Sony HT S500RF 5.1 Sound Bar Home Theatre Review | Digit.in

[@prasanthnagaraj6307]

Which 5.1 home theater suits better in the price range below 10,000 for Panasonic th32fs600d model tv in a room size of 16*16

[@tsutheesh]

For mostly music (phone/bluetooth) would this be good? Or bookshelf is better?

[@deadpool8422]

What is the size of the drivers man ? Is this how you do a soundbar review ? What has become of digit ? What is the subwoofer size ? is it 6 inch or 8 inch ?

[@vinukaushik29may]

For the people who wants a loud surround speakers settings -go to menu option in your sony ht remote thn go for the option lvl(level) thn click enter s left and increease the level by pressing aero print buttons to upto 6 level thn you have a loud rear speakers and same for su right speakers

[@drnewsun]

Nice

[@muthusiva1590]

Thanks

[@UsmanKhan-fp5uu]

Good review... but one needs to run wires from back of the room to woofer right ?

[@kingcar5493]

What is a sound bar review without a sound test? Is it for decoration only?

[@anusha115]

How do I rate Yamaha sound bars in comparison to others?

[@sardarhumanist]

What is the length of the satellite speaker wires,I want to place back of my sofa wall which is 20feet far from my tv,can we extend cable wire length?

[@Avik71]

Nice video. It will be really helpful if you can suggest me between Sony HT S700rf and IV300 and YAMAHA YHT 3072. I have samsung 4k tv. Tata sky dts hd set top box and PS4 pro (4k)needs to be connected. So If I connect all to TV and then TV HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI will the sound flow for all device including 4K. main Requirement- loud surround sound with deep bass and perfect vocal. Music and gaming is priority. I am very much confused mainly between IV300 and S700rf. Waiting for your response.

[@lykos2267]

i bought this soundbar this march 2021, but i have a problem the subwoofer fan doesnt spin at all

[@Akash_Banerjee]

This is how it should be reviewed so that an average consumer can make the decision.Not everyone cares about high mids and lowes. Great review.

[@shreyas__]

bro 35k ka speaker hai, those things do matter at this price range

[@Akash_Banerjee]

yes for someone who knows what lows and mids are@@shreyas__

[@coolmonkey5269]

y no one cares😂

[@gunjansingh625]

Hi Vinu,... I hv a question... can I connect audio mixer into this system?

[@sumitavaghosh]

Can I connect to SONY LED directly... I prefer having set up like HT-IV300... Kindly help...

[@Sidhubaba]

Awesome Review !

[@primetiming5846]

if we want to connect bluray player sony, these speakers and sonytv. how do we connect speakers? to bluray player or tv?

[@MhanRajKg]

I am confused between this one and Polk magnifi mini

[@nivin3]

Hi I need help! I’m buying this soundbar for my projector but me projector only has HDMI input socket. No optical or Bluetooth. How do I connect it to my Soundbar. Please help

[@sanjoysumit7784]

Mobile youtube screen costing or TV youtube play can we hearing 5.1

[@somnathchowdhury4767]

How much is the satellite speakers wire lenght? Pls tell me who ever has this system.... I'm searching all over the internet but can't find it🙄🙄

[@alonzoa3183]

How long is the cable for the small speakers

[@disisjay1]

Thanks for the video. Is this 5.1 still good in 2022 for the price? Also, can you please recommend any good/better 5.1 under 35 or max 40k?

[@karthikganesan6483]

Go with this one

[@NEVEREVERGIVEUP478]

Worst product

[@virenmandalia1548]

I have bought these speakers, but I’m not really getting the surround experience. The rear speakers volume is rlly low, even after increasing lvl from menu on speakers.

