Thanks for stopping by for our review of the best Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars. As you’ve probably already discover, hence you visting us, there are tons of different options when it comes to buying Home cinema systems and sound bars, in fact we found 132 products in the category at Currys PC World alone. And of those 132, Sony is the manufacturer of 16 of them. That’s why we’ve hunted around the web and pulled together some of the top pieces of information to find you the best Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars. This includes the price, the popularity at major retailers like Currys PC World, the number of reviews and the overall review score.

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So you’ve seen the top products that we found for Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars, but before you go on to buy one, you’re going to want to know some of the key features and benefits you can expect from each. Below we give you a short overview of each of our favourite products in the Home cinema systems and sound bars category from Sony. Our advice is to take your time looking at the overview of each and then go onto Currys PC World where you can read lots of customer reviews.

1. Our Top Pick – SONY HT-SF200 2.1 Sound Bar

Price: £189
Top features: – Virtual surround sound places you at the heart of the action – Built-in subwoofer delivers rich sounding low frequencies – Bluetooth playback lets you play music wirelessly from your phone Virtual surround sound Your Sony HTSF200 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar takes watching movies, shows, sports and gaming to the next level. Using just left and right speaker channels, the sound bar creates a realistic 3D audio experience that pulls you into whatever you listen to or watch. Wherever you are in your TV room, enjoy sounds vividly and accurately just like at the cinema. Built-in subwoofer There’s no need to reconfigure your living room to find space for your subwoofer. The Sony HT-SF200 2.1 Sound Bar features a built-in subwoofer, giving you everything you need to enjoy fantastic sound in one handy, compact unit. Hear the rumble of the crowd on match day, feel a part of the drama in action movies or experience the full punchiness of percussion when listening to your favourite tunes. Bluetooth playback Listen to the songs you love without getting tangled up in wires. Your Sony HT-SF200 2.1 Sound Bar features Bluetooth connectivity, giving you the ability to wirelessly connect either your phone, tablet or laptop to enjoy music in seconds. And if your phone begins to complain about low battery, a handy USB port lets you charge up your phone and continue playing music at the same time. If you own a smart TV, you won’t need to rely on your HDMI cable either. Connect your sound bar to your TV via Bluetooth to hear everything from your TV cable-free. Don’t forget your cables Check out our range of HDMI and optical cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.
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2. Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

Price: £349
Top features: – Put yourself at the centre of the action with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine – Hear dialogue loud and clear thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X – Watch blockbusters in stunning quality with 4K HDR pass-through – Enjoy your music wire-free with Bluetooth connectivity Put yourself at the centre of the actionWhether you’re a movie-lover or sports fanatic, the Sony HT-X8500 2.1 All-in-One Sound Bar makes your home viewing experience much more immersive. With dual built-in subwoofers at the centre, you can feel all the tension of an upcoming battle sequence or the rumble of the stadium on match day.Sony’s clever Vertical Surround Engine places you at the centre of the drama on-screen, with audio that feels like it’s all around you. The HT X8500 upscales sound, so you can enjoy your film in maximum 7.1.2 audio. Just press the Vertical Surround button on the remote – it’s like having a full home cinema setup without the messy wires.Hear dialogue loud and clearImagine watching TV with regular speakers, where the dialogue and soundtrack are battling for centre stage. It’s tough to focus, and you could miss out on a subtle line that changes the whole story. The Sony HTX8500 features Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies, so you can hear every single word.Dolby Atmos and DTS:X split audio to create a realistic, virtual 3D sound experience. Hear that plot-twisting dialogue as if you’re in on the conversation, and be blown away as explosive sounds whizz past. And when the story combines action and talk at the same time, you’ll hear both crystal clear. Watch blockbusters in stunning qualityEnjoy flawless picture quality to match your audio. The Sony HT-X8500 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar has a lossless 4K HDR and Dolby Vision passthrough – that means when you connect your console or Blu-ray player, you’ll get the same pinpoint sharpness and richness of detail that you’re used to.And connecting to your TV is easy. Just one cable is all that’s needed, and you’ll be able to control both your sound bar and TV from the same remote for the ultimate convenience.Enjoy your music wire-freeEven when you’re not watching TV, you can still enjoy your HT X8500 Sound Bar. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, your sound bar can also take on the role of your Hi-Fi. Simply connect your phone, laptop or tablet to the sound bar and listen to your favourite albums, artists and podcasts.And because it’s wireless, you can control your music just as easily as your TV from the comfort of your sofa.
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3. SONY BDVE2100 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System

