Sony HT-S20R 5.1ch Soundbar (400 W)
Sony HT-S20R 5.1ch Soundbar (400 W) review
Verdict: Real 5.1 surround with 400 W, a subwoofer and compact rear speakers, with Dolby Digital, HDMI and optical inputs.
8.5SahiRating score
Excellent
Excellent
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Best for
How well it suits each real-life use, from our research.
- Filling a living room9.7
- Movie surround effect9.5
- Bass7.0
What we like
- Output power: 400 W
- Channels: 5.1
What we don't
- Warranty: 1 year
Specs & findings
Sound
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Output powerBrand listing | 400W | 9.7 |
| ChannelsBrand listing | 5.1 | 9.5 |
| SubwooferBrand listing | Included (wired) | 7.0 |
Ownership
| Item | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|
| WarrantyBrand listing | 1 year | 6.0 |
Our research
Scores are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications using the formula on our How We Rate page. We have not lab-tested this product. Watt figures are brand claims and do not measure sound quality.
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