[@mahipalsinhvaghela325]

Hi really appreciate your videos they are awesome. Wanted your advise on the soundbar I am purchasing for my 55 inch TV, living room size is 15 x 15 sq feets. My options are YAS - 108, JBL Bar 2.1, Sony HT-CT290, Sony HT-S350 ,Polk Audio Signa 1 and Samsung HW-H450 Wireless Audio Soundbar what would you suggest ? Primary purpose for the soundbar would to watch movies and I would like to have clear dialogues. Please suggest one from the list. Thanks

[@thejdeepramisetti]

Hi to get the Dolby sound through dth we have only option is optical cable from setup box to sub woofer.. But the input option doesn't have optical, it has tv, analog , bt etc....then how can we get Dolby sound in dth hd channels ??? PS (edit): sorry through HDMI itself we are getting Dolby in TV channels, no need of optical cable

[@rupabose745]

I have sony s500rf and it has optical input with dolby support,i suggest you to visit the official website while asking for and input or output option of any system next time

[@omkarsankpal3774]

How do I remove the PRTCT showing on the subwoofer

[@sundarimeenakshi9322]

Is available equaliser in this home theater?

[@Manikanta-zn7wo]

Hi bro I saw this vedio... U tell about HDMI cable was so long...know Plz suggest me that long HDMI cable which is better to my VU PREMIUM 4k 65inc TV. Plz send link that cable bro.

[@riteshraman7894]

Bro sony k kisi bh Home theater me sound effect seperation pata nahi chalta hai,. Should i buy samsung rather than sony???

[@Steve30x]

I know this video is a few years old but I'm wondering is it possible to get those speaker connectors for the back of the subwoofer some place? I bought a SONY HT- S20 which use those connections for the speakers but I want to use the speakers from a HT RT3 which are already wall mounted without the connectors on them for my rear speakers and use the rear speakers that came with the HT S20 for front right and left while using the soundbar as the center speaker. I searched eBay for those speaker connectors and found some that are similar but might not work. The reason why I got rid of the HT RT3 was the loud fan in the back of the subwoofer.

[@MrRaghavann]

Can anyone tell me is there any new soundbar models which are coming soon.

[@prakashkmanjuk2391]

Can we cut cable to install in wall

[@guravaiahp820]

Sony srf500 and lg sl6y which one isbest

[@amaryahya2290]

Does it have a strong bass?? Is 1000 watts really real?? Please answer please

[@eghonalexis]

Does the fan start working when the temperatures are higher? since when you turn it on it does not work immediately

[@Digit]

The fan starts when the system starts. It picks up speed when heat is generated.

[@KULLLLU]

I have purchased it While watching a movie on my PC connected thru hdmi cable to TV and to home theatre via Bluetooth. The sound output stops to come after 30-40 min.though the Bluetooth connection still shows as active. What cud be the reason and the solution

[@Digit]

Try a physical connection like aux or optical?

[@rajeshprataparao1763]

Hello broo pls tell me that sonyS500rf vs sonyS700rf which is best and what is the difference between them pls tell meee broooo?

[@hp_aj4734]

Can you play sound through this with a playstation 4 if you can pls do a video

[@akshaysaxena874]

Are the rear speakers wireless or wired

[@neiladams7543]

Is this system built with 4k HDR

[@ramachandradairyfarm5905]

Just now I purchased its mind blowing w

[@dannykiller2561]

Yes mee too I bought it tomorrow

[@Supergopurony]

Hi I purchased HT S500 RF from local sony center ,after a sony center representative recommended to me , immediately after installing I felt it is mind-blowing ,best under 40000 category ,after connecting to my gaming console I played ghost of tsushima oh my god it's like wandering in tsushima island air blow past behind my ear ,one enemy thowed a bomb to right side of screen and suddenly explosion happened in right surround speaker ,what a heavenly experience.

[@albertbenny7430]

How much

[@sumithchettry2174]

Sir Ht S700Rf how much kg??

[@davidayalaangulo1754]

i have this soundbar and it supports dts sound i also have some bluray movies with dts sound format but i have a problem i dont know hot to get the dts sound working, i connect mi ps4 slim to my samsung tv with hdmi and the soundbar is connected to mi tv via hdmi too but the dts surround is not working, if anyone can help me please i will appreciated a lot.

[@RajeshKumar-gm5kf]

Kindly arrange to make a comparison of Sony HT s500rf versus Sony s40r

[@Aone9e]

s40r is 600w equipped with rear wireless speakers which is the best part, obviously. There is no difference other than that in both the models offcourse s40r has a sound a bit weaker compared to s500rf

[@angeluscomfort8843]

You’ve shared your findings clean and clear like you know what you are dealing with unlike other Indians who tried a lot to attract the viewers, for instance, every device they review from cheap to expensive they say it’s the best 😂

[@muruganm1587]

Pls do a video for sound test.

