Sony HT-S400 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer Review

Today I'm reviewing the 2.1 channel HT S400 Soundbar and wireless subwoofer from Sony.
I'm pretty happy with how I arranged the cables :)
Features:
S-Force PRO Front Surround creates cinematic audio
Wireless subwoofer delivers deeper, richer sound
X-Balanced Speaker Unit for vocal clarity
Connect to your TV over a single cable with HDMI ARC
Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming
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[@darrell2031]

I heard this soundbar today at Best Buy and instantly liked it so I ended up buying it. Sounds so nice.

[@handyandymedia]

Glad you like it like I did!

[@marcin2211]

@@handyandymedia if HT- SD40 is this same?

[@darrell2031]

@@handyandymedia thanks bro

[@jeffscomp]

@@marcin2211yes it’s the warehouse club version

[@JV801097253]

Wow. Ordering mines right now!

[@handyandymedia]

That's great, let me know what you think of it.

[@57RickH]

This unit is on sale at Best Buy through 12/31. Seems like a steal based on your review! 👍🏻

[@atxgirlnscrubbs]

I’m Getting One, Great Review …

[@handyandymedia]

Thanks Natalie. Let me know what you think of it after you have it all setup.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

💥💥 I just saw this tonight at Best Buy for $179 but I wasn’t able to hear it since their display rack was broke. I did hear a Sonos with no sub that sounded pretty good for $249. They had a Polk with a sub for $399 that sounded amazing. I wish that I could’ve heard this Sony. 🤟🏼

[@handyandymedia]

That's too bad, I'm sure you would be impressed with the sound. Sony's loss.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

@@handyandymedia I went back over the weekend and the display was working and I instantly bought it. It sounds really great in my daughters dorm room and she had it going for her birthday party that night. She texted me the next day saying that she received a warning from security about it being too loud and booming. HAA. That’s my girl 💝

[@allfacts19]

Polks are always amazing!

[@abe191089]

thanks for this review!! liked

[@iStorm-my5fp]

That is a very elaborate set up with the projector, walls, divders etc

[@handyandymedia]

When I renovated the suite, I built it around a projector being mounted in the ceiling. Best decision ever, turn a wall into a huge projector screen.

[@iStorm-my5fp]

@@handyandymedia well you are a genius I'll give you that! I'm getting a tv mounted bc I live in an apt, but when I get rich I'll hit your channel up for inspiration

[@handyandymedia]

That's great to hear! Btw, I have an upcoming review for a ultra-short-throw projector from Hisense that is made for smaller rooms like an apartment. Sit it on a table and it turns your wall into a 4K screen. Look out for it, coming soon!

[@Cindys85]

Do I need to buy the hdmi plug separate

[@FFCpower]

Hi , i would like to ask you , i am between jbl sb 170 , or jbl 160 , lg sn5y or the sony s400 can you help me out thanks , great video !

[@mattcarlson12]

Does the LED on the soundbar that says "TV" ever turn off? Or is it on constantly?

[@darrylwoodbury]

Best Buy has it on sale for $100 off the original price. I'm planning on jumping on that deal because I need a decent soundbar to make my Entertainment Room complete. Also, I already have a Sony Bravia TV so hooking it up will be effortless. Update: After giving the soundbar a thorough test this weekend, I have to say I’m very impressed. It delivered room filling sound with shows and movies. It was exactly what I was looking for. I love it.

[@greenforest123]

Got mine brand new for 200€, worth every cent.

[@handyandymedia]

I thought you would like it. It sounds great, I was very impressed myself. Glad it worked out, thanks for the update!

[@FGLKyouma]

I also have a Sony Bravia TV, how did you hook yours up?

[@domingofung]

Got it for 149.00

[@chanthana7694]

I have sony tv and looking at this one. I'm contemplating between this one and Vizio M series 5.1, heard it'sreally good. I'm sure 5.1 is better but wondering if it's that much of a difference as far as sound quality and it's worth spending more.

[@patrickcanullas6384]

Nice review. Iwill. 👍

[@ronnypitti5083]

I am getting latency fromthe subwoofer bass, either in music or movies, any way i can fix this?

[@FrancCastlee]

Hi thanks for putting in the effort and making the video. How is the performance for gaming on ps5 ? also, is it okay to buy this in 2024 ? please let me know. Thank you in advance.

[@nazarenovelez8921]

Hi bro, i need your help. What soundbar is better? SONY ht-s400 or LG SN4 or SAMSUNG Hw-b550? i have a smart tv LG. the price is the same.

[@extremepoweraddicts2978]

Nothing sounds like those old huge speakers you mention haha. I miss my old technics sb-a54's,cr77's,l96's and cr99's .. as a 32 year old I'm glad I got to experience these older systems.

[@handyandymedia]

Agreed, I love the analogue sound of home speakers from when I was young. I wish I never sold my old speakers.

[@user-cj8pf8ec5y]

What is the max bass volume gain on this Speaker? is it +9 or +11 (before max)?

