Sony SRS-ZR5 Wireless Speaker, Single

SKU: SOSRSZR5

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2023-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice speaker but.....

A few weeks in house and I don't know what to think. It's been working very good with musicstreams. But the sound of the TV channels is terrible. Is it the compression? Sometimes the voice-over has to much low. The same problem by interviews. Films are mostly good. I'll changed the settings of the TV, also with de cable receiver. It's not good. It's a many.

Flits

2022-05-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Allround speaker

Price, quality and options just fine. The sound quality for this small speaker is impressive

Guiseppe

2022-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Room filling sound from small speakers

I am an avid Sony fan, have been for many years and tbh these speakers donot disappoint, i am using 2 as a wireless stereo pair. Had them a few months now and am very happy with them. The provide quality room filling sound from such small speakers, bass is good, mid tones and treble comes through very well. Variety of wireless connections, also aux and hdmi inputs. So far I cannot find a reason to fault them, highly recommended.

Forever B.

2020-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Mr

I brought this speaker about a mouth ago. Happy so far sounds great. Song pal has been replaced with music center. onboard USB port only available via the music center app, ie you can select tracks via the device itself. Not used the HDMI port yet.

Chris5p

2020-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

They work very well

I bought these speakers because I wanted to make the soundbar into surround sound. They work very well, have improved the sound experience and are easy to set up.

Meeow

2020-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Surround Sound

I bought a pair of these to link with my HT-MT500 soundbar to create surround sound. Excellent.

JDYate

2019-08-16T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good sound, but unreliable software

Owned this for 2 years now. Sound quality is very good across the full range of frequencies. Initial setup was very easy and initially created a home speaker network with our head unit (STRDN1080). We also bought this to be able to splay our music libraries from our computers onto the speaker network, but struggle to cast to more than one device from our computer. We can only play to the network via the cell phone app. The good news ends after initial setup however. The setup frequently needs to be re-done as the speakers stop working. We've even had to go so far as to do a full reset on the speaker at time to get it to work. Nothing worse than having guests over and having to trouble shoot your music system because it absolutely refuses to play anything. The speaker will also become disconnected from the phone controlling it at times. Sony really needs to invest more in their software and network support if they want this to be a viable product.

jsager24

2019-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Combined with the Sony MT-500 Soundbar great!

I bought two of these to connect to my MT-500 soundbar. After setting up i found them to be far too quiet. After fiddling around a bit with the on screen menu i found a way to turn up the volume on the paired system. Since then fantastic immersive surround sound. I am very pleased with the purchase. Stylish, great quality and fantastic sound.

empty6pack

2019-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Failing speaker elements! Worst quality

After one year with Sony SRS-ZR5 the speakers crumbles and fail in dynamics, sub-woofers & surround delivery! The worst buy in later years...

Diamondeyes

2019-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great addition to my Sony Sound bar.

Not easy to set up/understand instructions defiantly not plug and play but once set up really good addition to the sound bar.

Nick0

2018-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good features

Nice design and value for money . Solid sound system

jchew711

2018-09-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very Good Speaker

Good speaker, plenty of connecting option, will give 5 stars is it can support airplay. The bottom of the speaker getting abit warm even in standby mode, hope this is okay.

speakermusic

2018-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Terrible connectivity

Bought two of these with a htxt2 soundstage for 5.1 surround. Difficult to connect together and link drops out regularly. Soundstage has now broken so needs repair on warranty after failing 7 months in. Without soundstage these speakers are useless to me. Very poor product range.

Mzxc

2018-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Sound

great sound for my tv (hdmi arc) and pc (audio in). i got two of them to enjoy stereo sound via wifi-link

Maberasu

2018-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent for Surround Sound

I bought two of these to use as rear surround sound speakers for my Sony HTNT5 soundbar. They work great and it is easy to configure them and update their firmware, by downloading and using Sony's SongPal app on your cell phone. Retail price is a little steep, but you can often catch them on sale.

Frank752

2018-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice little speaker

Very good to listen to music while on holiday. (I like to listen to different kinds of music Pop/Jazz/Worldmusic/Greek/Classical....) Surprised by the sound, I tried out something different. (Mischa Maisky plays Back Cello Suite No. 1 in G ) Although I have to confess this tiny speaker plays in a different league than my audio home system, the sound is quite acceptable somewhat less airy than the big brothers (Kenwood LS 990)

SonyBe

2018-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the solidness of it.

User friendly and great sound. Love the way it's build. Has a deep base to it but not to deep. Just right for me. Overall sound seem well balanced.

