Product Reviews

Upgraded a 5.1 solution to the Sony Quad speakers and SW5. In my smallish lounge space it’s a fabulous solution, delivering great surround sound and I’m very happy with the purchase. Only minor hassle is the Sony tv will lose Wi-Fi signal with the app, meaning you have to resynch them. No connectivity issues with the sound system though.

I bought this subwoofer to enhance my TV sound experience particularly action movies etc. It is nicely designed and sturdy; it works great to deepen and enrich the base/ sound effects. Its look bit large size but think that’s necessary to produce such high quality sound.

Purchased approx 2 months ago. Delighted with purchase. Significant enhancement to sound experience, in particular for movies. User friendly app made it simple to set up and calibrate.

I took delivery of the SA-SW5 sub yesterday as I have had to wait a few weeks for new stock to arrive from where I purchased the theatre Quad system. After plugging it in and pressing the link button the system picked it up straight away. However on the app it shows that the sub position is on the right of the room when in fact it is on the left. After a search I found the usual conflicting AI results saying it makes no odds as the sub is omnidirectional, which is fine if that` is the case. On the other hand depending on how the question is asked, it`s a known fact that it can happen, and the advise is to delete the app as thats the only way to clear the cache/data for the connect app, and then reinstall the app and perform the setup again. This I have done but it`s still the same. I have also done a factory reset on the control box and reinstalled to no avail. The thing which concerns me more as to whether there is an issue, is that whilst doing the room calibration, I get a sound signal coming from all four speakers but not the subwoofer, this which I`m more than aware of should produce either a deep rumbling sound or a fairly loud tone of some description. I have done a factory reset twice, moved the control box so there is nothing between that and the subwoofer. Playing movies that I know are good for bass sounds, all I am getting is irregular tinny rattle sounds coming from the sub. The light is on green to show it`s connected, and all speakers are running the latest firmware. I am waiting on a reply from Sony support to see if they can advise, if not then I will be sending it back from where it was purchased.

I bought this a month ago to complement the home theatre system i also bought along with Sonys flagship TV Bravia A-95L.soo glad i did the sound deep base is so lifelike it literally places you there weather gaming or watching a movie or just listening to the Dolby Atmos this combination for me - near perfect, i haven't experienced anything else out there that can compete !! oh and with Sonys cashback offer makes this even better, thanks Sony !!

I’m running a Theatre Bar 9, RS5s and the SW5 sub is the perfect addition. Easy to setup, subtle smooth bass, not overwhelming and plenty of settings/adjustment via the Bravia app.

So far so good Bought this with a bundle and got it at circa £375 At that price point the sub is good and no faults at all so far At full price these can’t compete with specialist subs such as SVS but otherwise good - this model is a bit old so maybe Sony need to develop a successor sub

Placement with most subs is key. This however is powerful enough to be placed almost anywhere.

Bought this recently, the quality is amazing! it's like having a cinema in my bedroom.

​I bought the SA-SW5 subwoofer to complement my Quad Theatre setup, and the difference it has made is incredible. The bass is not just loud; it's deep, precise, and highly cinematic. Movie explosions now rumble the room, and music tracks have a rich, powerful foundation they were missing before. ​Setup was a breeze—the wireless connection was instant and flawless. It paired immediately with my main system. If you want true, room-filling sound that brings movies and music to life, this is the essential upgrade. Highly recommended!

The deep sound from this sub can be quite penetrating in a great way, can be adjusted to suit your needs.

No idea. Tv was not installed yet so I did not use the subwoofer either. It's nearly 2 weeks after delivery and still waiting for order works to contact.

Had to take first one back as was not working but John Lewis sorted every thing out for me excellent service

Truly awful service from Sony. Never ever again will I buy Sony. I deeply regret any dealing with Sony. Nothing but trouble, time and money wasted as a direct result of Sony’s false advertising, incredibly poor technical help and utter incompetence.

Initial impressions very good, paired it with theatre quad system

Seamless connectivity, amazing Base. Your sound bar really needs this !

Great bit of kit when set up But Sony needs to release more videos on how to set this bass box to the quad surround sound Easier doing tv and surround sound and bass box all at 1s with the Bravia connect app

The Sony SA-SW5 300W Wireless Subwoofer delivers impressive low-end performance and definitely enhances the overall sound experience when paired with compatible Sony soundbars. The bass is deep, rich, and powerful — when it’s working perfectly. However, I’ve noticed that it rattles at times, especially during heavy bass scenes or music with deep lows. This is disappointing, particularly for a £700 subwoofer, where you’d expect premium build quality and consistent performance. Visually and in terms of material feel, it also seems a bit inferior to the Bose Bass Module, which feels sturdier and more refined. Overall, it’s a good subwoofer with solid sound, but the occasional rattling and build quality concerns make it hard to justify the premium price tag.

