Sony HT-S40R Soundbar Home Theatre System - Is it that good?

[@Steve30x]

I had the lower model of that soundbar the S20R There's a few problems with that system. First of all all the connections are on the subwoofer. Then there's the fact the soundbar doesn't support any form of DTS. If you put DTS audio through it you will not get any sound Another problem is the subwoofer is low with very little bass and when you increase the bass at a certain level it also increases mid range frequencies through the subwoofer and vocals are heard in the subwoofer too. Also the speaker badly needs tweeters. The high frequencies are almost non existent. But the surround sound is really good with the system.

[@yen-fuou8525]

Talking about the pros and cons of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio helps, I just bought this set, I quite enjoy it

[@LeJazzfan]

Thanks, mate! Appreciate your telling us about the cables and installation. This shows me that it isn't what I'm looking for. You saved me from buying the wrong product!

[@TrendingReviews]

Glad I could help either way!

[@rohin_80]

Should have mounted it bit high almost 5 ft from the ground facing towards ur ears with the help of 360 wall mount rear speaker brackets…it does enhance the audio to another level.

[@michaeltalbot2381]

This is a really good review, I've been shopping around for a soundbar to go with my Sony bravia. Your review was clear and concise, telling me everything I need to know. Thank you

[@TrendingReviews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@radioactivegamer564]

@@TrendingReviews Can i Lay the sunwoofer on the side? pls answer 🙏

[@vagpap85]

i have the same TV and want to buy this surround system, what's your impressions so far?

[@michaeltalbot2381]

@vagpap85 I'm very happy with it, the sound quality is great. I tested it out playing the Man Of Steel soundtrack, which really gave the speakers and sub a workout. But there was no distortion whatsoever. Its very easy to set up and use as well.

[@Gamyv]

Iam searching this type of explanation about connection and explanation of soundbar with satellite speakers connection ❤❤

[@rameshchotrani7075]

Hi thanks just bought this soundbar need to know how to adjust rear speakers volume thanks

[@MinhVo-mx4dr]

Love your review! I could see how those 2 sub speakers work! Thank you !

[@aux1z11]

I just ordered this and sure it's better than just the TV speakers

[@usables4028]

What's your thoughts about it? Did you get it yet?

[@aux1z11]

@@usables4028 yeah it's still in the box till probly this weekend when I swap out the tv,s

[@Moccalocca100]

@@aux1z11 Lemme know the sound quality pleas

[@Moccalocca100]

@YME I bought them and returned them after 2 days. The subwoofer is good but the soundbar is super small and bad quality and the rear speakers you cant even hear them. I bought a samsung q930b. Its much better

[@datdus5524]

​@@Moccalocca100 i hope that for twice the price

[@randomguy36j98]

mate thank you very much for your detailed and helpful review, thank you thank you thank you, helped me to decide to buy this withoutu hesitation

[@TrendingReviews]

You're very welcome, thank you!!

[@kelj4517]

I just purchased this home theater system last week from Walmart on clearance! I only paid $200!

[@usables4028]

Thank you for info about difference between dolby atmos and audio. Great video!

[@KabegasReviews]

Thanks man, great review. Good video. Got mine ordered, looking forward to it now. 👍🏻

[@TrendingReviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@hemumoni]

Excellent home theatre in minimum price.🤗..but beware if your tv have hdmi earc or arc it would be perfect combo for sony s40r...bluetooth sound is not acceptable 🫵😎

[@micheclb]

Hey all, I bought this S40R couple of months ago but I am really disappointed about the audio. Some frequences, like dialogues or even the PS5 homepage music, gets heavily distorted...anyone had the same problem (and related solution?)

[@Gungrave123]

I cannot make 5.1 working at any circumstances. Test tone works fine, which proves that the speakers are not faulty, but it will simply not play surround sound, regardless of source - PC, 2 consoles, etc, tested with every possible combination of cables and settings. For me, its simply false advertising.

