Name | Sony HT-A3000 | Bose Smart Soundbar 600 |
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MSRP | $599.99 | $499 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Bose, Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 3.1 | 3.0.2 |
Expandable up to: | 5.1.2 (Atmos rears, sub) | 5.2.2, (add rears, 2 subs) |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 3: 3× full range 46×93mm | 4: 2× unknown size (sides) + 2× upfiring |
Tweeters - total | 0 | 1: 1× unknown size (center) |
Subwoofers | 2× 45×108mm (built-in) | 0 |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 250 W | Not specified |
Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
DTS:X support | Virtual | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Yes |
Surround sound? | No | No |
Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | Bose TrueSpace |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | None |
Sound calibration? | Yes, (Sound Field optimization) | No |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ❌ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 1× | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ✔ | ❌ |
Other audio ports | S-center out | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | Sony | Music Center | Bose Music App |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | Yes |
Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ✔ |
AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 95.0×6.4×12.8 | 69.4×5.61×10.4 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 37.50×2.63×5.13 | 27.34×2.2×4.09 |
Weight (kg): | 4.6 | 3.13 |
Weight (lbs): | 10.19 | 6.91 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with screws (not included) in wall | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
Color options: | Black | Black |
Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote |
More info | ||
Model number | HTA3000 | 439269 |
User guide / manual | Operating instructions | Owner's guide |
Official site link | Sony.com | Bose.com |
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