Ron74

2018-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple set up with HTNT5

Great sound whether solo or as surround satellites!

Just89

2018-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good enough for me ...

I bought this product after much research into speakers with these facilities: I found them in this excellent Sony speaker. It looks good, sounds good and gives a wide selection for input.

JAFrank

2018-04-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good but slow

I bought the speakers to complete a surround sound system. It works, but teh instructions for the speakers/soundbar/TV are very confusing and contradictory at times. Also when turning the TV on with the soundbar it takes about 38 seconds for the sound to arrive at the speakers - when in wireless mode.

Icantbebothered

2018-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for wireless surround sound

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and got two wireless speakers to make up a wireless surround setup. Very good

Jimbo999

2018-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound for it's size, love the flexibility

Got this as a Christmas present, and I already own a Sony TV soundbase. The two work really well together, I absolutely love the flexibility they offer with such a wide range of inputs. I can group both speakers as Chromecast devices or by using the Sony app, to play music or radio. This has so far been very convenient and reliable (the only times I've had problems is when my wifi signal has been weak). It's very convenient to also be able to connect to network sources, via bluetooth or a wire for certain devices as well. Sound quality is great for the speaker size, I've been really impressed with the volume it can put out, although to my untrained ear the trebles aren't always brilliant. I hope Sony continue to develop the music centre app, as although it has some good features it could be quicker and more convenient to use. I would highly recommend this speaker and am currently looking for a second, either for another room or to pair for stereo

Bobboo

2018-02-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just the right size.

Exactly everything i wanted in a speaker. Very satisfied.

Charlie o.

2018-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent sound! Seconds to get them to configured

Used them everyday since beginning of the year in surround mode with my SONY XBR55X930e TV. Really happy about the setup and quallity of sound specially the wireless side of it!

Darkvoodle

2018-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy set-up

Bought for awkwardly shaped room, with hardwood floors, so visible wires, weren't an option. Connected to Sony Sound Bar HT-CT800 effortlessly, using Sound Bar on screen set-up guide. Took maybe 3 minutes, and Left/Right rear channels were working immediately. Too early to gauge long term performance, but early experience, has been positive, and added an ambiance to the room that had been sorely lacking, for a long time! Speakers, though small are solidly built, and produce clear and powerful sound.

limeydiver

2018-01-14T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good sound but lacking easy group / ungroup functi

Good sound. I also have a pair of sonos ones that I can compare them against. Only thing letting them down is the group / ungroup function. Not as user friendly as the sonos.

Marcus W.

2017-12-22T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not very user friendly

The speakers are fine. The multi room option is difficult to set up and use so I've given up. If you use them as rear surround sound rear speakers and then want to use the for multiroom it takes far to long to set up. Why can you only set up multiroom using the Music Centre App.

Lochran

2017-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome speaker with good sound

After hours of burning in, the bass got tighter and treble gets crisp. Hooked it up with Google Home Mini and everything was great, able to control my Spotify playlist with it.

desyeo

2017-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Great sound but very annoying lip synch delay!!!

Beware!!. Bought a pair to get full wireless surround sound with my compatible sony tv and soundbar. very easy to set up wireless connection and sounds great but what i did'nt realise is that there is a fraction of a second delay in the audio from the picture. absolutely infuriating and spoils everything. Looked into it spoken to sony etc, no cure, can't even hard wire them and get surround sound. still deciding what to do. Any solutions (including you sony!) please let me know.

Fozzy B.

2017-09-12T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

No wall mounting screw

Very hard to find screws that fit this speaker for wall mounting. Have bought several different screws but nothing fits !!! In Sweden it is very difficult to find just the screws that fit. Otherwise OK speakers.

Tachen

About Sony SRS-ZR5

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Good Value

By PDM70

Good sound, especially for its size. Easy to set up and works well as part of a multiroom system

Great speakers

By BC1900

Purchased 2 to go with XT2 sound base to create surround sound. Easy to set up and great sound.

Get the sound you want at home, with this versatile wireless speaker. One-touch Bluetooth connectivity helps you easily access all your music and the HDMI (ARC) input lets you play audio from your TV. Combine with additional speakers for multi-room streaming, rich surround sound and powerful rear stereo sound.

· Easy Bluetooth connectivity with One-touch NFC
· SongPal mobile app for easy control and multi-speaker music playback
· HDMI (ARC) connection to TV
· Stream music easily with Google Cast and Spotify Connect
· Two-way speakers and dual passive radiators for immersive sound

The wireless all-arounder
High-fidelity sound. Timeless design. Total connectivity. Take home audio further with the ZR5 all-in-one wireless speaker.

