sony Music Center App (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) can be used for WiFi network setup.

AirPlay 2 with Siri: AirPlay 2 is an advanced and easy-to-use wireless multiroom audio platform for iTunes, Apple Music, and other compatible Apple iOS apps. With AirPlay 2 you can play any audio from your Apple iOS device (running iOS 11.4 or later) or Mac computer (running OS X 10.13.2) on the Sony soundbar system and other compatible AirPlay 2 speakers throughout your home. You can choose to play audio in one room, play the same audio in grouped rooms, or play the same audio in every room. If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can even play different music in different rooms (you can control and group directly from Apple\’s Music App and Home app on your Apple iOS device). You\’ll be able to ask Siri-enabled devices (like your Apple iPhone, iPad, or Watch) to control playback of your Apple Music content on the soundbar. You can even watch videos and movies from YouTube and Netflix on your compatible Apple iOS device or Mac computer with perfectly synced audio on the Sony soundbar speaker system.

Spotify Connect: The integration of Spotify Connect will enable Spotify Premium users to instantly see, select, and stream audio to the Sony HT-A3000 soundbar within the Spotify app (for Apple iOS and Android OS). Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.

Works With Amazon Alexa: With the Sony Music Center App (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) and Alexa App (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+), you can link the HT-A3000 soundbar with an Amazon Alexa enabled device (sold separately – see Accessories Tab) for access to select online music apps that support Alexa voice control. Compatible music apps include Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Spotify Connect, SiriusXM, and more. By simply talking to an Alexa enabled device (sold separately), you can stream these music apps to the Sony HT-A3000 soundbar speaker system.

Chromecast Built-in: Chromecast Built-in lets you cast many of your favorite music apps from your compatible Android or Apple iOS device to the Sony HT-A3000. You\’ll be able to cast many of your favorite internet radio stations, online music services, and podcast to the Sony soundbar speaker system. Simply tap the Cast button from a Chromecast built-in compatible app on your Apple iOS or Android OS device to start streaming to the HT-A3000. While you are casting, you can still use your phone to answer a phone call, play a game, send a text, and even leave the room – all without interrupting what\’s playing through the Sony soundbar speaker system. Use the Google Home app (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+) to setup Chromecast built-in on your mobile device and the Sony active soundbar speaker system.

• Music & Radio: Chromecast built-in streams audio directly from the cloud, so you get the 24-bit/96kHz sound quality and the ability to enjoy crystal clear sound exactly the way the artist intended. Chromecast built-in supports FLAC, WAV, AAC, and MP3 music files. Play music from popular music services and search by artist, song, genre, album playlist, mood, or activity. You can also listen to your favorite internet radio stations and podcasts. Compatible music and internet radio apps include Tidal, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, YouTube Music, and more (subscriptions and fees will apply) – click here for a complete list of Chromecast built-in compatible apps. You\’ll also be able to stream your favorite music, playlists, podcasts, and more that are stored on your Android (OS 6.0+) device to the Sony HT-A3000. You cannot stream stored content on an Apple iOS device using Chromecast built-in. If you\’re on your laptop or computer, you can also cast any music streaming website through the Chrome web browser to the speaker.
• Multiroom Audio: Add more Chromecast built-in speakers throughout your home to create a whole house audio experience. You can play the same or different Chromecast built-in compatible music app (like Tidal, Spotify, or Pandora) on all speakers or groups of speakers in different rooms of your home. You\’ll be able control the multiroom audio system from the Google Home app on your Apple iOS or Android device, or with your voice using a Google Assistant enabled device (sold separately – see Accessories Tab).
• Voice Control (Optional): Purchase a Google Assistant enabled device (sold separately – see Accessories Tab) and gain voice control of compatible Chromecast Built-in music apps. You\’ll be able to access a specific music app and then select a specific station or song using only your voice. You\’ll also have voice control over Play, Pause, Skip, & Volume. The Sony speaker and your Google Assistant device must be connected to the same wireless (WiFi) network.

