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Sony SA-RS3S Wireless Rear Speakers for Bar 9/Bar 8/HT-A7000/HT-A5000/HT-A3000
- Optional wireless rear speakers for for use with Bar 9/ Bar 8/ HT-A9/ HT-A7000/ HT-A5000/ HT-A3000 soundbars.
- 100W of power to enhance sound
- Wireless connectivity and quick and easy setup
- Omnidirectional Block Design to match Bar9/ Bar 8/ HT-A9/ HT-A7000/ HT-A5000/ HT-A3000
Enhance your home theater experience with optional wireless rear speakers for the HT-A7000, HT-A5000 or HT-A3000 Soundbar. Take movies, shows, sports, and music to the next level by adding to your cinematic surround sound atmosphere. These rear speakers automatically connect to your HT-A7000, HT-A5000 or HT-A3000 soundbar right out of the box, bringing crystal-clear, room-filling sound into any home theater environment.
Since the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers were built specifically for use with the Sony HT-A7000, HT-A5000 or HT-A3000 Soundbar, setup is quick and easy. The speakers automatically connect to the HT-A7000, HT-A5000 or HT-A3000 soundbar when you power them up, so you can enjoy cinema-quality surround sound right away.
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Sony's SA-RS3S wireless rears deliver instantly usable surround ambiance with flexible wireless placement, tight, well-controlled bass and a surprisingly wide, coherent immersive imaging footprint. Their compact modules yield clear mids and controlled treble suited to dialogue and effects, and they integrate smoothly with Sony soundbars, a point noted by Jacob Green.
Pros
- Flexible wireless placement and seamless integration with Sony soundbars via automatic calibration (Sound Field Optimization).
- Wide, convincing immersive imaging and ambience enabled by Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technologies.
- Clear mids and controlled treble that improve dialogue intelligibility and surround effects.
- Compact, solidly finished modules (lightweight, easy to place) that fit into living-room setups without fuss.
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Cons
- Limited low-frequency extension—small satellite cabinets mean you’ll need a subwoofer for impactful bass.
- Premium add-on price relative to passive bookshelf surrounds and standalone options.
Sound Quality
80/100
Bass
76/100
Small, satellite-style cabinets (3.9" x 7.3" x 3.9") and light weight (7 lb each) limit low-frequency extension; internal digital amp helps control but can't replace a sub. Expect tight, well-controlled bass appropriate for rear surrounds rather than deep extension.
Mid
81/100
Integrated digital S-Master amp and compact driver layout favor clear center-band reproduction and intelligible dialogue/effects in surround use. Likely slightly forward presentation for surround duties with good clarity given Sony tuning and electronics.
Treble
80/100
Small-driver satellites typically offer competent upper-frequency detail and presence without excessive air; Sony's voicing and digital amplification should keep treble clean and controlled for surround duties.
Soundstage Imaging
84/100
Designed as wireless rear surrounds for compatible Sony soundbars, they should integrate and create discrete surround effects and localization well. Compact size and wireless placement flexibility help create convincing ambience and directional cues in supported systems.
Dynamics
78/100
Built-in digital amp provides punch for transient surround effects, but small driver/headroom limits macro dynamics compared with larger bookshelf/standmounts. Adequate for cinematic impact when paired with a capable soundbar and subwoofer.
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Build Quality
83/100
Sony's compact modules are solidly finished and reasonably weighted (7 lb each), implying decent cabinet build and internal bracing for this class. Integration and wireless electronics add perceived value versus generic satellites.
Features Connectivity
86/100
Wireless rear-speaker design with built-in S-Master digital amplification and explicit compatibility with multiple Sony soundbars is a clear feature advantage for easy expansion of Sony surround systems.
Value for Money
72/100
At $349.99 for the pair, these are a premium add-on for Sony soundbars. Good integration and convenience justify some of the price, but relative to passive bookshelf speakers or standalone surrounds the cost is moderate to high.
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