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Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch 600W Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer and Wireless Rear Speakers with Bluetooth
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- Experience a powerful 600w Dolby Digital surround sound in a 5.1ch format featuring a combination of a 3ch soundbar, subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers in a sleek modern design
- A wall mountable wireless amplifier powers the rear speakers, so there are no wires between the front and rear of your room to get in the way while you're enjoying your favourite content
- The HT-S40R has an HDMI output, Bluetooth supporting wireless connection with Bravia and the ability to stream music from your phone with Bluetooth. A USB port is also included to enable you to plug in and play audio from a USB memory stick
- A slim, compact soundbar with an unobtrusive subwoofer and wireless rear speakers. The HT-S40R is designed to fit perfectly with Bravia TVs and complement your living room
- A button for every sound – choose the mode thatâ€s right for whatever youâ€re watching or listening to, including Auto, Standard, Cinema and Music
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HT-S40R
Get ready for 600-watt real 5.1-channel surround sound
For real cinema sound that fits your home, the HT-S40R has 600 watts of powerful and real 5.1-channel surround sound and wireless rear speakers that bring every movie to life.
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Immerse yourself in powerful surround sound
A soundbar, subwoofer and wireless rear speakers deliver a dynamic sound that fills your room.
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Wireless design
The amplifier is wireless, while the subwoofer and soundbar share single power connection.
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TV wireless connection
For even fewer wires, you can connect a compatible Sony Bravia TV to your home cinema system.
Play your favourite music
Bluetooth connectivity
Use Bluetooth to stream music from your smartphone wirelessly.
USB port
Use the USB port to plug and play from a USB memory stick.
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Slim and elegant
The punched-metal grill and wall-mounting capability make the soundbar a great match for any TV.
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Stylish and unobtrusive
Compact yet powerful wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room.
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Versatile two-way design
Place the wireless amplifier wherever you like—flat on a table or mounted on the wall.
Quick and easy to set up
Set up in seconds
Almost ready to go straight out of the box, simply plug it in and wire up using colour-coded connections. Then sit back and enjoy the powerful sound.
HDMI ARC
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets you connect to compatible TVs with a single cable, reducing cable clutter.
Optical input
TV not compatible with HDMI ARC? Enjoy high-quality sound for movies and more when you connect to the optical input.
Analogue input
If HDMI ARC and the optical input aren't an option, simply connect your TV using the analogue input.
Choose the perfect setting
Cinema mode
Feel and hear the action all around you, as sound travels behind you and draws you into the movie experience.
Music mode
Hear all the vividness and richness of your favourite music in fine detail.
Voice mode
Whether it's the morning news or a season finale, this mode tailors sound settings to accentuate speech, so you won't miss a word.
Night mode
Watching a movie at night? This function optimises the sound balance so you can hear everything clearly, even at low volume levels.
HT-S40R
- Total Output Power: 600w
- Rear Speaker Connection: Wireless
- HDMI: YES (0/1 Out)
- Bluetooth: YES BT TV Wireless Connection
- Bar Size (WxHxD): 900 x 52 x 74.5 mm
HT-S20R
- Total Output Power: 400w
- Rear Speaker Connection: Wired
- HDMI: YES (0/1 Out)
- Bluetooth: YES (For Music Playback)
- Bar Size (WxHxD): 760 x 52 x 86 mm
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Product details
- Product Dimensions : 90 x 5.2 x 7.45 cm; 1.81 kg
- Date First Available : 17 Mar. 2021
- Manufacturer : SONY
- ASIN : B08YNYG35J
- Item model number : HT-S40R
- Country of origin : China
- Guaranteed software updates until : unknown
- Best Sellers Rank: 2,180 in Electronics & Photo (See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo)
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Customers find the home theater system easy to set up and use. They appreciate its value for money, quality, and performance for the price. Many consider it a good product with a great look, volume control, and build quality. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the sound quality and wireless connectivity.
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Customers find the home theater system easy to set up and use. They say it's simple to set the speakers, just plug in and play. The remote control is easy to use, and everything connects automatically once plugged in.
