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- Brand: Sony
- Sub woofer type: Wired
- Interface: Optical-audio input, Analogue audio input (stereo mini), USB typeA
- Amplifer type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master
- Amplifer channels: 5.1ch
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Total Power output: 1000W
- Colors: Black
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The Sony HT-S500RF 1000W Price in Kenya ranges between KES 42,499 - KES 44,000
Detailed Review
TVs are getting slimmer by the day and the biggest compromise is on sound quality coming from the built-in speaker. With the slim profile of most TVs today the best you get are two 10W down firing speakers. It's safe to say that apart from watching news and some generic TV, most TVs today (especially budget TVs) don't offer the audio experience you deserve when watching a blockbuster movie on your brand-new flat screen. To enhance your TVs sound capabilities, you have two options to choose from. The second is a home theatre in a box which will not only enhance the sound from your TV, but also give you a surround sound experience.
BUILD AND DESIGN
A traditional 5.1 home theatre has 5 separate speakers representing each of the channels and one subwoofer. Sony has decided to integrate the front three channels in one soundbar that will sit flush below your TV. There are advantages and disadvantages to this design that we will highlight in the performance section but let?s start with the build. The soundbar is very well built. It has a metallic mesh grill covering the front protecting the drivers. You can see the drivers through the grill. At the bottom it has 8 rubber feet which give it good grip when kept on a table.
The cabling for the speakers isnt detachable and it is integrated into the soundbar and the speakers. This is good because you don't need to worry about connecting the cables correctly to each speaker. The downside is that if a cable gets cut, you can't replace it sitting at home. The rear satellite speakers of the home theatre are small, and their build is ideal for those looking to wall mount the surround speakers. The rear satellite speakers of the S500RF have the same design as the front soundbar with the metal mesh grill upfront covering the drivers and the all black finish giving it a very minimalistic look.
SET UP & CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
When it comes to connectivity, the home theatre has optical-audio input, Analogue audio input (stereo mini) and USB type A. It also has HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), however there is no HDMI input for passthrough which is a bummer. This means that if you use HDMI to connect the speakers to your TV, then you are losing out on a port of the TV. Setting up the home theatre is as easy as dialling Sony's helpline number and waiting for an engineer to turn up and install it for you. Just remember, the rear surround speakers should be at ear height and facing you to get the best possible experience from the system. Cable management may be an issue for some, but this is where the length of the bundled cables is helpful. There is an HDMI cable in the box of the system which is nice, however the length can be a problem if you don’t want to keep the sub below the TV.
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