{"id":133551,"date":"2023-02-26T04:56:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T04:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=133551"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T15:57:44","slug":"sony-ht-s40r-review-the-perfect-soundbar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/sony-ht-s40r-review-the-perfect-soundbar\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony HT-S40R: The perfect soundbar?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony has\u00a0always been a prominent brand for its efforts in the field of sound and today this trend has not stopped.\u00a0For example,\u00a0its line of \u201cPremium\u201d sound bars is worth your recognition as\u00a0long as you are willing to pay a considerable sum of money in return, and this time it is the turn to talk in detail about one of them:\u00a0Sony HT -S40R\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Sony HT-S40R is a high-end sound bar that allows you to enjoy a true surround experience with a 5.1-channel system combined with a subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers. The end result is 600W of power output, in addition to accompanying Dolby Digital technology to get the most out of your favorite multimedia content.<\/p>\n

A spectacular quality leap<\/h2>\n

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Sony HT-S40 makes use of various components<\/p>\n

Compared to other conventional creations on the current market, the great leap that this model means cannot be overstated\u00a0.\u00a0A power of 600W\u00a0helps each scene come to life and that any room becomes a much more similar experience (at least in terms of audio quality) to that of a movie theater.<\/p>\n

Thanks to its 5.1 channel layout comprised of a main soundbar offering three channels, a pair of rear speakers\u00a0that can be strategically positioned in the room, and a\u00a0larger subwoofer\u00a0, the immersion goes beyond how loud you can drive. its sound volume.<\/p>\n

Finally, in addition to the presence of Dolby Digital technology that offers more details in audiovisual content such as compatible movies, series and games, users also have a\u00a0predefined selection of sound modes to choose from\u00a0(automatic, standard, cinema and music)\u00a0that are they adapt to the type of content, and even a night and voice mode for when it is necessary to optimize the volume control of the subwoofer when the other people in the home are sleeping.<\/p>\n

Cable-free setup on the Sony S40R<\/h2>\n

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Sony HT-S40R is ideal to accompany it with a Sony Bravia TV<\/p>\n

Sony HT-S40 has a wireless amplifier that feeds power to the rear speakers\u00a0, meaning you won’t see long cables across the room when you want to achieve a surround sound setup.\u00a0Also, the subwoofer and soundbar share a single power outlet.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that when you take the equipment out of its box for the first time it is almost ready to be used immediately, since you only have to connect the main speaker following the color code and, finally, connect the rear speakers using the aforementioned wireless amplifier.<\/p>\n

To conclude, thanks to the presence of fairly compact overall dimensions for the soundbar as well as the wireless rear speakers, it is not necessary to have a lot of free space in the room and can be installed directly on the wall.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0having a Bravia television can automatically recognize the audio system\u00a0so that you do not even need HDMI connection cables between both devices.<\/p>\n

Connectivity options<\/h2>\n

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Sony HT-S40R syncs with phone smoothly<\/p>\n

Regarding connections, thanks to the\u00a0availability of an HDMI ARC (audio return channel) input \/ output, it\u00a0is possible to use the most recent televisions on the market as well as being able to use a single remote control to control the volume and other actions. Basic playback of the bar in an automatic way.<\/p>\n

For use with older equipment, it is also possible to take advantage of a high quality sound in movies and other media through the\u00a0optical audio input\u00a0, or by default if none of the above options is viable, you can always resort to the classic but reliable\u00a0analog audio input\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Due to the\u00a0presence of Bluetooth 5.0 there are no problems for a solid wireless synchronization with mobile phones and computers\u00a0that are in a close range and thus use the bar even with the TV turned off as if it were a conventional sound system.\u00a0Even a USB 2.0 input makes it easy to play WAV, MP3 and WMA audio files stored on an external drive.<\/p>\n

Compared to other creations of the Japanese brand,\u00a0Sony HT-ZF9\u00a0is a team that stands out for\u00a0also adding dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a \/ b \/ g \/ n connectivity\u00a0for a more autonomous use, although as a counterpart it lags behind. in its power (400W).<\/p>\n

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