
Introduction
160W max output power, 6.5″ powerful wireless subwoofer, digital inputs (HDMI ARC, optical), Bluetooth 5.3, 2 mic inputs and many more. Yes, all these wonderful features can be found at the latest SonicGear SonicBar BT5300 AirBass XB. Compact yet performing? Let’s find out now…
Special Thanks
This review is possible thanks to below companies. Be sure to check them out…
- SonicGear for this SonicGear SonicBar BT5300 AirBass XB and SonicGear WM3300UL Dual
Packaging and Design
There are SonicBar BT5300, remote control, optical cable, AUX cable, 2 AAA batteries, screws for wall mount and user manual. Take your time to unpack it.
Excellent build quality for the price. Stylish in design with the soft fabric cover. You can’t miss the big and bright LED display in the middle too. By the way, there are two 20W RMS runaway shape drivers there.
2 microphone inputs, optical, HDMI ARC and AUX at the back. Plenty of connections for all your devices.
Don’t forget that you can wall mount the soundbar too.
Alright, here is the solid 40W RMS wireless subwoofer. It is loaded with sturdy MDF wood as housing. The 6.5″ driver is on the left while the bass reflex port is on the lower front. Feel free to place it anywhere and get more bass from it.
Performance Result
Enjoy the best audio quality through digital connections like HDMI ARC and optical. You get the cleanest audio quality as everything is processed by the soundbar directly. Besides digital, Bluetooth connection is performing very well too. It is able to get connected up to 10m with obstacles like wall. Furthermore, it has virtually no lag between video and audio. Great for playing games and watching movie indeed.
The microphone inputs are perfect for karaoke. Enjoy all your favourite songs all day long. By the way, you can also adjust the microphone volume and echo effect level at the remote control. The same applies to treble and bass volume levels. And up to 3 EQ can be selected – TV, music and movie.
All thanks to treble and bass level adjustment and several equalizers, you can pick the sound signature that you prefer. Personally, I bumped up treble to +3 and lowered bass levels to -3. The bass is a little bit too much out of the box. And leave the EQ as default. That’s the best combo for me. Flexible, right? By the way, it does save adjustment settings. But always boot up in Bluetooth mode. Do take note…
Compact yet powerful! Don’t be fooled by its size. SonicGear SonicBar BT5300 AirBass XB performs well in this department. In short, crystal clear treble and deep powerful bass. For details, the highs are crisp and clear. You can hear all the musical instruments clearly. Vocal for both females and males sounds great with a warm touch. Nice and natural. Bass is very powerful out of the box. You can feel the bass wave from the bass reflex port. In short, perfect for movies, music and even gaming.
Advantages
- Crisp, clear treble with powerful bass
- Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, optical & 2 mic inputs
- Wireless subwoofer
- Excellent build quality
- Remote control included
Limitations
- Boot to Bluetooth by default
Conclusion
SonicGear SonicBar BT5300 AirBass XB is the best companion for PC monitor and TV. Enjoy even more powerful bass with the wireless subwoofer. Don’t forget the useful 2 microphone inputs too. And a lot of other useful features. Level up your entertainment experience in no time. Interested? Get yours at Lazada or Shopee.