Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus Vs. Sony Ht A5000 Review In Detail

Width

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1,050mm

Sony HT A5000 1,210mm

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a width of 1,050mm. A soundbar's width indicates the horizontal measurement of a soundbar, soundbars are sometimes designed to fit the width of TVs or slightly close.

The Sony HT A5000, at 1,210mm is wider than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference mm

Height

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 121mm

Sony HT A5000 67mm

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a height of 121mm. Height represents the vertical measurement of a device, they are commonly designed as slim as possible to aesthetically fit in a space.

The Sony HT A5000, at 67mm is shorter than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by -54mm

Weight

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 6,300g

Sony HT A5000 6,100g

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus weighs 6,300g. We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry around the space. Lighter home appliances are advantageous, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Sony HT A5000, at 6,100g is lighter than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus with a difference g. Often a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to switch the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Volume

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 9,528.75cm³

Sony HT A5000 11,349.8cm³

The quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus takes up 9,528.75cm³, it is important to know the space that a soundbar takes up to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.

Sony HT A5000's volume is 11,349.8cm³ meaning it occupies lesser space than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by cm³

Thickness

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 75mm

Sony HT A5000 140mm

The thickness of Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is 75mm, to know the thickness of the soundbar you divide its volume by the soundbar's surface area(length by width)

Sony HT A5000 has a thickness of 140mm, hence thicker than the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus by 65mm

Size Of Speakers

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches

Sony HT A5000 ✗

Displayed as the number of speakers x size(inches), Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 7 x 2 and 2 x 4 measured in inches. The sound quality of any given speaker usuallyy depends on its size which is in turn determined by the driver unit.

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 7.1.4only

Sony HT A5000 5.1only

For surround sound channels, you'll come across figures in such formats as X.X two-digit, or X.X.X three-digit the first number defines the sum of main speakers, the second number represents the total of subwoofers, and the third number if available shows the total of “height” speakers.

NOTE: "Height" speakers are commonly placed on the ceiling of the room that has the soundbar, but they may also just be upward-facing speakers inside the soundbar itself.

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus having a sound output value of 7.1.4 implies that it has 7 main speakers, 1 subwoofer and 4 "height" speaker

And the Sony HT A5000 having 5.1 implies that it has 5 main speakers and 1 subwoofer

Audio Output Power

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 400W

Sony HT A5000 ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an audio output power of 400W, this is based on the sum of speakers and their power in watts. It is the power the soundbar speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".

To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sony HT A5000 supports BLUETOOTH APTX, a codec used to transmit audio wirelessly with Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It transfers 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 38Hz

Sony HT A5000 ✗

Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's lowest frequency is at 38Hz.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 20,000Hz

Sony HT A5000 ✗

High-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz.

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Has An Aux Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✗

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an auxiliary input, an aux input enables you play from external audio devices by connecting them via a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack.

Has An Hdmi Output

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI output port, soundbars with an HDMI or mini HDMI port transfer HD audio.

Sony HT A5000 too has HDMI port by which it outputs "feed" audio into the HDMI inputs of other digital devices, that can process these signals.

Hdmi Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 3only

Sony HT A5000 1only

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has 3 HDMI ports, more HDMI ports mean that you may simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

The Sony HT A5000 has 1 HDMI ports, meaning Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus got 2 more ports than the Sony HT A5000

Has Bluetooth

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Bluetooth, a wireless technology which enables you to seamlessly transfer data between different compatible devices.

Both the Sony HT A5000 and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus have Bluetooth, which means both soundbars to support data exchange with compatible devices placed in close proximity using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v5

Sony HT A5000 v5

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5

Sony HT A5000 has a Bluetooth version of 5, meaning both devices are on the same version . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Supports Wi-Fi

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus can connect to Wi-Fi.

Sony HT A5000 too can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Hdmi Version

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus v2.1

Sony HT A5000 ✗

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has an HDMI version of 2.1, newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Rj45 Ports

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 1only

Sony HT A5000 ✗

RJ-45 ports are used for Local Area Network (LAN) connections. With more ports, you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has only 1 ports

Has A Microphone Input

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✗

A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✗

S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity.

