Sony HT-S40R | 600W
KSh 42,000
The Sony HT-S40R price in Kenya is KSh 42,000. With 600W output, Dolby Digital, and wireless rear speakers, it delivers cinematic audio with minimal clutter. Enjoy Bluetooth streaming, USB playback, and simple setup via HDMI ARC or Optical input.
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| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony | JBL | JBL |
| Model | HT-S40R | HT-S500RF | Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | Cinema SB550 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Soundbar System | Soundbar with Subwoofer | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | Not specified | Not specified | Black | Black |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | 5.1ch | 2.1 channel | 3.1 channel |
| Total Power Output | 600 W | 1000 W | 300 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 2 × 50 W; subwoofer 200 W) | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | 5.1ch | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Standard; Night Mode; Voice Mode | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback | Dolby Digital; DTS; LPCM; real 5.1ch surround sound | JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; wireless 6.5 in subwoofer | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer |
| Drivers | Not specified | 3-channel soundbar; compact rear speakers | Soundbar: 4 × racetrack drivers + 2 × 1 in tweeters; subwoofer: 6.5 in | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer |
| Amplifier | Not specified | Digital Amplifier, S-Master; front 152 W + 152 W; center 152 W; subwoofer 240 W; rear 152 W + 152 W | Soundbar 2 × 50 W + subwoofer 200 W; max @ THD 1% | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Frequency Response | Not specified | Not specified | 40 Hz – 20 kHz | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | AAC; SBC | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.5 | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 |
| Wired Inputs | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input | Optical audio input; analog stereo mini; USB Type-A | 1 optical; USB Type-A; HDMI input | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC; BRAVIA Sync | 1 HDMI video input; 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI 1.4 | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 and WAV playback | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| App Support | Not specified | Sony | Music Center (Bluetooth connection) | Not specified | Not specified |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | AC mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | SW 55 W / SUR 20 W; Remote Start SW 2 W / SUR 0.5 W; QuickStart SW 0.5 W / SUR 0.5 W | Approx. 140 W; QuickStart less than 0.5 W with Bluetooth standby off | Soundbar and subwoofer standby less than 0.5 W | Standby less than 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode | Remote control; Sony | Music Center app | Not specified | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Not specified | Main bar, wired subwoofer, and two compact rear speakers; wall-hanging template included | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes | 5.1ch real surround; Dolby Digital; DTS; tallboy rear speakers; HDMI ARC | 2.1-channel JBL Surround Sound; Dolby Digital; HDMI ARC | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer |
| Special Features | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback | Sony Music Center app; USB audio playback; tallboy rear speakers | Wireless 6.5 in subwoofer; Bluetooth music streaming | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | 1 × soundbar | 1 × soundbar |
| Subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer | 1 × wired subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | Remote commander; batteries | Remote control with batteries | Remote control with batteries |
| Power Cable | AC cord | AC power cable | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Other Accessories | Warranty card | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet |
| Mounting Accessories | Not specified | Wall-hanging template | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Sony HT-S500RF | 1000W | JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300W | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Not specified | Main unit: 900 × 64 × 90 mm; subwoofer: 207 × 402 × 330 mm; rear speaker: 91 × 216 × 91 mm | Soundbar: 965 × 56 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 240 × 240 × 379 mm | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm |
| Weight | Not specified | Main unit: 3.0 kg; subwoofer: 9.0 kg; rear speaker: 1.0 kg | Soundbar: 2.14 kg; subwoofer: 5.61 kg | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
Specs
Sony HT-S40R | 600W specifications
General
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Model | HT-S40R |
| Announced | Not specified |
| Type | Soundbar System |
| Color | Not specified |
Audio
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Not specified by Sony on the exact specification page |
| Frequency Response | Not specified |
| Total Power Output | 600 W |
| Maximum SPL | Not specified |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified |
| Amplifier | Not specified |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified |
| Wired Inputs | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input |
| HDMI | 0 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI ARC output; HDMI CEC |
| USB | Type-A; WAV, MP3, WMA; FAT32/NTFS |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Wireless rear speakers included; stereo-pairing specification not stated |
| App Support | Not specified |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | AC mains |
|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Fast Charging | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Charging Port | N/A — no rechargeable battery specified |
| Power Consumption | SW 55 W / SUR 20 W; Remote Start SW 2 W / SUR 0.5 W; QuickStart SW 0.5 W / SUR 0.5 W |
Design & Controls
| Controls | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode |
|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | N/A — indoor soundbar; no rating specified |
| Dimensions | Main unit: 35.5 × 2.13 × 3 in; rear speaker: 3.38 × 7.13 × 3 in; subwoofer dimensions not specified |
| Weight | Main unit: 4 lb 7 oz; subwoofer: 17.20 lb; rear-speaker weight not specified |
| Materials | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Main soundbar, subwoofer, and wireless rear speakers; mounting not specified |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Not specified |
|---|---|
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes |
| Special Features | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback |
What's in the Box
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander |
| Power Cable | AC cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | Not specified |
| Other Accessories | Warranty card |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual |