I bought this Home theatre last week, it took me nearly half a day to know the operating menus. Apart from the remote options, the sound quality is really amazing and I am so happy with its performance. I have seen some review regarding the Fan noise, but it is very less audible. That too you can hear that noise when the system is ideal. Overall, the product is worth for money and I recommend you to buy this product.

Too good a system. Sometimes the treble is higher,but a value for money product. I wanted to buy a Bose soundbar, but it went out of stock and had to settle with this one. But, I am completely satisfied with the product. Buy it to believe it

I read so many reviews before buying this particular model.. I was actually thinking of considering other options in brands.. But I’m glad I bought Sony.. The quality of Sony is still unmatched at the price.. It gives out amazing sound quality, and the bass is really awesome..I’m no professional.. I’ve installed it in my home for regular use and have a good experience while watching Movies and playing games.. I’ve got no complaints..A value for money product this..One thing to mention for someone who is buying for a new home where you want to get the speakers wiring done in the room false ceiling beforehand, so that the wires are not visible. You can buy the speaker wires available in the local market, and get those wires in place in the POP false ceiling. Later when you buy and install the speaker, you just have to join the each speaker wire with subsequent wires you bought from the local market, and that’s all.. The design of the system is such that 5 wires come out of the HT box for 5 speakers, 4 out of the 5 wires are open in the end, that is there is a provision to extend the wires for 4 speakers. Only the Centre speaker doesn’t allow extension.You can get the extension wire at around ₹5 per feet locally.I’m completely satisfied with the product.Seller: Appario Retail Pvt Ltd

I bought this Home theatre after reading too many positive reviews. And it was my mistake. My 10 years old Perx home theatre gives better, louder and clear sound than this.It only produces high bass.Voice clarity is completely missing because It doesn’t have tweeter.It doesn’t produce clean and crisp sound. “S-MASTER Digital Amplifier” is good for nothing.”ClearAudio+” and “Digital Music Enhancer don’t make any much difference.You can only listen high bass and vocals. Quality of bass is not up to the mark like JBL or Yamaha.So, if you are a music lover. You can not enjoy your favourite music on this system.There is no Equalizer setting.You will get distorted sound on max volume.You can not change any settings while watching video. It has pathetic setting interface. You need to go on home screen to change settings.Its remote control is not smart. You can not connect even bluetooth keyboard because it doesn’t support bluetooth HID profile.Pros: it has enough input modes which is very useful.Its design is elegant and size is compact.Wiring and installation is easy.Sound is enough but not really loud for party music.It’s not perfect for its main purpose.I definitely do not recommend this product.

Stunning looks, wood quality music

Space filling 5.1 surround sound. Dip 600 watt capable for 1000 sq feet of hall. It use active sub woofer so base bass is not boomy

I personally think this is a very good price point for what it has to offer, got it for INR.26,500 in local store. If all-round audio is important and you crave a proper surround sound experience, I would recommend saving up for a higher-end model. However, if you want a one speaker solution with Bluetooth connectivity, that can deliver a sense of surround and can achieve high volume without much distortion, then this may be the best soundbar for you.✔ Pros:✓ Top-quality build.✓ In-built subwoofers (space saver).✓ Delivers very good audio quality for movies and games.✓ Variety of audio options (Bluetooth, Optical, ARC HDMI, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support).✓ Does a fairly good job at simulating surround sound (room size and shape may vary the audio experience for others). this may be the best soundbar for you.✔cons: No Alexa, Cromecast and NFC

IMPORTANT NOTE:First off all, getting a good surround system is dependent not only on the speakers but many other factors. Your experience is going to be poor no matter which sound system you buy unless you consider for these factors.To get a good surround sound system you should consider:1. Whether the content you’re playing has a 5.1ch sound output in the first place2. Whether the app and/or device you’re playing it in supports a 5.1ch output (for e.g. YouTube app does not have a 5.1ch output)3. Whether your connectivity supports a 5.1ch output; not all devices/connections support 5.1ch (for e.g. if you connect the speakers through a normal 3.5mm jack, you’ll only get a stereo output)So when comments here say the “5.1 doesn’t work” take that not with a pinch of salt but with ‘bunch’ of salt.I have been using the sound system for a little over 2 months and I can say with 100% confidence that it works with absolute charm!!Therefore before you go ahead and make this purchase, please do find out if the device that you intend to hook this up with, has the capability to output 5.1ch through HDMI Arc connection. Not all TVs/devices support this, therefore you’ll end up having all the devices but not getting the surround system feel.Now coming to the sound system in itself.It is a bit of a bummer that the Front Right, Centre and Front Left are in a single sound bar. Ideally you would want them to be slightly spaced. But there is the advantage of the soundbar fitting snugly right below the TV and looking pretty cool. It does give an artificial “spacing”, so no complains here.The Surround Left and Right satellites come with a 10m long wire. They need to be placed at 90-110° from where you sit and since most ideal TV viewing distances are less than 4m, there shouldnt be a problem with lack of length.Please Google for speaker placement for 5.1ch and you’ll come across Dolby recommended positions. Follow that and you’re good to go!The sound itself is amazing! Gives a very good cinematic experience (assuming you have considered all the aforementioned 3 factors). With HDMI Arc connectivity, you should be able to control the speaker volume with your TV remote itself, but this is something that you need to check with your TV.

