Sony S500 Soundbar

• A 5.1‑channel real surround sound system comprising a 3-channel soundbar (containing center, left, right), a wired subwoofer, and two wired rear satellite speakers. Delivers true cinematic immersion.

• Total power: rated up to 1000 W, with each of the side and center soundbar speakers rated around ~152 W, and the subwoofer delivering ~240 W for strong bass.

Audio Features

• Supports Dolby Digital and DTS formats for surround sound decoding.

• Includes two 1 inch front tweeters in the soundbar to improve clarity in high frequencies.

• Designed with a diamond‑pattern punch‑through metal grille, which Sony describes as maximizing aperture for higher sound pressure.

 Connectivity & Control

• Offers multiple input options:

  • HDMI ARC for audio return from a TV with a single cable.

  • Optical input, USB‑A port (for playback of mp3, WAV, WMA formats from drives), analogue stereo (mini‑jack).

  • Bluetooth streaming and even NFC pairing in some markets.

• Manage playback and sound settings via the Sony | Music Center app.

• Physical touch controls on top of subwoofer, plus a basic remote and HDMI‑ARC support for TV remote control.

 Design & Build

• Soundbar measures ~900 × 64 × 90 mm (about 3 kg). Subwoofer: ~207 × 402 × 330 mm (around 9 kg). Rear speakers: ~91 × 216 × 91 mm (each ~1 kg).

• Cables for all speakers connect into the subwoofer—a convenience for tidy setup, though it may restrict ideal speaker placement if TV and subwoofer locations differ.

 Performance Highlights

• Movies & TV: HDMI ARC delivers better clarity and channel separation than Bluetooth; note that because the front three channels are integrated in the soundbar, effects like pans (e.g. a plane flying across the screen) may feel less dramatic

• Music: Decent for casual listening, but may lack refinement appealing to audiophiles—particularly in smaller rooms or critical listening scenarios.

• Recommended for rooms around ~15 × 20 ft for best immersive effect.

 In the Box

• Soundbar unit, wired rear speakers, subwoofer

• Remote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount template, setup guide, batteries, and instruction manual.