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-fuou85257 ай бұрын
Talking about the pros and cons of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Audio helps, I just bought this set, I quite enjoy it
@LeJazzfan11 ай бұрын
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!
@TrendingReviews11 ай бұрын
Glad I could help either way!
@rameshchotrani70754 ай бұрын
Hi thanks just bought this soundbar need to know how to adjust rear speakers volume thanks
@michaeltalbot2381 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@radioactivegamer564 Жыл бұрын
@@TrendingReviews Can i Lay the sunwoofer on the side? pls answer 🙏
@vagpap859 ай бұрын
i have the same TV and want to buy this surround system, what's your impressions so far?
@michaeltalbot23819 ай бұрын
@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.
@rohin_80 Жыл бұрын
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.
@aux1z11 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered this and sure it's better than just the TV speakers
@usables4028 Жыл бұрын
What's your thoughts about it? Did you get it yet?
@aux1z11 Жыл бұрын
@@usables4028 yeah it's still in the box till probly this weekend when I swap out the tv,s
@Moccalocca100 Жыл бұрын
@@aux1z11 Lemme know the sound quality pleas
@Moccalocca100 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
@@Moccalocca100 i hope that for twice the price
@MinhVo-mx4dr2 ай бұрын
Love your review! I could see how those 2 sub speakers work! Thank you !
@randomguy36j98Ай бұрын
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
@TrendingReviewsАй бұрын
You're very welcome, thank you!!
@Gamy007 Жыл бұрын
Iam searching this type of explanation about connection and explanation of soundbar with satellite speakers connection ❤❤
@KabegasReviews3 ай бұрын
Thanks man, great review. Good video. Got mine ordered, looking forward to it now. 👍🏻
@TrendingReviews3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@kelj4517 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased this home theater system last week from Walmart on clearance! I only paid $200!
@usables4028 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for info about difference between dolby atmos and audio. Great video!
@AnishShanbhag6 күн бұрын
Sony s40r or samsung b670 model, which yoy prefer ? I see both proces are similar and sane specs
@taylor_made86 Жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks 😁. Liked!
@masterq893 ай бұрын
great explanantion on atmos vs surround.
@user-yo7qv8dl1p7 ай бұрын
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
@vijaymohaniyer Жыл бұрын
Going to go for this one after watching your review
@JojiN-xv9ld11 ай бұрын
Thanks for insightful explanation. Taking notes. ❤
@brynear Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the thorough review, am looking to buy either this or the H-S500RF
@MS7.7 Жыл бұрын
I'm on the same fence. Which one did you get?
@leaderX999 Жыл бұрын
S40r look so bad, better go with 500rf
@pxl666 Жыл бұрын
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 ...
@shahram2447 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your review, good job 👏
@andersonlombardo6303 Жыл бұрын
Great review. I've just purchased one. Tks 👍🏽
@charleswrigley9488 Жыл бұрын
Is there anyway of adjusting the volume of the centre speaker without have to crank the system up as the dialogue is low it can get too loud even if your watching film it's hard to have on comfortable volume without disrupting other people in the house
@danielpackwood88643 ай бұрын
Did you ever figure out how ?
@ReptilianAnusWizzard8 ай бұрын
Are there options to put the rear speakers on if playing music? And will they work with youtube videos?
@Gungrave123 Жыл бұрын
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.
@avnishnawoor1236 Жыл бұрын
Top notch review
@Cybals12 ай бұрын
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?
@user-do5yb5yk4n26 күн бұрын
I do agree with you 😢
@devd4001 Жыл бұрын
Great review...this how the review should be! You have defined a template for product review :)
@TrendingReviews Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@sajukoshy4817Ай бұрын
Sir, s40r or 500 rf which one better for 12*14 room size pls tell
@hithere57682 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review
@micheclbАй бұрын
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?)
@AbhishekRajawat1310 ай бұрын
Is it worth to buy in 2023 oct. Is there any other option in this price segment
@mindisfree_042 ай бұрын
Hi, will the 5.1 function/work as surround even when connected through Bluetooth only?
@Titoo1269 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks
@attilaandrasikАй бұрын
Hey, is the Sony home theater speaker set compatible with Samsung TV?
@wkd0 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Noahp1604 Жыл бұрын
does that subwoofer have to be on the ground? i can only provide a place on my tv-wall-unit.
@firefire9994 Жыл бұрын
great review and advice
@firefire9994 Жыл бұрын
Bought one not disappointed. Great sound 👍
@bivak78243 ай бұрын
Is there a way to add more speakers to this exact system?
