The Sony HT-S400 Soundbar Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer has been launched in India, priced at Rs. 21,990. Sony’s new soundbar system is the most affordable in the category in India, and features a 2.1-channel configuration with two-channel bar speakers and a separate wireless subwoofer. The speaker system has a rated sound output of 330W, making it louder than most televisions offer through their built-in speakers, thus pitching it as an affordable upgrade to your home theater sound.
Sony HT-S400 Soundbar Price and Availability in India
The Sony HT-S400 Soundbar has a “Best Buy” operating price of Rs. 21,990 in India, and is available in a black color option through Sony Center stores, leading electronics retailers, leading e-commerce portals and Sony’s own ShopAtSC online store.
At this price point, the HT-S400 goes up against competition from brands like JBL and Polk Audio, along with Sony’s own Sony HT-S40R 5.1-channel soundbar speaker system that costs around Rs. 27,000.
Sony HT-S400 Specifications and Features
Sony’s new soundbar isn’t too big, and has a 2.1-channel configuration with a separate wireless subwoofer. The speaker system consists of bar speakers with two drivers rated at a total of 200W with a 130W subwoofer. The subwoofer weighs 7.3kg and supports wireless connectivity with just a 2.4kg bar speaker, with the latter acting as the master device and handling connectivity with external devices. Each component must be connected to a separate power socket.
Connectivity options on the Sony HT-S400 include HDMI ARC, Optical (Toslink) and Bluetooth 5 with support for the SBC Bluetooth codec. There is an included remote that can be used to control the HT-S400, including adjusting the system volume or the subwoofer individually. HDMI CEC is supported, so the HT-S400 can be controlled by a compatible source device such as a TV or home theater receiver.
It only has support for Dolby audio formats — no advanced audio formats are supported on the Sony HT-S400. The soundbar from Sony is available in only one black color option and has touch buttons on the top for basic controls including power, volume and source selection. When used with a compatible Sony Bravia television, the soundbar can be connected wirelessly, without disabling separate Bluetooth connectivity.
