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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5 with Subwoofer

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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 5, 3.1ch Home Theater Soundbar & Wireless Sub

Soundbars with wireless subwoofer and Dolby Atmos from $150 to $500.

The Sony 3.1ch BRAVIA Theater Bar 5 soundbar system includes a wireless subwoofer with a 16cm driver. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats and features a dedicated center channel for clear dialogue. The setup uses Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro technology, connects via Bluetooth, and includes a remote.

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MSRP $349.99

4.1 from 108 retailer reviews

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Wide surround, powerful bass, clear dialogue. A 3.1ch soundbar with wireless subwoofer combines Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® processing, a dedicated center channel for accurate dialogue, and controlled low-frequency performance to create an immersive, well-balanced home cinema experience.

  • SOUND STRAIGHT FROM CINEMA: Experience authentic cinema surround sound in your living room. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X create an immersive multi-dimensional soundscape that brings movies to life with the creator’s intent.
  • CENTER SPEAKER FOR CLEAR DIALOGUE: Catch every word in the scene with a dedicated center channel speaker that ensures voices remain clear across all content.
  • WIRELESS SUBWOOFER INCLUDED: A powerful wireless subwoofer with a large 160mm speaker unit delivers a deeper, richer bass sound.
  • SOUND FROM ABOVE: Experience sound positioned in vertical space with Sony's Vertical Surround Engine, no in-ceiling or up-firing speakers needed.
  • SOUNDS FROM SIDES: Hear a wide surround field using only front speakers with digital S-Force Pro.
  • WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING: Enjoy wireless music streaming from your smartphone and other devices.
  • UPMIX STEREO CONTENT TO SURROND SOUND: Your stereo audio is transformed into immersive surround sound with Sony's proprietary algorithm.
  • CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Control at your fingertips – volume, bass, sound modes – Quickly adjust sound settings with the included remote.
  • DO IT ALL WITH THE BRAVIA CONNECT APP: Guided setup, easy control, troubleshooting assistance, and software updates from your smartphone.
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR VOICE. PRECISE DIALOGUE: Pair with compatible BRAVIA TVs to take advantage of Voice Zoom 3 powered by AI for enhanced dialogue clarity.
Brand
Sony
Color
Black
Model Name
BRAVIA Theater Bar 5
Item Weight
10.2 kg
Model Number
HTB500.UC2
Power Source
Corded Electric
Speaker Size
16 centimeters
Speaker Type
Soundbar
Is Waterproof
False
Mounting Type
Tabletop Mount
Control Method
Remote
Number Of Items
1
Antenna Location
For Smartphones or Tablets, For Televisions
Audio Driver Type
Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Surround
Compatible Devices
Television, Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, Gaming Console, Home Theater
Additional Features
Bluetooth
Number Of Batteries
2 AAA batteries required.
Warranty Description
1 year
Water Resistance Level
Not Water Resistant
Number Of Audio Channels
3.1
Item Dimensions D X W X H
4"D x 35.5"W x 2.6"H
Specific Uses For Product
Home Theatre
Speaker Maximum Output Power
250 watts
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