Name: HT-S20R
Brand: Sony
SKU: 502928
Rating: 3.5 (74 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

with better channel separation
surround effects and a better overall experience
soundbar is very well built

music performance may not appeal to audiophiles and the low front channel separation is noticeable
The presence of HDMI passthrough is missed
There is no display on the soundbar

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Rms rated power: 400 W
Subwoofer included: yes

Sony HT-S20R - Pros & Cons

with better channel separation
surround effects and a better overall experience
soundbar is very well built
overall movie performance is good with action sequences coming to life
the gaming performance is good with dialogue
control is functional
easy to use with one hand and has a convenient layout
well designed and easy to use
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
It makes controlling the set up super easy
default sound is fairly balanced in the mids
sturdy
well-built soundbars
sturdy and well-built
this bar is ideal for listening to stereo content
it is easy to set up and use too
The clear vocals and treble with deep bass are impressive
Mids and highs were also handled nicely
The remote is fairly straightforward to use

music performance may not appeal to audiophiles and the low front channel separation is noticeable
The presence of HDMI passthrough is missed
There is no display on the soundbar
feeling too large for the setup
Out of the box
surround sound systems are expensive and complex to set up
. 1 surround sound system can easily descend into a confusing pile of cables
offer Dolby Atmos or even tries to emulate it
TV not compatible with HDMI ARC
Sony soundbars offer a room correction feature
the bar lacks a discrete center channel
Lacking sound enhancement features
Sony only provides EQ presets
support Dolby Atmos content
lack of optical SPDIF is a bit disappointing
you do not get an HDMI cable in the box
audio tends to suffer the thinner you get
having a thin TV means less space for speakers
soundbar has two drivers hidden behind the grille
News mode seemed to give extra emphasis to vocals

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

Sony HT-S20R 400W 5.1 ch Home Cinema SoundBar| Bass Sound Test!

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Sony HT-S20R - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	5.1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Audio format	Dolby Digital Dolby Dual Mono
Supported audio files	LPCM MP3 WAV WMA

Subwoofer included	yes
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer

Width	29.92 in
Height	2.05 in
Depth	3.39 in
Weight	4.41 lb

Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
HDMI ports quantity	1
Subwoofer connectivity	Wired
USB	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth version	5.0
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes

RMS rated power	400.0 W
Equalizer	yes

Colour of product	Black

Handheld remote control	yes
Night mode	yes

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Sony HT-S20R Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.5

Based on 4 reviews

TechNave

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Sony HT-S20R Sony HT-S20R 5.1 Review: An entry level 5.1 setup with good sound

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 28.02.2020

Sony HT-S20R 5.1 Review: An entry level 5.1 setup with good sound

3.5

Read the in depth Review of Sony HT-S20R 5.1 Audio Video. Know detailed info about Sony HT-S20R 5.1 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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Published: 24.08.2022

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