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Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer

Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer

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Our take on the Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer

The Sony HT-S500RF is a 5.1-channel home theater system built around a soundbar, two wired rear speakers and a subwoofer. It decodes Dolby Digital and delivers true surround placement rather than virtual processing, which is its main edge over single-bar rivals at the same level. It suits people with room behind the couch who want real rear-channel effects for movies. The trade-off is cabling to the rears and a bulky sub, and it lacks the HDMI eARC and room calibration features found on newer bars.

Best forMovie watchers who want real rear-channel surroundLiving rooms where speakers can sit behind the seatingBuyers stepping up from TV speakers on a budgetGaming and streaming setups with Dolby Digital sources
Pros
  • True 5.1 layout with dedicated rear speakers
  • Dolby Digital decoding for discrete surround
  • Dedicated subwoofer adds real low-end weight
  • Multiple inputs including HDMI, optical and Bluetooth
  • Simple wired setup with no network configuration
Cons
  • Rear speakers are wired to the subwoofer, limiting placement
  • No HDMI eARC, so no lossless audio from newer TVs
  • No room calibration or app-based EQ
  • Bulky subwoofer takes floor space
  • Surround effect depends on source being Dolby Digital

Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer prices at every store

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    $339.42Checked Nov 12
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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the HT-S500RF highly for delivering genuine surround sound at an entry home-theater level. Most praise the rear speakers and bass for movies, while complaints center on cabling and the lack of eARC.

What people mention
  • Surround effectPraisedOwners say the rear speakers create convincing directional effects in films.
  • BassPraisedThe subwoofer is described as adding deep, room-shaking low end.
  • CablingCriticisedReviewers complain that the wired rear speakers restrict where they can be placed.
  • ConnectivityMixedBluetooth and HDMI are welcome, but the missing eARC is a common gripe.
  • MusicMixedSome owners find music playback less balanced than the movie performance.

About the Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer

The Sony HT-S500RF is a 5.1 channel soundbar system with Dolby Digital. It comes with a soundbar, rear speakers and a subwoofer.

Brand
Sony
Model
HT-S500RF
Channels
5.1 channel
Audio format
Dolby Digital
Speakers
Soundbar, rear speakers and subwoofer

Questions and answers

Does it support Dolby Atmos?
No. It decodes Dolby Digital 5.1, not Atmos or DTS:X. Height effects are not reproduced.
Do the rear speakers need wires?
Yes. Both rear speakers connect by cable to the subwoofer, which then links to the soundbar.
Can I connect it to a modern TV?
Yes, over HDMI ARC or optical. It does not support eARC, so lossless formats from newer TVs are downmixed.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes. You can stream music from a phone or tablet over Bluetooth.
What is in the box?
The soundbar, subwoofer, two rear speakers, remote, cables and documentation.
Is it good for music as well as movies?
It handles music fine, but its strength is movie surround. Stereo purists may find it less refined.
Where is the Sony HT-S500RF 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Soundbar with Rear Speakers & Subwoofer cheapest?
At AV Shack, for $339.42, as of our latest check.

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