"...set up was about 10 minutes out of the box as everything connects up automatically once plugged in, also has HDMI ARC so if plugged into a relevant..." Read more
"...Set up was easy & the clean, minimalist design looks very sleek. Love the Bluetooth connectivity to play music from our phones too...." Read more
"Easy setup Sturdy Downside , it’s not as loud as I was expecting . That said , I would recommend this sound bar" Read more
"...Sony system has beaten it in every measurable way, from being easier to install and easier to use, to having better overall audio clarity...." Read more
Customers appreciate the home theater system's value for money. They find it easy to set up and performs well for the price.
"...At £299 I think this is an absolute bargain and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again." Read more
"This is a decent home system for the money. Good quality as you would expect with Sony...." Read more
"...Got it in the prime day deals, so brilliant value...." Read more
"...My personal opinion is it isnt worth the money & I could just have well bought a £250 system without the brand for as good, but, as it wasnt up to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the home theater system's quality. They find it sturdy and easy to set up, though some mention issues with the rear speakers cracking. Overall, they consider it a good product for home use and a good value.
"...Easy to install, easy to use, easy to listen to, easy to recommend." Read more
"Fantastic sound, would highly recommend." Read more
"Decent system, doesn't support DTS so anything that uses DTS surround will only play in stereo, forward speakers will just be duplicated on surrounds..." Read more
"...Cost about £4 for the whole features. AMAZING! There are so many sound features that come with it. Go for it!!" Read more
Customers appreciate the product's appearance. They find it neater and smaller than previous speakers. The sound quality is clear, crisp, and cinematic, improving the viewing experience.
"...Looks very neat and fits perfectly under my 55” tv...." Read more
"...Set up was easy & the clean, minimalist design looks very sleek. Love the Bluetooth connectivity to play music from our phones too...." Read more
"...I love that the speakers are small (despite packing a punch!) subwoofers is sleek, with display of what sound option you are using built...." Read more
"Well packaged product, easy to set-up and nice looking...." Read more
Customers appreciate the individual speaker volume control. They can adjust the rear speakers' volume for how far away they are from the TV. The subwoofer and bass volume can also be controlled from the remote.
"...a relevant HDMI ARC port on your tv you will be able to control the volume using your tv remote...." Read more
"...The individual speaker volume control has allowed our "off centre" setup to have a super consistent sound without having one side of the room seem..." Read more
"...Biggest let down is there is no Sony app to control it. The remote is a bit flimsy and takes an age to have go through a tiny screen on the sub with..." Read more
"...over the system and set the bass volume individually and turn the rear speakers on and off, the items are packaged very well and come with a free..." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the home theater system. They say it's sturdy and has good sound quality. However, some find it louder than expected.
"Easy setup Sturdy Downside , it’s not as loud as I was expecting . That said , I would recommend this sound bar" Read more
"...I tried adjusting the TV sound but was still really poor. Build quality is not so bad - about what you'd expect for this price range...." Read more
"This is a decent home system for the money. Good quality as you would expect with Sony...." Read more
"love it and great quality thank you" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the home theater system. Some find it decent for a small home, better than TV speakers, and great for vocals, action movies, and music. Others are slightly disappointed with the lack of punch and high-pitched squeaks when audio is paused.
"...so the placement of them so they were nearer ear level, sound is perfectly clear. Yes it is not a ££££ system, but the price point reflects that...." Read more
"...You can just switch it on and listen to the enhanced sound or alter the controls to get more from the surround sound. Yeah, it's good...." Read more
"...time after the initial set up balancing the system as the rear speakers were a bit quiet, however the instruction manual explains how to adjust the..." Read more
"...volume control has allowed our "off centre" setup to have a super consistent sound without having one side of the room seem much louder than the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless connectivity of the home theater system. Some say the wireless front to rear speakers work perfectly with no setup, and the Bluetooth function is really handy. They also mention the wireless speakers link easily and save trailing the cables across the room. However, others say the bass unit is not wireless, and the rear speakers are not paired to the base station.
"...Love the Bluetooth connectivity to play music from our phones too. Great bit of kit- would buy again." Read more
"We like it, it works in our lounge which we weren't sure it would...." Read more
"...The rear speakers are not completely wireless as they still connect using speaker wires to the small rear amp, however you don’t have any wires..." Read more
"Everything you would expect from sony love the wireless rear speakers so easy to set up great sound easy to use have only used it half power and it..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2022Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseChose this set up as it was Sony and came with wireless rear speakers. The rear speakers are not completely wireless as they still connect using speaker wires to the small rear amp, however you don’t have any wires going from the rear amp to the front speakers which makes the install really clean.
