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4.3 based on 152 customer reviews

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Sound Quality

Good

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Good

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Most Helpful Positive
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excellent sound and simple setup for cheap price

HT-S40R 27 September 2023 by mylo78 (United Kingdom)

replaced 8year old samsung soundbar and sub with 3d surround after the motherboard fried which was excellent for sound but this sony 5.1 wireless Bluetooth centre/l/r rear setup is another level, helicopters, police cars sound like they are outside the frontroom window and my gaming setup has another level of immersion because of all the extra sound effects that are now present all around, it has some hidden sttings also to adjust the distance and volume level of rear speakers to accommodate small medium and large sized living rooms

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

5

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Most Helpful Critical
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Sounded Great for a Month

HTS40R 17 August 2022 by Drew515 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified

The system sounded great, but now the rear speakers pop. I checked the connection and rebooted the system. Anyone have any idea about a warranty? How do I get working stuff?

Sound Quality

Good

Performance

Fair

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Average

8

0

161 Customer Reviews

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Powerful & Immersive Audio

HT-S40R//Z SP1 22 January 2026 by Waran (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch Home Cinema System delivers powerful, immersive audio that truly brings movies and shows to life. It’s a standout choice for anyone who wants cinematic surround sound without complicated wiring — and it works beautifully when paired with a Sharp Aquos TV via Bluetooth. Connecting the HT-S40R to the Sharp Aquos TV was effortless and seamless. The Bluetooth pairing is quick, stable, and eliminates the need for extra cables. Once paired, audio comes through with clarity and depth that’s a vast improvement over built-in TV speakers, whether you’re watching action blockbusters or dramas. The wireless rear speakers are a major highlight. They create a genuinely immersive surround experience, filling the room with balanced sound that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the action. Dialogue is crisp, bass is punchy thanks to the dedicated subwoofer, and overall dynamics are satisfying even at higher volumes. Bluetooth not only works great with your Sharp Aquos TV but also with other devices like your phone or tablet but also perfect for streaming music. The system’s sleek look fits well with modern living rooms, and the solid build quality reinforces why Sony is trusted for home entertainment.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Good

2

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Great sounding 5.1ch sound system

HT-S40R//Z SP1 31 December 2025 by B0nd (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

I have been looking for a soundbar for my TV for quite some time. Stumbled upon this particular soundbar from SONY with the added advantage of a wireless surround sound system and immediately purchased it. Sound quality is excellent and am very happy with my purchase.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

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Great Home theatre system

HT-S40R//Z SP1 15 December 2025  (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

Beat home theatre I have ever purchased . Awesome part is wireless back speakers

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

0

0

Love it

HT-S40R 09 December 2025 by Rol6599 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Great sound and easy to use. Quick delivery and packaged well. Easy to set up and makes the tv sound amazing. Glad I bought together with tv.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

3

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Good bit of kit

HT-S40R 09 December 2025 by macmel (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Powerful sound surround system. Easy set up. reliable sony product.

3

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Great company

HT-S40R 09 December 2025 by Sandie50 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

Quick delivery. Great product. Sony is our go to brand

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

3

0

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So so the performance

HT-S40R//Z SP1 08 December 2025 by HazwanMZ (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

I bought last month this speaker after use it found sume connection prob using BT…the base sound also quite slow compare to my SRS-XP500…maybe watt is not enough…but for me value to buy

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User-friendly

HT-S40R//Z SP1 04 December 2025 by RJSS (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

received in good condition. easy to install. paired well with my new sony tv. sound quality is good for this budget range.

Sound Quality

Good

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Excellent

3

0

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Great product

HT-S40R//Z SP1 04 December 2025 by Mcbro123 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

It’s pretty impressive and good product for this value

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Good

1

0

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One of great product from sony

HT-S40R//Z SP1 04 November 2025 by Yuvancr7 (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

Great product Sony always better then other brands

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

1

0

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Great speaker with 5.1 experience

HT-S40R//Z SP1 15 October 2025  (Philippines) Verified Purchaser Verified

The speaker system is very good, delivering excellent sound quality. The true surround sound experience is fantastic, provided you are playing content with a dedicated 5.1 audio channel. ​However, it is very disappointing that the two surround sound speakers are essentially useless when playing standard stereo music or non-5.1 content. There is no apparent option to set all speakers to play sound simultaneously from these sources. An option to upmix stereo to use all 5.1 channels would significantly improve the product's versatility for everyday listening.

Sound Quality

Average

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Fair

0

0

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Good

HT-S40R 05 October 2025 by Rejith (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified

How can I update the software? It’s not quite as excellent as I had hoped, but it could be better once updated.

