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Samsung HW-MS650 Soundbar
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Sony HT-RT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-RT5
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Editiorial reviews
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4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
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45
4.3 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
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5
5 editorial reviews
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User rating
77
3.8 out of 5
77 user ratings
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35 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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3.6 out of 5
153 user ratings
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4.2 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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General

Audio output channels3.05.15.1
Connectivity technologyWirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usageTVUniversal
N/A

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm input1
N/A
1
AUX inyes
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version2.0
N/A
1.4
HDMI ports quantity114
Number of HDMI inputs113
Number of HDMI outputs111
Headphone outputs1
N/A
N/A
USByes
N/A
yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
NFCyesnoyes
Ethernet connectionnoyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth version4.0
N/A
3.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
N/A
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
Wired
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity
N/A
1
N/A
USB direct playback
N/A
yes
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
no
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
N/A
0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
N/A
0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
0
Composite input
N/A
N/A
0
Composite output
N/A
N/A
0
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
0
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
0
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
N/A
no
S-video input
N/A
N/A
0
S-video output
N/A
N/A
0
SCART out
N/A
N/A
no
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP aptX
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP

Decoders

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

Audio features

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
N/A
yes
Frequency range40 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwoofernonoyes
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Frequency range (min)40.0 Hz50.0 Hz
N/A
Number of speaker drivers91
N/A
RMS rated power180.0 W
N/A
550.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power180.0 W
N/A
270.0 W
Soundbasenonono
Wireless
N/A
yesyes
Equalizer
N/A
no
N/A
Signal separation
N/A
N/A
2-way

Dimensions

Colour of productSilverWhiteBlack
Width41.73 in25.63 in42.52 in
Height2.99 in2.7 in2.2 in
Depth5.14 in3.94 in5.04 in
Weight13.67 lb6.17 lb8.38 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesnoyes
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer locationBuilt-in
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
N/A
noyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
Subwoofer RMS power
N/A
N/A
140.0 W
Subwoofer impedance
N/A
N/A
3.0 Ω
Subwoofer width
N/A
N/A
7.52 in
Subwoofer depth
N/A
N/A
15.2 in
Subwoofer height
N/A
N/A
15.08 in
Subwoofer weight
N/A
N/A
18.74 lb

Design

Colour of productSilverWhiteBlack
On/off switchyesyes
N/A
Built-in display
N/A
no
N/A

Features

Streaming standardsSpotify ConnectAirPlay
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receivernonono
FM radionono
N/A
DLNA certifiedyes
N/A
yes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesnoyes
Wireless speakers includedyesyesyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyesyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernonono
Docking connector typeNot supported
N/A
Not supported
Apple docking compatibilitynonono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes
N/A
TV stand usageyesno
N/A
Game mode
N/A
no
N/A
Night mode
N/A
yes
N/A
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
N/A
no

Storage

Optical drivenonono
Type of optical unit
N/A
Not included
N/A
Memory card reader
N/A
nono
Built-in hard drive
N/A
N/A
no

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