The AX5125H takes a no-frills approach, and it shows.
Dolby Atmos and surround effects are accurately reproduced, speech is crystal clear and bass is weighty yet controlled.
Even streamed music sounds good despite being limited to Bluetooth quality.
The Hisense AX5125H’s main soundbar provides excellent speech clarity
For an affordable system, the Hisense AX5125H rivals some of the cheaper examples of thebest Dolby Atmos soundbars.
The provided remote feels every bit cheap, however.
The Hisense AX5125H’s simple plug-and-play approach makes setup a breeze.
The Hisense AX5125H’s connections include not only HDMI but also a 3.5mm AUX input
But for those looking for simplicity, the AX5125H provides.
It’s priced at AU$549.
Theres no built-in Wi-Fi, but Bluetooth version 5.3 is provided for music streaming.
The Hisense AX5125H soundbar with sub and two rear speakers: 9 speakers and 5.1.2 channels across four units
The soundstage was surprisingly wide, and it gave all aspects of the soundtrack room to breathe.
Dialogue was crystal clear, and the horn-heavy score, explosions and gunfire were all presented with equal importance.
Switching toThe Batmanon4KBlu-ray, the opening crime scene section demonstrated the AX5125Hs subtleties.
The Hisense AX5125H’s sub provides plenty of powerful bass in a fairly compact size
Music listening was also enjoyable with the AX5125H, despite the streaming quality being limited to Bluetooth.
Whatever genre I threw at it, the AX5125H obliged.
The pounding drums, bassy synths and gravelly vocals of Bruce SpringsteensDancing in the Darkwere all well-handled.
The Hisense AX5125H’s supplied remote is basic and feels a bit cheap, but is simple to use
Even so, its performance was meaty and even feisty.
It also features a front LED display.
Hisense AX5125H review: Usability & setup
Setup of the Hisense AX5125H is easy.
Despite the fairly small size, the Hisense AX5125H’s satellite speakers (one shown next to the AX5125H’s supplied remote) provide excellent immersion
Once paired, there was no need to pair again on the next usage even when I unplugged them.
Although obscured somewhat by the soundbars grille, its still a welcome feature.
Should I buy the Hisense AX5125H?
If you’re looking for a more compact alternative, however, the HT-S2000 is the way to go.
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The Hisense AX5125H in our testing room, connected to a Hisense U6N TV
