Sony HT-S40R | 600W vs Marshall Marshall Acton 3
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| Feature |  Sony HT-S40R | 600W |  Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 42,000.00 | KSh 41,000 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Weight | — | 2.85 kg |
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General
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Marshall |
| Model | HT-S40R | Acton 3 |
| Type | Soundbar System | Home Speaker |
| Color | — | Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy |
Design
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 260 x 170 x 150 mm |
| Weight | — | 2.85 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | N/A — mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | SBC | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready |
| Wired Inputs | Analog stereo mini; USB Type-A (FAT32/NTFS); optical audio input | 3.5 mm Aux 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 | No built-in microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 meters |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| App Support | — | Marshall Bluetooth App (iOS/Android) |
Features
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Home Cinema Features | 5.1ch home cinema; Dolby Digital; Auto Sound/Cinema/Music; Night and Voice modes | N/A — not a home-cinema product |
| Special Features | Wireless rear speakers; HDMI ARC; USB audio playback | Re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Marshall Bluetooth app; OTA software updates |
| Voice Assistant | — | No |
Audio
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | 5.1ch | Mains-Powered Home Speaker |
| Total Power Output | 600 W | 60 W total amplification (30 W woofer + 2 x 15 W tweeters) |
| Audio Channels | 5.1ch | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Auto Sound; Cinema; Music; Night Mode; Voice Mode | Adjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness |
| Audio Features | Dolby Digital; LPCM 2ch; Dolby Dual mono; USB WAV/MP3/WMA playback | Bass-reflex cabinet; re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready |
| Drivers | — | 1 woofer; 2 tweeters |
| Frequency Response | — | 45–20,000 Hz |
| Maximum SPL | — | 95 dB @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 1x 30W (Woofer), 2x 15W (Tweeters) |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC mains | 100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered) |
| Battery Life | 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 | Network standby power consumption: No |
| Charging Time | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | — | N/A — mains-powered product |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Remote control; Night Mode and Voice Mode | Source button; volume control knob; bass control knob; treble control knob; play/pause button; skip backward/forward control knob; power switch |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | No water-resistance rating |
| Materials | — | 70% Recycled Plastic, Vegan Leather |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Indoor home speaker; placement compensation in Marshall Bluetooth app |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony HT-S40R | 600W | Marshall Marshall Acton 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | 1 × main soundbar | Acton 3 |
| Subwoofer | 1 × subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | Remote control; batteries for remote commander | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | AC cord | Mains lead |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | — |
| Other Accessories | Warranty card | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Setup Guide; Instruction Manual | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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