@kumrkiran1905 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@cacholucero1539 Жыл бұрын
Excellent comment on the Atmos system. Saludos
@5hrikebg7 ай бұрын
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?
@allinone60362 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video. What about deep bass for music ?
@Noahp1604 Жыл бұрын
on lvl max it is okay. in my opinion, it is awesome for movies, but slightly above average in conditions of music.
@RanaFromHaryana1 Жыл бұрын
Sony HR-S20R Or HT-S40R Witch Is Better In Bass & Clear Voice Witch One I choose
@pxl666 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Tech demo from the store.
@MrFatmac8711 ай бұрын
Atmos won't pass through on this it can't support its bandwidth or coding
@MrBrudnywieprz Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@cliffselects966 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hi - no unfortunately that wouldn't work - Dolby Atmos can't be transferred onto devices that don't support a Dolby Atmos output.
@slater1407782 ай бұрын
Does the sub woofer vibrate the floor? My old LG one did and it was amazing
@TrendingReviews2 ай бұрын
Yeah if it sits on the floor, then I guess it would vibrate it a bit
@MrAlexmorrissey Жыл бұрын
so the rear speakers don't play along side with the sounder its just for the extra noises? :(
@benterry287 ай бұрын
That’s how 5.1 sound always worked. Its surround sound, not just stereo with extra speakers
@Anthony-nv5ql8 ай бұрын
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.
@greenogre_ Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@alanjackson25406 ай бұрын
I can't hear any sound from the amplifier. And advice?
@yannisthomas729 ай бұрын
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.
@Cloud-ix8xu Жыл бұрын
Please tell me about, How much inches is your TV ? TV or projector good for to watch movie ?
@harrypotel Жыл бұрын
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
@alexabdulkader74237 ай бұрын
Means the Rear speaker do not work if the Audio is in stereo???
@skinny410 ай бұрын
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
@naberojp13378 ай бұрын
ey bro, the inalambric (wireless amplifier) must works?, cuz mine that isn't sound, but the twitter, boffer, barrer sound do, so im confus
@larchielad Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@macburninman17 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a good sony speaker system for my sony bravia tv to enjoy the best gaming experience on ps5. Any recommendations?
@takundamapako7856 Жыл бұрын
Great, honest, detailed review!
@LexDreyer Жыл бұрын
Is this better then logitech z906 for gaming/music/movies because I want to pick on but I don't know which..
@siyeh6504 Жыл бұрын
Also looking looking for something similar to the Z906 experience, nothing less. So far having a hard time finding one that isn't expensive
@moro777greatnepal2 Жыл бұрын
Can we buy the remote for it
@theaazziz7 ай бұрын
Bro if the you have 5.1 surround the sound voice in a movie should only be here in center speaker right?
@georgiminchev9433 Жыл бұрын
What is the best HDMI cable for this my tv is Sony a83k 65inch
@jason-sy8lq Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@pankajchandrasekaran Жыл бұрын
Friend , can you suggest me a Sony TV 4K 43in with a smooth refresh rate. ? Thanks
@theresamitchell101 Жыл бұрын
my speakers cord has a shortage in it where can i just buy the speakers not the whole system
@csigusz5987 Жыл бұрын
Great video test, thx, what the good this: JBL Bar 300 or this sony ht-s40r?
@alexpatru932611 ай бұрын
How is the bass feeling?
@tamas.u Жыл бұрын
Is this better than a TV's 6 speakers dolby atmos built in Speakers?
@martynmasters86 Жыл бұрын
How long is the cable from sound bar to sub please ?
@anthonyjohnson75378 ай бұрын
How long is the wiring from the sub to the sound bar ? Thanks for the review
@HarjinderSingh-ie7hkАй бұрын
10 feet
@rahulozarde9892 Жыл бұрын
Can we connect Sony blueray player with this?
@tonikirubi89387 ай бұрын
Awesome explanation and review
@ZEDRIYON3 ай бұрын
Hey Man My Amplifier not connecting always blinking Red Help me out pls :(
@sitamgpaul52188 ай бұрын
Hi I've a question. Can we add one more subwoofer on this thing or not? I'll be waiting for your response. Thanks.
@TrendingReviews8 ай бұрын
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?
@nsh6694 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MiguelMartinez-op7cw8 ай бұрын
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?
@lidiogranata6500 Жыл бұрын
Ciao, c'è un modo per farlo funzionare con Alexa? Grazie...
