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Sony HT-CT380

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User ratings:
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51 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
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2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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The Sony HT-CT800 is a sub-par sounding soundbar that doesn’t perform well for most uses. Its sound profile is noticeably bright and lacks a lot of bass, even if...Read more
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Pros

  • also has a dedicated center channel which makes voices clearer and easier to understand
  • better center and surround performances as well as built-in voice
  • great connectivity options

Cons

  • Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
  • Not tested Alexa support View more details
  • rating is not included in our total score

Key specs

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  • 300 W
  • Soundbar

Sony HT-CT380 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-CT380

Pros

  • also has a dedicated center channel which makes voices clearer and easier to understand
  • better center and surround performances as well as built-in voice
  • great connectivity options
  • both wired and wireless
  • Voices will still sound fairly clear and accurate
  • better center and surround performances
  • a decent mid-range performance and can get fairly loud
  • The remote works well and is responsive
  • Its dedicated center channel helps reproduce dialogue more accurately
  • The subwoofer is mainly made from wood and feels sturdy
  • sound profile is noticeably better and it performs quite well as max volume

Cons

  • Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
  • Not tested Alexa support View more details
  • rating is not included in our total score
  • HDMI inputs View more details
  • Not tested Automatic room calibration View more details
  • it lacks room correction
  • sound profile is noticeably bright and lacks a lot of bass
  • Bass becomes almost nonexistent at max volume
  • lacks a lot of bass
  • Sony compresses a lot when it gets louder

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Sony HT-CT380 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width35.43 in
Height4.61 in
Depth2.01 in
Weight19.84 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Type of optical unitNot included
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Audio (L/R) in1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs3
Number of HDMI outputs1
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
USBno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0+HS
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1.0 %
RMS rated power300.0 W
Equalizeryes
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Subwoofer
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power100.0 W
Subwoofer impedance4.0 Ω
Bass reflexyes
Subwoofer width13.46 in
Subwoofer depth6.69 in
Subwoofer height15.0 in
Subwoofer weight14.55 lb
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Features
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Apple docking compatibilityno
Night modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption20 - 37
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)37.0 W

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