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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 5 Soundbar
HTB500
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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 (W):
- 250
- 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 compact 3.1 channel soundbar with subwoofer built for clearer TV dialogue and more cinematic movie sound in everyday living rooms. It suits people who want easy setup, strong vocal clarity and simple Bluetooth music streaming. Its main limitation is that it offers 3.1 channel sound rather than the wider, more enveloping surround performance of higher-end multi-speaker systems.
What it’s great for
- Movie nights
- Everyday TV watching
- Dialogue-heavy shows
- Casual music streaming
- Apartment living
Where it works best
- Living room
- Apartment
- Small lounge room
- Bedroom TV setup
- Media room
Who it’s for
- Everyday home viewer
- Movie lover
- Apartment dweller
- Family household
- User wanting clearer dialogue
Things to consider
It delivers immersive decoding and strong dialogue clarity, but premium soundbars with more channels and dedicated rear speakers can create a larger, more precise surround soundstage.
Tv compatibility score
9/10 - Compact size and HDMI eARC/ARC make it an easy match for most modern TVs.
Movie night suitability
8/10 - Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and the subwoofer give films more impact, though it is not as expansive as systems with rear speakers.
Music playback quality
7/10 - Good for casual Bluetooth music listening with solid low-end support, but it is tuned more for TV and movies than hi-fi music detail.
Room size suitability
Best for small to medium living rooms
Installation ease
8/10 - Simple to place under a TV or wall mount, with remote control and wall mounting template included.
Key benefits
- 3.1 Channel Audio: Gives movies and TV a fuller, more layered sound than standard TV speakers.
- Dedicated Centre Channel: Helps voices sound more focused and easier to follow during dialogue-heavy scenes.
- Dolby Atmos Decoding: Adds a more cinematic sense of space for supported movies and shows.
- Dts:X Decoding: Expands compatible soundtracks with more immersive surround-style audio placement.
- Bluetooth 5.3: Streams music wirelessly from your phone or tablet with a simple cable-free connection.
- HDMI eARC/ARC Output: Sends TV audio to the soundbar with a single HDMI connection for cleaner setup.
- Night Mode: Reduces the impact of louder scenes for more comfortable late-night listening.
- Compact 64 mm Height: Fits under many TVs more easily without getting in the way of the screen.
Q: Can I plug a gaming console straight into this soundbar?
A: No. Sony HTB500 has HDMI OUT with eARC/ARC for sending TV audio to the soundbar, not a separate HDMI input for a console or player. Devices should connect to the TV first, then the TV sends sound back to the bar.
Q: Does Dolby Atmos mean it has true surround speakers included?
A: No. Sony HTB500 decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but it is still a 3.1 channel soundbar with a separate subwoofer. That means more spacious sound than TV speakers, not the discrete rear-speaker effect of a full surround setup.
Q: Is this soundbar suitable for a large open-plan room?
A: It is better suited to small to medium living rooms. The 3.1 channel design and included subwoofer add weight and clearer dialogue, but a larger open-plan space usually benefits from more channels and dedicated rear speakers.
Q: Will dialogue sound clearer at lower volume for late-night viewing?
A: Yes. Sony HTB500 has a dedicated centre channel plus Voice Mode to make speech easier to follow, and Night Mode reduces the jump between quiet scenes and loud effects. It is tuned for clearer dialogue, not just more overall volume.
Q: Can I stream from an iPhone or Android phone?
A: Yes. This soundbar supports Bluetooth 5.3 music streaming, so an iPhone or Android phone can connect wirelessly for casual playback. Bluetooth audio is limited to AAC and SBC here, so it suits convenience more than higher-end wireless hi-fi use.
Q: Can this be wall mounted straight out of the box?
A: Yes, with the right hardware. Sony HTB500 includes a wall mounting template for positioning, but the documented box contents do not include a wall bracket or mounting screws, so a wall-mount setup may need hardware purchased separately.