Initial set up was about 10 minutes out of the box as everything connects up automatically once plugged in, also has HDMI ARC so if plugged into a relevant HDMI ARC port on your tv you will be able to control the volume using your tv remote. It doesn’t have to be used with a Sony TV, I’m using it with a 55” Philips Ambilight tv and it works flawlessly.
I ended up wall mounting the front speaker and running the cable from it to the sub in my wall for a neat install. Comes with a paper mounting template so you can make sure the screws are perfectly placed. Looks very neat and fits perfectly under my 55” tv.
I find I don’t really use the different EQ modes on the device as they all sound very similar to my ears, so I just leave it on Cinema mode which gives me the sound I am after for both movies and music. I was pleasantly surprised how good music sounds through the system when I connected my phone using Bluetooth and played some songs using Apple Music.
The best thing about this system is the BASS, its thunderous and really puts you in the centre of the action. However, if thunderous bass is not your thing this can be individually controlled on the remote from 0 and 12 so you can find the right setting for you. I did spend a little time after the initial set up balancing the system as the rear speakers were a bit quiet, however the instruction manual explains how to adjust the speaker distances and volumes using the menu system which is displayed on the sub woofer. The room I’m using the surround system in is only about 8sqm so balancing was important to make sure the sound was converging at the right place for the room size and the viewing position. It’s a little trial and error but overall I didn’t find it too difficult to get the sound how I wanted. Now balanced the vocals are clear and the rear speakers really give that immersive surround experience.
I have read reviews that suggest this isn’t a proper Dolby 5.1 system, that is not true. I have ran Dolby 5.1 test files and movies through my system and I can confirm it is definitely Dolby 5.1 with separate channels.
What I think others have been experiencing is an issue with the software or media player they have been using to play their 5.1 files. For instance I found issues when using VLC media player from the android play store on my tv and on some YouTube videos that said they were Dolby 5.1. I either got no sound from the rear speakers or it would simply play the front left and right channels also through the rear speakers. However, in this instance it’s clearly a software issue and is nothing to do with the surround sound system.
I didn’t have this issue when using the onboard media player that came with my tv or with Netflix, Amazon Prime etc as all produced a perfect Dolby 5.1 experience.
I haven’t had any regrets since buying this and I can’t believe I waited this long to own a surround sound system. It makes movies so much more immersive and I will never go back to just using my tv speakers as so much of the sound is missing without surround sound. At £299 I think this is an absolute bargain and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound, simple to set up.Chose this set up as it was Sony and came with wireless rear speakers. The rear speakers are not completely wireless as they still connect using speaker wires to the small rear amp, however you don’t have any wires going from the rear amp to the front speakers which makes the install really clean.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2022
Initial set up was about 10 minutes out of the box as everything connects up automatically once plugged in, also has HDMI ARC so if plugged into a relevant HDMI ARC port on your tv you will be able to control the volume using your tv remote. It doesn’t have to be used with a Sony TV, I’m using it with a 55” Philips Ambilight tv and it works flawlessly.
I ended up wall mounting the front speaker and running the cable from it to the sub in my wall for a neat install. Comes with a paper mounting template so you can make sure the screws are perfectly placed. Looks very neat and fits perfectly under my 55” tv.
I find I don’t really use the different EQ modes on the device as they all sound very similar to my ears, so I just leave it on Cinema mode which gives me the sound I am after for both movies and music. I was pleasantly surprised how good music sounds through the system when I connected my phone using Bluetooth and played some songs using Apple Music.
The best thing about this system is the BASS, its thunderous and really puts you in the centre of the action. However, if thunderous bass is not your thing this can be individually controlled on the remote from 0 and 12 so you can find the right setting for you. I did spend a little time after the initial set up balancing the system as the rear speakers were a bit quiet, however the instruction manual explains how to adjust the speaker distances and volumes using the menu system which is displayed on the sub woofer. The room I’m using the surround system in is only about 8sqm so balancing was important to make sure the sound was converging at the right place for the room size and the viewing position. It’s a little trial and error but overall I didn’t find it too difficult to get the sound how I wanted. Now balanced the vocals are clear and the rear speakers really give that immersive surround experience.
I have read reviews that suggest this isn’t a proper Dolby 5.1 system, that is not true. I have ran Dolby 5.1 test files and movies through my system and I can confirm it is definitely Dolby 5.1 with separate channels.