The X8500 launched with a lot of promises.Primarily that of portability without compromises.There are some claims that hold true.It is a solidly built product with a premium feel.The built in subwoofers are impressive.It does decode ATMOS and DTSx.Can reach fairly good volumes for smaller rooms.However it does not have any virtual surround feel.I know it isnt something that can be expected from a 2.1 channel soundbar but Sony had claimed vertical surround capabilities which is completely gimmicky.I also noticed severe distortion on certain Atmos soundtracks.Unable to understand why.This soundbar will definitely sound far better than built in tv speakers but not better than plenty other soundbars at similar or even lower prices.3 stars at best!

HT CT 290 is better than this

After week of exploring the features of this soundbar, I am writing this review.* For movies, videos this soundbar is doing it what is supposed to do.* For music, kind of o.k. and not so great IMHO.* Vertical Surround is doing a nice job as promised. I could feel the height channel and it could simulate 5.1.2 sensibly, but expecting 7.1.2 is too much. Sony, don’t market too much false promises o.k.* I could feel the Sonic stage and immersive sound enveloping around me. For example, listening to Dolby Atmos Leaf, Shattering and Nature’s Fury in Dolby TrueHD + Atmos object mixing tracks, felt a “WOW”.* I did the demo in my living room sized about 14 x 22 ft. with 8.5 ft height ceiling, and it could envelop the entire room.* I tested with Atmos (DTHD, DD+ with Atmos wrapped), DTS:X, DTS:Virtual X, DTS, Dolby Digital, DD+, Auro 3D, MLP, LPCM track encoded demo contents and whatever I throw at it, it was able to play it.Now come to the down side of the sound bar.1. managing all the settings with series of 6 LEDs is very cumbersome and major disappointing one. A small LCD/LED display would be an good to have and HT-ZF9 is having it.2. No 3.5mm audio jack, which again present in ZF9 (not a major led down)3. BASS is not so great for the 100W (64W rated) sub-woofer. Its kind of flat and couldn’t feel the punch in many situations, which I could feel during my demo (it’s clearly a thumps down).Missing a USB based media playback is a minor disappointment, which ZF9 is having.Verdict:If you want a good soundbar with future proof audio format support,you go ahead and buy it. It won’t disappoint you. But, price wise definitely not worth of 30k. I would say, 23 – 25k max is the right value and that too because its from premium brand like Sony.My rating for the product features and overall will be (mostly for movies. For music this is not the right soundbar look somewhere else):Sound Quality (Mid and High-Range) : 5/5Woofer Quality (Low Freq) : 3.5/5Sonic Stage and Immersive: 4/5Soundbar Controls: 2.5/5 (Lack of display. Stupid design by Sony)Audio formats support:5/5Value added features:0/5 (Analog input, USB playback)Overall Rating:3.75/5

This is the best soundbaar which supports Dolby sound in this price range , quality is best, it supports Dolby sound but some channel there is some bug or issue the msg poped up that sound format not supported , it can be solved by changing resolution settings in DTH but if you change the channel and again try to watch that channel whish sound format not supported you have to do it again above mentioned procedure , I’m having the best HDMI cable wish support ethernet ,

In this price range, HT-S350 is a great speaker. Sound bar and sub woofer have good build quality. The sound is clear and the sub woofer provides deep bass, which make for good cinematic experience. The remote control has a lot of pre-set sound modes, which make changing the settings for different experiences really easy. Connectivity to phone and TV is simple and straightforward.On the down side, the system does not come with HDMI cable, but an optical cable, which is a bit puzzling. I have a 5 year old Sony Bravia LED TV and even that has an ARC HDMI port. Also, the sound bar does not have a USB port for music playback, which actually is not so much of a problem as you can do the same job much better via Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices.