[@kpvsarath7490]

Dialogue volume is too low , anyone know how to increase centre volume?

[@zeuslrd8313]

I’m not able to increase centre volume

[@supersanjay87]

Awesome review ! What is the difference between ht rt40 and s500rf ? Which one is best in your opinion.

[@akhil3494]

No doubt 500rf💥

[@sauravraman6140]

Is it over good for 150sq feet room ??

[@thaminzimande8426]

Does it play Auxiliary?

[@Moto-helmet]

does it hv dolby atmos? sub woofer diameter?

[@kishanlall6315]

Rear speakers cable length?

[@samnangsuon5564]

Why don't have sound test?

[@jaimelozano3680]

hi, thanks for the video, a question, the volume is equal to the logitech z906?

[@pranavshejwal8945]

no. loudest than logitech its sony bro its quality

[@rupabose745]

I have s500rf,and z906 both,z906 attached to pc via optical and s500rf attached to tv via arc,if your priority is watching movies with dolby and dts surrounded audio then go for sony, if your priority is only music then go for z906, but if you have 30k budget, i think one should consider s500rf for after sales service and latest codec supports

[@harith27]

@@rupabose745 i am Looking for Z906. Usage is connecting to TV & Music. Doubt is can Coaxial give good output to movies and also songs in youtube ?

[@rupabose745]

@@harith27 the latest video format is HEVC with dolby atmos and 5.1 dolby digital plus, torrent downloads even streaming platforms are using same formats, but optical and coaxial cant support ddp means dolby digital plus format audio, its only supporta dolby digital which is dead now and all dts formats not supported on coaxial and optical, only go for hdmi arc enabeled tv and home theatre system, and please check dts compatability as dts is simply mind bogling, if stereo music is only priority then you can still go for z906, but its important keep update with latest formats

[@coolmonkey5269]

sir madam.. im confuse i want heart shaking bass crisp highs i watch video songs and movies in prime netflix also i connect to my gaming pc connectivity no problem which is best logi 906 or sony philips boat soundbar

[@primetiming5846]

what is hdmi passtourgh?

[@akshaynand8132]

Hi. Thanks for reviewing this product. I am considering this one for my hall which is 23 * 13 feet. You think this 1000 W product would give me a nice experience for this room size?

[@Digit]

I think you should be good with this one.

[@akshaynand8132]

@@Digit thanks a ton

[@Supergopurony]

Hi I purchased HT S500 RF from local sony center ,after a sony center representative recommended to me , immediately after installing I felt it is mind-blowing ,best under 40000 category ,after connecting to my gaming console I played ghost of tsushima oh my god it's like wandering in tsushima island air blow past behind my ear ,one enemy thowed a bomb to right side of screen and suddenly explosion happened in right surround speaker ,what a heavenly experience ...... Sound is also loud and clear good for hall

[@janmejaysingh1043]

@@Supergopurony kahan kahan karega ye comment

[@rowdysinghs]

@@janmejaysingh1043 main khud bhi yahi soch raha tha... iska comment dusri baar dekh raha hu...!! 😂

[@AnkitVerma-nf3wv]

A wireless sub with rear speakers that connect to sub would have made much more sense.. Hdmi and other connectivity options shld have been in the soundbar itself.. Poor design overall..

[@gprakashps3]

I am considering buying this system. However, I do not have any place to install speakers behind me. Can I place the speakers in front me or not install them at all? Can you please offer a solution?

[@Digit]

The rear speakers need to be behind you for a surround effect. Makes no sense for a front setup. If you don't want surround speakers consider getting a soundbar 2.1 setup. Should work well for you.

[@gprakashps3]

@@Digit I considered buying a 2.1 setup as well, from Sony too. I noticed the power output is less than half and I am keen on having a central speaker. If I place the speakers in front of me, I may not get a true surround sound experience, however I will get the superb power. Will placing the speakers in front of me be worse than a 2.1 setup? The difference in price is negligible...

[@MrSunnychadha]

is there any wire extension for a rear speaker of this model. I have purchased this based on the review but falling short of wire size of rear speakers.

[@Digit]

No extension available.