[@KimSmith-o7g]

Hi, hope you can please help.After set up i have a problem with the rear speakers.They are not working for the sound effects & music only.They are working all the time exacty like the sound bar with voices ect but no as loud.Thanks

[@brynear]

Thank you for the thorough review, am looking to buy either this or the H-S500RF

[@MS7.7]

I'm on the same fence. Which one did you get?

[@leaderX999]

S40r look so bad, better go with 500rf

[@sjalmeha]

How long is the cables on the rear speakers and does the receiver has to be in a line of sight of the subwoofer?

[@andersonlombardo6303]

Great review. I've just purchased one. Tks 👍🏽

[@pxl666]

had this set for a day or two . cheap but sound is weak ... better than tv speakers anyway ... what surprises me most is the lack of high tones ...

[@vijaymohaniyer]

Going to go for this one after watching your review

[@taylor_made86]

Great review, thanks 😁. Liked!

[@masterq89]

great explanantion on atmos vs surround.

[@shaheershukri]

does the speaker support Bluetooth microphone?

[@AbhishekRajawat13]

Is it worth to buy in 2023 oct. Is there any other option in this price segment

[@JojiN-xv9ld]

Thanks for insightful explanation. Taking notes. ❤

[@Cybals1]

Hello, I have read in several places that this model has a problem, such as that the surround sound speakers distort due to an apparent connectivity problem with the sub woofer, has that happened to you?

[@ZamaZwane-n9d]

I do agree with you 😢

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

Are there options to put the rear speakers on if playing music? And will they work with youtube videos?

[@wkd0]

Put the sound bar behind the couch and the little speakers on the TV. I would rather hear the small things coming from the front and continuous sound coming from the back of me.

[@RanaFromHaryana1]

Sony HR-S20R Or HT-S40R Witch Is Better In Bass & Clear Voice Witch One I choose

[@shahram2447]

I enjoyed your review, good job 👏

[@MrAlexmorrissey]

so the rear speakers don't play along side with the sounder its just for the extra noises? :(

[@benterry28]

That’s how 5.1 sound always worked. Its surround sound, not just stereo with extra speakers

[@guillaumelm8853]

Hey, it's said to have "wireless rear speakers". Just to be sure, it's "audio wireless" but they need to be electrically plugged right?

[@TrendingReviews]

Correct - they still need a plug source to be plugged in.

[@guillaumelm8853]

@@TrendingReviews thanks 👌🏻

[@Noahp1604]

does that subwoofer have to be on the ground? i can only provide a place on my tv-wall-unit.

[@attilaandrasik]

Hey, is the Sony home theater speaker set compatible with Samsung TV?

[@skinny4]

I just purchased this and I need help making the surround speakers, the little ones, louder. They are on but not putting out much sound. Kind of ruining us around experience

[@mindisfree_04]

Hi, will the 5.1 function/work as surround even when connected through Bluetooth only?

[@alanjackson2540]

I can't hear any sound from the amplifier. And advice?

[@LexDreyer]

Is this better then logitech z906 for gaming/music/movies because I want to pick on but I don't know which..

[@siyeh6504]

Also looking looking for something similar to the Z906 experience, nothing less. So far having a hard time finding one that isn't expensive

[@devd4001]

Great review...this how the review should be! You have defined a template for product review :)

[@TrendingReviews]

Thank you so much!!

[@sajukoshy4817]

Sir, s40r or 500 rf which one better for 12*14 room size pls tell

[@Cloud-ix8xu]

Please tell me about, How much inches is your TV ? TV or projector good for to watch movie ?

[@yannisthomas72]

Thank you for this video. You helped me much decide to buy it. Two questions; 1. I have a LG TV (not smart TV). Will this soundbar system be easily connected with just an HDMI cable? 2. If I want to watch a movie from a DVD, how can this be done? I also have a SONY Blue Ray player. Can I connect both the Blue Ray player and the Soundbar System at the same time on the TV, so the sound of the DVD movie can be played by the Soundbar System? Thank you again.

