Reviewers Liked
- Powerful stereo sound
- Multiple ways of playing music
- 360-degree sound
- Chromecast built-in
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Requires large external power supply
- Music Center app is rough
- Extremely expensive
- No AirPlay 2
Sony SRS-RA5000 Wireless Speaker
It sounds excellent, can satisfyingly fill any normal-sized room, and 360 Reality Audio is a fun party trick. But the asking price is hard to get over. A lot of people who are serious about audio gear would sooner pay for a nice pair of stereo bookshelf speakers than drop $700 on this single unit. I think Sony’s trying to make the RA5000 a jack of all trades — led by immersive sound and an array of convenient streaming options. But I come away feeling like this speaker just tries to do too much, especially when the worth of its headline feature remains unproven and often inconsistent.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
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7.6
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