In the box, you get the bigger, main frontal unit that has the space for the two smaller rear speakers to be attached and charged on top. The front unit has two speaker units and two passive radiators, one on either side, with a rectangular shape that Sony claims will provide greater vocal clarity and punchier bass while reducing distortion.

The two smaller rear speakers come pre-paired with the main unit out of the box, so it’s ready to be used immediately with no fussing about. With up to 30 hours of battery life, it’ll certainly be more than enough for any movie marathons you might want to have while lying in bed.

If you’re not looking for a surround sound system, though, the HT-AX7 can double up as a normal speaker system that broadcasts the same stereo mix through all three speakers, making it rather ideal for parties in larger homes where you might want speakers in a large living room or in multiple rooms playing the same playlist. 

The entire system has no wires, so even though you might be tempted to use it with your television, you might be better served with a proper home theatre setup instead. The HT-AX7 is definitely designed to be something that’s able to move with you from room to room and to be used with your gadgets. Of course, you could certainly pair it with your television via Bluetooth if you want, but there’s no support for a Wi-Fi connection, which is a bit of a headscratcher. 

Sony is continuing their push for using sustainable materials, however, which is excellent to see. The HT-AX7 uses a fabric material made from 100% recycled PET bottles and incorporates recycled plastics, while the packaging uses Sony’s proprietary Original Blended Material, which comprises bamboo, sugarcane and recycled paper that we’ve seen in other packaging like for the WF1000-XM4 and other products. 

The Sony HT-AX7 will be available from August 2023, where it is expected to be priced at around £550/ €550.

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