DLNA Certified: The Sony HT-A3000 is DLNA certified. By connecting the soundbar to your home network, you can listen to a variety of music files (including Hi Res) stored on your Windows  PC (w/ Windows Media Player 11 or 12) or a DLNA (ver.1.5) compatible media server. The system can recognize up to 999 folders and 999 files.

• High Resolution Formats:  FLAC (44.1-192k; 16/24-bit), AIFF (32-192kHz; 16/24-bit), & DSD (2.8MHz)
• Uncompressed Formats: WAV (8-48kHz; 16/24-bit) & ALAC (32-96kHz; 16/24-bit)
• Compressed Formats: MP3 (32-320kbps), WMA (48-192kbps) & AAC (48-320kbps)

360 Reality Audio: Immerse yourself in sound all around you with 360 Reality Audio; as real as if you are there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio – music has never been so immersive and so real. Because 360 Reality Audio tracks incorporate three-dimensional sound location data, they\’re able to deliver the ultimate in ambient room-filling sound. You\’ll need to subscribe to a 360 Reality Audio music streaming service (including Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, or Nugs.Net) to enjoy this new music experience. You\’ll also need to download the Sony Music Center app onto your Apple iOS or Android device, as well as connect your compatible mobile device and the Sony HT-A3000 soundbar to the same WiFi network.

Bluetooth & USB Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0: The Sony HT-A3000 soundbar speaker system features built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless audio streaming and control. The system can act as a Bluetooth Receiver in order to wirelessly stream music from an audio device, or a Bluetooth Transmitter in order to wirelessly stream music to a set of Bluetooth-enabled headphones (sold separately). The HT-A3000 soundbar has an expanded wireless Bluetooth range of 98\’

• LDAC Codec Support: In addition to support for Bluetooth standard SBC codec and Apple\’s AAC codec, the system also supports Sony\’s newest LDAC codec. LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth. With 3x the data transmitted (compared to regular Bluetooth), LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music. LDAC is supported in Bluetooth Receiver & Transmitter mode. Both the source and playback device must support LDAC.
• SSP (Secure Simple Pairing): The HT-A3000 pairs wirelessly and effortlessly with multiple Bluetooth-enabled devices and headphones (up to 9). However, only one device or headphone can be used for playback at a time. Once paired, the soundbar system will automatically re-connect to your source device or headphone when within range.

Bluetooth Receiver Mode: In Receiver Mode, the Sony HT-A3000 offers support for wireless audio streaming (A2DP) and wireless TV connectivity.

• Wireless Audio Streaming: You can wirelessly stream stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth-enabled source device (such as your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer) to the Sony soundbar system.  You can use the included remote to control basic playback functions, such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track. Advanced music control and song/artist/album information display will still be done from your Bluetooth source device.
• Wireless TV Connectivity: You can even setup your Bluetooth-enabled TV to stream its audio wirelessly to the soundbar speaker system. Audio streamed from a Bluetooth-enabled TV will be limited to 2ch PCM without support for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. During a wireless Bluetooth connection, you can use the TV\’s remote or the soundbar\’s remote to raise and lower the volume.

Bluetooth Transmitter Mode: In Transmitter mode, you can enjoy listening to audio from the soundbar speaker system\’s HDMI, Optical, or USB connected sources; as well as AirPlay 2, DLNA, and Spotify Connect through a set of Bluetooth headphones (sold separately). The soundbar speaker system is muted when transmitting audio wirelessly over Bluetooth to a set of headphones. Volume is controlled by both the soundbar and your Bluetooth headphones.

• You cannot use the Bluetooth Receiver Mode and Transmitter Mode at the same time. Meaning, you cannot transmit a Bluetooth source from the Sony HT-A3000 out to a set of Bluetooth headphones.
• When using Chromecast built-in, a set of headphones cannot be connect to the soundbar speaker system via Bluetooth.