Savor every note, everywhere
Enjoy every detail of the music you love in any space in your environment; discover what the ZR5 wireless speaker can do for your home audio.

A soundtrack for every room

Stream and share music around your home with SongPal Link
Use SongPal Link to group your Sony music equipment together, then simply stream from different music services, a smartphone or a PC to your ZR5 wireless speakers in different rooms around your home. Control it all and set the tone with the intuitive SongPal app.

Easily access your music
Enjoy easy access to a wealth of music and more, thanks to Google Cast and Spotify Connect.

Google Cast
Cast music, online radio and podcasts from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your audio device. Just tap the Cast button.

Spotify Connect
Play Spotify through your audio device using the Spotify app as a remote

Stream with Google Cast
Cast music, podcasts and radio from 100+ audio apps, including Google Play Music and more.

Better sound quality
Just tap the Cast button to start streaming your favorite music directly from the cloud, for the best audio quality.

Save your battery
Google Cast makes a direct connection to the streaming service, so your smartphone battery lasts much longer than it would over Bluetooth connection.

Total listening freedom
Multitask without interruption. Play a game or take a call and the music will keep playing, even if you take your phone into another room.

Even better together
The ZR5 is the ideal speaker for quality wireless listening. For double the impact, buy two ZR5 speakers and pair them up for surround and classic stereo sound or link them across your home.

Better Bluetooth
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate: 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth audio for a superior wireless listening experience.

Get connected
HDMI (ARC), USB and AUX connectivity

The ZR5 connects to HDMI (ARC), USB and AUX so you can plug in to all your favorite gadgets.

Small size, big sound
The large passive radiator allows the ZR5 to deliver dynamic bass, despite its compact size. It also features two strong-magnet subwoofers for powerful two channel stereo listening.

Versatile by design
Stylish and portable, the ZR5 fits in anywhere. Standing less than 8 inches tall and weighing under 4.5 pounds, its lightweight, compact design is easy to incorporate into your environment. The simple, Definitive Outline design will blend seamlessly into most interior schemes.

Boost your bass with a woofer and dual passive radiators
Get big bass lines from a compact speaker. Dual passive radiators work with a woofer and react to the movement of air through the speaker, artificially creating space in the speaker cabinet. This space allows more air to flow through the speakers, enabling even smaller units to deliver superior sound - especially at low-end frequencies.

High-quality wireless streaming
LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth. With 3x the data transmitted, LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music.

ClearAudio+ enriches your music
Clear Audio+ is a unique technology that leverages Sony's expertise in digital signal processing. Developed over generations of perfecting sound, it delivers a rich, high-quality listening experience.

Set your music free with multi-room listening and SongPal Link
Let the music follow you around the house with multi-room listening from SongPal Link, controlled by the SongPal app. It lets you group selected Sony sound bars and speakers together. With the Group mode you can enjoy the same music simultaneously with multiple speakers and the Single mode, where different music can be enjoyed with multiple speakers.

One-touch listening to play instant music
NFC (Near Field Communication) technology removes the need for wired connections and complex setup sequences. Simply touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or other device to the on-body N-mark and start your music. No NFC? No problem. You can also pair the devices manually in Bluetooth settings.

Unite your music with SongPal
Download SongPal for your smartphone or tablet and take control of your music collection. Simply connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and you'll have seamless access to all your favorite tracks, whether they're stored on your PC, server or favorite online music service. The app can also be used to customize sound settings to ensure great, balanced audio and control multi-room listening.

Get connected with USB-A and HDMI (ARC)
Hook up all your favorite devices to the wireless speaker with a USB-A port; ideal for connecting and streaming MP3 files. Also enjoy HDMI (ARC) connectivity for monitor and television screens as well as auto-input.

The simple way to send music to your speakers
The SRS-ZR5 has Google Cast built in, so you can cast your favorite music apps from your personal device to your speakers. Simply tap the Cast button in a music app on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac, Windows laptop or Chromebook and select a speaker or group of speakers to get started.

Definitive Outline design
A smooth surface and clean lines ensure this sleek beauty blends into the background, yet still draws attention for its minimalist refinement. The accented perimeter is a signature of Definitive Outline.

What's in the box:

  • Sony SRS-ZR5 Wireless Speaker
  • AC Cord
  • Wi-Fi Startup Guide
  • Operating Instructions
  • Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty