Soundbar Sony HT-S40R 600W
Sony HT-S40R Real 5.1ch Dolby Audio Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer Feature Big power for real cinema Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch High-Powered Home Theater Soundbar System Get the best seat in the house. 5.1ch real surround sound Get the best seat in the house. A 3-channel soundbar, subwoofer and powerful rear speakers create authentic cinema surround sound, putting you right in the heart of all your favorite movies. 600W total power output Feel every tune and scene with a 600W power output, giving your movies, music, and games added depth. Rear speakers Stylish and compact wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room and can easily be wall mounted. Set up in seconds Effortlessly set up the Sony HT-S40R. Simply plug it in, wire up your main bar speaker using simple color-coded connections, and connect the rear speakers via the wireless amplifier. Then sit back and enjoy 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Versatile listening Connect to your TV via HDMI, Optical, or Analog cable connections. Customized sound settings Tailor your listening experience with 4 sound modes: Auto, Standard, Cinema, and Music. Bluetooth Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth technology. Dialogue enhancement options Fine tune dialogue at the push of a button or reduce the bass for quiet and discrete listening in the evening with Night mode.
Sony HT-S40R Real 5.1ch Dolby Audio Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer Feature Big power for real cinema Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch High-Powered Home Theater Soundbar System Get the best seat in the house. 5.1ch real surround sound Get the best seat in the house. A 3-channel soundbar, subwoofer and powerful rear speakers create authentic cinema surround sound, putting you right in the heart of all your favorite movies. 600W total power output Feel every tune and scene with a 600W power output, giving your movies, music, and games added depth. Rear speakers Stylish and compact wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room and can easily be wall mounted. Set up in seconds Effortlessly set up the Sony HT-S40R. Simply plug it in, wire up your main bar speaker using simple color-coded connections, and connect the rear speakers via the wireless amplifier. Then sit back and enjoy 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Versatile listening Connect to your TV via HDMI, Optical, or Analog cable connections. Customized sound settings Tailor your listening experience with 4 sound modes: Auto, Standard, Cinema, and Music. Bluetooth Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth technology. Dialogue enhancement options Fine tune dialogue at the push of a button or reduce the bass for quiet and discrete listening in the evening with Night mode.
Sony HT-S40R Real 5.1ch Dolby Audio Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer Feature Big power for real cinema Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch High-Powered Home Theater Soundbar System Get the best seat in the house. 5.1ch real surround sound Get the best seat in the house. A 3-channel soundbar, subwoofer and powerful rear speakers create authentic cinema surround sound, putting you right in the heart of all your favorite movies. 600W total power output Feel every tune and scene with a 600W power output, giving your movies, music, and games added depth. Rear speakers Stylish and compact wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room and can easily be wall mounted. Set up in seconds Effortlessly set up the Sony HT-S40R. Simply plug it in, wire up your main bar speaker using simple color-coded connections, and connect the rear speakers via the wireless amplifier. Then sit back and enjoy 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Versatile listening Connect to your TV via HDMI, Optical, or Analog cable connections. Customized sound settings Tailor your listening experience with 4 sound modes: Auto, Standard, Cinema, and Music. Bluetooth Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth technology. Dialogue enhancement options Fine tune dialogue at the push of a button or reduce the bass for quiet and discrete listening in the evening with Night mode.
Sony HT-S40R Real 5.1ch Dolby Audio Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer Feature Big power for real cinema Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch High-Powered Home Theater Soundbar System Get the best seat in the house. 5.1ch real surround sound Get the best seat in the house. A 3-channel soundbar, subwoofer and powerful rear speakers create authentic cinema surround sound, putting you right in the heart of all your favorite movies. 600W total power output Feel every tune and scene with a 600W power output, giving your movies, music, and games added depth. Rear speakers Stylish and compact wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room and can easily be wall mounted. Set up in seconds Effortlessly set up the Sony HT-S40R. Simply plug it in, wire up your main bar speaker using simple color-coded connections, and connect the rear speakers via the wireless amplifier. Then sit back and enjoy 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Versatile listening Connect to your TV via HDMI, Optical, or Analog cable connections. Customized sound settings Tailor your listening experience with 4 sound modes: Auto, Standard, Cinema, and Music. Bluetooth Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop with Bluetooth technology. Dialogue enhancement options Fine tune dialogue at the push of a button or reduce the bass for quiet and discrete listening in the evening with Night mode.
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As the leader in manufacturing electronics with quality that you can't find anywhere else, Sony left me extremely disappointed with this soundbar. So much so that I questioned if there was a issue with the Soundbar I purchase, maybe it was defected. However after reading the reviews I see it's not just me the feels this way. The sound lacks any power and bass, the audio is distorted and Phil's 2 give off the feeling of having a surround sound system. It also isn't very loud in general. I have a brand new Samsung television and I experienced this poor quality when listening to audio from the television as well as when listening to audio via Bluetooth or auxiliary the Soundbar system just doesn't meet everyday expectations. it's actually pretty terrible not even just ... MoreAs the leader in manufacturing electronics with quality that you can't find anywhere else, Sony left me extremely disappointed with this soundbar. So much so that I questioned if there was a issue with the Soundbar I purchase, maybe it was defected. However after reading the reviews I see it's not just me the feels this way. The sound lacks any power and bass, the audio is distorted and Phil's 2 give off the feeling of having a surround sound system. It also isn't very loud in general. I have a brand new Samsung television and I experienced this poor quality when listening to audio from the television as well as when listening to audio via Bluetooth or auxiliary the Soundbar system just doesn't meet everyday expectations. it's actually pretty terrible not even just for Sony's standards but in general
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Firstly this arrived well packaged and on opening I was please with the look and build quality, with one exception the little plastic push connectors on the speaker wires feel flimsy and the tabs probably won't last long if others of that type are anything to go by. Once everything was assembled (their is nothing in the instructions as to where the rear speakers should be positioned, height etc) I turned it on with great anticipation only to be disappointed. This system does not produce true surround sound, instead it just plays the source music from all speakers. If your expecting to hear sound effects that move from speaker to speaker like say an airplane pass over then this is not the system for you. I found the menu and very small display a pain to use and ... MoreFirstly this arrived well packaged and on opening I was please with the look and build quality, with one exception the little plastic push connectors on the speaker wires feel flimsy and the tabs probably won't last long if others of that type are anything to go by. Once everything was assembled (their is nothing in the instructions as to where the rear speakers should be positioned, height etc) I turned it on with great anticipation only to be disappointed. This system does not produce true surround sound, instead it just plays the source music from all speakers. If your expecting to hear sound effects that move from speaker to speaker like say an airplane pass over then this is not the system for you. I found the menu and very small display a pain to use and setup. I had to refer to the manual in the end to figure out how to get to the settings I wanted to change. I tried all sorts of different settings but still no true surround sound. The rear speakers are very quiet even when fully turned up in the settings. Although my son did like it for gaming. If your tv has bad speakers and is not huge as the soundbar is only 900mm long then this would probably be an improvement for you, but if you are after true surround sound then this is not for you.
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As a person who has never owned a surround system before, this review is coming from a complete newbie to 5.1 surround sound systems. My expectations of a professional surround sound system are relatively large numbers of speakers spread around a room, usually attached to an A/V receiver by a spaghetti of cables needing management.So has the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 surround system changed my expectations?The fact that the rear speaker assembly has no wires connecting it to the forward speaker set should give you a big clue!The HT-S40R system is so discrete it's scary and as the rear speaker amp is wall mountable means it can be effectively hidden from sight behind a sofa, for example, if required. OK so it does require two power outputs but it's totally worth it for ... MoreAs a person who has never owned a surround system before, this review is coming from a complete newbie to 5.1 surround sound systems. My expectations of a professional surround sound system are relatively large numbers of speakers spread around a room, usually attached to an A/V receiver by a spaghetti of cables needing management.So has the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 surround system changed my expectations?The fact that the rear speaker assembly has no wires connecting it to the forward speaker set should give you a big clue!The HT-S40R system is so discrete it's scary and as the rear speaker amp is wall mountable means it can be effectively hidden from sight behind a sofa, for example, if required. OK so it does require two power outputs but it's totally worth it for the lack of stress from cable management.I recently purchased a Sony Bravia XH92 TV but was a little underwhelmed by its internal speaker power probably due to its table top corner placement not helping the audio project properly, this is why I decided on this surround system and I can say without a doubt, I have no more issues! Initially, when I first received the S40R system I hadn't taken into account that the rear speakers would require a set of stands to position them correctly, at the time this didn't really matter as the surround system allows you to run in effectively a 3.1 configuration by switching the rear speaker capability off. This was impressive enough on its own but once I mounted the rear speakers in place the HT-S40R became a different animal. Note that regardless of surround system, your speaker placement is very important for multichannel audio focus.So how does it sound?Well the sound is as immersive as you would expect, it is just everywhere! Movies are a totally different experience, the rear and front speakers are crystal and well defined, the subwoofer gives a beautiful low rumble (just be wary of the volume on this one), for the money, it does a fantastic job.Music is very well presented and gives a well rounded experience however you must rely on the preset music EQ to deliver on this which if you are a traditionalist or audiophile probably wouldn't fulfil your expectations. I am curious as to whether the HT-S40R would output multichannel music but that is for another time.A note about the EQing of the system, usually a lack of control over a systems EQ is a bad thing but in this case it works, Sony, as you would expect, have done a very good job of tuning the presets and it adds to the S40R's simplicity of use.My feelings on surround sound systems are they should be set and forget, it should never be about pumping out watts at huge volumes but common sense tells you the system should have enough power to fill the room, something the HT-S40R system has plenty of at 600W RMS.I must mention my only annoyance with the HT-S40R and that is the remote and this is nitpicking!! The remote is nice and small but muscle memory is a thing when you use remotes, menu buttons like up/down (left/right don't apply to this remote) should be placed centrally on usually a large round arrow pad with select in the middle, which on the remote is right where the volume up/down is instead, rewiring my brain to use this remote is an absolute nightmare because each time I stray and hit the volume up instead of menu up say, it kicks me out of the menu tree to begin all over again. First setup was definately an OMG moment with expletives.Would I recommend the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 Wireless Surround System?Comfortably YES.The HT-S40R system is a true 'all-in-one-box' solution for discrete 5.1 surround sound, pure simplicity, everything you require is in the box and no extra cabling is required apart from maybe an HDMI cable to connect via the TV's ARC but a modern TV with a bluetooth connection (like my XH92) negates that and means the HDMI connection is not required. This does mean however that the system is totally proprietary, the cables can't be switched out and are hard-wired to the speakers, the connectors for the speakers are also proprietary but this is the difference between this and way higher price points.So if you need a 'plug and play' surround system that requires minimal setup and tinkering, the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 Wireless Surround System is a great option for anyone.
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| Rear(top) speaker RMS power | 75 W |
| Rear speaker RMS power | 75 W |
| Center speaker RMS power | 90 W |
| Front speakers RMS power | 90 W |
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As the leader in manufacturing electronics with quality that you can't find anywhere else, Sony left me extremely disappointed with this soundbar. So much so that I questioned if there was a issue with the Soundbar I purchase, maybe it was defected. However after reading the reviews I see it's not just me the feels this way. The sound lacks any power and bass, the audio is distorted and Phil's 2 give off the feeling of having a surround sound system. It also isn't very loud in general. I have a brand new Samsung television and I experienced this poor quality when listening to audio from the television as well as when listening to audio via Bluetooth or auxiliary the Soundbar system just doesn't meet everyday expectations. it's actually pretty terrible not even just ... MoreAs the leader in manufacturing electronics with quality that you can't find anywhere else, Sony left me extremely disappointed with this soundbar. So much so that I questioned if there was a issue with the Soundbar I purchase, maybe it was defected. However after reading the reviews I see it's not just me the feels this way. The sound lacks any power and bass, the audio is distorted and Phil's 2 give off the feeling of having a surround sound system. It also isn't very loud in general. I have a brand new Samsung television and I experienced this poor quality when listening to audio from the television as well as when listening to audio via Bluetooth or auxiliary the Soundbar system just doesn't meet everyday expectations. it's actually pretty terrible not even just for Sony's standards but in general
Firstly this arrived well packaged and on opening I was please with the look and build quality, with one exception the little plastic push connectors on the speaker wires feel flimsy and the tabs probably won't last long if others of that type are anything to go by. Once everything was assembled (their is nothing in the instructions as to where the rear speakers should be positioned, height etc) I turned it on with great anticipation only to be disappointed. This system does not produce true surround sound, instead it just plays the source music from all speakers. If your expecting to hear sound effects that move from speaker to speaker like say an airplane pass over then this is not the system for you. I found the menu and very small display a pain to use and ... MoreFirstly this arrived well packaged and on opening I was please with the look and build quality, with one exception the little plastic push connectors on the speaker wires feel flimsy and the tabs probably won't last long if others of that type are anything to go by. Once everything was assembled (their is nothing in the instructions as to where the rear speakers should be positioned, height etc) I turned it on with great anticipation only to be disappointed. This system does not produce true surround sound, instead it just plays the source music from all speakers. If your expecting to hear sound effects that move from speaker to speaker like say an airplane pass over then this is not the system for you. I found the menu and very small display a pain to use and setup. I had to refer to the manual in the end to figure out how to get to the settings I wanted to change. I tried all sorts of different settings but still no true surround sound. The rear speakers are very quiet even when fully turned up in the settings. Although my son did like it for gaming. If your tv has bad speakers and is not huge as the soundbar is only 900mm long then this would probably be an improvement for you, but if you are after true surround sound then this is not for you.
As a person who has never owned a surround system before, this review is coming from a complete newbie to 5.1 surround sound systems. My expectations of a professional surround sound system are relatively large numbers of speakers spread around a room, usually attached to an A/V receiver by a spaghetti of cables needing management.So has the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 surround system changed my expectations?The fact that the rear speaker assembly has no wires connecting it to the forward speaker set should give you a big clue!The HT-S40R system is so discrete it's scary and as the rear speaker amp is wall mountable means it can be effectively hidden from sight behind a sofa, for example, if required. OK so it does require two power outputs but it's totally worth it for ... MoreAs a person who has never owned a surround system before, this review is coming from a complete newbie to 5.1 surround sound systems. My expectations of a professional surround sound system are relatively large numbers of speakers spread around a room, usually attached to an A/V receiver by a spaghetti of cables needing management.So has the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 surround system changed my expectations?The fact that the rear speaker assembly has no wires connecting it to the forward speaker set should give you a big clue!The HT-S40R system is so discrete it's scary and as the rear speaker amp is wall mountable means it can be effectively hidden from sight behind a sofa, for example, if required. OK so it does require two power outputs but it's totally worth it for the lack of stress from cable management.I recently purchased a Sony Bravia XH92 TV but was a little underwhelmed by its internal speaker power probably due to its table top corner placement not helping the audio project properly, this is why I decided on this surround system and I can say without a doubt, I have no more issues! Initially, when I first received the S40R system I hadn't taken into account that the rear speakers would require a set of stands to position them correctly, at the time this didn't really matter as the surround system allows you to run in effectively a 3.1 configuration by switching the rear speaker capability off. This was impressive enough on its own but once I mounted the rear speakers in place the HT-S40R became a different animal. Note that regardless of surround system, your speaker placement is very important for multichannel audio focus.So how does it sound?Well the sound is as immersive as you would expect, it is just everywhere! Movies are a totally different experience, the rear and front speakers are crystal and well defined, the subwoofer gives a beautiful low rumble (just be wary of the volume on this one), for the money, it does a fantastic job.Music is very well presented and gives a well rounded experience however you must rely on the preset music EQ to deliver on this which if you are a traditionalist or audiophile probably wouldn't fulfil your expectations. I am curious as to whether the HT-S40R would output multichannel music but that is for another time.A note about the EQing of the system, usually a lack of control over a systems EQ is a bad thing but in this case it works, Sony, as you would expect, have done a very good job of tuning the presets and it adds to the S40R's simplicity of use.My feelings on surround sound systems are they should be set and forget, it should never be about pumping out watts at huge volumes but common sense tells you the system should have enough power to fill the room, something the HT-S40R system has plenty of at 600W RMS.I must mention my only annoyance with the HT-S40R and that is the remote and this is nitpicking!! The remote is nice and small but muscle memory is a thing when you use remotes, menu buttons like up/down (left/right don't apply to this remote) should be placed centrally on usually a large round arrow pad with select in the middle, which on the remote is right where the volume up/down is instead, rewiring my brain to use this remote is an absolute nightmare because each time I stray and hit the volume up instead of menu up say, it kicks me out of the menu tree to begin all over again. First setup was definately an OMG moment with expletives.Would I recommend the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 Wireless Surround System?Comfortably YES.The HT-S40R system is a true 'all-in-one-box' solution for discrete 5.1 surround sound, pure simplicity, everything you require is in the box and no extra cabling is required apart from maybe an HDMI cable to connect via the TV's ARC but a modern TV with a bluetooth connection (like my XH92) negates that and means the HDMI connection is not required. This does mean however that the system is totally proprietary, the cables can't be switched out and are hard-wired to the speakers, the connectors for the speakers are also proprietary but this is the difference between this and way higher price points.So if you need a 'plug and play' surround system that requires minimal setup and tinkering, the Sony HT-S40R 5.1 Wireless Surround System is a great option for anyone.
