This new Sony soundbar delivers 5.1 surround sound from a simple 2.1 system

Starting with the new HT-S400 soundbar, which will be available for $ 299 (about £ 220, A $ 420) around April of this year, Sony has begun announcing its 2022 audio product lineup.

Sold as a 2.1 soundbar system (that is, a soundbar with two channels and a subwoofer), Sony says it works like a surround sound system because it includes S-Force PRO front surround technology. I am.

Another problem Sony tried to solve with the HT-S400 was a clear lack of vocals on other 2-channel systems.

Sony has “improved vertical amplitude symmetry” with an X-balanced speaker unit by using “strategicly placed cuts on the edges to help control stress inside and outside the edges of the diaphragm”. It is said that the separation notch edge solved this problem.

Once you get it, you’ll have to try that claim, but so far, the HT-S400 seems to offer a much better sound than the $ 300 sticker price suggests.

Analysis: Why buy a 2.1 system when you can buy a 5.1 system instead?

While $ 299 is a good price for a good soundbar, Sony faces fierce competition from cheaper systems such as Vizio and Samsung.

Especially Vizio V Series 5.1 Soundbar (V51X-J6) It has satellite speakers that sell for $ 219. That’s $ 80 cheaper than Sony plans to charge the HT-S400.

So why buy a 2.1 channel system when you can buy a 5.1 channel system even cheaper? Well, you may not have room for satellite speakers-or like its appearance. For Vizio’s 5.1 system, you need to route the cable from the subwoofer to the rear speakers, which can be a problem.

Another reason is that the 5.1 system’s main bar (the bar responsible for driving the center, left, and right channels) lacks power compared to the more expensive 2.1 soundbar. Differences in power can make conversations on cheaper systems harder to hear and produce overwhelming stereo sound.

Ultimately, it’s great to have options in the soundbar space. That’s why we welcome Sony’s new soundbar with an open arm.

https://ift.tt/3AzbmBP This new Sony soundbar delivers 5.1 surround sound from a simple 2.1 system

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