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Sonodyne · Comparison

Sonodyne SAMA 6000 vs SAMA 5000

5.1 vs 3.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar systems. Here is how they differ on Sonodyne's published specifications, and which rooms suit each.

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**SAMA 6000:** A 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with side-firing surround drivers, a wireless 8-inch subwoofer, HDMI eARC and 4K Dolby Vision passthrough. **SAMA 5000:** A 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with three full-range drivers for left, centre and right and a 6.5-inch subwoofer. Neither is better in every room — size, seating distance and the rest of the system decide.

Specifications Side by Side

From Sonodyne's official product pages, checked on 16 October 2026. "Not published" means Sonodyne lists no value for that model.

Sonodyne SAMA 6000 vs SAMA 5000 — specifications
Specification	SAMA 6000	SAMA 5000
Description	5.1 channel soundbar system with Dolby Atmos	3.1 channel soundbar system with Dolby Atmos
System Frequency Response	32Hz ~ 20kHz (-10dB)	35Hz ~ 20kHz (-10dB)
Transducer Complements	SOUNDBAR: 5 x high definition full range drivers for left, right, centre and side-firing surround speakers SUBWOOFER: 1 x high excursion 8”	3 x high definition full range drivers for LCR, 1 x high excursion 6.5 inch subwoofer
Type	Class D	Class D
Channel	5.1	3.1
Output Power	700W	400W
Subwoofer – Type	Wireless	Wireless
Input And Output Terminals	HDMI, Optical, AUX, Bluetooth	HDMI, Optical, AUX, Bluetooth
Bluetooth®	CODEC: SBC, PROFILE: A2DP 1.4	CODEC: SBC, PROFILE: A2DP 1.4
Bluetooth® Version	5.4	5.4
HDCP	Yes (2.3)	Yes (2.3)
Input/output	1/1 (eARC/audio return channel)	1/1 (eARC/audio return channel)
EARC	Yes	Yes
4k/60p/yuv4:4:4	Yes (HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough)	Yes (HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough)
Hdr	Yes	Yes
Dolby Vision™ Compatible	Yes	Yes
Hlg (hybrid Log Gamma)	Yes	Yes
HDMI Cec	Yes	Yes
Audio Format Over HDMI	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD	Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Power Consumption	SOUNDBAR: 50W SUBWOOFER: 30W	Soundbar: 50W Subwoofer: 30W
Wall-mountable	SOUNDBAR: Yes	Yes
Dimensions (wxhxd)	SOUNDBAR: 1100mm x 66mm x 130mm SUBWOOFER: 200mm x 400mm x 420mm	Soundbar: 880mm x 66mm x 130mm Subwoofer: 238mm x 350mm x 238mm
Net Weight	16.7kg	Soundbar: 3.2 kg Subwoofer: 4.4kg

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LiveInSmart guidance:

**SAMA 6000** — sama 6000. A 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with side-firing surround drivers, a wireless 8-inch subwoofer, HDMI eARC and 4K Dolby Vision passthrough.
**SAMA 5000** — 3.1 channel soundbar system with dolby atmos. A 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system with three full-range drivers for left, centre and right and a 6.5-inch subwoofer.

Components You'll Need

Connects to the TV via HDMI eARC; no AV receiver is needed.

Installation Considerations

Applies to both models:

Connect to the TV's HDMI eARC port
Mount below the TV or place on the console with the front clear
Place the wireless subwoofer near the front of the room

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Sonodyne SAMA 6000 vs SAMA 5000 Across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

We plan, supply, install and calibrate the Sonodyne SAMA 6000 and SAMA 5000 across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from our Hyderabad and Vijayawada teams — including Ongole, Nellore, Tirupati and Kurnool. Our showrooms are only in Hyderabad and Vijayawada; other cities start with a remote review of photos and drawings, followed by installation visits.

Sonodyne SAMA 6000 vs SAMA 5000 coverage by city
City	State	Served from	Coverage
Hyderabad	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Showroom, demo room and local team
Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Showroom, demo room and local team
Guntur	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Regular site visits from the Vijayawada team
Eluru	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Regular site visits from the Vijayawada team
Warangal	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Karimnagar	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Nizamabad	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Khammam	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Mahabubnagar	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Siddipet	Telangana	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Rajahmundry	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Kakinada	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Vizianagaram	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Ongole	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Nellore	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Kurnool	Andhra Pradesh	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Nandyal	Andhra Pradesh	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Kadapa	Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project
Anantapur	Andhra Pradesh	Hyderabad team	Remote drawing review first; site visits scheduled per project

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SAMA 6000 better than the SAMA 5000?+

Neither is better in every room. Choose by room size, listening distance and the rest of your system.

What is the main difference between the SAMA 6000 and SAMA 5000?+

5.1 vs 3.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar systems.

Can LiveInSmart help me decide?+

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