After week of exploring the features of this soundbar, I am writing this review.* For movies, videos this soundbar is doing it what is supposed to do.* For music, kind of o.k. and not so great IMHO.* Vertical Surround is doing a nice job as promised. I could feel the height channel and it could simulate 5.1.2 sensibly, but expecting 7.1.2 is too much. Sony, don’t market too much false promises o.k.* I could feel the Sonic stage and immersive sound enveloping around me. For example, listening to Dolby Atmos Leaf, Shattering and Nature’s Fury in Dolby TrueHD + Atmos object mixing tracks, felt a “WOW”.* I did the demo in my living room sized about 14 x 22 ft. with 8.5 ft height ceiling, and it could envelop the entire room.* I tested with Atmos (DTHD, DD+ with Atmos wrapped), DTS:X, DTS:Virtual X, DTS, Dolby Digital, DD+, Auro 3D, MLP, LPCM track encoded demo contents and whatever I throw at it, it was able to play it.Now come to the down side of the sound bar.1. managing all the settings with series of 6 LEDs is very cumbersome and major disappointing one. A small LCD/LED display would be an good to have and HT-ZF9 is having it.2. No 3.5mm audio jack, which again present in ZF9 (not a major led down)3. BASS is not so great for the 100W (64W rated) sub-woofer. Its kind of flat and couldn’t feel the punch in many situations, which I could feel during my demo (it’s clearly a thumps down).Missing a USB based media playback is a minor disappointment, which ZF9 is having.Verdict:If you want a good soundbar with future proof audio format support,you go ahead and buy it. It won’t disappoint you. But, price wise definitely not worth of 30k. I would say, 23 – 25k max is the right value and that too because its from premium brand like Sony.My rating for the product features and overall will be (mostly for movies. For music this is not the right soundbar look somewhere else):Sound Quality (Mid and High-Range) : 5/5Woofer Quality (Low Freq) : 3.5/5Sonic Stage and Immersive: 4/5Soundbar Controls: 2.5/5 (Lack of display. Stupid design by Sony)Audio formats support:5/5Value added features:0/5 (Analog input, USB playback)Overall Rating:3.75/5

I personally think this is a very good price point for what it has to offer, got it for INR.26,500 in local store. If all-round audio is important and you crave a proper surround sound experience, I would recommend saving up for a higher-end model. However, if you want a one speaker solution with Bluetooth connectivity, that can deliver a sense of surround and can achieve high volume without much distortion, then this may be the best soundbar for you.✔ Pros:✓ Top-quality build.✓ In-built subwoofers (space saver).✓ Delivers very good audio quality for movies and games.✓ Variety of audio options (Bluetooth, Optical, ARC HDMI, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support).✓ Does a fairly good job at simulating surround sound (room size and shape may vary the audio experience for others). this may be the best soundbar for you.✔cons: No Alexa, Cromecast and NFC

In this price range, HT-S350 is a great speaker. Sound bar and sub woofer have good build quality. The sound is clear and the sub woofer provides deep bass, which make for good cinematic experience. The remote control has a lot of pre-set sound modes, which make changing the settings for different experiences really easy. Connectivity to phone and TV is simple and straightforward.On the down side, the system does not come with HDMI cable, but an optical cable, which is a bit puzzling. I have a 5 year old Sony Bravia LED TV and even that has an ARC HDMI port. Also, the sound bar does not have a USB port for music playback, which actually is not so much of a problem as you can do the same job much better via Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices.

Don’t be fooled by the discount, it’s actual price is under 15000

Worth buying this product…

I bought this Home theatre last week, it took me nearly half a day to know the operating menus. Apart from the remote options, the sound quality is really amazing and I am so happy with its performance. I have seen some review regarding the Fan noise, but it is very less audible. That too you can hear that noise when the system is ideal. Overall, the product is worth for money and I recommend you to buy this product.

After week of exploring the features of this soundbar, I am writing this review.* For movies, videos this soundbar is doing it what is supposed to do.* For music, kind of o.k. and not so great IMHO.* Vertical Surround is doing a nice job as promised. I could feel the height channel and it could simulate 5.1.2 sensibly, but expecting 7.1.2 is too much. Sony, don’t market too much false promises o.k.* I could feel the Sonic stage and immersive sound enveloping around me. For example, listening to Dolby Atmos Leaf, Shattering and Nature’s Fury in Dolby TrueHD + Atmos object mixing tracks, felt a “WOW”.* I did the demo in my living room sized about 14 x 22 ft. with 8.5 ft height ceiling, and it could envelop the entire room.* I tested with Atmos (DTHD, DD+ with Atmos wrapped), DTS:X, DTS:Virtual X, DTS, Dolby Digital, DD+, Auro 3D, MLP, LPCM track encoded demo contents and whatever I throw at it, it was able to play it.Now come to the down side of the sound bar.1. managing all the settings with series of 6 LEDs is very cumbersome and major disappointing one. A small LCD/LED display would be an good to have and HT-ZF9 is having it.2. No 3.5mm audio jack, which again present in ZF9 (not a major led down)3. BASS is not so great for the 100W (64W rated) sub-woofer. Its kind of flat and couldn’t feel the punch in many situations, which I could feel during my demo (it’s clearly a thumps down).Missing a USB based media playback is a minor disappointment, which ZF9 is having.Verdict:If you want a good soundbar with future proof audio format support,you go ahead and buy it. It won’t disappoint you. But, price wise definitely not worth of 30k. I would say, 23 – 25k max is the right value and that too because its from premium brand like Sony.My rating for the product features and overall will be (mostly for movies. For music this is not the right soundbar look somewhere else):Sound Quality (Mid and High-Range) : 5/5Woofer Quality (Low Freq) : 3.5/5Sonic Stage and Immersive: 4/5Soundbar Controls: 2.5/5 (Lack of display. Stupid design by Sony)Audio formats support:5/5Value added features:0/5 (Analog input, USB playback)Overall Rating:3.75/5