Price: £229
The Sony BDVE2100 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System will fill your entertainment area with expansive cinema sound, also offering sophisticated capabilities such as Bluetooth and NFC technology.Movie-like sound in your homeTake your home audio to the next level with this Sony surround sound system, featuring five satellite speakers and a chunky subwoofer. Your senses will be drawn deep into the action onscreen with its consummate sound reproduction, as waves of glorious audio wash over you.From films to fist-pumping rock concerts, the Sony B-DVE2100.CE-K Home Cinema Kit emanates sparkling, potent 5.1 channel surround sound with 800 W of unadulterated audio impact.Bass Boost hits you with pulsing low-end frequencies, giving you deep, resounding bass that sends every note and impact directly to your solar plexus for true edge-of-the-seat action.What’s more, the range of sound modes on offer tailor the audio to whatever you’re watching – football mode lowers commentary volume to accentuate the roar of the crowd, creating heightened atmosphere and excitement.From films to games and music, this home theatre hub delivers maximum punch and clarity that lets you feel the sound rather just hear it.Pedal-to-the-metal viewingAble to play back 2D or 3D Blu-ray discs or DVDs in 1920 x 1080p Full HD resolution that surpasses DVD quality by some five times, you’ll experience awe-inspiring visuals that transport you to the heart of your programmes, movies and games.Intelligent picture augmentation renders pure, natural colours bolstered by accurately-rendered details, convincing depth and broad tonal reproduction that make even internet videos appear smoother than on a conventional computer screen.The Sony BD-VE210-0.CEK 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema Kit also features Triluminous Colour, which allows you to perceive every hue of colour, delivering sparkling images with a broad tonal gamut that adds astonishing depth to every scene.The upscaling feature elevates DVDs to near-HD quality, giving new life to your favourite discs. QuickStart & Loading ensures discs load in no time, cutting down wait times and giving you maximum enjoyment.Bluetooth and NFC for your home cinemaOffering effortless, dynamic connectivity, the BDVE-210-0.CEK houses both Bluetooth and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to facilitate wireless connections between the theatre system and a mobile device.NFC enables one-touch listening – simply touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet to the home cinema system and enjoy immediate music playback via Bluetooth. Likewise, you can stream music from a PC, iPhone, iPad or iPod via Bluetooth, revelling in aural glee as Digital Music Enhancer tidies up the sound.Download the TV SideView app to use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control or mouse, making web browsing and system control an easy delight.WiFi for your HTKThe Sony BDVE 2100 5.1 Smart Home Cinema System is equipped with integrated WiFi, so you can go online directly with a smartphone, laptop or tablet, without the need for maddening cabling.Stream all kinds of content, from personal photos and playlists, to games, online movies, catch-up TV and YouTube clips. If you need something new to watch, the Sony Entertainment Network offers a incredible assortment of HD movies, songs and TV channels for you to stream.The full web browser keeps you fully connected, with apps for weather, news, games and more.Faultless cinema styleDemonstrating the new Sony Sense of Quartz design inspired by the cut-glass edges and lustrous surfaces of rock crystal, the BD-VE2100.CEK 5.1 3D Home Cinema System radiates cool, distinguished understatement, from its speakers to its remote controls – it’s the ideal match for your living room.Equip your home with the finest in entertainment technology with the Sony BDV-E2100.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System and its smoothly attractive appearance.
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4. SONY BDVE4100.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System

