Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch 600W Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer and Wireless Rear Speakers with Bluetooth
Original price was: £350.00.£279.00Current price is: £279.00.
Price: £350.00 - £279.00
(as of May 13, 2026 09:55:02 UTC – Details)
From the manufacturer
HT-S40R Get ready for 600-watt real 5.1-channel surround sound
For real cinema sound that fits your home, the HT-S40R has 600 watts of powerful and real 5.1-channel surround sound and wireless rear speakers that bring every movie to life.
Immerse yourself in powerful surround sound
A soundbar, subwoofer and wireless rear speakers deliver a dynamic sound that fills your room.
Wireless design
The amplifier is wireless, while the subwoofer and soundbar share single power connection.
TV wireless connection
For even fewer wires, you can connect a compatible Sony Bravia TV to your home cinema system.
1 Dynamic surround sound
2 Sound without clutter
3 Bluetooth compatible
Play your favourite music 
Bluetooth connectivity
Use Bluetooth to stream music from your smartphone wirelessly.
USB port
Use the USB port to plug and play from a USB memory stick.
Slim and elegant
The punched-metal grill and wall-mounting capability make the soundbar a great match for any TV.
Stylish and unobtrusive
Compact yet powerful wireless rear speakers effortlessly integrate with your room.
Versatile two-way design
Place the wireless amplifier wherever you like—flat on a table or mounted on the wall.
1 Matches any TV
2 Blends into your room
3 Works the room
Quick and easy to set up 
Set up in seconds
Almost ready to go straight out of the box, simply plug it in and wire up using colour-coded connections. Then sit back and enjoy the powerful sound.
HDMI ARC
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) lets you connect to compatible TVs with a single cable, reducing cable clutter.
Optical input
TV not compatible with HDMI ARC? Enjoy high-quality sound for movies and more when you connect to the optical input.
Analogue input
If HDMI ARC and the optical input aren’t an option, simply connect your TV using the analogue input.
Choose the perfect setting 
Cinema mode
Feel and hear the action all around you, as sound travels behind you and draws you into the movie experience.
Music mode
Hear all the vividness and richness of your favourite music in fine detail.
Voice mode
Whether it’s the morning news or a season finale, this mode tailors sound settings to accentuate speech, so you won’t miss a word.
Night mode
Watching a movie at night? This function optimises the sound balance so you can hear everything clearly, even at low volume levels.
HT-S40R
Total Output Power: 600wRear Speaker Connection: WirelessHDMI: YES (0/1 Out)Bluetooth: YES BT TV Wireless Connection Bar Size (WxHxD): 900 x 52 x 74.5 mm 
HT-S20R
Total Output Power: 400wRear Speaker Connection: WiredHDMI: YES (0/1 Out)Bluetooth: YES (For Music Playback)Bar Size (WxHxD): 760 x 52 x 86 mm
SURROUND SOUND: Experience a powerful 600w Dolby Digital surround sound in a 5.1ch format featuring a combination of a 3ch soundbar, subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers in a sleek modern design
WIRELESS AMPLIFIERS: A wall mountable wireless amplifier powers the rear speakers, so there are no wires between the front and rear of your room to get in the way while you’re enjoying your favourite content
EASY CONNECTION: The HT-S40R has an HDMI output, Bluetooth supporting wireless connection with Bravia and the ability to stream music from your phone with Bluetooth; A USB port is also included to enable you to plug in and play audio from a USB memory stick
SLEEK DESIGN: A slim, compact soundbar with an unobtrusive subwoofer and wireless rear speakers, the HT-S40R is designed to fit perfectly with Bravia TVs and complement your living room
A BUTTON FOR EVERY SOUND: Choose the mode that’s right for whatever you’re watching or listening to, including Auto, Standard, Cinema and Music
10 reviews for Sony HT-S40R 5.1ch 600W Soundbar for TV with Subwoofer and Wireless Rear Speakers with Bluetooth
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Original price was: £350.00.£279.00Current price is: £279.00.
Ian –
Great Sound, simple to set up.