[@jaihind5902]

I have the same speaker. We called to Sony showroom and complained about it. They came and changed the wire which is long enough now.

[@faisalahmed7929]

5.1Ch Home Theatre HT-J5550WK Black what do you think about this one ☝️?

[@esquilarga]

Trash out....bro.

[@shkeo8122]

Plz make a video on Sony HT G-700

[@architchatrath4361]

Hi, I am considering this in 2022 for my 10 by 10 room. is it a good buy? I have also shortlisted Sony HT-G700 & Sony HT-S40R. Can you please guide me which one is best? my main purpose is to get a good sound quality while watching movies. Thank you for the great video!

[@pradiptagiri471]

Same requirements brother !! But no one suggesting honestly.. some youtubers are pushing for zebronics !! They are saying Sony Ht s40r is not that good !! Still confused.. if you get some good tips please reply

[@rowdysinghs]

@@pradiptagiri471 even my requirements are the same...!! If any of you bought it... Plzz tell about experience...

[@kennethpascua2329]

Is this compatible on PS5

[@YouTube2020NN]

Hello Nice video. You started out well but you still missed out on the back speaker placement issue. Aka wiring. Means if you place on back and you also mentioned about integrated wire. So. Can I cut them and put them. Means I do have my wiring done in the walls. So right now I have Philips 5.1 connected. And I have directly plugged the wall wires in the bass unit. And the wires come out from the back wall connect to the speaker. I hope you get it so can I cut the wire. 2. U also said about no arc pass thru. Anyways keep in mind I am thinking to buy ht r40. . So I will connect my tv arc to this sound bar arc. Works rite?. I have ps4 and cable TV directly connected to tv hdmi normal. Arc I will give to this sound bar. Works . What is the issue? No I do not have a home theatre or anything else to be connected to sound bar. As arc works rite. 3. Do you suggest any other product. In and under 20k 4. Main Q. U also mentioned left and right rear throwing sound of left and right in ps4 spider man gaming. My point is same. And the true point of me buying upgrade is. My Philips do not have audio in spdif or hdmi so. I am not getting true 5.1. If this is the case then can u test it rt40 also. Let me know. Or which product u suggest. Also. Now Amazon prime or even Netflix both have 5.1 movie and content. So can you test that and let me know which 5.1 system suits my needs. Thanks.

[@dakshayjakhia6291]

Hi. Digit. Very good in depth review and helpful to me. Please suggest sound bar for my 200 ft hall in wireless .TV I have is 49 inch Samsung. Budget is Rs 35k.

[@karthikganesan6483]

It's been 2 years.. Which Soundbar do you have now?

[@bestofcomedy1378]

Good review

[@kishore2009able]

Hi, i hav speaker cables running internally , like electric wires in the wall internally. Can i use my own wires fr rear speakers instead using sony branded ones, does the sound quality effected? If not effected then how do i do it?

[@Digit]

The back of the sub woofer will only take the Sony cables clip. You will have to go through some cutting and taping to get this done.

[@naveedandnaveed]

The same product u will get almost 20000 from uae

[@dakshayjakhia6291]

@@naveedandnaveed what is the Tickets cost for UAe

[@rudreshchougala2016]

International warenty available?

[@hirkankapadia8221]

@Digit which is a better choice for sound quality.... Sony HTS-500RF or JBL soundbar 3.1? Please reply

[@vinukaushik29may]

ht s 500rf

[@Durgadevi-nv2rl]

Sony ht s700 rf 🥳🥳❤️😍

[@patilrahulr11]

Can we connect it with AUX input, as my TV doesnot have Optical or HDMI ARC Output

[@Digit]

Yes. You can

[@patilrahulr11]

Thanks

[@elvisjoya2472]

change your tv new ones

[@flatmatters-rsjenterprises2587]

Now the price I'd increased, any reason?

[@tycoonruler6455]

Does this soundbar support all audio formats For eg many movie formats (upwards 30+ gb) have rich sound with 7.1 audio or 5.1 dolby atmos. Will this soundbar still support that format?

[@rupabose745]

Yes i have played Avatar and mad max with 40gb torrent hevc atmos file,works like a charm

[@tycoonruler6455]

@@rupabose745 thank u for the info. And how is bass with the hype of 1000 watts of power.