What I think others have been experiencing is an issue with the software or media player they have been using to play their 5.1 files. For instance I found issues when using VLC media player from the android play store on my tv and on some YouTube videos that said they were Dolby 5.1. I either got no sound from the rear speakers or it would simply play the front left and right channels also through the rear speakers. However, in this instance it’s clearly a software issue and is nothing to do with the surround sound system.
I didn’t have this issue when using the onboard media player that came with my tv or with Netflix, Amazon Prime etc as all produced a perfect Dolby 5.1 experience.
I haven’t had any regrets since buying this and I can’t believe I waited this long to own a surround sound system. It makes movies so much more immersive and I will never go back to just using my tv speakers as so much of the sound is missing without surround sound. At £299 I think this is an absolute bargain and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again.
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2023Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseHaving read some of the other reviews before purchasing- we were slightly sceptical as to whether this was going to be any good. Ordered anyway (as have always been happy with Sony products) and so glad we did. For your average customer, sound quality is fantastic and it achieves that ‘home cinema’ experience. Blows the sound from our TV speakers out the water. I disagree that the back speakers are too quiet- once we had tweaked so the placement of them so they were nearer ear level, sound is perfectly clear. Yes it is not a ££££ system, but the price point reflects that. Given how good this is, I’m not sure what could justify the price of spending hundreds even thousands more. Only thing I could think of would be if it were for a huge room, but for your average living space this more than fills the room with sound. Set up was easy & the clean, minimalist design looks very sleek. Love the Bluetooth connectivity to play music from our phones too. Great bit of kit- would buy again.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2024Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseWe like it, it works in our lounge which we weren't sure it would. You can just switch it on and listen to the enhanced sound or alter the controls to get more from the surround sound. Yeah, it's good. Maybe there's better, maybe there's not, but in the end you have to go for one and I'm glad we got this one.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2024Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseEasy setup
Sturdy
Downside , it’s not as loud as I was expecting .
That said , I would recommend this sound bar
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2024Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseI've had a few wireless speaker systems, and the bass drivers on all of them were prone to dropping out for a fraction of a second and then cutting back in.
This system has been incredible. Not one drop.
And the sound? Astounding!
I had an old hardwired Surround System from 2003, and it was a great system. roughly the same wattage, and similar specs on paper. This Sony system has beaten it in every measurable way, from being easier to install and easier to use, to having better overall audio clarity.
The individual speaker volume control has allowed our "off centre" setup to have a super consistent sound without having one side of the room seem much louder than the other. (decreased the output volume on one side, and it evened it out the listening experience.)
Easy to install, easy to use, easy to listen to, easy to recommend.
Top reviews from other countries
- Jahangir sayedReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 21 April 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseNice prodouct
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Michele T.Reviewed in Italy on 11 June 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Sony
Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseProdotto ottimo per prezzo e prestazioni davvero non credevo! Consegna nei termini e senza intoppi.
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MatiasReviewed in Spain on 17 March 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen sonido
Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchasePara instalarla es muy sencilla, hay que conectar la barra de sonido por un cable al subwoofer y a mayores, los altavoces traseros conectarlos al controlador que funciona de manera inalámbrica de subwoofer. Una vez conectados entre si, se emparejan automáticamente al conectarlos a la corriente y encenderlos.
Se pueden conectar por hdmi, óptico o por bluetooth, en mi caso al televisor por hdmi. Al encender el televisor se enciende el equipo de sonido automáticamente.
Produce un sonido envolvente y de gran calidad, pero se nota un poco en falta una regularización entre el volumen frontal del trasero, estos últimos apenas se aprecian en un uso normal.
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MarquiqnoReviewed in Italy on 5 January 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo sistema home theatre
Style Name: HT-S40RVerified PurchaseIl sistema home theatre della Sony funziona bene, ha un suono pulito e anche potente.
Facile da collegare, consiglio di collegarlo con la porta HDMI arc del televisore.
Molto comode le casse sourraund senza fili.
L'unica pecca e' che non supporta il dolby atmos.
- RODERICK AKKADReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 10 August 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars sub fried in less than a day
Style Name: HT-S40RVerified Purchasesub just burst out of no where. rear channels keep on making load click noise, but over all, the sound quality is good so.. minus the sub, it is good