Chose this set up as it was Sony and came with wireless rear speakers. The rear speakers are not completely wireless as they still connect using speaker wires to the small rear amp, however you don’t have any wires going from the rear amp to the front speakers which makes the install really clean.Initial set up was about 10 minutes out of the box as everything connects up automatically once plugged in, also has HDMI ARC so if plugged into a relevant HDMI ARC port on your tv you will be able to control the volume using your tv remote. It doesn’t have to be used with a Sony TV, I’m using it with a 55” Philips Ambilight tv and it works flawlessly.I ended up wall mounting the front speaker and running the cable from it to the sub in my wall for a neat install. Comes with a paper mounting template so you can make sure the screws are perfectly placed. Looks very neat and fits perfectly under my 55” tv.I find I don’t really use the different EQ modes on the device as they all sound very similar to my ears, so I just leave it on Cinema mode which gives me the sound I am after for both movies and music. I was pleasantly surprised how good music sounds through the system when I connected my phone using Bluetooth and played some songs using Apple Music.The best thing about this system is the BASS, its thunderous and really puts you in the centre of the action. However, if thunderous bass is not your thing this can be individually controlled on the remote from 0 and 12 so you can find the right setting for you. I did spend a little time after the initial set up balancing the system as the rear speakers were a bit quiet, however the instruction manual explains how to adjust the speaker distances and volumes using the menu system which is displayed on the sub woofer. The room I’m using the surround system in is only about 8sqm so balancing was important to make sure the sound was converging at the right place for the room size and the viewing position. It’s a little trial and error but overall I didn’t find it too difficult to get the sound how I wanted. Now balanced the vocals are clear and the rear speakers really give that immersive surround experience.I have read reviews that suggest this isn’t a proper Dolby 5.1 system, that is not true. I have ran Dolby 5.1 test files and movies through my system and I can confirm it is definitely Dolby 5.1 with separate channels.What I think others have been experiencing is an issue with the software or media player they have been using to play their 5.1 files. For instance I found issues when using VLC media player from the android play store on my tv and on some YouTube videos that said they were Dolby 5.1. I either got no sound from the rear speakers or it would simply play the front left and right channels also through the rear speakers. However, in this instance it’s clearly a software issue and is nothing to do with the surround sound system.I didn’t have this issue when using the onboard media player that came with my tv or with Netflix, Amazon Prime etc as all produced a perfect Dolby 5.1 experience.I haven’t had any regrets since buying this and I can’t believe I waited this long to own a surround sound system. It makes movies so much more immersive and I will never go back to just using my tv speakers as so much of the sound is missing without surround sound. At £299 I think this is an absolute bargain and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy again.
Sam S –
Fantastic for the price
I’m not sure what the price of this product is now, but at the time I purchased it was £220. I upgraded from my Sony HTCT 180 which I had previously and used for over four years. Never had an issue just fancied an upgrade with Rear speakers. This is a very comprehensive system with lots of adjustment for room types and volume of rear speakers. The subwoofer communicates wirelessly with the rear amplifier and I have to say it works flawlessly without issue. It really is plug-in play. I use it with an arc connection for best compatibility and sound, but it still works great with an optical. Overall fantastic value for money extremely loud good quality sound no issues at all. It is what everyone has come to expect from Sony. Not audiophile level quality, sometimes too much bass but it can be adjusted for a perfect sound.
Elmore Cannes –
Probably deserves 5 stars for the price range, but I’m from Yorkshire so it got 4! 🙂
This surround system is very easy to set up, has a great effect and is reasonably priced.The system would’ve received 5 stars, but I feel it could have slightly more power, the volume has to be high on lesser quality streams, such as the NOW TV app, or IPlayer. Don’t get me wrong, it is loud enough, but sometimes you may crave an extra ten percent. However on blu rays it is plenty loud enough, in a 5x4m space. I imagine it would be awesome in a smaller room.The other reason it drops a star is functionality, there’s only one HDMI in/out – so if using a projector like me, you miss the second HDMI. The problem is fixed by sending audio through fibre optics, via a toslink / audio cable – but there is only one input so looking at splitters. A couple more connections & better options for individual speaker adjustments would’ve got it the five stars it probably deserves, given the bargain price.
Melville –
Sooooooo good
Great bit of kit. Connected via Bluetooth to tv. Surround sound is well balanced once set up for your room via app. Movies are an experience I’ve not had with any sound bar. Music is just awesome. Gaming I’ve not tried yet due to work load but if it’s anything like hearing movies then I’m in for a treat.Only had it for a week and have to have it on whilst watching any tv because if it’s off and just coming through the tv speaker the sound feels dead.YouTube music videos on all weekend are my favourite way of getting through the chore’s as it’s like clubbing at home 💪🏻😀
JC –
Quality System
I found the system straight forward to set up via the Sony app, which I had already on my phone due to having a Bravia 7 TV. Once every thing was connected, the app runs through the set up process step by step and I was up and running in less than 10 minutes.The Sound quality is very good, plenty of power and clarity for my medium size sitting room, and it gave a good 5.1 experience. Build quality is great and it looks the part. As it is on the side of Sony’s budget range, I would say it is good value for the set up and sound you get.The only negatives as of to date, is the lag when controlling the volume, be it on the app or direct with the Tv remote, not a big deal but it is something I have noticed.
Matias –
Para instalarla es muy sencilla, hay que conectar la barra de sonido por un cable al subwoofer y a mayores, los altavoces traseros conectarlos al controlador que funciona de manera inalámbrica de subwoofer. Una vez conectados entre si, se emparejan automáticamente al conectarlos a la corriente y encenderlos.Se pueden conectar por hdmi, óptico o por bluetooth, en mi caso al televisor por hdmi. Al encender el televisor se enciende el equipo de sonido automáticamente.Produce un sonido envolvente y de gran calidad, pero se nota un poco en falta una regularización entre el volumen frontal del trasero, estos últimos apenas se aprecian en un uso normal.
Bowtie –
Connection problems with a Sony TV. Not enough adjustment. Disappointing
Michele T. –
Prodotto ottimo per prezzo e prestazioni davvero non credevo! Consegna nei termini e senza intoppi.
Syamjith –
Now i really enjoying theater experience in my home. Not fully wireless.
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