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Sony HT-RT3

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
220 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
7 %
Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • it is pretty good
  • its performance is quite good
  • The instruments are clear

Cons

  • manually bump up the centre channel only
  • the wireless amplifier is slightly bulky
  • Weak front channel separation On paper

Key specs

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  • Soundbar
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Sony HT-RT3 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-RT3

Pros

  • it is pretty good
  • its performance is quite good
  • The instruments are clear
  • vocals audible and the soundbar works well
  • clarity and subtle detail
  • sturdy
  • well-built soundbars
  • sturdy and well-built
  • default sound is fairly balanced in the mids
  • this bar is ideal for listening to stereo content

Cons

  • manually bump up the centre channel only
  • the wireless amplifier is slightly bulky
  • Weak front channel separation On paper
  • of poor integration between the speakers
  • lack of engagement and an insubstantial sound
  • No free offshore hosting - the reasons
  • Sony soundbars offer a room correction feature
  • Sony only provides EQ presets
  • support Dolby Atmos content
  • the bar lacks a discrete center channel
  • Lacking sound enhancement features

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Sony HT-RT3 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels5.1
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Weight25.35 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
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs0
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version4.2
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Frequency range20 - 20000
Power per channel35.0 W
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessno
Frequency range (max)20000.0 Hz
Frequency range (min)20.0 Hz
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer width7.48 in
Subwoofer depth12.4 in
Subwoofer height15.43 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb
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Features
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedno
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Wireless speakers includedno
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 85
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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