USB Port: The soundbar speaker system is equipped with a rear-panel USB (type-A) port that allows you to enjoy music files stored on a USB mass storage class (MSC) device, such as a Sony WALKMAN or USB thumbdrive (formatted in FAT12/16/32). Compatible music files range from compressed music files to high resolution music files (the system can recognize up to 500 folders and 500 files). You can use the system\’s on-screen menu (via HDMI) and remote control to navigate your stored music files with song/artist info (no album art) on your connected USB memory device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the soundbar speaker system\’s USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode. Compatible music files include –

• High Resolution Formats:  FLAC (44.1-192k; 16/24-bit), AIFF (32-192kHz; 16/24-bit), & DSD (2.8MHz)
• Uncompressed Formats: WAV (8-48kHz; 16/24-bit) & ALAC (32-96kHz; 16/24-bit)
• Compressed Formats: MP3 (32-320kbps), WMA (48-192kbps) & AAC (48-320kbps)

Control & Convenience Features

Front-Panel Display: The Sony HT-A3000\’s front-panel display will indicate source selection, volume level, and menu settings. The front-panel display does not support song/artist/album information. You can set the front-panel display\’s dimmer to Bright, Dark, or Off.

Voice Control: The Sony HT-A3000 offers support for voice control using a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa enabled device (sold separately – see Accessories Tab). With the Google Home App (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+) and Chromecast built-in, you can use a Google Assistant enabled device to control music playback with only your voice. With the Sony Music Center App (for Apple iOS 14.0+ and Android OS 8.0+), you can link an Amazon Alexa device to control music apps and group other Amazon Alexa devices.

Sony Music Center App: The Sony Music Center App (for Apple iOS 11.0+ and Android OS 5.0+) gives you wireless control of the Sony HT-A3000 from your compatible smartphone or tablet device. The Sony Music Center app supports Power on/off functions, Volume up/down control, Source selection, and a variety of audio settings (including 360 Reality Audio, Immersive Audio Enhancement, and Sound Modes).

IR Remote: The Sony HT-A3000 comes supplied with a full-function IR remote control for wireless operation of the soundbar speaker system. When the soundbar obstructs the remote control sensor of your TV, the TV remote control may not work. In that case, enable the IR repeater function of the soundbar. You can then control the TV with the TV remote control by sending the remote signal from the rear of the soundbar speaker.

HDMI Control: HDMI Control allows you to easily manage and operate an HDMI Control compatible television and other audio/video components with a single remote, when all components are connected via HDMI. By connecting HDMI-CEC components operation is simplified in the following ways –

• One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a Blu-ray Disc Player, the soundbar speaker system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the soundbar speaker system.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the soundbar system and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.

Mounting Options: The Sony HT-A3000 and SA-SW3 wireless powered sub offer flexible mounting options.

• Active Soundbar Speaker: The Sony HT-A3000 can simply be placed on a shelf or wall-mounted using the integrated keyhole slots (mounting screws not included). If you have a 2021-up Sony Bravia XR TV with a multi-position stand, you can change the position of the TV stand and fit the active soundbar speaker discreetly beneath the television for a clean look.
• Wireless Powered Sub: The wireless powered subwoofer can be positioned up to 30\’ away from the soundbar. Best practice is to position the wireless powered sub to the left or right of the soundbar along the same wall. Corner placement will provide the greatest bass output, but can also \”muddy\” the sound or make the subwoofer sound to \”boomy.

Powere Requirements: The Sony HT-A3000 and SA-SW3 wireless powered sub will all require an AC power connection.

• Sounbar: The Sony HT-A3000 comes with a detachable 5\’ AC power cord that will need to be plugged into the back of the active soundbar speaker and an AC wall outlet or surge protector. The soundbar enters standby mode automatically when no controls are activated and no input signal is received for 20 minutes.
• Powered Sub: The wireless powered subwoofer comes with a detachable 6.5\’ AC power cord which will need to be plugged into a AC wall outlet or surge protector (sold separately – see Accessories Tab).