Name: Sony HT-S40R
Brand: Sony
SKU: B0961X3R2H
Price: 329.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (9358 reviews)

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The Sony HT‑S40R is a 5.1‑channel home‑theater soundbar system that delivers 600 W total power through S‑Master digital amplification. It combines a wired subwoofer, wireless rear speakers, Bluetooth 5.0 streaming, HDMI ARC with CEC, and USB playback for Dolby Digital surround sound in small‑to‑medium rooms.

✓ Best for: Ideal for users who want an affordable 5.1‑channel upgrade for TVs in apartments or small‑to‑medium living rooms, especially for movies on 40‑55" screens, Bluetooth music streaming, and late‑night viewing with Night Mode.

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Specifications

Audio

Amplifier TypeDigital Amplifier, S-Master

Channels5.1

Total Power Output600 W W

Subwoofer TypeWired

HDMI Audio FormatsDolby Digital, LPCM 2ch, Dolby Dual mono

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version5.0

Bluetooth CodecSBC

HDMI OutputARC (1 output)

HDMI CEC SupportYes

Wi-FiNo

Design

Soundbar Dimensions (WxHxD)900 x 52 x 74.5 mm

Soundbar Weight2000 g g

Subwoofer Dimensions (WxHxD)192 x 387 x 366 mm

Subwoofer Weight7800 g g

Rear Speaker Dimensions (WxHxD)83 x 180 x 74.5 mm

General

BrandSony

ModelHT-S40R

ColorBlack

Release Date2021-08-06

Warranty1 year

Power

Subwoofer Power Consumption55 W W

Soundbar Power Consumption20 W W

QuickStart Subwoofer Power0.5 W W

QuickStart Soundbar Power0.5 W W

Remote Start Subwoofer Power2 W W

Dimensions & Weight

Height15.2362204569 inches

Width7.5590551104 inches

Depth14.4094488042 inches

Weight1.00089866948 Pounds

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