@Gr3GisVideosАй бұрын
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
@TrendingReviewsАй бұрын
Thank you for letting everyone know, very good point! ✌🏼️
@edwindemta45819 күн бұрын
Rear speakers problem
@PegasusDroneMedia Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@unweoncualquiera2.02 жыл бұрын
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!
@TrendingReviews2 жыл бұрын
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!
@unweoncualquiera2.02 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@melvinmercurio52902 жыл бұрын
can you notice any sound delay from the rear speakers?
@unweoncualquiera2.0 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@deserttechyvids3982 Жыл бұрын
is there an option to listen either rear or front speakers only just like other brands?
@TrendingReviews Жыл бұрын
Not that I know of. I don't think this one can do that
@ysnytm Жыл бұрын
hey. can we play dolby digital surround 5.1 (for netflix) whit tv-bluetooth connection? Because i dont want a use any cable.
@TrendingReviews Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can - but just remember if you use Bluetooth, you may have some latency with audio syncing with the video.
@cliffordmanguiob854911 ай бұрын
Is Sony Soundbar compatible with TV that are not Sony for example TCL brands?
@jojomayday30802 ай бұрын
Compatible
@TheJusto1122 жыл бұрын
Am using this sound bar with a hisence tv. The problem is when am switching on the tv, the sound bar doesn't pick up the sound automatically. Until i swith it off and on that is when it functions. Any remedy mayb?
@DankAlien2580 Жыл бұрын
Connect to TV with HDMI. Both should turn on together with your tv remote because this soundbar supports HDMI arc
@jmcprotech9670 Жыл бұрын
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
@Sigma.66 ай бұрын
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?
@tirupatichowki3679 Жыл бұрын
hello sir i had i7pc with Nvidia Graphic card & it has only 1 HDMI Port.. & My Moniter also had only 1 Port..& i Purchased Sony HT S40R 5.1 Home Theater. So i just want to ask u.. which Splitter or Adopter need i used to for best sound. so plzz send me a Product link
@LigmaAlex Жыл бұрын
Use AUX?!
@tirupatichowki3679 Жыл бұрын
@@LigmaAlex thank you for reply sir par aux me 5.1 surround sound nhi aata
@tytds Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@TrendingReviews alright. Samsung sells individual wireless rear speakers but need to be wired to the wireless receiver. Those would work better right?
@charleswrigley9488 Жыл бұрын
@@TrendingReviews you can adjust them in the settings for distance and decibel from minus 6 to plus 6 depending on far away they are from you can set the distance in metres or feet
@charleswrigley9488 Жыл бұрын
You can adjust them to 6 dB and adjust the distance that's it nothing else you cannot adjust the centre or left and right channels don't buy it its waist of money go for a blue ray player with surround sound speakers and sub or a AV receiver with speaker package
@frozz666 Жыл бұрын
great review bro..can we use the speaker with a pc?
@TrendingReviews Жыл бұрын
I see why not - its simply a HDMI input so you could technically connect it using that.
@davidryan6441 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You can tell your wife its all about honesty and showcasing the return on investment benefits! 🤩
@jason-sy8lq Жыл бұрын
Hi just watching your video on the Sony home cinema surround sound does this work with SkyQ connected to the telly please could you let me know thank you
@TrendingReviews Жыл бұрын
Yep, I use with Sky Q and In-built TV apps.
@jason-sy8lq Жыл бұрын
@@TrendingReviews thank you
@jason-sy8lq Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for your reply what is your best recommendation to connect to tv HDMI or optical fibre great videos by the way very helpful
@Tkid33 Жыл бұрын
Hey I just bought this and the same sound is coming out of each speaker how do I change it
@Tkid33 Жыл бұрын
Like I done a sound test on KZbin and sound from the Front right speaker is also coming out the back right
@Rising_Bird6348 ай бұрын
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.
@reigne_jlou7375 Жыл бұрын
How can I set up this sound bar to karaoke? Is it possible? Thanks
@daienzd68032 жыл бұрын
Nice review. i have question, does bluetooth support 5.1 and if i use amazon fire stick does it have any latency issue?
@TrendingReviews2 жыл бұрын
The BT supports up to 5.0 currently, not 5.1 on this model. But if you use a Fire stick, which is connected to your TV, I don't think there will be any noticeable latency, since the stick is connected direct to TV, and the soundbar is also connected to the TV direct via HDMI. The bluetooth is for rear speakers only, but I wouldn't recommend you use the soundbar/woofer to connect to your TV via BT itself.