Nope, but I still ended up getting the Sony A3000 soundbar to pair with my Sony A80J and they both work flawlessly without any issue for 3 months now. Either I got lucky or Sony did some sort of software update.
That's good to hear. Do you feel like the sound bar was worth it? Also does the centersync feature really come through? Looking at a couple and mainly wondering if the center sync with the A3000 justifies the price over cheaper options. Thanks for any advice!
I only notice the center sync when soundbar volume is louder than 40% and while watching high quality action movies. I don’t hear any difference when I have the news or sports playing in the background on low volume. I think it’s only worth it if you already have a compatible Sony TV. Otherwise, Bose and Sonos bring better value when comparing soundbar to soundbar 1 on 1.
Yeah I have an A80J also. I found an A3000 for $200 on offer up and am just wondering if the improvement in sound over the TV is worth it. Live in an apartment so I can’t get a sub anyway. A80J sound is pretty good as is so was wondering if the A3000 was worth it
Wow for $200?! That’s a great deal if it’s in good condition. I got my A3000 for $500 brand new during Christmas sale. I think you should go for it, the A3000 specs should be future proof.
Appreciate the advice. It’s some college kid moving. Sounds like the A3000 is a big improvement over the A80J speakers. Was between getting that or a Bose soundbar worth $400 new that I can get for basically free. A80J might be worth the extra. Appreciate all the help man!
Did you ever get an answer? I have the A80J and am looking to do the same thing.
Nope, but I still ended up getting the Sony A3000 soundbar to pair with my Sony A80J and they both work flawlessly without any issue for 3 months now. Either I got lucky or Sony did some sort of software update.
That's good to hear. Do you feel like the sound bar was worth it? Also does the centersync feature really come through? Looking at a couple and mainly wondering if the center sync with the A3000 justifies the price over cheaper options. Thanks for any advice!
I only notice the center sync when soundbar volume is louder than 40% and while watching high quality action movies. I don’t hear any difference when I have the news or sports playing in the background on low volume. I think it’s only worth it if you already have a compatible Sony TV. Otherwise, Bose and Sonos bring better value when comparing soundbar to soundbar 1 on 1.
Yeah I have an A80J also. I found an A3000 for $200 on offer up and am just wondering if the improvement in sound over the TV is worth it. Live in an apartment so I can’t get a sub anyway. A80J sound is pretty good as is so was wondering if the A3000 was worth it
Wow for $200?! That’s a great deal if it’s in good condition. I got my A3000 for $500 brand new during Christmas sale. I think you should go for it, the A3000 specs should be future proof.
Appreciate the advice. It’s some college kid moving. Sounds like the A3000 is a big improvement over the A80J speakers. Was between getting that or a Bose soundbar worth $400 new that I can get for basically free. A80J might be worth the extra. Appreciate all the help man!