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Sony HT-S2000 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£400N. of audio channels:3.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:eARC

Sony HT-S2000 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 10 expert and video reviews and 17 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony HT-S2000
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

8.6

List score

25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

8.7

Sentiment score

▲Better than 88% of soundbars
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 83%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Audio

18%

7.4

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 68%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 84% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
10 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 84%
8.6

List score

List score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (17)
List score: in 17 of 101 lists (17%)
★Better than 98%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Sony HT-S2000

Based on 0 · 11

Reviewers praise the easy setup, design and surround sound, but bass and dialogue split opinion and the app disappoints.
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Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Sony HT-S2000

Based on 41 owners sharing their experience in online comments

49%positive7%mixed44%negative

Owners praise the sound, bass and value, while connection problems, weak volume and unclear dialogue frustrate some buyers.

What owners dislike

  • Owners report no sound or failed Bluetooth pairing, with the bar stuck on 'please wait' or 'DEST', and resets often not fixing it.8
  • Owners say output is quieter over HDMI eARC than over Bluetooth, and some find it weaker than their TV speakers.3
  • Owners say dialogue stays muddy against loud music, and a TV's own dialogue setting did little; sound field and Atmos helped some.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #35 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Sony HT-S2000

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Audio

18%

7.4

Formats

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Controls

12%

6.7

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

6.5
Reviews score
8.5
List score
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

8.0
N. of audio channels
3.1
This soundbar offers 3.1 audio channels, more than 74.4% of soundbars and equal to 5.5% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 44.6% of soundbars and equal to 12.5% of soundbars.
Max frequency
?
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
yes
This soundbar supports DTS:X. 83.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
?
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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What reviewers say
Smartphone app
yes
This soundbar has smartphone app. 57.7% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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What reviewers say
HDMI version
?
HDMI ARC type
eARC
This soundbar has eARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 71.5% of soundbars and the same as what 28.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
yes
This soundbar supports HDMI-CEC. 29.2% support HDMI-CEC.
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say

Sony HT-S2000 vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • 17.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (17)
    List score: in 17 of 101 lists (17%)
    8.6 vs 7.3
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.1
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • 17.8% higher list score
    List score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (17)
    List score: in 17 of 101 lists (17%)
    8.6 vs 7.3
  • 19.7% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 84% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    10 videos, average 8.7/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.1
  • 20.8% higher sentiment score
    8.7 vs 7.2
  • 5.2% better value for money
    Sony HT-S2000 has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.01 vs 7.6).
    8.01 vs 7.61
  • Dedicated center channel
    This soundbar has center channel driver, the average soundbar does not.
  • More audio channels
    This soundbar has more audio channels than the average soundbar (3.1 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    3.1 vs 2.1
  • Supports wireless rear speakers
    This soundbar is compatible with wireless rear speakers, the average soundbar is not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS:X
    This soundbar supports DTS:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports DTS Virtual:X
    This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X, the average soundbar does not.
  • Companion smartphone app
    This soundbar supports smartphone app, the average soundbar does not.
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.
  • 3.64x more expensive
    Sony HT-S2000 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£400 vs £110).
    £400 vs £110
  • 3.64x more expensive
    Sony HT-S2000 is more expensive than the average soundbar (£400 vs £110).
    £400 vs £110
  • No AUX input
    This soundbar does not have AUX input, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
ACBMemphis
≈ estimated
15/02/2025
Hands-on review · sound, Atmos and connection tests
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is a very good soundbar, with slow eARC response and Atmos limits worth knowing about.
9.0
PokdeDotNet
≈ estimated
18/03/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests, setup and expansion
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is pretty good for its size, especially in a small room; add a subwoofer for more bass.
9.0
PokdeDotNet
≈ estimated
18/03/2024
Hands-on review · sound tests, setup and expansion
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is very good in its class, especially for small rooms; add a subwoofer for a bigger room.
9.0
Tech Singh
≈ estimated
24/11/2023
Unboxing and review · sound and setup tests
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is worth the money for true Atmos and deep bass with the full package, though it is pricey.
8.0
GYMCADDY
≈ estimated
28/06/2023
Hands-on review · sound test, design and app
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is balanced and immersive at louder volumes, but dialogue is hard to hear at low levels.
9.0
Wanna Buy It
≈ estimated
04/05/2023
Hands-on review · bass, sound field and room size
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 performs very well across the board, with strong bass and a surround feel in most rooms.
9.0
hxos plus
≈ estimated
16/08/2023
Unboxing and internal look · app pairing and Bluetooth test
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is one of the best on the market now, and can be expanded later with a subwoofer and rear speakers.
8.0
Martijn Wester
≈ estimated
02/08/2023
Hands-on review · sound, setup and smart features
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is an attractive option for good audio and simple setup, but it lacks smart home features.
9.0
Peter Pee
≈ estimated
01/07/2023
Head-to-head comparison · frequency sweep and gaming tests
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 is a very good alternative to a rival, recommended for those who want a soundbar without extra speakers.
9.0
Tech Steve
≈ estimated
11/05/2023
Hands-on review · setup, sound demo and app
Verdict
Sony HT-S2000 sounds good, especially when seated in front, though bass won't shake a room.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony HT-S2000

  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X give films a wide, layered soundtrack.
  • A center speaker keeps voices clear in the middle of the screen.
  • Dialogue enhancement helps when speech is buried under effects.
  • Automatic power sync through HDMI ARC keeps the bar and TV in step.
  • Wireless rear speakers can be added for a surround feel.
  • The design is slimmer than older Sony models.

What customers don't like about Sony HT-S2000

  • No subwoofer is included, and bass is thin without one.
  • There is no EQ for mids and treble in the app.
  • Dialogue can be hard to hear at low volume.
  • The bar is heavy, and its external power brick needs hiding on a wall mount.
  • It has no Wi-Fi, AirPlay or Chromecast.

Verdict

With a center speaker and Dolby Atmos, the Sony HT-S2000 aims at people who want more than a basic soundbar. Dialogue is clear in most films, and the dialogue enhancement setting helps when voices get buried. Bass is the weak side, because no subwoofer is included and the low end is thin without one. Wireless rear speakers can be added later for a wider surround feel. The app is newer and easier to use than before, but there is no EQ for mids and treble. The trade-off shows at low volume, where dialogue can be hard to hear. It is also heavy, with an external power brick to hide. It suits a family that watches movies and listens to music in a medium room and wants surround sound without a full cinema setup.

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