For consumers looking for a reasonably-priced soundbar to boost the audio experience for TV viewing, the HT-S2000 is a new addition to Sony’s soundbar lineup that might be a good option.
Similar to the HT-A3000, the HT-S2000 soundbar is designed to immerse listeners in a music and home theater experience but doesn’t include some of the advanced extras included on the HT-A3000 such as WiFi, Smart Integration, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, or Acoustic Center Sync.
However, that doesn’t mean that the HT-S2000 isn’t worth considering as this 3.1-channel soundbar still includes a lot of features at a very reasonable price.
Tip: The HT-S2000 can be expanded to 5.1 channels via the addition of optional rear wireless speakers and an external subwoofer (more on that at end of this article).
Core Features
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Product Design and Speaker Complement: The Sony HT-S2000 is a 3.1-channel soundbar that incorporates three-balanced (rectangular) speakers (left, center, right) within the sound bar unit. The rectangular shape increases effective diaphragm size and reduces the amount of in-out motion needed to produce sound.
Dual Subwoofer drivers are also built-in, but, as mentioned previously, you can add an external wireless subwoofer for more impactful bass.
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- Amplifier Type: S-Master Digital Amplifier
- Amplifier Channels: 5 channels (one for each speaker and built-in subwoofers)
- Power Output: 250 watts total. Note: No power rating reference point is provided
- Surround Sound Audio Format Support Includes Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Dual Mono, LCPM 2ch, DTS, and DTS: X.
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- Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO Front Surround, Vertical Surround Engine, DTS Virtual: X, Stereo to Surround Upmixer.
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- Additional Sound Settings: Night Mode (maintains an even frequency range at low volume), Voice Mode (for when you can hear the dialog over all the other sound effects), Sound Field (provides a surround sound listening experience from two-channel stereo sources).
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![Sony Home Entertainment Connect App Sony Home Entertainment Connect](../../https@cdn.ecoustics.com/db0/wblob/17BA35E873D594/2F13/442F0/HIguTnxgVXwLKnMiyDlb2uGQ1D-lpGWl0P3Xjq3tzi0/sony-home-entertainment-connect.jpg)
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Connectivity
- HDMI-eARC: This transfers audio directly from the TV to the soundbar using an HDMI cable. The TV has to have an HDMI connection labeled HDMI-ARC or eARC for this to work.
- Digital Optical: If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI-ARC connection, this is the next best option to get audio from your TV to the soundbar.
- Bluetooth (ver 5.0): Transmitter and Receiver built-in means that you can play music from smartphones, tablets, and laptops/PCs and use the soundbar to send sound to Bluetooth headsets or external Bluetooth speakers.
- USB: Allows for music playback from compatible flash drives (Wav).
Tip: The HT-S2000 does not provide an analog audio connection option.
Tip: The HT-S2000 can connect to select Sony TVs wirelessly via Bluetooth. This means that an HDMI-ARC/eARC or Digital Optical connection may not always be required.
![Sony HT-S3000 Dimensions Sony HT-S2000 Soundbar Dimensions](../../https@cdn.ecoustics.com/db0/wblob/17BA35E873D594/2F13/442ED/2FvimcaVniEHGILk1xHptLAO-gK8tCmpj_dn3tisFR8/sony-ht-s2000-dimensions.jpg)
Included Accessories
- Soundbar
- HDMI Cable
- Wireless Remote Control with batteries
- AC power cable
- Registration and Warranty Cards
- Wall Mount Template
Pricing and Availability
The Sony HT-S2000 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar is available now for $499.99 at Amazon and other Sony-authorized retailers, with an expected release date of April 29, 2023.
![Sony SA-SW5, SA-SW3 Subwoofers and SA-R35 Wireless Speakers Sonoy HT-S2000 Soundbar Optional Subwoofers and Surround Speakers](../../https@cdn.ecoustics.com/db0/wblob/17BA35E873D594/2F13/442F5/lIsx3zLM5io4VoiPZerR4ld_FxhOqtxJniv9ci1mcio/sony-ht-s2000-optional-subs-surrounds.jpg)
Optional Wireless Subwoofers and Rear Wireless Speakers:
- SA-SW5: $598 at Amazon
- SA-SW3: $298 at Amazon
- SA-RS3S: $298 at Amazon
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