Design/Functions/Accessories:- 3 inputs to suit everything from modern TVs(5.1 surround sound: BT, HDMI ARC or optical) to old jack analog input(stereo)- a decent subwoofer 20cm in diameter- a 3 speaker soundbar - single drive for each center, left and right- a wirelessly connected to the main sub amplifier with 2 rear speakers - single drive each to position behind the field of view for full surround sound- remote Control, optical cable, quick setup guide and user manual- Volume range is 0-100 and is changing quite slow providing smooth adjustment levels- Night mode reducing volume levels- Extra small monochromatic LCD display showing the input used currently when not operating the menu: TV, BT, Analog, USB. It is the only way to work with the ... MoreDesign/Functions/Accessories:- 3 inputs to suit everything from modern TVs(5.1 surround sound: BT, HDMI ARC or optical) to old jack analog input(stereo)- a decent subwoofer 20cm in diameter- a 3 speaker soundbar - single drive for each center, left and right- a wirelessly connected to the main sub amplifier with 2 rear speakers - single drive each to position behind the field of view for full surround sound- remote Control, optical cable, quick setup guide and user manual- Volume range is 0-100 and is changing quite slow providing smooth adjustment levels- Night mode reducing volume levels- Extra small monochromatic LCD display showing the input used currently when not operating the menu: TV, BT, Analog, USB. It is the only way to work with the system menu as well.Power/Battery Life/Charging:- uses direct AC current, no battery- UK only cables providedConnectivity:- bluetooth - play from any device- USB(type A, FAT32/NTFS) thumb drive with limited support for audio files: WAV, MP3, WMA- Audio IN via audio jack- HDMI ARC- OpticalAudio quality:- fair low and mid range quality for voice and cinema- no clear high frequencies due to lack of tweeters- love the bass in movies and for music, not going to blow you off but is very deep and enough to bring movies to life.- if your system supports DD5.1 or better you will experience excellent audio for movies etc. Music playback will be decent but not a HiFi qualityOVERALL:If you don't care about high frequencies then it's perfect. Voice is clear and it provides really pleasant audio experience for anything you watch.Dolby Digital audio sound great. My TV seem to refuse to deliver DD5.1 through optical so I had to use HDMI ARC in order to enjoy DD5.1 on this system. Through optical it always reported LPCM for some reason. Loudness is more than adequate. I listen between 40-60 volume set for DD5.1 movies.Cons:- future firmware updates only possible through manual update via USB- No custom EQ- Outdated display technology lacking breadth of information - single line 5 character scrolling display, no multi-info capability making it confusing and difficult to operate the menu- anti slip stickers on the product are very basic and one got off as early as during unboxingPros:- great feature to be able to adjust what the distance is between the rear speakers and the user. Also provides ability to adjust the preamp for the rear ones.- have basic controls on the sub in case the remote is out of battery- automated on/off/volume when using HDMI ARC(with compatible smart TVs only) so you don't have to use the dedicated remote but only the TV remote. That way when you switch on/off your TV the Sony system will switch on/off as well as when adjusting the volume. Very handy. But again, this is available when using the HDMI ARC only.- given there is a separate amp for the rear pair of speakers it means less cable management cross room. Have not noticed any input lag for the rear speaker given they are wireless.- quite dynamic volume range- ability to improve voice with a single button. Works best on Dolby Digital only.- can use to play your music from either laptop or mobile device if you wish via bluetoothWish list for future product development:- Modernize the display with multifunctional (colour) one: use icons for input and audio format/type - mp3/aac/ac3/wav, Stereo/DD2.1/DD5.1/DD+ etc. as well as multiline text for the menu - this will speed up navigation and task completion as well as be more clear as to what this menu is for reducing/removing any abbreviations- add support for lossless audio playback through USB- internet connectivity for automated firmware updates- ambient rgb light would be great ideaVery pleased with the product! Recommended.
