Sony - 2.1-Channel 320W Soundbar System with Wireless Subwoofer - Black

We just purchased a TCL 65” 4k TV and wanted speakers that were better than the built in ones for watching movies. I have some hearing issues and if I want to watch without using hearing aids I use a portable Bluetooth speaker and set it close to me, this has worked great for a number of years but if someone else “my wife” wants to watch with me and uses the built in speakers of the TV there’s just a millisecond or two between the Bluetooth speaker and built in ones where there’s a slight echo. I saw this new model Sony sound bar and decided to give it a try. First Impressions: I was really surprised by the weight of the package, it was right around 30lbs, everything inside was very well packed and protected. The speaker, bass unit, remote, batteries, optical cable and manuals were all inside the box. The sound bar itself was pretty light in comparison to the bass unit. Everything is very well constructed, sturdy and in a matte black finish. Setting up: We have a new TCL 6 series 65” TV “which is a great TV by the way”, to hook this up to, and according to the manual HDMI port 3 is ARC compliant. The speaker doesn’t come with a HDMI cable but luckily I have quite a few extras lying around. If your TV has a HDMI port that shows it’s ARC compliant then that’s the only cable you should need to hook this up. Otherwise you will have to use the supplied optical cable or Bluetooth connection. There are no other audio inputs on this speaker. The bass box only has a power cable, no other inputs are available and it connected wirelessly to the main sound bar without a problem. You may have to go into your TVs menus and adjust the speaker controls, with this TCL TV I had to go into the, “Settings – System – Control other devices CEC” then turn on ARC HDMI 3, system audio control and system standby. After that the TVs remote controlled the volume to the sound bar and everything worked properly. Sound settings and quality: There are a few custom sound control settings on the Sony remote “Sports, Voice, NEWS, Game, etc.”, I’ve mainly been using the standard setting at the moment. There is a difference between all the different settings but with my hearing I can’t tell a lot between them, my wife can tell though and said either the standard or cinema settings were good for her. The sound quality itself is very good, much better than the built in speakers and a lot louder. The bass coming out of the separate bass box is really good, not too boomy, and you can adjust the amount of bass on the included remote control. We watched Avengers Infinity War and the sound was very clear, voices were very easy for me to understand, and during fight scenes the bass was enough that you could feel it. The speakers support Dolby Digital and you can tell by the clarity of the sounds, music and voices. Our living room is pretty good sized, and filled it with no problem, the speakers were set around 60 so there’s plenty of room to go up from there and they can get way too loud for us “or our neighbors” Final Thoughts: If you are looking for a really good sound bar with a separate bass box you should look closely at this one. I’ve tried out cheaper alternatives in the past and those were returned as they didn’t have the sound quality that this Sony does. Price-wise this one is a real bargain compared to some of the others. It may not have the full 3-D surround effect like some of the very expensive units out there buy we are more than satisfied for the price.

This soundbar and wireless subwoofer offers great sound quality and deep bass. The packaging was easy to open and everything well secured inside. The quick set-up guide that came with the instruction manual was easy to follow. I did find that the optical cable that came with the system was a bit short for my set-up as I am in the process of securing and hiding all of my cables under my wall-mounted television. I will have to eventually purchase a longer optical cable. The wireless subwoofer connected automatically once plugged in. The soundbar is low profile and looks great. No big buttons or logos; very clean, nice look. Once everything was plugged in, operation was easy. I initially found it difficult to determine what mode the soundbar was in as the only indicators are three LED lights on the front. I had to look through the manual multiple times in order to see what the lights meant. As I have used it more, I have gotten more comfortable with the various modes and their corresponding light indicators. I was initially disappointed in the amount of bass put out by the wireless subwoofer. Once I placed the sub behind the couch and facing a wall, I found that it filled the room and offered a great rumble. This is most apparent when watching action movies. I found myself much more immersed in scenes where the sound design was used to full effect. I never got that level of immersion though my television speakers. The Bluetooth capability is a nice addition and easy to use. We had company over and I used it to play all genres of music. The sound was crystal clear and the bass filled the entire room. Overall, this product is easy to set-up, use and offers great sound. Highly recommended.

This soundbar is great the sound is fantastic the sub give a good boom when watching movies

I like it works nice and is super loud it’s great I love it

It compliments the Sony A8G very well it fits perfectly underneath the provided tv mount that comes with the TV!!

My entire family loves to watch movies and having a great home cinema makes it more enjoyable. This Sony soundbar provides a powerful and high-quality sound to any home theater system. I was impressed by how quick and easy the audio system connects to the TV. Connect the soundbar to the TV via HDMI “ARC” cable or a regular HDMI + an optical digital cable. Then power the TV, subwoofer and the soundbar. The subwoofer should automatically connect wirelessly to the soundbar, and this will be confirmed when the subwoofer is lite in green. The system has seven different modes to enhance the entertainment experience-- “Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Game, News, Sports, and Standard.” Alternatively, you can adjust the sound with the buttons on the remote control. The soundbar box has the four basic buttons-- “Power, TV, Bluetooth, and the +/- Volume.” You will enjoy songs, movies and TV shows with its powerful 320W total power output, 2.1ch front surround sound, and wireless subwoofer. Every sound comes to life in volume and clarity it deserves. The 2.1ch soundbar delivers precise mid and high frequencies, with deeper, richer bass sounds. The subwoofer provides excellent rumbling low sounds. Vocal sound voices can be heard clear and more distinguishable from other sounds. The Bluetooth allows for easier and wire-free connection area. It also allows the capability to stream your favorite music from a mobile device wirelessly to the speakers. The entire system is elegantly designed, sturdy and not made with cheap material-- the casing has a sleek black metal finish.

This was easy to set up. however it didn't come with an HDMI cord, If you only want to use the Bluetooth feature you don't need one, but our smart TV has everything but.. Sounds great, looks good, easy to dust. This was worth the money

The bass is great. The sound it’s perfect I save money in this great buy.