I have had this product for 10 days. It was bought along with the rear speakers SARS5 to connect to my HT-A7000 Sound bar which I have had for a while now. So far I am pleased with all products giving a very realistic theatre sound. I found the additional speakers very easy to connect to the soundbar. I bought direct from Sony online and was very pleased with the speed of service. From my experience to date I would recommend the sound system. Although not cheap it is worth paying for the quality if you can afford it.

Wasn't sure if I was going to go for the smaller subwoofer due to the size of the room, but it handles very well when put through its paces and compliments the soundbar and rears perfectly even at lower levels

Sits near the sofa’s easy listening with the subwoofer at the front great bit of kit. The sound quality is better then I imagined when turned up a notch when the wife is not in.

I bought the Bar 9 in the hope that I wouldn't need a separate sub woofer and for a few weeks it was 'fine'. After getting a good deal on the SW5, I can say that the addition definitely delivers that extra punch. Fairly straightforward setup too.

I teamed-up this sub-woofer with my Theatre 9 soundbar and, as good as the soundbar is, adding the SA-SW5 really does make a noticeable difference. The depth of the bass is controllable via the remote control or via the Bravia Connect app. It's easy to set up and to pair with the soundbar and you can have it working within minutes of plugging it in.

Not overly impressed . Doesn’t overwhelm with sound ? Either to loud or too soft ?

It's a great sub but has limitations, only works with Sony wireless soundbars and can't add more than one sub 😕 Also, it needs a wired line in for better connectivity outside the Sony family. For my sins I have two of these Sony subs.

I bought this around a month ago to pair with my Sony Theatre Quad Speakers. So much better than my previous Sonos soundbar and sub setup, really pleased with my purchase

I highly recommend it. Everything is as expected. I suggest to set it up with sound bar and up firing speakers. Step up and installation is soo easy

I was already astounded by my Sony Quad Theatre system which has made an incredible difference to my A95L Sony Bravia XR OLED TV as it adds a whole new experience to this incredible TV. As my hearing is not good even with hearing aids, I was keen to get the most out of my new set up, so I decided I must get the sub woofer unit as well, just to see if I was missing anything more! I was delighted once I got everything up and running. Clearly buying this wonderful TV was just the beginning, now I literally have “All the bells and whistles!” What more could I say, apart from Thanks Sony. Ian H from Norwich Norfolk UK.

I value quality of sound and music, this to pair with my bravia quad theatre and I it sounds great.

I have now had the Sony sub woofer forctwo months and it has really enhanced the sound quality of the TV with sound bar as well. It makes a real difference to viewing TV and music channels too.

Ordered togeather to add to our existing round bar along with the RS5 rear speaks and it’s really made a difference to the sound experience

I bought this few weeks ago I thought there was not going to be a proper base because my tv is Sony that has a terrible noise but now with the soundbar 9 and this subwoofer it’s the best as its quality and it is very good for like an home cinema.

I treated myself for Christmas & so glad I did even the Mrs isn't complaining although she's unaware of the cost😂😂😂😂😂

This is probably the best subwoofer I've ever had amazing sound with the wireless quads surround system

Would love to rate this product but I have been waiting over 3 weeks noe for the rubbish logistics that Sony have to deliver my order so I can try it. If I could rate Sony and this web site no stars I would. be warned there communication is nil - you can’t even put a complaint of service in as they don’t have the facility available…. ethers over conference or is it just denial. So do like I wished I had done and gone somewhere else. Quick to take your money but extremely slow to deliver. Hope fully they might respond to this!

I bought this along with a pair of SA-RS5 to go with a HT-A9000 soundbar. Everything functions together really well and the sound is amazing. I have a Samsung 65" TV with EARC, a Sony 4K bluray player and a Panasonic HDR. Unfortunately they do not play particularly well together. The only problem is lipsync. It is always off no matter what source I use. And the annoyance is the lips move AHEAD of the visuals not behind so I can't tweak the delay. Also, on Atmos content sometimes the sound cuts completely and I have to adjust the EARC setting on my TV to downgrade the sound. So, beware SAMSUN TV owners.

Surprised by the size of the sub but it does a very good job. I would like the app to allow us to go more in depth to play around with more settings to tailor it better but that’s just a personal preference. Overall very happy

I bought this fabulous subwoofer last month but before I bought it I was confused on which one to buy between SA-SW3 & SA-SW5 so I watched some reviews on YouTube and read many reviews before making up my mind to buy SA-SW5. I never regret buying this fabulous subwoofer last. The good thing I love so much about this wonderful subwoofer is that you can’t pinpoint where the sound is coming from. All my gadgets are Sony.

