Name: Sony HT-ST5000
Brand: Sony
SKU: 13cbd460-5e83-4c80-9c26-91b5b589f57a
Price: 855.04 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 6.2 (175 reviews)

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Neither Sony HT-ST5000 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Sony HT-ST5000 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Samsung HW-Q990C or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.

For reference, Samsung HW-Q990C received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (7 Mar 2024), WIRED (14 Mar 2024) TechHive (6 Oct 2023) and 3 others.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Digital Trends	SoundGuys	WIRED	World Wide Stereo	TechHive	What Hi-Fi	PCMag	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	Rtings.com
1	+1	$1020	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	1	-	5	-	5	-	6	3	-	1
N/A	N/A	$855	Sony HT-ST5000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$196	Sound BlasterX Katana The Sound BlasterX Katana is a versatile and feature-packed soundbar with a sleek design, powerful sound, and compatibility with various devices, making it ideal for gamers and movie enthusiasts.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Sony HT-ST5000 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Digital Trends	SoundGuys	WIRED	World Wide Stereo	TechHive	What Hi-Fi	PCMag	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	Rtings.com
1	+1	$1020	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	1	-	5	-	5	-	6	3	-	1
2	-1	$471	Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.	-	2	7	4	4	3	7	7	-	6
3	-	$842	Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.	2	-	10	2	-	4	4	6	5	-
4	+2	$998	Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience.	-	-	4	-	-	1	-	5	6	-
5	-1	$297	Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.	9	-	3	-	3	-	-	-	-	4
6	-1	$271	Sonos Ray The Sonos Ray soundbar is a high-quality and affordable option with excellent clarity and crispness in sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-room setup capabilities, and compatibility with most TVs and wireless streaming devices.	11	-	-	1	-	2	-	-	-	-
7	-	$1400	JBL Bar 1300X The JBL Bar 1300X is a highly regarded soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, connectivity options, compatibility with various devices and streaming services, a sleek design, and a range of features, making it suitable for creating an immersive audio experience in various use cases.	-	-	6	-	-	-	2	8	-	-
8	-	$150	Polk Audio React The Polk Audio React soundbar is a versatile and budget-friendly device that offers big, detailed, and immersive sound for movies, music, and TV shows, with four audio modes and a variety of connectivity options.	-	-	-	12	1	-	-	-	-	-
9	+2	$499	Polk Audio MagniFi Mini The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini is a compact soundbar with various connectivity options, wireless subwoofer, and Google Cast compatibility, delivering clear and powerful sound suitable for small to medium-sized rooms.	-	-	-	15	-	-	5	-	7	-
10	+2	$718	Vizio Elevate The Vizio Elevate soundbar offers a unique design with rotating speakers, a neutral and balanced sound profile with added bass, great stereo and center channel performance, a wide range of connectivity options, and a stylish two-tone finish, making it a great choice for movie and music enthusiasts.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
11	+8	$172	Roku Streambar Pro The Roku Streambar Pro is a versatile and convenient all-in-one device that offers high-quality sound and streaming capabilities, with multiple connectivity options and virtual surround sound capabilities.	-	4	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
17	-8	$105	Roku Streambar The Roku Streambar is a budget-friendly and versatile device that combines a 4K streaming player and a soundbar in one, offering clear dialogue and good tonal range for both music and movies.	-	-	-	-	2	7	-	-	-	-
18	-	$348	Sony HT-S2000 The Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is highly praised for its sound quality, clarity, and dialogue reproduction, making it suitable for both music and movie playback in larger rooms with high ceilings.	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	2	-	-
19	+1	$499	Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a versatile and highly compatible soundbar with exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and a range of connectivity options.	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-
20	+1	$1999	Devialet Dione The Devialet Dione soundbar is a high-end, innovative speaker that offers exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, and a sleek design, making it suitable for both music and movie playback.	-	-	-	8	-	-	-	-	4	-
21	+1	$920	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a versatile and high-end soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, advanced features, and customization options for an immersive audio experience.	7	-	-	6	-	-	-	-	-	-
22	+1	$798	Sony HT-A5000 The Sony HT-A5000 soundbar is a high-end and versatile option for those looking for a premium sound experience with a neutral, slightly U-shaped sound profile, virtual surround sound options, and support for a wide range of audio formats.	8	-	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-
23	+1	Check price	Bose Smart Soundbar 900 The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a feature-packed soundbar with excellent sound quality, a range of connectivity options, and built-in voice control using Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	8	-
24	+1	$210	ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 soundbar is a great option for those who struggle to hear TV dialogue, with its proprietary AccuVoice and SuperVoice technologies improving the intelligibility of spoken words and its dedicated center channel aiding in dialogue clarity.	10	-	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
25	+1	Check price	Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre soundbar offers excellent sound quality, immersive audio experience, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making it a highly praised and premium choice for music and movie enthusiasts.	-	-	15	-	8	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [16]

