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Philips HTS5131 Soundbar
Philips HTS5131
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Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
Samsung HW-MS650
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Sonos Playbar Soundbar
Sonos Playbar
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Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
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Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
It is a well established fact now that soundbars have become a worthy option as a solution for a home theatre ...Read more
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5 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.2 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
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5 editorial reviews
If you’re much like me (which I pray to God you’re not), you’d realise that going to the movies is a waste of time, money and energy. From having to book the tickets online or at the kiosk, to finding a parking spot in the mall and having to wait in line to get popcornRead more
Mad Max: Fury Road has a clanking, snarling Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and with the RT5 outputting the core TrueHD mix through its 5.1 speaker battalion, itRead more
Sony HT-RT5 (Soundbar): 1 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3.9 out of 5
63 user ratings
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4 stars
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2 stars
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4.2 out of 5
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General

Audio output channels2.13.03.05.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usageHome theatreTV
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
N/A
00
Composite output1
N/A
00
AUX inyesyes
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
N/A
00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
HDMI ports quantity11
N/A
4
Number of HDMI inputs11
N/A
3
Number of HDMI outputs11
N/A
1
Subwoofer connectivityWired
N/A
Wired
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesyesyes
Bluetoothnoyesnoyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyesno
N/A
DC-in jackyes
N/A
no
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
101
HDMI
N/A
yesnoyes
HDMI version
N/A
2.0
N/A
1.4
Headphone outputs
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
USB
N/A
yesnoyes
NFC
N/A
yesnoyes
Ethernet connection
N/A
noyesyes
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.0
N/A
3.0
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
N/A
no
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
N/A
00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
N/A
00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
00
Composite input
N/A
N/A
00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
00
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
00
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
N/A
nono
S-video input
N/A
N/A
00
S-video output
N/A
N/A
00
SCART out
N/A
N/A
nono
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS Digital Surround
Dolby Digital
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DSD
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AAC+
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • eAAC+
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackSilver
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Width37.2 in41.73 in35.43 in42.52 in
Height7.05 in2.99 in3.35 in2.2 in
Depth3.78 in5.14 in5.51 in5.04 in
Weight1.1 lb13.67 lb11.9 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesnoyes
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferActive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W
N/A
N/A
140.0 W
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
3.0 Ω
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer width4.84 in
N/A
N/A
7.52 in
Subwoofer depth14.53 in
N/A
N/A
15.2 in
Subwoofer height12.17 in
N/A
N/A
15.08 in
Subwoofer weight7.94 lb
N/A
N/A
18.74 lb
Subwoofer location
N/A
Built-in
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
N/A
N/A
noyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex

Design

Colour of productBlackSilver
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
On/off switch
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A

Features

Radio receivernononono
FM radioyesno
N/A
N/A
3D support (3D-Ready)noyesnoyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
N/A
Apple docking compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
no
  • yes
  • yes
no
Game modeyes
N/A
no
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
Spotify ConnectAirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
DLNA certified
N/A
yesnoyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
yesyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
yesyesyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nonono
Docking connector type
N/A
Not supported
N/A
Not supported
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yesyes
N/A
TV stand usage
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
N/A
nono
Night mode
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

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