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The Sony HT-A5000 is a solid mid-range soundbar with Dolby Atmos support and both Airplay and Google Cast built in to round out your home theater's sound. And right now at Best Buy, you can save 50% on one, bringing the price down to just $500. But you'll have to hurry -- this deal ends tonight.

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Along with Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound, the Sony HT-A5000 features built-in microphones that automatically monitor your room's ambient sound to optimize settings and boost dialogue for the best listening experience for your room. You can also easily add a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers later if you want to expand your home audio system into a full setup.

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With support for both AirPlay and Google Cast, you'll be able to share audio from your iOS and Android devices for more ways to entertain family and friends. It also supports both Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls for hands-free use. The OLED panel gives you full control over your new soundbar, as well as easy-to-read elements for better control. You can also take advantage of the 4K and 8K HDMI pass-through with Dolby Vision HDR support for better picture quality from your connected devices.

How I rated this deal 

The Sony HT-A5000 is a top-notch soundbar with both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, up to an 8K HDMI pass-through, and automatic smart sound calibration for personalized listening. And getting one for half off, even for a limited time, is a very tempting deal while looking to upgrade your home audio. That's why I gave this deal a 5/5 Editor's rating.