and some giant party speakers together under a single sub-brand? Sony says that it has identified two key features that its buyers value: big bass sound and lots of power (i.e., volume).

But I think Sony has every right to charge as much as it does because this system brings that big-system sound. And you’d pay just as much — maybe more — for a capable receiver, speakers ...

We’re big fans of the Sonos Arc ... is its biggest rival as a single-box soundbar), the Sony HT-A7000 can optionally be partnered with a subwoofer and wireless speakers to create a true surround ...