I have had this for about 2 months and I am finding that it keeps losing connection with the soundbar. I can hear the bass disappear intermittently when using to watch tv, movies or listen to music. Worked through some general trouble shooting with Sony and now will need to contact them again (but they only provide call support mon-fri)

Added this to the front and rear speaker setup I already had to try and give the rears some oomph but slightly disappointed that it doesn’t seem to add much that way. Plenty of bass everywhere else though!

this sounds superb - it goes well with my HT-A5000 soundbar I bought it along with SU-WB1 (£30 cashback) and SU-WL900 (£50 cashback) I was supposed to be able to claim £150 cashback. However, they processed the £80 cashback and then stated I can only claim for two items in this promotion. I feel completely conned as they could have refused the lower value of £30 and honoured the £150. I might take my money elsewhere next time

EXCELLENT SOUND EXCELLENT PRODUCT AS ALWAYS FROM SONY.

When buying couldn’t decide weather to purchase the cheaper SW3. But what a mistake that would have been. As with the sound bar and rear speakers there was nothing to do for set up except position it and plug it in. Have had sub woofers before but this takes it to another level the sound is so good, very pleased with this product.

Must buy SA-SW5 together with HT-A9. They are amazing.

I purchased the sub just under a month ago. The sub definitely has a premium feel, which you come to expect from Sony. Simple power and pair buttons on the rear. Establishing wireless connection to Sony sounbar is effortless. Performed calibration and all done. Me personally found the calibrated sound volume setting at 6, was way too low. Tried different volume settings. Volume 10 was good, but since I love bass, MAX was the best for me. Very good presence of sound with very good deep sound; deep sound that you can feel! Like any speaker, it's gets better over time and I am noticing improvements all the time. Fully recommended.

Great sounding subwoofer that compliments the AT-7000 soundbar

Bought for our home cinema system and were blown away!

I have the A95L and the Ht-A9 which are a class of their own as far as sound quality goes but this Sub just changes the experience to a different level. Amazing!

Just bought as part of HT-A9, given the package sounds good. I wish Sony has given the wired connection possibility as well, that said works amazingly with wireless. Hope connection stays. Wish the possibility of adding another subwoofer, if it is a firmware update please do give that ooption sooner than later.

I pre-ordered the HT-A9 speakers before the first ones were in the country 2 years ago as no new Sony AV amp was available. At the time I didn't include the SW5 as there were no reviews available and I thought the A9s on there own would be enough. After prevaricating for a long time and reading reviews I finally took the plunge. It was absolutely the right thing to do. Reviews I had read said what a difference it made to the cinematic experience. It really does make an immersive experience for Atmos and HDR programs. I was sceptical about it improving audible speech but it does make a big improvement to the audibility in action sequences. I am sure there is a technical explanation but it is of no consequence to me as I just enjoy re-watching Blu-rays and feeling smug about what I was missing.

I bought the Sony SA-SW5 Thursday 31-8-23 & it is SUPER DUPER FANTASTIC. Sony have really excelled themselves with this premium product which is teamed up with the HT-A9. The subwoofer was the missing link in terms of sound & the quality of it. I thought I was in a cinema not my lounge. As ever Sony have truly delivered KUDOS to them.

I bought a new Sony TV and A3000 soundbar. I wanted more base, particularly for films. The SW5 does not disappoint. However, I would recommend a higher spec soundbar such as the A5000 or A7000. Easy uo tune in with the soundbar.

A monster of a sub woofer. Shakes the whole room when turned up. Very impressive.

Excellent easy setup and brings a complete dimension to the soundbar highly recommended

This is the perfect addition to complement the HT-A7000. The sound is balanced from highs to lows with deep bass - awesome!

I bought this subwoofer around a month ago and I am seriously impressed with the sound. The subwoofer is very loud so you may have to turn it down, but it provides a serious punch with smooth bass. I paired it with my HT-A5000 and it was very easy to setup, my soundbar recognised the subwoofer straight away. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed.

I bought this to enhance the sound of my sony HT-3000 soundbar very easy to set-up, plug in and it connects with the soundbar I bought this mostly to give me a better sound when playing blu-ray movies or for listening to music- certainly packs a powerful punch

I brought this product a couple of months ago I enjoy it every time I use it. I previously had a cheaper soup before I went to this one and I prefer a new sub

brought this with my Sony HT-A9 speakers. the bass certainly packs a punch and a good addition to speaker systems.