Customers frequently mention the amazing sound quality and ease of use of the HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar. Many appreciate the deep, loud, and clear bass, as well as the easy setup and Bluetooth connectivity. The design and perfect size for a 55-inch TV are also aspects that customers are super happy with.
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Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony - HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar with powerful wirele
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently added the Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer to my home entertainment setup, and I am extremely satisfied with its performance! This soundbar has completely transformed my viewing experience, delivering rich, immersive sound that brings movies and music to life.
The setup was a breeze, and the wireless subwoofer adds depth to the audio, creating a full-bodied sound that you can really feel. The bass is powerful without being overwhelming, perfectly complementing the crisp dialogue and clear highs from the soundbar itself.
I appreciate the various sound modes, which allow me to optimize audio for movies, music, or gaming. The overall build quality feels solid, and the sleek design fits nicely with my TV.
For anyone looking to enhance their home theater experience, I highly recommend the Sony HT-S400. It's an excellent value for the quality it provides, and I'm thrilled with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong for an entry level speaker
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy hookup and install. Instructions were very quick to follow in the startup guide. Turned on the subwoofer and it synced automatically. Love that a mounting template came included with this sound bar. It would make for a sleek mounted sound bar setup for those that may not have a media console or just want the proper aesthetic.
Sound is plenty good. Bass is decent at max level just not punchy like I like it. For price point it does sound good. Wish it had more control over audio levels like the treble. I can see that for TV/Movies you will be alright knowing this can get plenty loud. For music it may leave your ears searching for a little more finesse.
At the end of the day this is useful for those who aren't audiophiles but still want a loud sound bar that can hold it's own in a standard living room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality surround sound
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I liked the sound. It was very clear and loud went perfectly with my 75 inch tv. It made the game sound amazing when we watched it and felt like I was in a movie theater. It was adjustable to be any volume you prefer and still sounded nice at any volume.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Mime4,
Thanks for these fantastic five stars!
We're so glad to hear you're enjoying your HT-S400 soundbar. It's exactly what we aim for with our products—to bring that immersive, theater-like experience right into your living room. We designed the HT-S400 to deliver clear, powerful sound that complements your TV perfectly, and we love hearing that it's doing just that, especially for sports and movies.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback, we really appreciate you choosing Sony!
Sincerely, Jenn | Sony North America.
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for money
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Sony HT-S400 2.1ch Soundbar with a powerful wireless subwoofer is a compact audio solution designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. As an avid cinephile and music lover, I recently had the opportunity to test this soundbar, and I must say it delivers a significant audio upgrade compared to built-in TV speakers.
Design and Build Quality:
The HT-S400 boasts a sleek and minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into any home theater setup. The soundbar is compact, making it suitable for various room sizes, and the wireless subwoofer adds a touch of versatility by allowing flexible placement. The build quality is solid, and the overall aesthetics are modern and unobtrusive.
Audio Performance:
One of the standout features of the HT-S400 is its audio performance. The 2.1 channel configuration, coupled with the wireless subwoofer, produces a balanced and immersive soundstage. Whether you're watching movies, playing games, or streaming music, the soundbar delivers clear dialogue, crisp highs, and a surprisingly robust low end. The wireless subwoofer, in particular, adds depth to the audio, making explosions and bass-heavy music genres more impactful.
Wireless Connectivity:
The inclusion of a wireless subwoofer not only contributes to a cleaner setup but also provides flexibility in subwoofer placement for optimal bass response. The soundbar itself supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or other compatible devices. This feature adds a layer of convenience, making it easy to enjoy your favorite tunes without the need for additional cables.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great sound, wall mount or stand alone only
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sound is great! However, it seems it’s only wall mountable or stand alone, rather than mountable to a TV or specifically a pull down TV mount. We had to rig up something to our TV mount bracket in order to attach it under TV. I didn’t want it taking up mantle space, so this was the fix. Had to be mindful that all the function buttons are on top of the soundbar, so had to leave a pretty decent width of space to get to them in the event we lost remote or something. But, it worked. We are enjoying that it isn’t taking mantle space and it pulls down with our TV down over our mantle. And enjoying the great sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this to improve the sound of my sony bravia tv. Its setup is easy and the sound is very good. Not as good as an expensive home theatre but well worth the money. I also have a 2.0 soundbar on another sony bravia tv that doesn’t have a sub woofer and this with the subwoofer is definitely better sound especially when playing music
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi MarkS,
That's fantastic to hear! It sounds like the Sony HT-S400 soundbar has been a significant upgrade for your Sony Bravia TV. We're thrilled that you found the setup easy and that you're experiencing very good sound. It's great to know that the added subwoofer is making a noticeable difference, especially when playing music, providing a richer audio experience compared to your 2.0 soundbar. It truly offers excellent value for the money, bridging the gap between basic TV audio and a full home theater system. Enjoy the enhanced sound!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day! DiegoV
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This worked great in my bedroom. Sound was excellent and extremely easy to set up. Highly recommended product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound ar
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great soundbar. Sound is clear with a wide range of volumes. Can get very loud if you want it to.
Going on ~2 years now with no problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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HI Stinky,
That's great! We are so pleased to hear your HT-S400 Soundbar is still delivering clear sound and a wide range of volumes even after two years. Reliability is key!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid immersive sound.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Clear, crisp sound with good bass. The price was great for the quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi mca12, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the HT-S400! We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you're happy with the soundbar, especially getting that clear, crisp sound with good bass.
We designed the HT-S400 to deliver powerful sound with its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology and its wireless subwoofer, which work together to make your movies and music really pop.