Hdmi Arc / Earc

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Before you needed to connect an optical cable from your TV to the optical input of an audio device on top of the already connected HDMI cable If you don't want to use your TV's speakers and would rather have everything play through a soundbar, now with ARC you can easily connect all these at a go from a compatible HDMI socket on your TV to an HDMI ARC socket on your soundbar.

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio over HDMI. ARC is only capable of carrying compressed 5.1 audio, but eARC has higher bandwidth and can carry uncompressed 7.1 audio, as well as formats such as DTS:X and full bitrate Dolby Atmos. It is available on the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus

Sony HT A5000 has the HDMI ARC/EARC

Compatible With Google Assistant

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sony HT A5000 is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.

Compatible With Alexa

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.

Sony HT A5000 is compatible with Alexa

Has Spotify Connect

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the soundbar from the Spotify app on another device when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Spotify connect

Sony HT A5000 too has Spotify connect

Has Dolby Atmos

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has Dolby Atmos, which allows them to have immersive, 360-degree sound.

Sony HT A5000 has it too, Atmos theoretically means you'll be able to hear, say birds chipping from above or a plane moving from over your head into the distance like it would be in a natural environment.

Has Dts:x

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that allows filmmakers to place and move individual sounds around your listening space, giving you a theater-like audio experience.

More like Dolby Atmos as it aims to create a multi-dimensional sound that "places you at the center of the action", it differs from Dolby Atmos by the required speaker configuration. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has DTS:X

Sony HT A5000 too has DTS:X just remember to configure the speakers.

Has Chromecast Built-In

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows you to stream entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.

Both the Sony HT A5000 and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus have Chromecast built-in

Has Airplay

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screens, videos, and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles, or present your slideshows easily on your device.

Both the Sony HT A5000 and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus have airplay.

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen (14) different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for much better sound quality. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus supports Dolby digital plus

Sony HT A5000 supports Dolby digital plus as well.

Supports Dolby Digital

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✗

Sony HT A5000 ✓

Sony HT A5000 supports Dolby Digital meaning that it can deliver up to six (6) different audio channels (sides) for much better sound quality.

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus ✓

Sony HT A5000 ✓

There is a dedicated smartphone app that is designed to be used with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus.

The Sony HT A5000 has a dedicated smartphone app.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus 2years

Sony HT A5000 ✗

The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus has a warranty period of 2 years

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus	Sony HT A5000
DESIGN	width	1,050mm	1,210mm
	height	121mm	67mm
	weight	6,300g	6,100g
	volume	9,528.75cm³	11,349.8cm³
	thickness	75mm	140mm
AUDIO	size of speakers	7 x 2 and 2 x 4inches	✗
	number of channels of sound output	7.1.4only	5.1only
	audio output power	400W	✗
	has bluetooth aptx	✗	✓
	has aac	✓	✗
	lowest frequency	38Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	✗
CONNECTIVITY	has an aux input	✓	✗
	has an hdmi output	✓	✓
	hdmi ports	3only	1only
	has bluetooth	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	supports wi-fi	✓	✓
	hdmi version	v2.1	✗
	rj45 ports	1only	✗
	has a microphone input	✓	✗
	has s/pdif out port	✓	✗
EXTRAS	hdmi arc / earc	✓	✓
	compatible with google assistant	✗	✓
	compatible with alexa	✓	✓
	has spotify connect	✓	✓
	has dolby atmos	✓	✓
	has dts:x	✓	✓
	has chromecast built-in	✓	✓
	has airplay	✓	✓
	supports dolby digital plus	✓	✓
	supports dolby digital	✗	✓
	has a dedicated smartphone app	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus Vs. Sony Ht A5000 Review In Detail

Design

Width

Height

Weight

Volume

Thickness

Audio

Size Of Speakers

Number Of Channels Of Sound Output

Audio Output Power

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Has Aac

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Connectivity

Has An Aux Input

Has An Hdmi Output

Hdmi Ports

Has Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

Supports Wi-Fi

Hdmi Version

Rj45 Ports

Has A Microphone Input

Has S/Pdif Out Port

Extras

Hdmi Arc / Earc

Compatible With Google Assistant

Compatible With Alexa

Has Spotify Connect

Has Dolby Atmos

Has Dts:x

Has Chromecast Built-In

Has Airplay

Supports Dolby Digital Plus

Supports Dolby Digital

Has A Dedicated Smartphone App

Warranty Period