Sony HT-S500RF 5.1ch Home Theatre Soundbar System with Dolby Audio and 1000W Output

The Sony HT-S500RF 5.1ch Soundbar is a 5.1-channel home cinema soundbar system designed to deliver high-power surround sound for television viewing, movie watching, gaming, and wireless music playback. Engineered as a complete home theatre setup, this audio system features a main three-channel front soundbar, a dedicated wired subwoofer, and two compact rear speakers that work in tandem to produce authentic physical surround sound throughout living rooms and media spaces. Delivering 1000 W of total power output driven by an S-Master digital amplifier, it provides robust sound pressure and dynamic range, allocating 152 W to each of the front channels, 152 W to the center channel, 152 W to each rear speaker, and 240 W to the subwoofer to ensure balance across high frequencies, vocal dialogues, and low-end bass performance. Designed to support multi-channel cinematic audio formats including Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono, DTS, and LPCM through its optical input, the system brings distinct channel separation that enhances soundstage realism without requiring complex multi-component AV receiver configurations. The dedicated soundbar element measures 900 mm in width and weighs 3.0 kg, making it easily positionable beneath flat-screen televisions or wall-mounted using the included template, while the 9.0 kg wired subwoofer housing measures 207 x 402 x 330 mm and serves as the central hub into which all speaker wires connect to keep cabling organized. To optimize daily listening across various content types, the unit incorporates selectable sound modes—including Auto Sound, Cinema, Music, and Standard—alongside specialized sound effects like Night Mode for lowered night-time volume dynamics and Voice Mode for enhanced speech transparency. For seamless physical connectivity to modern display panels, the soundbar incorporates an HDMI output supporting HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), HDMI CEC, and BRAVIA Sync, enabling simple single-cable setup and basic operational control via standard TV remotes, alongside an optical-audio input and a 3.5 mm analogue stereo mini input for legacy source connection. Beyond wired audio inputs, the system features built-in Bluetooth version 1.3 supporting AAC and SBC codecs for wireless streaming directly from smartphones, tablets, and laptops, as well as a USB Type-A port that enables direct audio file playback from memory drives for formats such as WAV, MP3, and WMA. Compatibility with the Sony Music Center mobile app further simplifies user management, allowing listeners to browse USB media tracks and control wireless audio playback directly from a mobile device screen. Supplied complete with a remote commander, batteries, HDMI cable, instruction manual, and quick setup guide, the Sony HT-S500RF 5.1ch Soundbar offers an accessible, plug-and-play solution for users seeking high-wattage 5.1-channel surround performance, punchy bass, clear dialogue, and versatile media connectivity in a consolidated home audio system.