90

Total expert reviews: 16

with a score: 12
without a score: 4

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 16 reviews	90
Lowest score by AVForums	80

Score distribution:

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60-80
40-60
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Expert reviews [12]

83

Total expert reviews: 12

with a score: 7
without a score: 5

Highest score by Techaeris	95
Average score based on 12 reviews	83
Lowest score by cordbusters.co.uk	80

Score distribution:

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60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

Bring powerful, theater-like quality home: Experience Dolby Atmos in a 7.1.2ch, 800W soundbar
Maintain quality from source to screen with 4K HDR support and HDCP 2.21
Enjoy the rich, detail of Hi-Res Audio in a stylish design
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From Seller:

Under monitor Audio system: so sleek, yet so powerful
Aurora reactive lighting system: light up your setup
5-driver design: expertly tuned acoustics
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.

Official Urls:

EAN Numbers: 0027242901605, 4548736042179

UPC Numbers: 027242901605

Model Numbers: HT-ST5000

Official Urls:

https://us.creative.com/p/speakers/sound-blasterx-... Report

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Weight

18 lbs

3.3 lbs

Dimensions

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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?

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50-60,000 Hz

Input power What is the input power of the speaker?

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240

Output power What is the output power of the speaker?

800 watts

150 watts

Impedance What is the nominal impedance of the speaker?

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32 ohms

Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?

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Aluminum

Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker

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Three-Way

Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?

1 tweeters

2 tweeters

Tweeter type What type of tweeter does this speaker use?

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Dome

Tweeter composition What is the tweeter made out of?

Other

Polymer

Number of Subwoofers How many subwoofers does the speaker have?

1 woofers

Subwoofer type What type of subwoofer does this speaker use?

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Cone

Subwoofer composition What is the subwoofer made out of?

Other

Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?

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No

Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?

Yes

Bluetooth range What is the Bluetooth range of the speaker?

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32 ft

Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?

bluetooth
wifi

bluetooth
optical-in
usb flash drive
computer

Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?

Yes

In-unit Controls What controls are on the soundbar itself?

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control on/off, volume +/-, Source, and SBX buttons

Rechargeable battery Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?

No

FM Radio capability Does the speaker have an FM radio?

No

Built-in microphone Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?

No

Wi-fi enabled Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?

Yes

App/Smartphone controlled Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?

Yes

Sony | Music Center app

Yes

ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?

No

Number of sound modes How many sound modes does the speaker have?

7

5

Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?

Yes

No

Airplay capability Does the speaker support Airplay technology?

No

IR Remote Learning Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?

No

Included Accessories What are the accessories included with the speaker?

HDMI cable
Batteries
Customer Registration Card
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
Instruction Manual

1 x Sound BlasterX Katana Soundbar
1 x Sound BlasterX Katana Subwoofer
1 x Power Adapter
1 x USB Cable (1.8m)
1 x USB Cable (0.6m)
1 x IR remote (battery included)
2 x Wall Mount Brackets
Warranty & Technical Support leaflet
Quick Start Guide
Safety & Regulatory leaflet

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Sony HT-ST5000 is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sonos Arc or Bose Smart Ultra .

Sony HT-ST5000 is $556.04 more expensive than an average sound bar ($299).

Sound BlasterX Katana is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vizio V-Series 5.1 or Vizio M-Series AiO M213ad-K8 .

Sound BlasterX Katana is $103.01 cheaper than the average sound bar ($299).