[@rupabose745]

@@tycoonruler6455 it has tight bass, not much boomy effect like iv300, but to me the bass sometimes overpowering the voice , so i always on voice on mode while dolby digital plus codec, but with dts format it leave it on auto mode, while using bluetoth with sony music centre app on my iphone , it produces so much bass that i have to low the level from 12 to 6

[@rupabose745]

@@tycoonruler6455 i have tested yamaha 1840, yas 209, jbl bar deep bass, samsung q60t 5.1 , zebronics 9800,rt40, polk signa s2, philips performance bar atmos, among all of them the sony s500rf is way better decoding dolby and dts audio, so i always suggest everyone to test sound of same priced system yourself, only then one can realise how good the s500rf is

[@tycoonruler6455]

@@rupabose745 was actually searching reviews for samsung q60t as it has a mixed bag of reviews and price. And yes was about to purchase the sony ht s500rf last year right before lockdown but due to a delay of a day now am still confused between choices. Also I had tested the s500rf in croma, however it might be due to large open space the bass or volume felt low.

[@KULLLLU]

Can I connect a HD set top box or any source like laptops with a hdmi input in the tv with the tv through arc

[@Digit]

No. The system does not have HDMI passthrough. You will have to connect the device to the TV. And take the audio output through the TV to the system.

[@KULLLLU]

Digit how can I connect laptop HD set top box play station as they are connected with HDMI cable only. Can any external device be fitted for enabling hdmi pass through

[@KULLLLU]

U mean to say that surround sound But, how to connect HD set top box to the system as it will be connected only thru hdmi. If we connect it thru hdmi Then how the sound from arc can be obtained

[@KULLLLU]

U mean to say that surround sound But, how to connect HD set top box to the system as it will be connected only thru hdmi. If we connect it thru hdmi Then how the sound from arc can be obtained

[@patilrahulr11]

which is better for sound output HT-S500RF or Sony HT BDE-4100?

[@Digit]

We haven't tested the BDE 4100 so we can't comment on the same.

[@vinukaushik29may]

look bluray gives you unmatchable clear sound, but i like the powerful sound output of hts500rf

[@hanumantharanga8645]

What is the size (Inches) of the Sound Bar?

[@dannykiller2561]

Check it's site

[@ThinkMediaTamil]

How to connect with pc

[@nikhilatwal5267]

Boss... PS4 Pro... ko Kaise connect krna hai.. ST-F500RF ke Sath?? mujhe setup krna nahi aa rha hai..

[@Supergopurony]

Bohot easy hai , connect hdmi cable of PS4 pro to your tv and connect hdmi cable of sound bar to hdmi arc socket in your tv provided your tv have it

[@georgejoseph9646]

Sony HT RT 40.... outstanding...only 600rms

[@gulabr9133]

Bro can you review Sony BDV E4100 WHICH IS BEST SONY HT S500 OR SONY BDVE4100

[@JumanLG2]

I have the same question

[@rupabose745]

Bdv e4100 has an defective motherboard problem with almost 70% of sales unit,s500rf has latest dts codec support also

[@billyjoe3014]

Would I be able to use a Sony surround sound on a Samsung TV?

[@Digit]

Yes

[@yatharthgupta8492]

Hi, can you tell me what is the length of the cable that is connected to rear speakers?

[@Digit]

You can find all the specifications on Sony India's official website

[@akashnikam2063]

No it is not there

[@akashnikam2063]

What is the length of the wire for rear speakers ?

[@ArjunPadmanabhan]

There is no details regarding length of cable in specifications

[@tusharbhatti9127]

Its good enough means is it 100 meters or 5 km what ?????

[@riteshraman7894]

Somy S500 or s700 ? Which one is better??

[@shahrizalahmad7861]

same power same sound. just rear speaker difrence stand and compact

[@viveknishad4023]

Which is the best s500rf or iv300 please tell me

[@rupabose745]

S500rf is way better than iv 300 as the s500rf has clear voice during action sequence,while iv300 has overpowering bass effect which is only blooming not tight like s500rf

[@kishorbabu4691]

Sony HT S-700RF or JBL BAR 5.1 switch one is best plz reply bro ❤️❤️❤️

[@SanthoshKumar-ou9oh]

Absolutely sony is the best 👍

[@MuthukrishnanTRamu]

Sub woofer fan is not spinning. Is that normal?