Design

Average

5

10

Response From Sony UK
07 October 2025

Hi,\n\nThank you for your feedback.\n\nWe're happy to hear that you are enjoying your HT-S40R. Yet, we're sorry to learn that you're facing difficulties with it.\n\nYou can update the software version of the speaker system using this link: https://cutt.ly/Jr2qx06L\n\nAdditionally, if you're experiencing issues with the device, you can follow the steps on pages 35 to 41 here: https://cutt.ly/dr2qboKQ \n\nFurthermore, if any further assistance is needed, please contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/heoRCkdW\n\nMenna @Sony Support UK

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Great performance

HTS40R 30 August 2025 by Hopper 13 (USA)

I bought my HT-S40R about 2 years ago. I have been seriously using it. It still sounds great. It was money well worth spent!

Sound Quality

Excellent

Performance

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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Response From Sony North America Costumer Support
01 September 2025

Hi Hopper 13,

Thanks for this fantastic review!

We're absolutely thrilled to hear your HT-S40R system is still sounding great after two years of serious use. Knowing that our products deliver lasting quality and that you feel it was "money well worth spent" is exactly what we strive for!

We appreciate your loyalty and hope you continue to enjoy your sound system for a long time time.

Thanks for choosing Sony.

Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.

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AWESOME SYSTEM

HT-S40R 15 June 2025 by RG William (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified

You can't go wrong with a Sony Product, this system is awesome and sounds amazing, easy to set up, we love it. Our neighbors loved it so much they went and bought them one the next day.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Performance

Excellent

Features

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

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Response From Sony North America Customer Support
15 June 2025

Hi, RG William,

Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! It brings us great joy to hear how much you have been enjoying your Sony Soundbar! You will enjoy Enjoy dramatic, high quality surround sound with Dolby® Digital and with the rear Speakers delivering powerful surround sound to complete your home cinema experience!

Thanks for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
DiegoV, Sony North America Customer Support

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Great set

HT-S40R//Z SP1 07 June 2025 by Wina K (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

I was very satisfied with my HT-R3 set when out of sudden it failed on me. So after researching through the web & youtube, i decided to buy the HT-S40R. It was great but not as amazing as the HT-R3 as i found the sound from the S40R is not as crisp as the R3. Nevertheless, S40R is still a good choice if you’re looking into affordability.

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Great sound at an affordable price range

HT-S40R//Z SP1 02 June 2025  (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

After a month of use and I am very satisfied with the HT-S40R, it is best value for money hits the price bracket perfectly and delivers superior movie experience. It was a breeze to setup and just works perfectly out of the box. It does have the volume and depth with a solid sound. Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a great sounding soundbar that does not cost a bomb and does not require all the fancy features.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

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0

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Sound bar

HT-S40R//Z SP1 04 May 2025 by Syafiq sound (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

So... good. Nothing to say about it. 👌 #Simplicity #Perfection #Contentment

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

1

1

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Good entry level would recommend it

HT-S40R 27 April 2025 by PeteG1 (United Kingdom)

The blue light discount was a well appreciated extra. The soundbar is awesome. Especially with the two rear speakers making a full dound experience. They also help when watching TV at night with the sound down. The wireless connection made installation so simple. Also the soundbar turns on/off and volume with the tv remote. Good specification for most users.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

5

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Works as expected

HT-S40R 04 April 2025 by Kamil syn Romana (United Kingdom)

In my case I couldn't use eARC hdmi port because it was already in use but optical port did the trick. Very good sound if you have a proper 5.1 content.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

3

6

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Great sound

HT-S40R//Z SP1 18 February 2025  (Malaysia)

The sound is good in overall. It would be better if there is an equaliser for user to set the bass or treble manually.

Sound Quality

Good

Design

Good

Ease of Use

Good

1

0

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Plenty of storage and easy to set up

HT-S40R 16 February 2025 by Lesshe (United Kingdom)

We are happy with our product, great sound and a reasonable price

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

3

10

0

Sound is great but manual as usual it is Sony.

HT-S40R//Z SP1 29 January 2025 by Mantest (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified

About the sound it is great but the manual on how to adjust the sound is bad. It is just as simple as map for the menu and the description that all I need, not how to make the connection for the speaker. The connectivity basic, everyone who purchase the item should know but how to browse your menu and what it does is more important.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Poor

1

0

0

Great soundbar and surround sound

HT-S40R 24 January 2025 by George 19723 (United Kingdom)

I bought this 2 weeks ago and the sound is brilliant it's like being in the cinema

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

4

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Brilliant

HT-S40R 24 January 2025 by DemetriousPFHL (United Kingdom)

I brought this to replace a much older system that was failing and am so glad that I did. Simple to set up to the TV and the wireless back surround speakers (wireless to main unit but wired to sub amp) make a great difference to the sound. Brilliant three dimensional sound enhances whatever you are watching. Well worth its cost, which in itself was quite reasonable.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

119

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Soundbar

HT-S40R 13 January 2025 by Smeg50 (United Kingdom)

Wanted a complete surround sound system and this was the perfect fit for our requirements.

Sound Quality

Excellent

Design

Excellent

Ease of Use

Excellent

2

10

0

As expected

HT-S40R//Z SP1 12 January 2025 by Saravanan1329 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified

Good purchase and worth for money value. Recommended to our friends and relatives...

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