Bought this largely because my wife is hard of hearing and struggled to understand dialogue in films, etc. The system is very simple to install, even having colour-coded leads and terminals. Although the sound is much better than the integral speakers in our Sony tv, it isn’t clearer for speech and is actually worse for spoken programmes, having no adjustment available except pre-set buttons for cinema, voice, music etc. Also there’s no fade control front/rear. The music setting shows the difference between this type of system and a true hi fi, having good mid-high frequencies but rather boomy frequency selective bass. The cinema setting is the best, when watching films on streaming services, giving good spatial effect. Not a bad system all round but better in ... MoreBought this largely because my wife is hard of hearing and struggled to understand dialogue in films, etc. The system is very simple to install, even having colour-coded leads and terminals. Although the sound is much better than the integral speakers in our Sony tv, it isn’t clearer for speech and is actually worse for spoken programmes, having no adjustment available except pre-set buttons for cinema, voice, music etc. Also there’s no fade control front/rear. The music setting shows the difference between this type of system and a true hi fi, having good mid-high frequencies but rather boomy frequency selective bass. The cinema setting is the best, when watching films on streaming services, giving good spatial effect. Not a bad system all round but better in smaller houses.
Absolutely love this cinema kit. It's easy to set up as the cables are colour coded. The sound is so much better than my previous kit (Sony HT-MT300)The subwoofer was easy to connect my phone to and play music via the speakers and at 600w output its better than my hifi.Although the soundbar is bigger than my previous model, it still fits in well with my TV and sits nicely in front of it.The subwoofer though is too big to fit at the side of my TV unit as I would have liked but although I've put it at the back of the TV it does not detract from the sound quality.The rear speakers were a welcome addition to my previous setup and the quality is apparent when watching an action film or concert.The only way this could be improved for me is that I would have ... MoreAbsolutely love this cinema kit. It's easy to set up as the cables are colour coded. The sound is so much better than my previous kit (Sony HT-MT300)The subwoofer was easy to connect my phone to and play music via the speakers and at 600w output its better than my hifi.Although the soundbar is bigger than my previous model, it still fits in well with my TV and sits nicely in front of it.The subwoofer though is too big to fit at the side of my TV unit as I would have liked but although I've put it at the back of the TV it does not detract from the sound quality.The rear speakers were a welcome addition to my previous setup and the quality is apparent when watching an action film or concert.The only way this could be improved for me is that I would have liked the soundbar to have been wireless as well as the rear speakers, so I wouldn't have been so restricted as to where I could place the subwoofer. It would have also been good if the attached cables were detachable so that if any damage occurred they could be easily swapped/replaced.All in all a great piece of kit and a welcome addition to anyones viewing setup.
This 5.1ch Home Cinema with Wireless Rear Speaker system from Sony was very simple start up to use with my TV via the provided optical cable, working first time in just a few minutes. You will need a room with a power socket behind your seating area to power the wireless amplifier for the rear speakers. I added an HDMI cable to "Interlock" the controls, which works seamlessly, allowing volume control of the system through the TV remote, as well as starting up and going into standby mode in sync with the TV. There is a template for wall mounting the speakers, if required.This system connects easily to Bluetooth devices, following the theme of one remote to control the volume. It will also connect to an aux cable for other wired devices.There is a very small ... MoreThis 5.1ch Home Cinema with Wireless Rear Speaker system from Sony was very simple start up to use with my TV via the provided optical cable, working first time in just a few minutes. You will need a room with a power socket behind your seating area to power the wireless amplifier for the rear speakers. I added an HDMI cable to "Interlock" the controls, which works seamlessly, allowing volume control of the system through the TV remote, as well as starting up and going into standby mode in sync with the TV. There is a template for wall mounting the speakers, if required.This system connects easily to Bluetooth devices, following the theme of one remote to control the volume. It will also connect to an aux cable for other wired devices.There is a very small rolling display at the top of the subwoofer speaker (below a set of function buttons) to show status, volume, menu options, etc. It is maybe too small and obviously positioned on a speaker at floor level, to easily read regularly, but I have found that after "fine tuning" the speaker system there was little need to look down at it.Within the settings menu are many configuration settings that you can alter according to speaker separation, audio preferences, etc. It is well worth spending some time experimenting with these settings to get the best sound for the room.I have two TV setups in my house: I found this system worked better in a smaller 3m setup than the larger room. The volume scale is literally 1-100, taking some time to move up the range with a remote, but 100 is extremely loud with little distortion, when tested with music. But I have found a disappointing lack of higher frequencies, this being my main criticism of the sound system.The remote control is simple to use and absolutely necessary for the menu options. You can change the type of sound setup you want, like night, voice, cinema, music, etc. with a single push of a button. There is also status and input buttons that require the visual feedback from the display.Overall it is an impressive system, easy to setup and use, powerful and versatile to different inputs, but I would like more higher range sound, and maybe put the display on the sound bar... just an idea.