[@allinone6036]

Great 👍 video. What about deep bass for music ?

[@Noahp1604]

on lvl max it is okay. in my opinion, it is awesome for movies, but slightly above average in conditions of music.

[@avnishnawoor1236]

Top notch review

[@Gr3GisVideos]

Great review but you forgot to mention that this system has no pass through option which for ppl who havae older TVs without hdmi arc port won't experience full potential of this setup. I own older Samsung TV without arc port and I bought myself much cheaper soundbar from lg unfortunately it's only 2.1 channel but it has pass through video system

[@TrendingReviews]

Thank you for letting everyone know, very good point! ✌🏼️

[@cliffselects966]

Hi there.... Thanks for the review... If the TV has Dolby Atmos integrated within, do we get the Atmos effect through this sound system, through ARC?

[@TrendingReviews]

Hi - no unfortunately that wouldn't work - Dolby Atmos can't be transferred onto devices that don't support a Dolby Atmos output.

[@5hrikebg]

Is it possible to connect the tv set using HDMI and a pc using the optical cable? Could it reproduce sound simultaniously from both sources?

[@Anthony-nv5ql]

Is HDMI an audio output? I thought it would be to extract the audio from the HDMI as an input. I have a NUC (mini PC) without optical output so I was looking for a 5.1 system with HDMI input.

[@slater140778]

Does the sub woofer vibrate the floor? My old LG one did and it was amazing

[@TrendingReviews]

Yeah if it sits on the floor, then I guess it would vibrate it a bit

[@alexabdulkader7423]

Means the Rear speaker do not work if the Audio is in stereo???

[@pxl666]

hey did you download sample files or did you play them from YT ? how atmos sounds on this ? does the soundbar have settings for room adjustment ? thanks for sharing your experience !

[@MrSolidBlakeGaming]

Looks like a Tech demo from the store.

[@MrFatmac87]

Atmos won't pass through on this it can't support its bandwidth or coding

[@Ananthan.201]

Hey Man My Amplifier not connecting always blinking Red Help me out pls :(

[@theresamitchell101]

my speakers cord has a shortage in it where can i just buy the speakers not the whole system

[@MrBrudnywieprz]

Hey mate, can u tell me if there is an option to force 5.1 sound on videos that are typical stereo ? f.e I got Battle of Midway from 1976 and it's stereo sound and I would like to watch it in 5.1. Thanks in advance !

[@TrendingReviews]

Hello! I don't think the system allows the option to force 5.1 unfortunately - I've looked everywhere and can't see that capability. Sorry!

[@Titoo126]

Very helpful video. Thanks

[@larchielad]

How is it for handling low dialogue in movies is there like a voice clarity setting on it? And how is it without rear speakers?

[@TrendingReviews]

There is a dialogue button the remote to make the vocals sound clearer, and you can also cycle through different audio modes to match whatever content you watch. I watch everything with the rear speakers and I just love when they shift the background noises to one of the rear speakers, because it really makes it sound like a cinema surround sound audio!

[@cacholucero1539]

Excellent comment on the Atmos system. Saludos

[@moro777greatnepal2]

Can we buy the remote for it

[@hithere5768]

Thanks for the review

[@harrypotel]

Is it ok if the rear speakers are far away? Because I have the table behind the couch and I want to put then far away from the couch so I can put them behind the table

[@alexpatru9326]

How is the bass feeling?

[@macburninman17]

I'm looking for a good sony speaker system for my sony bravia tv to enjoy the best gaming experience on ps5. Any recommendations?

[@pankajchandrasekaran]

Friend , can you suggest me a Sony TV 4K 43in with a smooth refresh rate. ? Thanks

[@MiguelMartinez-op7cw]

Hi, i bought this and the subwoofer doesnt work. It works with all the conections and Bluetooth but it doesnt sound. Anybody have this problem?

