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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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:
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:
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:
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
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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.
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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:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sounds Great!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Product! Has plenty of bass and a nice rich sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Will,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re excited to hear that your HTS400 soundbar delivers plenty of bass and a nice, rich sound. Your feedback means a lot—enjoy those immersive moments, and thanks for sharing what you’re loving about it.
Best regards, -Fred
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Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sub sound
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Sounds great. Nice that sub is wireless. Fewer pieces.sub woofer
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Shep,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that you’re enjoying the great sound of your HTS400 and appreciate the convenience of the wireless subwoofer. We’re glad the streamlined setup with fewer pieces is making your experience even better. Thank you for sharing your feedback—it means a lot to us!
Best regards, -Fred
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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
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 for the price
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The sound is phenomenal and basses are enough to make home movie nights enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for your fantastic review, Imani!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you love the sound quality of your HT-S400 soundbar! It's rewarding to know that the phenomenal sound and deep bass are making your home movie nights so enjoyable and immersive. We designed this soundbar to bring cinematic audio excitement right into your living room!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
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Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good soundbar
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good sound for the price. Easy to hook up easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for your review, BobS!
We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the HT-S400 Soundbar! It's great to know that you find the setup and operation easy to use and that you appreciate the good sound for the price. We strive to make quality audio accessible and simple to integrate into your home entertainment setup.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
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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
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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
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
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Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This sound bar is better than I thought, definitely worth the money. The design is sleek and easy to place anywhere either on the wall or on top of your tv stand. Great buy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Eddy,
We're thrilled that our HTS400 soundbar has exceeded your expectations and that you find it to be a great value. We designed the HTS400 to deliver powerful, immersive sound while maintaining a sleek, versatile design that fits perfectly in any living space, whether mounted on the wall or placed on a TV stand.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely, Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
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Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buy!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great sound! Perfect for the living room! I am super happy with the design and quality of this sound bar and subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi KathrynG,
We're so glad to hear that your Sony sound bar and subwoofer deliver great sound and look perfect in your living room. Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review—your feedback truly means a lot. The immersive audio and clean, stylish design are highlights many users love about this unit, making it an excellent centerpiece for home entertainment.
Thank you for choosing Sony—wishing you a wonderful day! DiegoV.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bass, Ease of use, Setup
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Decent. Easy to set up. Nice bass but need better mids.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Hatake,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We appreciate your feedback on the HT-S400 soundbar. We’re glad you found it easy to set up and enjoyed the bass quality. We understand your desire for improved mid-range frequencies and will make sure to forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review. We remain committed to continuously improving our products and value your input in helping us enhance the overall sound experience.
Best regards, -Fred
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound for the price!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A very inexpensive upgrade to your Home Theater system. Easy to install and setup, typical Sony. Sounds good and the dialogue works very well. The powered subwoofer is wireless which offers great flexibility on placement. But, does need to be near AC outlet to plug in.