Sound is one area of my AV set up I have neglected. I had always considered a home cinema surround sound system but I ended up staying with my TV speakers or headphones. One reason was I have a fairly small living room and didn't want cables everywhere or speakers that dominated the room. Another was expense.When I saw the HT-S40R I immediately thought it looked compact and good value! Both a win, but after using it was it a worthwhile addition to my living room?The package as a whole is quite weighty mainly due to the Subwoofer although the soundbar itself also has a nice weight adding to the quality feel. The design of each component is fairly understated and would blend in with any other AV equipment you may have. The surrounds of the speakers, soundbar and ... MoreSound is one area of my AV set up I have neglected. I had always considered a home cinema surround sound system but I ended up staying with my TV speakers or headphones. One reason was I have a fairly small living room and didn't want cables everywhere or speakers that dominated the room. Another was expense.When I saw the HT-S40R I immediately thought it looked compact and good value! Both a win, but after using it was it a worthwhile addition to my living room?The package as a whole is quite weighty mainly due to the Subwoofer although the soundbar itself also has a nice weight adding to the quality feel. The design of each component is fairly understated and would blend in with any other AV equipment you may have. The surrounds of the speakers, soundbar and front panel of the subwoofer are all finished in a black brushed metal effect which is very subtle. The grilles are all finished in a dark gunmetal grey. The two rear speakers are a nice small size perfect for my room. Other than the deep gloss black vent on the front of the subwoofer, nothing shouts 'look at me!' Perfect if you want something to just blend in to your surroundings.Initial set up was extremely easy. Due to how I have my TV set up, I decided to connect the amp using an optical cable. You can use HDMI if you have an ARC compatible TV, however that input on mine is already in use.Three connectors from the soundbar then plug into the rear of the subwoofer. The two rear speakers, whilst wireless from the subwoofer have to be plugged into the wireless amplifier. The wires are quite long so you have a fair amount to play with in terms of positioning the speakers. It means you don't have wires trailing across your from room from the sub which is a definite positive. The actual wirless set up was extremely easy with small link button the rear of the wireless amplifier. Worked first time!Now to find out what it sounds like!The subwoofer has touch sensitive buttons on the top and a small led display which tells you which mode and settings you are using. A small lightweight remote is also included. Turning on for the first time the TV sound was immediately pumped through the system. No issues at all, very fast and easy. You can also connect via Bluetooth and there is a USB port on the front of the Sub for playing back music.Using the remote you can choose four different sound options, Auto, Standard, Cinema, Music plus two other modes, Voice and Night. More on these later. You can also set up the wireless speakers in a couple of different ways. Firstly once you have them in the position you want you can then select the distance they are from where you are sat. This helps calibrate the sound to your own personal space. Secondly there is the option of changing the surround levels on each speaker individually in 0.5dB increments.All set up I wanted to try a couple of different films and see what difference it made to the experience, if any!The first film was The Dark Knight. Wow! The opening sequence came to life! Not since watching it in the cinema have I felt that immersed. The Dolby Digital 5.1 really surrounds you and the bass from the sub pack a punch with every gunshot. You can actually feel the vibration across the floor so if you have neighbours close by beware - or invite them round for movie night!I then gave BladeRunner a go. An old film now but the 5.1 really brings it to life especially the amazing soundtrack. Lastly was John Wick 3. Obviously not a subtle film which is backed up by the thump given from the Sub for every kick, punch and throw. A lot of glass is also broken (!) and you can hear it all around. Even though the rear speakers are small they do a tremendous job! That includes quieter more subtle noises as well. All sound effects are crystal clear and do actually sound like it's in the room, such as aa door closing behind you.Crystal clear sounds effects do unfortunately lead me onto my only real criticism of the HT-240R. Although it isn't really