[@jason-sy8lq]

Thanks for the reply what is your best recommendation to connect speaker system to TV HDMI or optical fibre great video by the way

[@TrendingReviews]

Definitely recommend via HDMI, so that you can use our TV remote to control the audio at the same time, and sounds as equally as good.

[@Sigma.6]

Hi 👋🏼 I already have a Denon AVC-X6700 in my lounge, but I was thinking of this for my bedroom, as Im a lazy bugger and spend 2 days of the week in bed. 😂😂😂 What do you think?

[@theaazziz]

Bro if the you have 5.1 surround the sound voice in a movie should only be here in center speaker right?

[@sitamgpaul5218]

Hi I've a question. Can we add one more subwoofer on this thing or not? I'll be waiting for your response. Thanks.

[@TrendingReviews]

Hi. I'm not 100% sure but my best guess is that this won't be possible. Could be worth dropping Sony a support message and seeing if it can be done?

[@Rising_Bird634]

Hi I am from Bangladesh, I am a bass lover, I want to buy a deep bass home theater which is best for music, movie everything. My budget is bdt 36 thousand taka.so please suggest me a home theater which will best for my prefer. Thanks.

[@firefire9994]

great review and advice

[@firefire9994]

Bought one not disappointed. Great sound 👍

[@georgiminchev9433]

What is the best HDMI cable for this my tv is Sony a83k 65inch

[@naberojp1337]

ey bro, the inalambric (wireless amplifier) must works?, cuz mine that isn't sound, but the twitter, boffer, barrer sound do, so im confus

[@tamas.u]

Is this better than a TV's 6 speakers dolby atmos built in Speakers?

[@nsh6694]

In mine, when I take the sound output from HDMI ARC, the sound does not come out from the rear speakers. Can anyone help me? Also, when I use Bluetooth, I don't have this problem.

[@kumrkiran1905]

Excellent review

[@jmcprotech9670]

hey man the Sound from ur TV on its own Not Bad at all Don't know Y U have to have it only on 20 Volume it cud of gone Up a bit more Highly yes Sound from the SoundBar is more Basey & good Mid range. To be fair you should of Used the same demo for TV and your new sound system for it to be Truely a Side by Side Comparison

[@AnishShanbhag]

What about s500rf ??

[@csigusz5987]

Great video test, thx, what the good this: JBL Bar 300 or this sony ht-s40r?

[@rahulozarde9892]

Can we connect Sony blueray player with this?

[@anthonyjohnson7537]

How long is the wiring from the sub to the sound bar ? Thanks for the review

[@HarjinderSingh-ie7hk]

10 feet

[@takundamapako7856]

Great, honest, detailed review!

[@tonikirubi8938]

Awesome explanation and review

[@lidiogranata6500]

Ciao, c'è un modo per farlo funzionare con Alexa? Grazie...

[@martynmasters86]

How long is the cable from sound bar to sub please ?

[@PegasusDroneMedia]

I’ve just bought this product. Set it up and sound comes out of the rear speakers all the time. In your video you state they should only work when sound in a movie for example they then kick in when rear sound like a car comes from behind. What has happened for the speakers to work constantly? Many thanks.

[@TrendingReviews]

Is the sound you get pretty Loud with all the dialogue and the whole show/movie playing from it? In some cases it will do very light constant sound if the content isn't shot in 5.1 audio

[@PegasusDroneMedia]

@@TrendingReviews Thanks for the reply. Slight sound coming out of the rear speakers all the time, even if it is shot in 5.1. It's not loud but always there, dosent sound like a car coming from rear or gun fire, that sort of thing, so is this correct, my old pioneer 5.1 played no sound unless it was designed to, unfortunately the pioneer gave up the ghost on monday so after watching your review decided to go with the S40. Not sure it was a good move unless I can sort this issue.