[@rommelvillareal394]

Can it be controlled thru Sony music apps?

[@frankomaty6524]

Any video with a "vs" LG s60q,

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Ordered! ❤

[@handyandymedia]

Let me know what you think of it once it arrives!

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

@@handyandymedia received and have used. I would consider it OK for what the cost was. The sub isn’t really a sub. You can hear voices from it. It’s really just a woofer IMO. It’ll work for the treadmill room though. 😁

[@handyandymedia]

Thanks for letting me know. Definitely great for the treadmill room, enjoy!

[@branislavjovanovic9924]

what is the difference between hts 400 and hts 400 cel?

[@bryanfury3290]

Bass frequency?

[@7evive]

Got one today!

[@handyandymedia]

What do you think of it so far?

[@phackqu]

Yea revive, how do you like it so far?

[@7evive]

@@phackqu Really good so far. Gets way too loud for my need and sound is clean. I always thought those virtual surround sound features were a gimmick but this one is truly amazing (call sound field I think) improve music and movies allot without sounding fake.

[@wiggypop]

Yo. Was just at Bestbuy and I played Jimmy Jazz by The Clash on this thing. And that Bass Line stood out so damn much! And it was so clean. I hope it's not some cabinet trick l. Cause imma get one

[@handyandymedia]

The bass is impressive. Let me know if you got one, would love to hear you thoughts.

[@wiggypop]

@@handyandymedia I have kept mine. But I only h Kept it because cleaning up the mids with my MSI Realtek EQ made the sound way better. the bass is impressive. Almost too impressive. It's usually turned down to -4 haha

[@theroadie08]

Any comparison to the Bose Solo Sound Bar II?

[@handyandymedia]

No but I will look out for it. I'm a big fan of Bose.

[@MD-dh3sv]

Do you only need a Bluetooth receiver, or a Bluetooth sender/receiver. I picked up a receiver and haven’t been able to pair the two.

[@handyandymedia]

What device are you trying to connect to the soundbar?

[@aguyfromsocal]

Does the OLED display show a numeric value for the subwoofer when adjusting the level?

[@handyandymedia]

I think it does but don't quote me on it because I've reviewed other soundbars since so I can't be certain. Hopefully someone who just bought it can confirm here.

[@jaepee5458]

No specs detail on speakers?

[@JrG-wh4os]

Mine worked only hmu cord in arc HDMI spot

[@alexbeasley5111]

What's the max volume I should turn my sound bar up to ?

[@handyandymedia]

80%. I test it at full volume to see if I hear distortion but you shouldn't go higher than 80% IMO.

[@somnathdas1630]

@@handyandymedia Is it good for Heavy metal?

[@isaacpaul1985]

Hello bro thinking of picking this one, but confused between sony ht s40r or sony ht s400. Which is a better pick

[@handyandymedia]

I can only speak about the HT-S400 as that is what I reviewed. I was very impressed with it. I don't think you can go wrong with either, Sony still makes great audio products.

[@marcin2211]

I have this same problem, between those two... wich one too buy...

[@isaacpaul1985]

@@marcin2211I have bought hts40r. Personally it's good but the volume dips low very badly. Much better than the s400. I would suggest personally take time search and buy a good system.

[@xachhurley8953]

can you connect this soundbar to a pc with a bluetooth dongle?

[@handyandymedia]

Yes any device with Bluetooth, it should connect

[@charlenewong5991]

May I know what’s the difference between the voice on and voice off function on it? I couldn’t figure out the difference especially when I listen to the music thanks

[@handyandymedia]

Did you try it watching TV shows or movies and turning that function on and off?

[@colblink730]

Does it have seperate sound modes and is it good for movie dialogue?

[@handyandymedia]

Yes to both. It's awesome for watching movies, you will not be disappointed

[@Smettli]

I love the connection hack, creative thinking!

[@SadySubha]

Which is good for bass lover? Jbl deep bads 2.1 or sony ht s400

[@handyandymedia]

I think both are good for bass. The only way to really tell is to do a side by side comparison.

[@SadySubha]

@@handyandymedia plz do an side by side coprison 🙏

[@lubasisitwala5072]

What minimum sized TV can it be matched with? I have a 43" TV and would like to buy this Sony HT-S400.

[@donjuandemarco4115]

It’s alittle less than 36 inches wide. Measure how wide your tv is. Different TVs have different size bezels so widths will be different between brands and models.

[@sunilshukla8102]

can u please compare it with jbl sb190?

[@handyandymedia]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it.

[@TheJay1976]

Do I need the Hdmi and digital cable cords or just 1 ?

[@handyandymedia]

Depends on your TV but the audio signal is sent through the HDMI cable so that should work for most TVs

[@TheJay1976]

@@handyandymedia Thanks for responding I'm not blown away buy it ,bass is not that strong imo

[@cynanzemo]

Can you compare this to the Samsung HW A650? Which one is better?

[@handyandymedia]

Hopefully I'll get to review the Samsung HW A650 in the near future, that would be a great versus!

