Sony HT-S20R – 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Home Cinema Soundbar System

For unforgettable movie moments

Get the best seat in the house. A soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers create authentic surround sound, while 400 W output and Dolby Digital® help put you right at the heart of all your favourite movies.

5.1ch real surround sound

Five speakers and a subwoofer work together to deliver big, full-frequency sound.

400-W total power output

A total power output of 400 W helps bring every movie scene to life.

Dolby® Digital technology

Enjoy dramatic, high-quality surround sound from a 5.1ch soundbar, separate audio channels with Dolby® Digital.

Experience 5.1-ch real surround sound

Give movies the soundtrack they deserve with 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Rear speakers and an external subwoofer work with a 3ch soundbar to deliver dynamic, cinematic sound.

Choose the perfect setting

A button for every sound—choose the one that’s right for whatever you’re watching or listening to. Take your pick from Auto, Standard, Cinema, Music, Night and Voice modes and use subwoofer volume control to fine-tune your viewing experience.

Cinema mode

Feel and hear the action all around you, as sound travels behind you and draws you into the movie experience.

Music mode

Hear all the vividness and richness of your favourite music in fine detail.

Voice mode

Whether it’s the morning news or a season finale, this mode tailors sound settings to accentuate speech so you won’t miss a word.

Night mode

Watching a movie at night? This function optimizes the sound balance so you can hear everything clearly, even at low volume levels.

Play the music you love

It’s not all about movies and TV—you can easily play your favourite music through your soundbar too.

USB port

Use the USB port to plug and play from a USB memory stick.

Bluetooth® connectivity

Use Bluetooth® technology to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone.

Set up in seconds

The HT-S20R is almost ready to go straight out of the box. Simply plug it in, wire up your main bar speaker and rear speakers via colour-coded connections, position your wired subwoofer and rear speakers, and enjoy 5.1 channels of real surround sound.

HDMI ARC

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets you connect to compatible TVs with a single cable, reducing cable clutter.

Optical input

TV not compatible with HDMI ARC? Enjoy high-quality sound for movies and more when you connect to the optical input.

Analogue input

If HDMI ARC and the optical input aren’t an option, simply connect your TV using the analogue input.

FEATURES

Experience 5.1 channels of real surround sound. Wired rear speakers, a 3ch soundbar, and a wired external subwoofer combine to produce powerful cinematic sound, while USB and Bluetooth® connectivity make it easy to play your favourite music.

Fill the room with 5.1ch real surround sound
Easy Bluetooth® connectivity for music streaming
USB audio playback
Simple setup with HDMI ARC, optical and analogue inputs
Sound modes for enhanced movies and music

Specifications

Size & Weight

MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY ONLY (W X H X D)	760 x 52 x 86 mm
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT – BODY ONLY	2.0 kg
SUBWOOFER SIZE (W X H X D)	192 x 387 x 342 mm
SUBWOOFER WEIGHT	6.9 kg

Amplifier

AMPLIFIER TYPE	Digital Amplifier, S-Master
AMPLIFIER CHANNELS	5.1ch
POWER OUTPUT (TOTAL)	400 W

Subwoofer

SUBWOOFER TYPE	Wired

Interface

INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS	Optical-audio input, Analogue-audio input (stereo mini), USB Type A, FAT32/NTFS
BLUETOOTH®	RX (receiver)
BLUETOOTH® VERSION	5.0

HDMI

NUMBER OF INPUT/OUTPUT	Input/Output: 0/1 (ARC)
BRAVIA® SYNC	Yes
HDMI CEC	Yes

Audio formats

OPTICAL INPUT	Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, LPCM 2ch
USB	WAV, MP3, WMA
BLUETOOTH® (RECEIVER)	SBC

Sound Function

SOUND MODE	Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, Standard
SOUND EFFECT	Night Mode, Voice Mode, Voice Mode (level)

Speaker Layout

SPEAKER STRUCTURE	5.1 ch (Wired Subwoofer)
BAR SPEAKER	1 (SS-S20R)
SUBWOOFER	1 (SA-WS20R)
BAR SPEAKER	1 (SS-S20R)
REAR SPEAKER	2 (SS-SS20R)

Details

POWER CONSUMPTION	40 W
WALL-MOUNTABLE	No