the fault of the system per say. The problem is dialogue. Films recently seemed to have got harder and harder to hear what the actors are saying. This can be an issue at the cinema not only at home. The Dark Knight is a case in point as are most Christopher Nolan films! I used just the cinema mode to start with as wanted to get the 'full effect' but ended up using the remote to turn the sound up during talking and down all the rest of the time! I then tried Voice mode which enhances voices which did help to some extent. You can also turn on the Dynamic Range Control so there is less range between loud and quiet passages. It may take a while and change with each film as to which combination (if any), is best. On top of that you also have Night mode which optimises the sound balance allowing you to hear everything clearly. Definitely trial and error. I have always been one to watch a film as the director intended which means leaving it on full cinema sound.It's not really the fault of the speakers as I have even had the problem on my TV and having to put subtitles on to understand what is being said. One thing that is missing from the speakers though is that there is no option to adjust the centre channel which could have helped. I would drop half a star on the review for this if possible but have leant towards the full five!Other than that though the HT-S40R is a great piece of equipment. The compact design really does help blend in, yet it still packs 600w of total power output, with true 5.1 Dolby Digital. It is tremendous value for money and will transform your listening experience especially for films. It really does feel like being in the cinema - just make sure you have the popcorn in if you invite those neighbours!
This 5.1 soundbar was purchased to replace a 2.1 Creative Stage soundbar.I am so disapointed in the quality, particularly when voice is concerned in movies. The sound is tinny and lacks the depth and bass I got from the Creative soundbar - which was 1/3 of the cost.And yes, i have tried all the adjustments - different sounds setting such as 'cinema', 'standard', etc... even the surround speaker setting such as distance and levels (i understand these dont broadcast the voice in 5.1 setting). The problem is that in the 5.1 input, only the centre speaker is used at some points and the speaker is very weak. I have also got the sub woofer set at max +12 - and it does not match the Creative Stage it replaced.As another reviewer highlighted, this system is missing ... MoreThis 5.1 soundbar was purchased to replace a 2.1 Creative Stage soundbar.I am so disapointed in the quality, particularly when voice is concerned in movies. The sound is tinny and lacks the depth and bass I got from the Creative soundbar - which was 1/3 of the cost.And yes, i have tried all the adjustments - different sounds setting such as 'cinema', 'standard', etc... even the surround speaker setting such as distance and levels (i understand these dont broadcast the voice in 5.1 setting). The problem is that in the 5.1 input, only the centre speaker is used at some points and the speaker is very weak. I have also got the sub woofer set at max +12 - and it does not match the Creative Stage it replaced.As another reviewer highlighted, this system is missing indepentent bass and treble settings.I have found a way around it - by switching the TV output from 'multi channel' (i.e. 5.1) to 'stereo' only (i.e. 2 channel) - and selecting 'multi-speaker' setting to on (with this setting, when a 2 channel input is detected,the HT-S40R replicates the left and right on the rear speakers). This way, the vocals in a movie or TV prgram has something similar to the bass and depth i was used to from the Creative soundbar - but i have obviously lost the 5 channel surround sound. Very disapointed.Pretty much all i ahve gained from the £80 creative stage 2.1 soundbar it replaced is the wireless rear speakers - but just repliating the left / right channel in stereo mode. It was the wireless rear speaers and cost that drew me to this product - i shoud have known it would not be good for the price. And i am still not convinced it sounds any better than the Creative cheap soundbar.Come on Sony, this is poor. I was expecting so much more.And please dont reply with any comments about using the buttons for different sound modes or adjusting the subwoofer volume, that would be rubbing salt in the wound. I have been through every setting - even checked i had the latest firmware...(and i have a HDMI 2.0 with Ethernet cable using HDMI ARC - which works fine by the way with my Phillips TV)
| Audio | |
| Rear(top) speaker RMS power | 75 W |
| Rear speaker RMS power | 75 W |
| Center speaker RMS power | 90 W |
| Front speakers RMS power | 90 W |