[@kondurujyotiprasant8265]

I am also facing same issue. Did you get it sorted

[@MuthukrishnanTRamu]

@@kondurujyotiprasant8265 yes it's normal the temperature sensor switch on the fan while amplifier get hot, once amplifier reach the certain temperature the fan will switch off automatically

[@sandeshbhosale1617]

Please review Logitech z906

[@mhnoni]

@5:30 Regarding mixing of the front with back speakers, there should be no such thing unless you setup it wrong (probably set to wrong settings like Dolby plus instead dts) or there is a serious issue with this soundbar. try to test it using a proper 5.1 sound not a movie or video game.

[@SantoshKumar-cj4bm]

What's the main difference between HT500RF and HT700RF

[@shahrizalahmad7861]

only rear speaker. HT500RF compact, HT700RF stand. sound, bass both are same

[@murugan3968]

bro..do sound test video..

[@sushobithsukumarmandru]

Can you make a review for s700rf ?

[@pablom007ify]

see my review of S700rf purchased 2 weeks back

[@pranavkvk865]

Subwoofer How many inch

[@kantalokesh8219]

Price how much bro reply me

[@hemanthmadhan165]

Sony ht-s500rf or JBL 5.1 soundbar ?? Which one is better, please don't compare the prices i am looking for punchy bass and the quality surround output. Give a suggestion brother.

[@pallabrouth7438]

Go for jbl 5.1

[@nestormakovi9573]

Go for jbl if bass is what you are into

[@ghostofspartafurry]

Should i go for s500 or s700 ? Which is better or sound is almost same ?

[@Narenp]

s700 has extra tweeters in rear speakers.

[@rupabose745]

Definitely s700rf has better base and surrounded effect for rear tweeters,but i think it not justify its pricetag

[@ghostofspartafurry]

Thanks guys using s500 and satisfied with its sound

[@krishnadevasi]

Nice very good

[@nachig4336]

Sony s500rf or Samsung HW-B67e is better ?

[@pallabrouth7438]

Go for samsung

[@rahulprasad2638]

See a Soundbar can never replace a Home theatre system, Soundbar drivers in the front will not have much space for the them to move you can see how little the speakers are, were as Center Right and left of a Home theater will.

[@darshanpatilv]

U should check Sony HT IV-300.. Its by far the Best Home Theater System I've ever used, I'm gona be buying one in a day or two, and trust me this third time I'm buying the same Device in the last 5 years. Its lowest price.. Good Sound separation.. U can literally adjust distance and volume of each speakers individually, no other HT can do this in today's time. Multiple HDMI in, Bluetooth, NFC, USB, 4K Output and a lot more.. And 1000W under 25k

[@MegaTraincrazy]

But the sub woofer volume distorts if you are playing a high bass song.

[@darshanpatilv]

@@MegaTraincrazy Only in Bluetooth n NFC the Bass Volume gets distort in high volume. I would recommend HDMI ARC with Optical Audio connected gives u the best Sound even in high volume.. Literally distortion free volume.. U can play songs in youtube or gaana app if ur connected to Android TV with HDMI ARC n Optical Audio connected.

[@TheChatterCafe]

how was the sound ? That was the main thing to cover, right ?

[@Digit]

Did you watch the video?

[@Supergopurony]

Hi I purchased HT S500 RF from local sony center ,after a sony center representative recommended to me , immediately after installing I felt it is mind-blowing ,best under 40000 category ,after connecting to my gaming console I played ghost of tsushima oh my god it's like wandering in tsushima island air blow past behind my ear ,one enemy thowed a bomb to right side of screen and suddenly explosion happened in right surround speaker ,what a heavenly experience.

[@TheChatterCafe]

@@Digit yes i watched. Audio review was kind of lacking there. You included most of the things it does not do, but did not include what is does good. I am planning to buy this for my tv. Please let me know if it is good for movies or music ? Is it good than rt3 considering its price ?

[@br0nxz]

is it better than rt3?

[@vedantafire6193]

Yes bro. Rt3 is best