I personally think this is a very good price point for what it has to offer, got it for INR.26,500 in local store. If all-round audio is important and you crave a proper surround sound experience, I would recommend saving up for a higher-end model. However, if you want a one speaker solution with Bluetooth connectivity, that can deliver a sense of surround and can achieve high volume without much distortion, then this may be the best soundbar for you.✔ Pros:✓ Top-quality build.✓ In-built subwoofers (space saver).✓ Delivers very good audio quality for movies and games.✓ Variety of audio options (Bluetooth, Optical, ARC HDMI, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support).✓ Does a fairly good job at simulating surround sound (room size and shape may vary the audio experience for others). this may be the best soundbar for you.✔cons: No Alexa, Cromecast and NFC

In this price range, HT-S350 is a great speaker. Sound bar and sub woofer have good build quality. The sound is clear and the sub woofer provides deep bass, which make for good cinematic experience. The remote control has a lot of pre-set sound modes, which make changing the settings for different experiences really easy. Connectivity to phone and TV is simple and straightforward.On the down side, the system does not come with HDMI cable, but an optical cable, which is a bit puzzling. I have a 5 year old Sony Bravia LED TV and even that has an ARC HDMI port. Also, the sound bar does not have a USB port for music playback, which actually is not so much of a problem as you can do the same job much better via Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices.

After week of exploring the features of this soundbar, I am writing this review.* For movies, videos this soundbar is doing it what is supposed to do.* For music, kind of o.k. and not so great IMHO.* Vertical Surround is doing a nice job as promised. I could feel the height channel and it could simulate 5.1.2 sensibly, but expecting 7.1.2 is too much. Sony, don’t market too much false promises o.k.* I could feel the Sonic stage and immersive sound enveloping around me. For example, listening to Dolby Atmos Leaf, Shattering and Nature’s Fury in Dolby TrueHD + Atmos object mixing tracks, felt a “WOW”.* I did the demo in my living room sized about 14 x 22 ft. with 8.5 ft height ceiling, and it could envelop the entire room.* I tested with Atmos (DTHD, DD+ with Atmos wrapped), DTS:X, DTS:Virtual X, DTS, Dolby Digital, DD+, Auro 3D, MLP, LPCM track encoded demo contents and whatever I throw at it, it was able to play it.Now come to the down side of the sound bar.1. managing all the settings with series of 6 LEDs is very cumbersome and major disappointing one. A small LCD/LED display would be an good to have and HT-ZF9 is having it.2. No 3.5mm audio jack, which again present in ZF9 (not a major led down)3. BASS is not so great for the 100W (64W rated) sub-woofer. Its kind of flat and couldn’t feel the punch in many situations, which I could feel during my demo (it’s clearly a thumps down).Missing a USB based media playback is a minor disappointment, which ZF9 is having.Verdict:If you want a good soundbar with future proof audio format support,you go ahead and buy it. It won’t disappoint you. But, price wise definitely not worth of 30k. I would say, 23 – 25k max is the right value and that too because its from premium brand like Sony.My rating for the product features and overall will be (mostly for movies. For music this is not the right soundbar look somewhere else):Sound Quality (Mid and High-Range) : 5/5Woofer Quality (Low Freq) : 3.5/5Sonic Stage and Immersive: 4/5Soundbar Controls: 2.5/5 (Lack of display. Stupid design by Sony)Audio formats support:5/5Value added features:0/5 (Analog input, USB playback)Overall Rating:3.75/5

I personally think this is a very good price point for what it has to offer, got it for INR.26,500 in local store. If all-round audio is important and you crave a proper surround sound experience, I would recommend saving up for a higher-end model. However, if you want a one speaker solution with Bluetooth connectivity, that can deliver a sense of surround and can achieve high volume without much distortion, then this may be the best soundbar for you.✔ Pros:✓ Top-quality build.✓ In-built subwoofers (space saver).✓ Delivers very good audio quality for movies and games.✓ Variety of audio options (Bluetooth, Optical, ARC HDMI, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support).✓ Does a fairly good job at simulating surround sound (room size and shape may vary the audio experience for others). this may be the best soundbar for you.✔cons: No Alexa, Cromecast and NFC

Very good Dolby atmos sound bar, would have been really good if option for additional speaker connectivity was there.