[@unweoncualquiera2.0]

Great video my friend! I'm about to buy it, but I'd like to ask you if have you ever had any problems with the rear speakers while watching 5.1 content? And what happens if you watch 7.1 content with this soundbar? Does it turn the 7.1 channels to 5.1? Greeting from Chile!

[@TrendingReviews]

Hello! Thanks for the comment. So far, I've had it for around 2-3 weeks, and not had any problems with rear speakers at all. Pretty much everything on Netflix is 5.1 and it sounds great and I feel really immersed in the audio. I played a 7.1CH clip from KZbin and yes, it converts it to 5.1, which still sounds pretty good. Hope that helps!

[@unweoncualquiera2.0]

@@TrendingReviews thanks for the answer my friend!! I was worried about the fact that most content nowadays provides 5.1 master audio or 7.1, but it seems to adapt to those formats with no problem at all. Thanks again!

[@melvinmercurio5290]

can you notice any sound delay from the rear speakers?

[@unweoncualquiera2.0]

@@melvinmercurio5290 no delay in the rear speakers my friend. I have watched a lot of movies so far without any issue. It might be related to the type of connection, I use an optical cable.

[@Gungrave123]

i have this for 3 months now, have never managed to make 5.1 work with this soundbar no matter what source input (console, PC, bluray player etc) The test tone plays correctly, but then it will simply not recognize and work with any surround sound source.

[@greenogre_]

Great review!

[@tytds]

how loud can the rear speakers go and what is the quality? I Was thinking of placing them by the end of my living room, far behind the couch

[@TrendingReviews]

The rear speakers are not that loud, because they are made for the light background noises of the 5.1 Channel audio. I don't think there is a way to adjust them either - but if you sit next to them where they are visible, then you can hear good surround sound, otherwise if they are hidden behind the couch, you might not be able to hear them

[@tytds]

@@TrendingReviews alright. Samsung sells individual wireless rear speakers but need to be wired to the wireless receiver. Those would work better right?

[@cliffordmanguiob8549]

Is Sony Soundbar compatible with TV that are not Sony for example TCL brands?

[@jojomayday3080]

Compatible

[@romeoyb5546]

Great review but this Sony sound bar design is so backwards to modern living space. Sub connecting wirely when every brand move on Bluetooth so sub does not need to be in front taking space. I do build media walls and this design won't work

[@bivak7824]

Is there a way to add more speakers to this exact system?

[@crescentfaruq7056]

no

[@Tkid33]

Hey I just bought this and the same sound is coming out of each speaker how do I change it

[@Tkid33]

Like I done a sound test on KZbin and sound from the Front right speaker is also coming out the back right

[@reigne_jlou7375]

How can I set up this sound bar to karaoke? Is it possible? Thanks

[@davidryan6441]

Many Thanks For a Great Review And Insight Into The Sony HT-S40.. You Have Convinced Me To Part With £350...My Wife Would Like To Know Your Secret, She Cannot get Me To Part With a Fiver. Thanks Again.

[@TrendingReviews]

You can tell your wife its all about honesty and showcasing the return on investment benefits! 🤩

[@deserttechyvids3982]

is there an option to listen either rear or front speakers only just like other brands?

[@TrendingReviews]

Not that I know of. I don't think this one can do that

[@ysnytm]

hey. can we play dolby digital surround 5.1 (for netflix) whit tv-bluetooth connection? Because i dont want a use any cable.

[@TrendingReviews]

Yes, you can - but just remember if you use Bluetooth, you may have some latency with audio syncing with the video.

[@oliverbaylo7836]

So if I was too use it with my Xbox would audio play out of all speakers

[@TrendingReviews]

Yep, it should

[@frozz666]

great review bro..can we use the speaker with a pc?

[@TrendingReviews]

I see why not - its simply a HDMI input so you could technically connect it using that.