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Sony HT S350 Review

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90
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Featuring a remarkably loud output, the Sony HT-S350 is a good option for upgrading the sound in living rooms. However, it lacks advanced features like Dolby Atmos and extended low bass that would appeal to movie enthusiasts.

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our Verdict

Experts love the loud output of the Sony HT-S350, recommending it for music, TV shows, and casual movie playback. Experts from TechRadar hailed this system’s loud volume, saying that it is good enough for large living rooms.

Critics from PCMag were delighted by its Bluetooth streaming tech. However, it doesn’t support other wireless streaming options like Wi-Fi. It also has a clouded sound profile out of the box and doesn’t have a bass or treble slider.

Users can customize the sound profile via some presets, though. The HT-S350 comes with a dedicated wireless subwoofer, which provides some bass but doesn’t accurately reproduce that deep rumbling low bass required by many movie and music enthusiasts.

It also has no app and doesn’t support voice control.

However, if you need a more compact model, check out our Sony HT-S200F review now.

True Score

74

Reasons to Buy

  • Remarkably loud output provides room-filling sound
  • Dedicated wireless subwoofer
  • Dialogue enhancement feature is great for TV dialogue

Reasons to Avoid

  • Always-on surround sound is not good for some stereo content
  • Doesn't support Dolby Atmos and has a mediocre surround soundstage
  • Poor extended low bass
  • Doesn't have voice assistants and a mobile app

Specifications

  • Bluetooth Enabled
  • Depth
    3.5
  • Dialogue Enhancement Feature
  • HDMI ARC
  • Height
    2.5
  • Subwoofer
    Yes
  • Surround Sound Supported
  • Wall Mountable
  • Weight
    5.3
  • Width
    35.6
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Bluetooth
  • Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity

Overview

The Sony HT-S350 is an entry-level 2.1 soundbar that made its debut in 2019, offering deep bass for movie and music lovers. Equipped with a dedicated wireless subwoofer, this system adds bass to any TV sound profile but lacks that deep rumble for home theater settings.

You can find devices with deeper bass among the best speakers on the market today. This soundbar has a handy auto volume mode for adjusting the sound output.

However, it has a muddy sound profile out of the box. Achieving a top output of 95.5 dB, this system gets really loud. It has an HDMI ARC and optical input.

It also downmixes surround to stereo, providing a mediocre surround soundstage, so it is not very immersive for movies. This soundbar doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, so it’s unsuitable for advanced Blu-rays and other formats.

The audio latency of the optical port is a bit high, so sensitive users may see things on the screen slightly before hearing the corresponding audio.

This unit connects via Bluetooth but lacks other wireless streaming methods. You can learn more about the Sony HT-S350 in our review below, see our top-rated soundbars to explore your options.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

73

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Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

74

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    64
    The Sony HTS350 is acceptable for mixed usage. Out-of-the-box, it has a dark and muddy… read more
  • Techgear Lab
    B

    Trust Score

    69
    The Sony HT-S350 sounds quite impressive, especially considering its entry-level price. While it doesn’t have… read more
  • Which?
    D

    Trust Score

    NR
    The Sony HT-S350 is designed to focus more on delivering great audio than special features…. read more
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    The Sony HT-S350 soundbar delivers a wide range of audio modes and some serious thunder… read more
  • Sound Guys
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    While it doesn’t have the top of the line specs that make home audio geeks… read more
  • Digital Trends
    D

    Trust Score

    60
    “Sony’s HT-S350 soundbar chooses massive sound over clarity and features.” read more

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