[@johnfernandez2161]

Can u connect this sony speaker in the pc without bluetooth

[@johnfernandez2161]

Please reply how to connect in the pc without bluetooth

[@xMACHOxMANx]

Does it have 4k playthrough?

[@handyandymedia]

Good question, I'm not sure, will have to check.

[@michaeljohnson9079]

What am I doing wrong my bass sucks.i use the remote to up the bass and it says Max..i almost have to max out the volume to get any bass

[@handyandymedia]

Something doesn't seem right. Try connecting it to another device and see what happens.

[@vladamijovic9097]

Can i destroy memo card ,mikro sd nintendo swich with wifi sub wofer with magnetic filds?

[@handyandymedia]

I've never heard of any issues with the magnetic field. But I will look into it.

[@ryancohenmusic]

Can you use this just via Bluetooth and you're phone?! Or only with a tv

[@handyandymedia]

Yes you can connect to it via Bluetooth on your smartphone

[@stig20101]

What are the ohms of them?

[@handyandymedia]

I don't know off the top of my head but I'm sure you can find it in the spec sheet.

[@elcuby]

I just purchase the HTSC 40 from Costco, is the same ?

[@handyandymedia]

Probably pretty close. Costco gets different model numbers just for them. So it won't be exact, but I'm sure it will still sound good.

[@elcuby]

@@handyandymedia thanks for replying 🇩🇴

[@user-lq9tc2mp8w]

Just bought it. Lets see... 🙏🙏🙏

[@handyandymedia]

Let me know what you think of it!

[@ilikeitdark13]

How is it?

[@user-lq9tc2mp8w]

Actually is a Great soundbar for my living room. I tested it on music and it is going well. If you do not have great demands it will suit you well.

[@Nizamm1]

@@handyandymedia hi sir, is soundbar good for music? If we play mp3 or KZbin video from pc or phone

[@mukeshkumarverma4551]

how can i buy this after physically check near badarpur, new delhi?? plz reply if u know

[@handyandymedia]

I don't know, I am based in Canada

[@mukeshkumarverma4551]

@@handyandymedia ok..

[@tatitorodriguez376]

Can you turn off the front display,…just bought this.

[@handyandymedia]

Hmm I think so but I can't remember. If you figure it out, let us know, that is helpful info.

[@jens8294]

Did u figured it out?

[@SilverIris1011]

How does this compare to the sony s350?

[@handyandymedia]

I haven't tried the S350. If I do get it, I will compare the two. I imagine they would be pretty similar.

[@kb4koolboyz]

overall comparison with s350, the s400 is better as far as i looked around on the internet.

[@paulabhishek]

S350 is discontinued so go for 400

[@reggienhappiness8851]

I got one for 150 and it sucks because it uses only optical

[@Maber01]

The soundbar has 1 HDMI connector. Will that connector take the sound from the TV Hdmi Arc connector? Another way to ask this question is, does the HDMI connector work as an input like the optical connector?

[@handyandymedia]

I can't remember if that HDMI port is Arc or not. If it is, then you should be good to go.

[@ringoooringooo2190]

this one or sony hts20r??

[@handyandymedia]

I think you can't go wrong with either, it really comes down to price IMO

[@diegorivaldo]

Sama S350 bgs mana

[@ianalvaroo]

S400

[@RealMaga84]

Review of a sound system with no sound!

[@handyandymedia]

KZbin algorithm keeps flagging audio in my videos. My bad still, I should have played some of my original music. Next time for sure!

[@zorilaz]

Yeah , pointless. Reviewing a car without turning the engine on

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

$199 at Costco

[@handyandymedia]

That's a good deal!

[@markdelvecchio9316]

Are you getting paid to give a good review

[@handyandymedia]

No, If I give something a good review, I'm impressed. Sony tends to always make good audio products, unlike Raycon which I've trashed many times on this channel.

[@wiggypop]

First thought was Ewwww electronics over a heater. It's like those dumbest who put TVs above a fireplace stand.

[@handyandymedia]

I agree, but that's the best position for the soundbar. That shelf helps absorbed the heat. The last soundbar I had without the shelf eventually melted! Lesson learned.

[@wiggypop]

@@handyandymedia haha the heat barrier shelf is coo tho

[@samerawijendran6402]

Talking toooomuch😤

[@handyandymedia]

Imagine being me, and all the thoughts going in my head ;)

[@BOSSHAWG100]

This sound bar and subwoofer has the sound of computer speakers. 330 watts my ass it's garbage and Sony should be embarrassed putting this junk out, I wish I'd never bought this junk subwoofer so light you can pick it up with one finger. I know sound and this ain't it.

[@handyandymedia]

Interesting, that's the first time I heard someone that didn't like this soundbar.

[@Ausssss999]

Just u. Sadly

[@jens8294]

U are sad hahah

[@BOSSHAWG100]

​"Haha" they sold you this pos and you're happy, now you have empty pockets to go with yo empty head. @@jens8294