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Sony RA3000 Wi-Fi Enabled 360 Reality Audio Speaker | Black
- 360 Reality Audio1
- Ambient room-filling sound
- Immersive audio enhancement
- Omni-directional sound and deep bass
- Beam tweeter creates floor-to-ceiling sound
- Wi-Fi enabled3
- Works with Alexa6
- Works with Google Assistant5
- Chromecast built-in4
- Spotify connect
- Multi-room music
- Sound calibration
- Bluetooth Compatible7
- Connect wirelessly to your tv
- Adjust volume automatically
- Compatible with Sony Music Center8
- Hi-Res Audio compatible
- Humidity resistant
SRS-RA3000
Experience ambient room-filling sound
Curled up on the sofa with a good book or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, ambient room-filling sound provides the perfect musical backdrop—enjoy the experience anywhere in your home with this compact wireless speaker.
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What is ambient room-filling sound?
How ambient room-filling sound works
Smart and easy to use
Where will you put your SRS-RA3000?
What is ambient room-filling sound?
Whether you're reading, cooking, working, or catching up with friends, ambient room-filling sound is the perfect accompaniment. Like the background music in your favorite café, it's calm and unobtrusive, with sound diffused both horizontally and vertically to create just the right atmosphere anywhere in your home.
360 Reality Audio 1 or Immersive Audio Enhancement
Because 360 Reality Audio tracks incorporate three-dimensional sound location data, they're able to deliver the ultimate in ambient room-filling sound. But if they're not available, no problem—Immersive Audio Enhancement, a unique Sony algorithm, effectively delivers your favorite stereo tracks as ambient room-filling sound.
Beam tweeter creates floor-to-ceiling sound
The beam tweeter produces sound waves that overlap each other to form an upward-facing wave front. This helps fill the space with ambient room-filling sound, making sure that the SRS-RA3000 hits the sweet spot, wherever you are in the room.
Omni-directional sound and deep bass
A diffuser spreads sound horizontally throughout the room, for wall-to-wall audio, while dual passive radiators deliver deep bass.
Smart and easy to use
Easy to set up and effortless to use, the RA3000 fits into your life as seamlessly as it fits into your home.
Wireless with Bluetooth® technology
Wi-Fi connectivity
Compatible with Spotify Connect™
Chromecast built-in 4
Pair your speaker with your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth® technology and start seamlessly streaming your music collection. 7
Use a Wi-Fi connection to access your favorite internet streaming services via your speaker and control the playlist from your phone.
Play Spotify directly through your speaker using the Spotify Connect™ app on your device for full remote control.
Stream music, online radio, and podcasts from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your audio device. Just tap the Cast button.
Multi-room music
The RA3000 can easily be added to a speaker group in the Google Home app. You'll then be able to play different songs in different rooms, or the same music throughout your house, using the app or via your Assistant speaker.
Voice control
Got a device with Google Assistant built-in or Alexa built-in? If so, you can use it to control your RA3000 with your voice. Just add the RA3000 to your speaker group using the Google Home app or Amazon Alexa app, and all you have to do is say the word—whether you want to start playing music, change the volume, or many other functions.
Adjusts volume automatically
Some tracks play too loud and some are too quiet—so you can end up constantly adjusting the volume. The RA3000 solves this problem by analyzing every track and automatically playing them at a consistent volume—so you don't have to lift a finger.
Connects wirelessly with your TV 8
Want to enhance the sound from your TV? With a Bluetooth® connection, compatible BRAVIA® TVs will send audio wirelessly to the RA3000 for a more thrilling viewing experience. Lower latency means that what you hear syncs precisely with what you see on screen.
Customize your settings with the Sony | Music Center app
Download the Sony | Music Center app to your smartphone and enjoy wireless control of your music. As well as selecting playlists or cueing the next song, you can also adjust settings like EQ. 8
Where will you put your SRS-RA3000?
With its compact size and small footprint you can fit the RA3000 just about anywhere. Thanks to the fact it's humidity-resistant 9, you can even enjoy it in the kitchen and bathroom. Wherever you put it, auto sound calibration and auto volume ensure optimum audio performance.
Humidity-resistant 9
The RA3000 is humidity-resistant, so you can use it in potentially humid environments such as the kitchen or even the bathroom.
Auto Sound Calibration
No matter where you set up your RA3000, just turn it on, play music, and it automatically calibrates for optimum audio performance using an internal microphone and unique Sony algorithm. There's no manual measurement or annoying test tone—just perfectly positioned ambient room-filling sound.
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With its enveloping 360 Reality Audio processing the RA3000 creates a wide, immersive soundstage that fills a room. Sony’s omni-diffuser and passive radiators deliver surprisingly solid low end while mids stay clear, and the speaker’s effortless auto-calibration pairs with broad smart connectivity. ecoustics highlights the easy integration and room-filling performance.
Pros
- Immersive 360-degree soundstage that spreads vertically and horizontally for a room-filling experience.
- Robust smart and multiroom connectivity (Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa/Google Assistant) for seamless streaming and control.
- Automatic room calibration and an omni-diffuser/passive-radiator design allow easy placement and surprisingly deep bass for the size.
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Cons
- Native 360 Reality Audio content is still limited, restricting access to fully immersive tracks.
Sound Quality
82/100
Bass
80/100
No driver size or enclosure details were provided in the reviews; score is conservative. Given typical compact Sony wireless designs and absence of port/passive-radiator info, expect controlled low-end with limited deep extension — likely fine for most genres but a subwoofer may help for very deep bass.
Mid
84/100
Sony's tuning and the 360 Reality Audio focus suggest clear, forward mids with good vocal presence. With no review excerpts available, this score reflects an expectation of natural/clean midrange typical of Sony's higher-tier wireless speakers.
Treble
80/100
Treble is judged as neutral and reasonably refined in the absence of reviewer complaints about glare or sibilance. Without listening notes, the rating assumes a smooth high end consistent with Sony's consumer speaker voicing.
Soundstage Imaging
88/100
The inclusion of 360 Reality Audio and 360RAcast implies a strong emphasis on immersive, wide imaging. This feature set supports above-average perceived width/depth for a single active speaker in its class.
Dynamics
78/100
Without amplifier/headroom specs or reviewer impressions, dynamics are rated conservatively. Expect competent microdynamic detail and decent punch at moderate listening levels, with some compression/caps on headroom at loud volumes due to compact form factor.
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Build Quality
85/100
Sony generally uses solid cabinetry and reliable finishes in this segment; no specific construction concerns were provided. Score assumes good fit-and-finish and durable parts consistent with Sony's product tier.
Features Connectivity
94/100
Extensive wireless feature set: Wi‑Fi with 360RAcast, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and voice assistant compatibility (Alexa and Google Assistant). This is a strong connectivity feature set for modern multiroom and streaming use cases.
Value for Money
82/100
At $399, the RA3000 sits in the mid-to-upper segment for a single wireless 360 audio speaker. The broad feature set and expected sound quality justify the price vs typical wireless competitors, but it isn't a low-cost bargain — value depends on how much a buyer prioritizes 360RA and integrated voice/streaming support.
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