Thanks for selecting Sony! Best regards, Estefany
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent sound easy to install, but at leat once a month loose conextion with the TV (SONY) via Bluetooth, 3 years and still working fine. I will buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi LD69! It's fantastic to hear you're loving the sound and easy setup of your HT-S400! We really appreciate you sharing that great feedback and it's awesome that it's still going strong after three years.
We're sorry to hear about the occasional Bluetooth connection drops, though. Since you're running into that once a month, you might want to try using an HDMI cable instead of Bluetooth for the connection between your soundbar and your Sony TV.
Connecting with an HDMI cable, specifically the one labeled HDMI ARC on your TV and soundbar, often provides a more stable and higher-quality signal than Bluetooth.
If you'd still prefer to stick with the convenience of Bluetooth, our best recommendation to keep the connection steady is to make sure there aren't any other strong wireless devices (like routers, cordless phones, or microwaves) sitting right between the soundbar and the TV, as those can sometimes cause interference. Also, double-checking that both your TV and soundbar have the latest software updates can sometimes help improve Bluetooth stability!
Thanks for choosing Sony! We hope this helps. Best regards, Estefany
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid soundbar and subwoofer
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sound quality is excellent. Setup was simple. I used the HDMi cable so the system can be controlled by the TV remote. The only complaint is the inconsistent volume when using different streaming apps. Not a deal breaker by any means. Just something to be aware of.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ZahidS, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you're enjoying the excellent sound quality and found the setup with the Sony - HTS400 simple and seamless—especially with HDMI control through your TV remote.
We also appreciate you pointing out the volume differences when changing to different streaming apps. Some TVs may have a setting for auto volume leveling or dynamic range control that may help even things out.
Thanks again for your feedback and for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Big C
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The speaker with the subwoffer sounds great.. I like the base and it does well with music.. it plays loud as well..
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello BigCR12,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the HTS400 system and subwoofer are delivering great sound and powerful bass for your music. Your enjoyment of the volume and audio quality truly motivates us to continue providing products that enhance your listening experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Best regards, -Fred
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hearing impaires
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for my hearing impaired husband. He is very pleased. The sound and voice clairity is great he says. We have other cheep ons that did not help him, this on did. Easy set up, works great. Janet
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JanetW,
It's truly wonderful to hear that your Sony HTS400 soundbar was easy to set up and has made such a positive difference for your husband, especially with its excellent sound and voice clarity. Thank you for sharing your fantastic 5-star review—hearing that it helped where other options could not is especially meaningful. Clear audio is a standout feature of this unit, and we're genuinely grateful you chose us for your home.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day! DiegoV.
Pros mentioned:
Bass
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
everything has trade off's
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
which trade off's does one feel they can live with? I have tried 3 set up's recently and all 3 have their pluses and minuses. most lower cost sound bar systems seem to use lower quality speakers in the bar and, with simple sealed enclosures and use the sub to make up the difference. This system did great with quick bass (something the Bose bass module 500 does not do) drums, mid bass, maybe not rumble the floor sub bass but I would rather give up sub bass for harder hitting bass that this has.
I had a hard time dealing with the holes in the frequency response and generally lower quality vocals and highs vs my Bose TV speaker. this system really hated the Halo video game (the title screen has some monks singing and you can barely hear them for some reason)
but, with other music this system did great! watched the movie Drumline and it really did well with the drums. anything you would have at a party this does well to and it gets quite loud.
you just have to try to make a educated choice and see what characteristics work best for you. this system might work very well for many.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It's worth for the price
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was looking for a soundbar with subwoofer. And I came across this and because of my good experience with Sony in the past, after doing some basic research I bought this one. Didn't got disappointed. Depends on the content quality the output varies but for most of the contents the vocal quality and the bass effect in my experience is perfect for the price.
Will recommend this one for anyone looking for a budget friendly soundbar with sub under $200
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound Bar and Subwoofer to add to any TV
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great soundbar and Sub Woofer for any TV. We paired it with a 75" TCL and it integrated nicely. IT is basically plug and play and the wireless Sub Woofer paired right up out of box. This systems sounds better than my previous Sony 5.1 surround sound. I like the fact that the Bass can be adjusted separately from the main volume and has a nice Voice Clarifier mode.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love! I wanted a soundbar with some umph but didnt want to spend a lot. This is the PERFECT soundbar at an affordable price. The bass is great and the detail is amazing. I previewed a lot in the store and wanted to spend closer to 150 but decided to spend the extra 50 to get this instead of another and so glad i did that ! I would have regretted getting the other one for sure !
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Kimberly. It's great to hear that you are enjoying your new HT-S400 soundbar and finding it to be a worthwhile investment!. It sounds like you are very pleased with the bass and audio detail which makes us continue doing great products for our valued consumers.Thanks for choosing Sony. -Milton
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Sound Bar
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent sound, good base, easy hookup and good looks
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great BASS
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Great bass. It’s perfect for watching action movies! I did feel like optical had better sound quality. Plus the TV speaker is a plus because this has BASS
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Julia,
It's truly wonderful to hear that you're enjoying the deep bass and cinematic sound from your Sony soundbar—especially for action movies! We're grateful for your 5-star rating and appreciate your insights about the optical input and TV speaker features. The powerful bass of your Sony HTS400 really makes movies come alive.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you an amazing day! DiegoV.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive, easy to set up and use.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very simple to set up. Not a lot of tweaking needed. Plug it in, connect to ARC/eARC port and ensure your TV recognizes it. Sound is really good for small spaces (office, den, bedroom, etc.). Very dependable and easy to use. For the price it's a great value. I bought two of these for two TVs in 12x12 rooms and they provide all the sound, clarity, and punch from the subwoofer you should need for that space.