So I finally pulled the trigger on a Sony X93L last week and the picture is incredible but the built-in speakers are just... not it. Ive been setting up home theaters for years and usually I go for a full receiver and wired speakers but my new place in Seattle is way too small for all that cable clutter. My logic was to just grab a Sony soundbar to keep it all in the family and avoid those annoying HDMI handshake issues I used to get with mixed brands but now Im overthinking it.

I was looking at the Sony HT-A5000 because of the Acoustic Center Sync thing where it uses the TV as a center channel but then I read some reviews saying the Atmos height channels are kinda weak on that model. So then I thought maybe the Sonos Arc? But then I lose the Sony ecosystem benefits right? Budget is about $900 and I need to buy it before my super bowl party next weekend so Im on a tight timeline here. Im honestly stressing that if I dont get a Sony bar the eARC is gonna be glitchy or the audio lag will be noticeable because that drives me absolutely insane. Does anyone actually use a non-Sony bar with a Bravia and have it work perfectly every time or should I just stick to the HT series and stop worrying...