Not worthy to buy this as the Z9F atmos isn’t good which is fake..LG SK10Y is far better compared to Sony’s Z9F..I bought Nakimichi shockwafe pro 7.1 (2018 with fw upgrade)which is of Rs.73k(including shipping & customs)… Atmos was mind blowing..Instead of spending 70k for 5.1 with fake atmos, you can go for this…I was astonished by Nakimichi’s performance..You can try if you want spend 70,k. Sony always launch their product in India late as the left off in the other countries will be sold in India(z9F was launched in Jan 2018 in US,but launched in India only in July 2019)

This soundbar exceeds expectation by perfectly reproducing the surround sound. The soundbar is sleek and stylish, the rear speakers are compact and matchthe package.Setting up the system is extremely simple, it auto detects the wireless speakers and woofers once powered on. Both the HDMI inputs handle 4K, HDR including Dolby vision. Atmos blurays sound awesome, even some HD channels in DTH provide very good effect when we turn the vertical sound option on. When you see the Atmos programs you literally look above in disbelief to see if there are overhead speakers. Do buy the rear speakers, these render the rear effects perfectly. This is the best soundbar in the market now, and couldn’t get better in a soundbar plus small speakers package. Sony has proved again that they are the leaders in Video, Audio systems.

I wanted to buy HT-RT3 but since i saw this model at lower price i bought this.It is new model launched by sony on FEB 7 2020, the only 5.1 model with soundbar and BT, HDMI ARC, optical cable support below 15K i guess.All comes in one L shaped Box.Bar have holes, you can Mount to wall. (No setup is provided in box for wall mounting)Pros: It has HDMI ARC support, optical cable support, BT, okay for beginner version of home theatre.Sound quality is fine.Okay with Bass(actually it did not meet my expectations)HDMI cable not provided. Buy it seperately.I have used it for 1 day and okay with the performance at this price (Not too much excited with performance yet). Better performance cab be seen once i place soundbar above ground/wallmount. I will upload more Information after 1week of usage.

I am writing this review after a month’s usage. Firstly, Sony is the best. Not much use when watching TV ie DTH as output audio of channels are different from one another. I mainly use to listen to music via Bluetooth or via music apps on Fire TV. It sounds perfect. Got separate mode for movie and music. Watching HD movies is too good. I even use this while playing on PlayStation 4. I just love it. Make sure you get an HDMI with ARC support for perfect sound output via sound bar. It’s display is cute and even the remote is cuter. I recommend this sound bar if you are NOT that BASS person and wanted to enjoy beautiful crystal music

I connected with Sony Bravia TV. Sound in every channel is not similar. Change channel it is very low sound, change channel, suddenly very loud sound. We have to change sound compitability every time on each channel. The company has to look into.

In this price range, HT-S350 is a great speaker. Sound bar and sub woofer have good build quality. The sound is clear and the sub woofer provides deep bass, which make for good cinematic experience. The remote control has a lot of pre-set sound modes, which make changing the settings for different experiences really easy. Connectivity to phone and TV is simple and straightforward.On the down side, the system does not come with HDMI cable, but an optical cable, which is a bit puzzling. I have a 5 year old Sony Bravia LED TV and even that has an ARC HDMI port. Also, the sound bar does not have a USB port for music playback, which actually is not so much of a problem as you can do the same job much better via Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices.

Don’t be fooled by the discount, it’s actual price is under 15000

Worth buying this product…

Regret purcashing sony soundbar. Sony provides cheap quality sound experience for mid range price. We are paying low price does not mean that we get cheap quality sound

IMPORTANT NOTE:First off all, getting a good surround system is dependent not only on the speakers but many other factors. Your experience is going to be poor no matter which sound system you buy unless you consider for these factors.To get a good surround sound system you should consider:1. Whether the content you’re playing has a 5.1ch sound output in the first place2. Whether the app and/or device you’re playing it in supports a 5.1ch output (for e.g. YouTube app does not have a 5.1ch output)3. Whether your connectivity supports a 5.1ch output; not all devices/connections support 5.1ch (for e.g. if you connect the speakers through a normal 3.5mm jack, you’ll only get a stereo output)So when comments here say the “5.1 doesn’t work” take that not with a pinch of salt but with ‘bunch’ of salt.I have been using the sound system for a little over 2 months and I can say with 100% confidence that it works with absolute charm!!Therefore before you go ahead and make this purchase, please do find out if the device that you intend to hook this up with, has the capability to output 5.1ch through HDMI Arc connection. Not all TVs/devices support this, therefore you’ll end up having all the devices but not getting the surround system feel.Now coming to the sound system in itself.It is a bit of a bummer that the Front Right, Centre and Front Left are in a single sound bar. Ideally you would want them to be slightly spaced. But there is the advantage of the soundbar fitting snugly right below the TV and looking pretty cool. It does give an artificial “spacing”, so no complains here.The Surround Left and Right satellites come with a 10m long wire. They need to be placed at 90-110° from where you sit and since most ideal TV viewing distances are less than 4m, there shouldnt be a problem with lack of length.Please Google for speaker placement for 5.1ch and you’ll come across Dolby recommended positions. Follow that and you’re good to go!The sound itself is amazing! Gives a very good cinematic experience (assuming you have considered all the aforementioned 3 factors). With HDMI Arc connectivity, you should be able to control the speaker volume with your TV remote itself, but this is something that you need to check with your TV.

