Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung Q60C

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HT-A5000 vs Q60C comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-A5000
7.8
Samsung Q60C
5.8
4
4
Multichannel surround
10
10

Sony HT-A5000 vs Samsung Q60C review

Sony HT-A5000
vs
Samsung Q60C

Let's take a look at the comparison between Sony HT-A5000 and Samsung Q60C. It will become clear that among these two devices, the HT-A5000 is more suitable for the role of a home soundbar. According to the results of our comparison, HT-A5000 received 7.8 points out of 10 possible, and Q60C was rated 5.8 points.

Advantages Sony HT-A5000 over Samsung Q60C

  • Has an integrated subwoofer
  • Available the Apple Music service
  • Available the Amazon Music service
  • Stream music with Spotify
  • Wireless connection via Wi-Fi

Advantages Samsung Q60C over Sony HT-A5000

  • Separate subwoofer provided

Audio features

Each of the compared models received 8 points for the audio features.

HT-A5000
8
Q60C
8

It worth understanding the difference between the two types of amplification: a passive soundbar does not have its own amplifier and receives amplification from the signal source, while an active soundbar has a built-in amplifier. The same active type of amplification is used in the HT-A5000 and the Q60C.

There are stereo soundbars and multichannel ones. It is with the help of multichannel devices that you can get volumetric sound. It is worth noting one of the main differences, the HT-A5000 has 5.1.2 channels, while the Q60C has 3.1 channels. Also, the output power of the soundbars under consideration is different, Sony HT-A5000 has 450 (overall) W, and 340 (overall) W has the competitor.

HT-A5000 Q60C
Built-in channels5.1.23.1
Amplification typeactiveactive
Output power, W450 (overall)340 (overall)
Separate speaker (in package)00
Separate speaker connectionshas notwireless

Subwoofers

Soundbars can have a built-in or external subwoofer. The first type is inseparable from the soundbar body, but for the second, you can choose a good location for deep bass. A built-in subwoofer is only present in the HT-A5000. The Q60C comes with an external subwoofer.

HT-A5000 Q60C
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connectionswireless

Multichannel surround

Unlike stereo, when reproducing multichannel sound, each specific direction of sound corresponds to its dedicated channel with a separate independent loudspeaker, which creates a three-dimensional sound stage. The multichannel sound reproduction capabilities of the soundbars were rated 10 out of 10.

HT-A5000
10
Q60C
10

The peculiarity of Dolby Atmos is that this format is object-oriented, that is, each object of the audio signal is sounded separately and linked to its spatial location. If we consider the models in terms of support for Dolby Atmos, then both soundbars can work with this technology.

DTS:X is an algorithm for processing sound scenes by the processor, linking directly to objects, rather than channels, and calculating the optimal distribution of sound output in a room. This ability to reproduce surround sound with DTS:X technology is included in each of these soundbars.

HT-A5000 Q60C
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Music
DTS:X
DTS (other)DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ESDTS 5.1ch

Streaming services

The possibility to listen online to millions of songs from one device has become a reality thanks to streaming services.

HT-A5000
10
Q60C
0

The popular Spotify service is available on the HT-A5000.

HT-A5000 Q60C
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesPandora, SoundCloudhas not

Connectivity

The existence of a sufficient number of current connectors significantly expands the functionality of the device. For example, only through HDMI is it possible to implement the transfer of object-oriented formats, and the presence of a Bluetooth connection will allow remote control, etc. Connectivity of competitors was rated 7 out of 10.

HT-A5000
7
Q60C
7

The presence of Wi-Fi in the soundbar allows you to get rid of wires when connected to a sound source and get minimal audio latency when playing content from streaming services. Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the HT-A5000.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for speaker systems, which provides excellent quality and minimal audio latency. The availability of Bluetooth protocol, we can see in both models. The competitors in this comparison has 1/1 HDMI inputs/outputs.

HDMI ARC is a very usefull technology that creates a two-way communication channel between a TV and another device. This is convenient since there is no need to use optical and other cables in the system. HDMI ARC is basic for both soundbars. Connecting external devices via USB can be done on both models.

HT-A5000 Q60C
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)10
NFC
HDMI input/output1/11/1
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output1/01/0
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Coaxial digital input/output0/00/0
Analog audio input/output (RCA)0/00/0
Headphone output00
Subwoofer output00

Features

Voice control is designed to make operating the device more convenient. This allows you to control basic soundbar functions from anywhere in the room.

Proprietary applications allow you to control your soundbars remotely. This is possible both via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In our case, the ability to control the soundbar using the app is not implemented in any of the competitors. None of these soundbars have a built-in microphone.

Some soundbars can be part of a multi-room system and it is an affordable solution for sounding the whole house. However, it is impossible to create a multiroom system based on each of these soundbars.

HT-A5000 Q60C
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room

Dimensions

HT-A5000 Q60C
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in121x6.7x1.4/47.5x2.5x5.5103.1x5.5x10.4/40.6x2.2x4.1
Weight, kg/pounds6.1/13.18.9/19.8
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