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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 5 Soundbar
HTB500
$599
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround
- 3.1 channel soundbar and subwoofer setup
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding
- 250 Watt total output
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Sony
- Model Number:
- HTB500
- Speaker Setup:
- Soundbar + Subwoofer
- Channels:
- 3.1
- Total Output:
- 250W
- Wireless Connections:
- Bluetooth v5.3
Audio
- Sound:
- 3.1CH
- Decoding:
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Music Streaming:
- Bluetooth
Media Players
- Playback Formats:
- AAC, SBC
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC)
Options
- Remote Control:
- Yes
- Sound Modes:
- Night Mode, Voice Mode
General Information
- Type:
- Soundbar
- Colour:
- Black
- Family:
- Bravia Theatre Bar 5
- What's In The Box:
- AC Cord, Quick setup guide, Reference guide, Remote control + batteries, Wall mounting template, Warranty card
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Audio
- Sound:
- 3.1CH
- Decoding:
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Music Streaming:
- Bluetooth
Connections
- Wired Connections:
- HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC)
General Information
- Type:
- Soundbar
- Colour:
- Black
- Family:
- Bravia Theatre Bar 5
- What's In The Box:
- AC Cord, Quick setup guide, Reference guide, Remote control + batteries, Wall mounting template, Warranty card
Subwoofer Dimensions
- Subwoofer Height (mm):
- 388
- Subwoofer Width (mm):
- 192
- Subwoofer Depth (mm):
- 400
- Subwoofer Weight (kg):
- 7.3
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 64
- Product Width (mm):
- 900
- Product Depth (mm):
- 100
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 248
- Box Width (mm):
- 968
- Box Depth (mm):
- 530
- Box Weight (kg):
- 14
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At a glance
The Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 5 is a mid-range soundbar built for people who want a noticeable upgrade from TV speakers for movies, streaming and everyday viewing. Its strengths are clearer dialogue, immersive virtual surround and solid bass from the wireless subwoofer. It suits living rooms well, but it is still a virtual surround system rather than a full multi-speaker setup.
What it’s great for
- Movie Nights
- TV Dialogue Clarity
- Streaming Content
- Everyday Home Entertainment
- Living Room Audio Upgrade
Where it works best
- Living Room
- Family Room
- Apartment Lounge
- Media Room
Who it’s for
- Movie Watcher
- Streaming Household
- Everyday Home User
- TV Upgrade Buyer
Things to consider
It delivers immersive virtual surround, but it will not match the precision and overhead realism of premium soundbar systems with dedicated rear speakers or physical up-firing drivers.
Tv compatibility score
9/10 - excellent fit for modern TVs and a strong upgrade path for Sony Bravia owners, especially for film and streaming use.
Movie night suitability
9/10 - Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and the wireless subwoofer make it very capable for cinematic viewing in a typical living room.
Music playback quality
7/10 - good for casual music listening with solid bass, though it is tuned more for TV and movie immersion than specialist hi-fi performance.
Room size suitability
Best for small to medium living rooms
Installation ease
Easy - simple soundbar setup with a wireless subwoofer keeps cabling and speaker placement relatively straightforward.
Key benefits
- Dolby Atmos support: adds a more immersive, cinema-style sound field for compatible movies and shows.
- Dts:X support: helps create more spacious, three-dimensional audio from supported content.
- 3.1-channel design: gives dialogue a more focused presentation while keeping left-right effects and bass more balanced than basic TV speakers.
- Wireless subwoofer: adds fuller, more powerful bass without needing a cable run from the bar to the sub.
- Vertical Surround Engine: creates a stronger sense of height in audio without requiring in-ceiling or up-firing speakers.
- Digital sound field processing: widens the surround effect using front speakers only, helping keep the setup cleaner and simpler.
- Stereo upmixer: makes standard stereo content sound more expansive and engaging for everyday TV and streaming.
- Clear dialogue focus: makes voices easier to follow in movies, dramas and TV programs.
Q: Does the Sony HTB500 have an HDMI input for a console or Blu-ray player?
A: No. The HTB500 lists one HDMI connection and it is HDMI OUT with eARC/ARC for linking the soundbar to a TV. Source devices such as a console or Blu-ray player would normally connect to the TV, not directly to this soundbar.
Q: Can the Sony HTB500 play Dolby Atmos from TV apps like Netflix or Disney+?
A: Yes, when the TV supports ARC or eARC, the HTB500 can receive audio over HDMI and decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. eARC is the better match for higher-bandwidth formats, while basic ARC support can be more limited by the TV.
Q: Is Bluetooth the best way to connect the Sony HTB500 to a TV?
A: No. Bluetooth 5.3 is handy for streaming music from a phone or tablet, but HDMI eARC/ARC is the better connection for TV sound. HDMI supports the bar's surround processing and avoids the format and lip-sync limits that Bluetooth can introduce.
Q: Does the Sony HTB500 come with a separate subwoofer, and what does 3.1 channel mean?
A: Yes. The HTB500 includes a soundbar and separate subwoofer, and its 3.1 channel layout means left, centre and right channels plus bass. That dedicated centre channel is useful if dialogue often gets buried under music or action effects.
Q: Is the Sony HTB500 a good fit if clear dialogue matters more than extra rear speakers?
A: Yes. The HTB500 has a dedicated centre channel in its 3.1 layout plus Voice Mode, so it is aimed at clearer speech than many 2.1 bars. It does not include rear speakers, so it suits buyers prioritising simple setup over full room wraparound sound.
Q: Will the Sony HTB500 fit under most TVs without blocking the screen?
A: Usually, but it depends on the TV stand height. The soundbar is 64 mm high, 900 mm wide and 100 mm deep, so it suits many living room setups. Measure the clearance between your TV stand and the lower screen edge before choosing bench placement.