I bought this Home theatre last week, it took me nearly half a day to know the operating menus. Apart from the remote options, the sound quality is really amazing and I am so happy with its performance. I have seen some review regarding the Fan noise, but it is very less audible. That too you can hear that noise when the system is ideal. Overall, the product is worth for money and I recommend you to buy this product.

Regret purcashing sony soundbar. Sony provides cheap quality sound experience for mid range price. We are paying low price does not mean that we get cheap quality sound

Sound quality is below average – My Samsung sound bar which costs less than 20K sounds far betterConnectivity to various devices is poorFrequently hangs while connecting to 4K devicesOverall not worth the price tag at all

I bought this Sony’s HT-ST5000 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos 4K Wireless Soundbar Home Theatre System after reading its review on whathifi.com. And I am not disappointed. My main purpose of this purchase was to improve my plasma TV’s sound and also to listen to Dolby Atmos sound processing. The setup was easy. I have connected my Tatasky HD box, Amazon’s Firestick and Bluray player directly to this soundbar. Overall sound reproduction and integration of bass is excellent. The dialogues are fairly clear. The sound output is huge and powerful enough to fill big rooms (25 x 20 feet). The Bluetooth connectivity is very good. All the features provided are working perfectly. On the downside, the mid range frequencies could had been more subtle and clearer. This becomes more evident when I compare this soundbar’s output with my existing HT system consisting of separates (Pioneer AVR and MA’s 7.1 speaker package). For casual listening, this is a super and future proof product.

I wanted to buy HT-RT3 but since i saw this model at lower price i bought this.It is new model launched by sony on FEB 7 2020, the only 5.1 model with soundbar and BT, HDMI ARC, optical cable support below 15K i guess.All comes in one L shaped Box.Bar have holes, you can Mount to wall. (No setup is provided in box for wall mounting)Pros: It has HDMI ARC support, optical cable support, BT, okay for beginner version of home theatre.Sound quality is fine.Okay with Bass(actually it did not meet my expectations)HDMI cable not provided. Buy it seperately.I have used it for 1 day and okay with the performance at this price (Not too much excited with performance yet). Better performance cab be seen once i place soundbar above ground/wallmount. I will upload more Information after 1week of usage.

After week of exploring the features of this soundbar, I am writing this review.* For movies, videos this soundbar is doing it what is supposed to do.* For music, kind of o.k. and not so great IMHO.* Vertical Surround is doing a nice job as promised. I could feel the height channel and it could simulate 5.1.2 sensibly, but expecting 7.1.2 is too much. Sony, don’t market too much false promises o.k.* I could feel the Sonic stage and immersive sound enveloping around me. For example, listening to Dolby Atmos Leaf, Shattering and Nature’s Fury in Dolby TrueHD + Atmos object mixing tracks, felt a “WOW”.* I did the demo in my living room sized about 14 x 22 ft. with 8.5 ft height ceiling, and it could envelop the entire room.* I tested with Atmos (DTHD, DD+ with Atmos wrapped), DTS:X, DTS:Virtual X, DTS, Dolby Digital, DD+, Auro 3D, MLP, LPCM track encoded demo contents and whatever I throw at it, it was able to play it.Now come to the down side of the sound bar.1. managing all the settings with series of 6 LEDs is very cumbersome and major disappointing one. A small LCD/LED display would be an good to have and HT-ZF9 is having it.2. No 3.5mm audio jack, which again present in ZF9 (not a major led down)3. BASS is not so great for the 100W (64W rated) sub-woofer. Its kind of flat and couldn’t feel the punch in many situations, which I could feel during my demo (it’s clearly a thumps down).Missing a USB based media playback is a minor disappointment, which ZF9 is having.Verdict:If you want a good soundbar with future proof audio format support,you go ahead and buy it. It won’t disappoint you. But, price wise definitely not worth of 30k. I would say, 23 – 25k max is the right value and that too because its from premium brand like Sony.My rating for the product features and overall will be (mostly for movies. For music this is not the right soundbar look somewhere else):Sound Quality (Mid and High-Range) : 5/5Woofer Quality (Low Freq) : 3.5/5Sonic Stage and Immersive: 4/5Soundbar Controls: 2.5/5 (Lack of display. Stupid design by Sony)Audio formats support:5/5Value added features:0/5 (Analog input, USB playback)Overall Rating:3.75/5

I personally think this is a very good price point for what it has to offer, got it for INR.26,500 in local store. If all-round audio is important and you crave a proper surround sound experience, I would recommend saving up for a higher-end model. However, if you want a one speaker solution with Bluetooth connectivity, that can deliver a sense of surround and can achieve high volume without much distortion, then this may be the best soundbar for you.✔ Pros:✓ Top-quality build.✓ In-built subwoofers (space saver).✓ Delivers very good audio quality for movies and games.✓ Variety of audio options (Bluetooth, Optical, ARC HDMI, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X support).✓ Does a fairly good job at simulating surround sound (room size and shape may vary the audio experience for others). this may be the best soundbar for you.✔cons: No Alexa, Cromecast and NFC

I wanted to buy HT-RT3 but since i saw this model at lower price i bought this.It is new model launched by sony on FEB 7 2020, the only 5.1 model with soundbar and BT, HDMI ARC, optical cable support below 15K i guess.All comes in one L shaped Box.Bar have holes, you can Mount to wall. (No setup is provided in box for wall mounting)Pros: It has HDMI ARC support, optical cable support, BT, okay for beginner version of home theatre.Sound quality is fine.Okay with Bass(actually it did not meet my expectations)HDMI cable not provided. Buy it seperately.I have used it for 1 day and okay with the performance at this price (Not too much excited with performance yet). Better performance cab be seen once i place soundbar above ground/wallmount. I will upload more Information after 1week of usage.