Price: £299
The Sony BDVE4100.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System fills your entertainment area with huge cinematic sound and offers advanced capabilities, including Bluetooth and NFC technology.Sounds just like the moviesThis Sony surround sound system helps take home audio to the next level via its two tallboy speakers and two satellite speakers. Feel your senses pulled into the onscreen action or the heart of the beat with its exemplary sound reproduction potential.From movie sound effects to stadium-sized rock concerts, the Sony BDVE4100 Home Cinema pumps out clean and powerful 5.1 channel surround sound with 1000 W of pure audio impact.Bass Boost hits you with thumping low-end frequencies, giving you the kind of deep, resonant bass that sends every on-screen impact into your solar plexus for real edge-of-your-seat action.What’s more, the selection of sound modes on offer enable you to suit the audio to whatever you’re watching – for example, football mode quietens the commentary to emphasize the roar of the crowd, creating unbeatable atmosphere and excitement.From movies to games to music, this home theatre centre delivers real punch and clarity that lets you feel the sound rather than only hearing it.High-octane viewingWith the ability to play back 2D or 3D Blu-ray discs or DVDs in Full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution that exceeds DVD quality by some five times, you’ll experience breathtaking visuals that will transport you to the centre of your programmes, movies and games.Intelligent picture enhancement renders pure, natural colours augmented by accurately-rendered details, compelling depth and broad tonal reproduction to make even online videos seem smoother than on a standard computer screen.The Sony BD-VE410-0.CEK 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema Kit also features Triluminous Colour, which enables you to perceive every shade of colour, delivering brilliant images with a broad tonal spectrum that add amazing depth to every scene.The upscaling feature sees DVD elevated to near-HD quality, breathing new life into your favourite discs. QuickStart & Loading makes sure discs load in a jiffy, minimising wait times and maximising your enjoyment.Home theatre with Bluetooth and NFCOffering new avenues of easy, dynamic connectivity, the BDVE-410-0.CEK features both Bluetooth and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology so you can establish wireless connections between the HTK and one of your mobile devices.NFC enables one-touch listening – just touch your NFC enabled smartphone or tablet to the home cinema system and enjoy instant music playback via Bluetooth. Similarly, you can also stream music from a PC, iPhone, iPad or iPod via Bluetooth, revelling in the aural delight as Digital Music Enhancer tidies up the sound.With the downloadable TV SideView app, you can use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control or mouse to make web browsing and system control an effortless pleasure.Wireless internet in your home cinemaThe Sony BD-VE4100.C-EK 5.1 Smart Home Cinema System is equipped with integrated WiFi, so you can connect directly with a smartphone, laptop or tablet, or even directly with the internet itself without the need for annoying cabling.Stream content of all kinds, whether it’s personal photos and playlists, games, online movies, catch-up TV or YouTube clips. If you need something brand new to watch, the Sony Entertainment Network offers a mind-boggling selection of HD movies, songs and TV channels for you to stream and enjoy.The full web browser keeps you totally connected, and there are apps for weather, news, games and even more.Impeccable system styleExhibiting the new Sony Sense of Quartz design inspired by the cut-glass edges and gleaming surfaces of rock crystal, the BD-VE4100.CEK 5.1 3D Home Cinema System exudes cool, refined understatement, from speakers to remote controls – it’s the perfect complement to your living space.Don’t forget your HDMI cablesCheck out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new HTK works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.Give yourself the best in home entertainment with the Sony BDV-E4100.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System and its lean, smooth good looks.
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5. SONY HTXF9000 2.1 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

Price: £399
Top features: – Dolby Atmos and DTX technology immerses you in fantastic sound – Upscaled sound brings you 7.1.2 quality audio – Sound modes let you choose the best sound for what you’re watching – Bluetooth connectivity lets you connect wirelessly to your TV Dolby AtmosThe Sony HTXF9000 2.1 Wireless Cinematic Sound Bar is designed to immerse you in sound, so you get the very best from films and TV shows. It uses two speakers and the Vertical Surround Engine to provide Dolby Atmos sound, making you feel as if you’re in the middle of the action by surrounding you in rich audio.Whether you’re in a large living room or watching movies in the bedroom, you can enjoy the same high quality sound from your sound bar. It’s designed to look fantastic alongside Sony XF90 TVs, so you can have a room that looks as good as it sounds.Upscaled soundWith the press of a button, you’ll be able to upscale sound to almost 7.1.2 quality. This Sony sound bar uses advanced digital processing to boost your audio to impressive surround sound levels, so you can give your favourite superheroes the soundtrack they deserve.Sound modesThe HT-XF9000 has five sound modes that are designed to bring you the best sound for whatever you’re watching. If you’re a film fanatic, you’ll love the Cinema sound mode that lets you get deeper into the movies, and you can get into the game with Sports mode that boosts crowd noise so you can feel like you’re in the stands.Don’t miss a word of breaking headlines thanks to News mode, which delivers clear dialogue.Give your games the sound they deserve using Game mode, created by PlayStation developers for the best gaming audio.Bluetooth connectivityNo one likes having cables snaking from their sound bar to their TV. With the HT XF9000 Cinematic Sound Bar you can connect your sound bar to your TV using Bluetooth, which means fewer cables and less clutter.As well as connecting to your TV, you can use the Bluetooth connection to stream music from your smartphone, so you’ll always have something to listen to.Get yourself connectedSetting up your new kit doesn’t need to be complicated. Avoid disappointment and make sure your system works straight out the box by checking you’ve got the right cables for your setup. Sandstrom Gold Series cables are just the ticket – they even come with a reassuring lifetime guarantee. Happy faces all round.
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6. SONY HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar

Price: £249
Add immersive audio to your home entertainment setup with the Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar with wired subwoofer and two rear speakers.Surround soundThe HTRT3 allows you to enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound for an excellent audio experience. The compact setup consists of a slim sound bar, along with two rear speakers and an external subwoofer.S-Master digital amplifier creates refined, clear sound quality which can enhance your entertainment, whatever you happen to be watching.ConnectivityAn ARC compatible HDMI connection allows you to connect the sound bar to your TV, while Bluetooth with NFC lets you easily link your smart device to the audio setup. This means that you can play music stored on the device to enjoy quality, immersive audio.With a USB 2.0 port on the RT3, you can also connect other devices to enjoy video and audio playback.Don’t forget your HDMI cables Check out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new sound bar works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.Enhance your home entertainment with the Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Sound Bar with wired subwoofer and two rear speakers.
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What makes the best Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars?

There are lots of things that you’ll need to consider when you’re trying to find the best Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars for your personal circumstance. One person’s best Home cinema systems and sound bars is another person’s worst. But the tips below should be used to help you when shopping for the perfect Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars.

Read lots of reviews

Reviews are your number 1 asset when you’re shopping for a product online that you’re unable to physically get hold of before buying. Think of a review as an alternative to actually trialling a product. You can probably think of several occasions where a friend or relative has mentioned how good a product is and you’ve gone on to buy it. Use reviews in a similar fashion, so good or bad, take the overall feedback of a product as a solid bit of advice. For example you’ll see that SONY HT-SF200 2.1 Sound Bar has scored 8/10 from the 84 at Currys PC World which is one of the reasons it has topped the chart for us and made it as our top Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars.

Check Prices

Shopping around is of course a very important step to ensuring you get a good deal and the best possible Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars for your money. Especially with a product that can vary so much in price. To give you an idea of the variation, the cheapest product we found in the Home cinema systems and sound bars category was £49 and the most expensive of the 132 products was £9999.99, although the average was £894.61. Another thing worth looking at, is specifically looking at the price of products from Sony. The cheapest we found was £7, the most expensive £13999 and the average came in at £428.55.

Stick to the top shops

There are tons of different retailers that sell Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars, but being such a popular product you can see why there are people out there trying to capitalise on the opportunity to grab your money and run. One of the most important pieces of advice we can offer you is PLEASE only shop at retailers that you know. You’ll often find there are really good deals to be had with the major retailers anyway. In fact our top rated Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars, SONY HT-SF200 2.1 Sound Bar was available at Currys PC World for just £189 in our last price scan.

Factor in the delivery cost

This point is kind of a combined point about creating a budget for yourself. As you’ve seen above there is a massive variance in price from the cheapest to most expensive Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars, so we strongly recommend you take the time to set yourself a budget. That way you won’t find yourself spending a lot more than you can afford.

So the second part of the point is an important one, if you’re shopping and buying online, make sure you factor in any delivery costs when you’re setting yourself a budget. Whilst it’s likely to be a minimal cost it is still worthwhile having in mind.

Warranty

Our final point is for you to take the time to read up on the warranty period that you’ll be covered by when you shop for your Sony Home cinema systems and sound bars. You might find that the retailer like Currys PC World provides (or offers for an additional cost) a warranty for your product. You’ll also likely find that Sony cover it too.