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excellent sound and simple setup for cheap price
HT-S40R 27/09/2023 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
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Sounded Great for a Month
HTS40R 17/08/2022 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?
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128 Customer Reviews
Don't buy if you like deep Bass!
HTS40R 15/06/2026 by Brian from Cocoa (Canada)
I have always liked Sony but I'm very disappointed! Does not matter if I'm using Bluetooth, HDMI or Optical the Bass is mediocre to poor. I get more Bass out of my mini Bluetooth speaker. Otherwise it's okay.
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Hi Brian from Cocoa,
We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the bass performance on your HT-S40R soundbar. We want you to experience the deep, immersive sound you expect from our products, and we would love to help you get this sorted out. To improve the bass response, please ensure that the subwoofer is positioned on a solid floor rather than a hollow surface, and check that the connection line-of-sight between the soundbar and the subwoofer is clear of obstructions. You can also try pressing the "SW +" button on your remote control to manually increase the subwoofer volume level, or switch the sound mode to "Cinema" or "Music" to see if that enhances the lower frequencies. If these steps do not bring out the rich bass you are looking for, please visit our official support portal at https://www.sony.com/electronics/support for detailed troubleshooting guides and direct contact options with our technical experts.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
I love the Sony I have always had faith in Sony A
HTS40R 11/05/2026 (USA)
Love the product But the cable for the woofer should be longer ! And I am hoping you have A three or four feet extension because the system sounds much better if the woofer has distance ! So I really could use two feet cable
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Hello there,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that you love the HTS40R soundbar and are enjoying the sound quality it provides. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the woofer cable length. Your suggestion about a longer cable and the possibility of a two-foot extension is appreciated, as it helps us understand how to better support your setup needs. We value your feedback and will keep it in mind as we continue to enhance our products and accessories.
Best regards,
-Fred
Love it
HT-S40R 09/12/2025 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.
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Good bit of kit
HT-S40R 09/12/2025 by macmel (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Powerful sound surround system. Easy set up. reliable sony product.
Great company
HT-S40R 09/12/2025 by Sandie50 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Quick delivery. Great product. Sony is our go to brand
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HT-S40R 05/10/2025 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.
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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
Great performance
HTS40R 30/08/2025 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!
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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.
AWESOME SYSTEM
HT-S40R 15/06/2025 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.
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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
Good entry level would recommend it
HT-S40R 27/04/2025 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.
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Works as expected
HT-S40R 04/04/2025 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.
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Plenty of storage and easy to set up
HT-S40R 16/02/2025 by Lesshe (United Kingdom)
We are happy with our product, great sound and a reasonable price
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Great soundbar and surround sound
HT-S40R 24/01/2025 by George 19723 (United Kingdom)
I bought this 2 weeks ago and the sound is brilliant it's like being in the cinema
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Brilliant
HT-S40R 24/01/2025 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.
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Soundbar
HT-S40R 13/01/2025 by Smeg50 (United Kingdom)
Wanted a complete surround sound system and this was the perfect fit for our requirements.
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Good Quality 4 Music
HT-S40R 07/01/2025 by JSTAR (United Kingdom)
I like the quality of the sound when you play music and when you watch movie , the details are clear.
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Fab sound bar and sub woofer set up
HT-S40R 07/01/2025 by Joso 139 (United Kingdom)
Glad I bought from Sony direct setting up was simple using optical drive cable provided sound is good gutsy base and other option cinema sound blue tooth etc for the price it's good value
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HT-S40R 07/01/2025 by djekerjri (United Kingdom)
took it back because rear speaker kept popping even when no signal received
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you the rear speakers of your HT-S40R keeps popping.
If you still have the speakers, you can learn more on how to reset the device to factory settings, to reset the connection (page 41): https://cutt.ly/5e2DNPgc
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/leABWCVc
Ahmed @Sony Support UK