Not worthy to buy this as the Z9F atmos isn’t good which is fake..LG SK10Y is far better compared to Sony’s Z9F..I bought Nakimichi shockwafe pro 7.1 (2018 with fw upgrade)which is of Rs.73k(including shipping & customs)… Atmos was mind blowing..Instead of spending 70k for 5.1 with fake atmos, you can go for this…I was astonished by Nakimichi’s performance..You can try if you want spend 70,k. Sony always launch their product in India late as the left off in the other countries will be sold in India(z9F was launched in Jan 2018 in US,but launched in India only in July 2019)

This soundbar exceeds expectation by perfectly reproducing the surround sound. The soundbar is sleek and stylish, the rear speakers are compact and matchthe package.Setting up the system is extremely simple, it auto detects the wireless speakers and woofers once powered on. Both the HDMI inputs handle 4K, HDR including Dolby vision. Atmos blurays sound awesome, even some HD channels in DTH provide very good effect when we turn the vertical sound option on. When you see the Atmos programs you literally look above in disbelief to see if there are overhead speakers. Do buy the rear speakers, these render the rear effects perfectly. This is the best soundbar in the market now, and couldn’t get better in a soundbar plus small speakers package. Sony has proved again that they are the leaders in Video, Audio systems.

The X8500 launched with a lot of promises.Primarily that of portability without compromises.There are some claims that hold true.It is a solidly built product with a premium feel.The built in subwoofers are impressive.It does decode ATMOS and DTSx.Can reach fairly good volumes for smaller rooms.However it does not have any virtual surround feel.I know it isnt something that can be expected from a 2.1 channel soundbar but Sony had claimed vertical surround capabilities which is completely gimmicky.I also noticed severe distortion on certain Atmos soundtracks.Unable to understand why.This soundbar will definitely sound far better than built in tv speakers but not better than plenty other soundbars at similar or even lower prices.3 stars at best!

Not worthy to buy this as the Z9F atmos isn’t good which is fake..LG SK10Y is far better compared to Sony’s Z9F..I bought Nakimichi shockwafe pro 7.1 (2018 with fw upgrade)which is of Rs.73k(including shipping & customs)… Atmos was mind blowing..Instead of spending 70k for 5.1 with fake atmos, you can go for this…I was astonished by Nakimichi’s performance..You can try if you want spend 70,k. Sony always launch their product in India late as the left off in the other countries will be sold in India(z9F was launched in Jan 2018 in US,but launched in India only in July 2019)

This soundbar exceeds expectation by perfectly reproducing the surround sound. The soundbar is sleek and stylish, the rear speakers are compact and matchthe package.Setting up the system is extremely simple, it auto detects the wireless speakers and woofers once powered on. Both the HDMI inputs handle 4K, HDR including Dolby vision. Atmos blurays sound awesome, even some HD channels in DTH provide very good effect when we turn the vertical sound option on. When you see the Atmos programs you literally look above in disbelief to see if there are overhead speakers. Do buy the rear speakers, these render the rear effects perfectly. This is the best soundbar in the market now, and couldn’t get better in a soundbar plus small speakers package. Sony has proved again that they are the leaders in Video, Audio systems.

In this price range, HT-S350 is a great speaker. Sound bar and sub woofer have good build quality. The sound is clear and the sub woofer provides deep bass, which make for good cinematic experience. The remote control has a lot of pre-set sound modes, which make changing the settings for different experiences really easy. Connectivity to phone and TV is simple and straightforward.On the down side, the system does not come with HDMI cable, but an optical cable, which is a bit puzzling. I have a 5 year old Sony Bravia LED TV and even that has an ARC HDMI port. Also, the sound bar does not have a USB port for music playback, which actually is not so much of a problem as you can do the same job much better via Bluetooth connectivity to mobile devices.

I am writing this review after a month’s usage. Firstly, Sony is the best. Not much use when watching TV ie DTH as output audio of channels are different from one another. I mainly use to listen to music via Bluetooth or via music apps on Fire TV. It sounds perfect. Got separate mode for movie and music. Watching HD movies is too good. I even use this while playing on PlayStation 4. I just love it. Make sure you get an HDMI with ARC support for perfect sound output via sound bar. It’s display is cute and even the remote is cuter. I recommend this sound bar if you are NOT that BASS person and wanted to enjoy beautiful crystal music

I connected with Sony Bravia TV. Sound in every channel is not similar. Change channel it is very low sound, change channel, suddenly very loud sound. We have to change sound compitability every time on each channel. The company has to look into.

I wanted to buy HT-RT3 but since i saw this model at lower price i bought this.It is new model launched by sony on FEB 7 2020, the only 5.1 model with soundbar and BT, HDMI ARC, optical cable support below 15K i guess.All comes in one L shaped Box.Bar have holes, you can Mount to wall. (No setup is provided in box for wall mounting)Pros: It has HDMI ARC support, optical cable support, BT, okay for beginner version of home theatre.Sound quality is fine.Okay with Bass(actually it did not meet my expectations)HDMI cable not provided. Buy it seperately.I have used it for 1 day and okay with the performance at this price (Not too much excited with performance yet). Better performance cab be seen once i place soundbar above ground/wallmount. I will upload more Information after 1week of usage.

This is the best soundbaar which supports Dolby sound in this price range , quality is best, it supports Dolby sound but some channel there is some bug or issue the msg poped up that sound format not supported , it can be solved by changing resolution settings in DTH but if you change the channel and again try to watch that channel whish sound format not supported you have to do it again above mentioned procedure , I’m having the best HDMI cable wish support ethernet ,

HT CT 290 is better than this

Space filling 5.1 surround sound. Dip 600 watt capable for 1000 sq feet of hall. It use active sub woofer so base bass is not boomy

I wanted to buy HT-RT3 but since i saw this model at lower price i bought this.It is new model launched by sony on FEB 7 2020, the only 5.1 model with soundbar and BT, HDMI ARC, optical cable support below 15K i guess.All comes in one L shaped Box.Bar have holes, you can Mount to wall. (No setup is provided in box for wall mounting)Pros: It has HDMI ARC support, optical cable support, BT, okay for beginner version of home theatre.Sound quality is fine.Okay with Bass(actually it did not meet my expectations)HDMI cable not provided. Buy it seperately.I have used it for 1 day and okay with the performance at this price (Not too much excited with performance yet). Better performance cab be seen once i place soundbar above ground/wallmount. I will upload more Information after 1week of usage.

Worth buying this product…

The X8500 launched with a lot of promises.Primarily that of portability without compromises.There are some claims that hold true.It is a solidly built product with a premium feel.The built in subwoofers are impressive.It does decode ATMOS and DTSx.Can reach fairly good volumes for smaller rooms.However it does not have any virtual surround feel.I know it isnt something that can be expected from a 2.1 channel soundbar but Sony had claimed vertical surround capabilities which is completely gimmicky.I also noticed severe distortion on certain Atmos soundtracks.Unable to understand why.This soundbar will definitely sound far better than built in tv speakers but not better than plenty other soundbars at similar or even lower prices.3 stars at best!

Not worthy to buy this as the Z9F atmos isn’t good which is fake..LG SK10Y is far better compared to Sony’s Z9F..I bought Nakimichi shockwafe pro 7.1 (2018 with fw upgrade)which is of Rs.73k(including shipping & customs)… Atmos was mind blowing..Instead of spending 70k for 5.1 with fake atmos, you can go for this…I was astonished by Nakimichi’s performance..You can try if you want spend 70,k. Sony always launch their product in India late as the left off in the other countries will be sold in India(z9F was launched in Jan 2018 in US,but launched in India only in July 2019)

This soundbar exceeds expectation by perfectly reproducing the surround sound. The soundbar is sleek and stylish, the rear speakers are compact and matchthe package.Setting up the system is extremely simple, it auto detects the wireless speakers and woofers once powered on. Both the HDMI inputs handle 4K, HDR including Dolby vision. Atmos blurays sound awesome, even some HD channels in DTH provide very good effect when we turn the vertical sound option on. When you see the Atmos programs you literally look above in disbelief to see if there are overhead speakers. Do buy the rear speakers, these render the rear effects perfectly. This is the best soundbar in the market now, and couldn’t get better in a soundbar plus small speakers package. Sony has proved again that they are the leaders in Video, Audio systems.

Bought this item at an introductory launch where surround speakers were thrown in for free… Also the system is a capable home theater that auguments large TV experience. Update: reduced a star rating as the system takes time to switch from hdmi arc to external hdmi signal and repeatedly goes to hdmi screen selection which really gets on the nerve to scramble for soundbar remote. Should be capable of detecting the hdmi and automatically and switch with minimum lag. And reduced one more star because the atmos is just not so effective. True that for price point this is how much we get but instead of virtual atmos the sound bar could have been integrated with up firing drivers for reasonable hike in price. Now returning to reduce 2 more star as sony customer care solution for HDMI switching lag never worked fully making my purchase a waste. So now setting up a sound system based on AVR and speakers to experience full atmos. Summary : this model is just good for appearance but performance or experience is lacking in a huge way.