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forum thread Posted by sangnguyenz • Last Saturday
May 17, 2025 5:18 PM
[YMMV In-Store Costco] Sony HT-A5000 5.1.2ch Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer - $299.97
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I bought one of these last week to replace my Samsung soundbar. I have a Sony OLED tv. This thing sucks compared to the Samsung. Both are 5.1 channel. I was sure there are some settings that I should configure so I called Sony support. They couldn't figure out why the sound is very low. For comparison, my Samsung soundbar is super loud on volume 20. This on volume 20 is almost non existent. Maybe I don't understand the soundbars , could you share the Reddit link for configuration?
"So after some playing around, doing some research, and tweaking, I found the following to be optimal.
1. Make sure you do the sound optimation last after tweaking these settings
2. Audio settings: sound field setting should be Sony/vertical surround engine I found in some content that dts neural works better too but if I leave it on than I have to switch back and forth. And Sony vertical gives me best sound so far.
Make sure sound field surround is on
Also make sure your hdmi eARC option is on and hdmi signal format is enhanced.
3. DSEE/audio DRC both as off
4. Advanced auto volume ON
1. Make sure you do the sound optimation last after tweaking these settings
2. Audio settings: sound field setting should be Sony/vertical surround engine I found in some content that dts neural works better too but if I leave it on than I have to switch back and forth. And Sony vertical gives me best sound so far.
Make sure sound field surround is on
Also make sure your hdmi eARC option is on and hdmi signal format is enhanced.
3. DSEE/audio DRC both as off
4. Advanced auto volume ON