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Sony HT-NT5

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User ratings:
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
11
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3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • soundbar looks and feels very premium
  • Setup was very quick
  • They are very interesting and informative

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the effects are shifted slightly backwards
  • noise at high volumes may cause distortion

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 400 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Sony HT-NT5 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-NT5

Pros

  • soundbar looks and feels very premium
  • Setup was very quick
  • They are very interesting and informative
  • Compact
  • stylish body will fit into any interior
  • a beautiful
  • clear and strong sound
  • nice
  • reasonably compact sound system
  • The remote control is clear and comprehensive enough
  • slim line and easy to set up

Cons

  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the effects are shifted slightly backwards
  • noise at high volumes may cause distortion
  • No surround sound High volumes sometimes
  • simply lacks a real surround effect
  • The grid on top is not directly on the bar itself
  • the base from the unit was far too powerful for my maisonette
  • hard to get much better with a soundbar system
  • remote looks like it came with a $300 model
  • Really poor value for the money
  • sound has no mid range

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

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Sony HT-NT5 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio format
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width42.52 in
Height2.28 in
Depth5.0 in
Weight7.05 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
Audio (L/R) in1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0b
HDMI ports quantity4
Number of HDMI inputs3
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.1
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Signal separation3-way
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Number of speaker drivers6
RMS rated power400.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.86 lb
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Features
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Apple docking compatibilityno
Game modeyes
Night modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 75
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (typical)50.0 W

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Sony HT-NT5 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.7
Based on 11 reviews
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Sony HT-NT5 The 4 Best Sony Soundbars of 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 12.05.2022
The 4 Best Sony Soundbars of 2022: Reviews

The best Sony soundbar that we've tested is the Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module. This 7.1.2 setup offers a versatile performance with support for surround sound content, like Dolby Digital, as well as object-based formats like Dolby Atmos that are often found on streaming services.

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 19.09.2016
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar Review
4.0

Sony's HT-NT5 has all the features you want in a soundbar — and more — if you're willing to pay a premium.

Sony HT-NT5 Sony H.ear Series Video Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 02.10.2016
Sony H.ear Series Video Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Sony has just brought its promising new line-up of audio devices here in the Philippines. First off is the Sony H.ear Go SRS-HG1, premium-sounding

Sony HT-NT5 Sony finally nails the sub-$1k sound bar
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CNET
Published: 22.07.2016
Sony finally nails the sub-$1k sound bar

The Sony HT-NT5 offers distinctive good looks, a superlative feature set and generous performance, making it our favorite sound bar for the price.

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 17.04.2017
Sony HT-NT5

Sony HT-NT5 (Soundbar): 3.3 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Sony HT-NT5 Sony wireless TV sound (NT5, ZR5 & ZR7) review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 03.10.2016
Sony wireless TV sound (NT5, ZR5 & ZR7) review

Sony says that you can build true 5.1 surround for your TV wirelessly with its new audio platform. We take a closer look at the NT5 soundbar and 2 sets of rear speakers (ZR5 and ZR7)

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5 review? or recommend a HDCP 2.2 soundbar?
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AVForums
Published: 15.06.2016
Sony HT-NT5 review? or recommend a HDCP 2.2 soundbar?

Hi, Does anyone have a Sony HT-NT5 soundbar and could provide some honest feedback on it? I can't find any reviews except a couple user reviews on Amazon that aren't too glowing. Alternatively, does anyone currently have a decent soundbar that has at least 3 HDMI 2.0a HDCP2.2 inputs that they...

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.07.2016
Sony HT-NT5 Review
4.0

The well-connected Sony HT-NT5 soundbar is a powerful two-piece speaker system equipped with Google Cast and 4K HDMI passthrough.

Sony HT-NT5 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.09.2016
Home review
3.0

Not a bad effort, but this Sony soundbar doesn't give your TV the boost it should...

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.07.2016
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar review
4.0

All lightning and no thunder

Sony HT-NT5 Sony HT-NT5
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 01.08.2016
Sony HT-NT5
3.5

Sony HT-NT5: an attractive soundbar with multiroom streaming, Apple Airplay and Bluetooth

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