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  • Straight from the theater to your home: easy set-up, built-in tweeter, 2-ch speaker with simple Bluetooth connection
  • Deep sound with Bass Reflex speaker
  • High power with a slim design that matches any room and is perfect for small living spaces
  • Voice enhancement feature is great for TV content with hushed dialogue, or to make conference call participants easier to hear
  • Easy TV set up with HDMI ARC
  • Hear sound come from all around you with S-Force Pro Front Surround
  • In the box: Remote Commander (RMT-AH411U), Batteries for remote commander, Cable (Optical Cable, AC Cord), Wall Mount Template, Warranty Card, Quick Setup Guide, Instruction Manual
  • Wall-mountable

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
3.8
4.0
4.1
3.9
4.3
Value for money
3.8
3.8
4.4
3.9
4.5
Remote Control
4.1
4.1
4.0
4.3
Bluetooth connectivity
4.0
4.1
3.8
4.3
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speaker size
2 inches
37 inches
21 inches
4.5 inches
power source
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
connectivity tech
wireless, wired
Bluetooth, Auxiliary, HDMI, Optical, USB
Corded Electric, HDMI
Bluetooth, Coaxial, Auxiliary, USB, Optical
HDMI
wired, wireless
speaker type
Soundbar
Soundbar
Soundbar
Soundbar
Soundbar
Surround
mounting type
Wall Mount
Tabletop Mount
Wall Mount
Bar Mount,Coaxial
Wall Mount
Sound Bar
weight
1 pounds
8.75 pounds
13 pounds
3.84 pounds
control method
remote
remote, touch
remote
remote
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Amplifier Channels
2.0CH 2.1CH 2.1CH 3.1CH 3.1 CH 5.1.2 CH 7.1.2CH
Center Channel
3D Surround Dolby Atmos/DTS-X
4K HDR (HDMI HDCP2.2)
Wi-fi
Power
120W 330W 200W 250W 250W 450W 500W
HDMI In/Out(ARC)
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Bluetooth
360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Smart Integration
Acoustic Center Sync
Optional Wireless Rears/Subs
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  • Remote Commander (RMT-AH411U), Batteries for remote commander, Cable (Optical Cable, AC Cord), Wall Mount Template, Warranty Card, Quick Setup Guide, Instruction Manual
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    Product Description

    The compact, space-conscious chest-s100f soundbar delivers enhanced sound quality, featuring a bass reflex speaker for deeper audio. This soundbar connects easily to a TV with HDMI ARC and brings high quality, room-filling sound with S-Force Pro front surround sound, with the ability to play your favorite music via USB or Bluetooth.

    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    6,191 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the size, appearance and quality of the speakers. For example, they mention it's slim, discreet and has a surround like effect. Some appreciate the value, and ease of installation. That said opinions are mixed on sound quality, performance, and bluetooth connectivity.

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    198 customers mention "Value"168 positive30 negative

    Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's a great soundbar for the price, and works well for the money. Some customers also mention that the sound is amazing for the value.

    "...This Sony unit really delivers in a modest way. The cost is relatively cheap and the unit is very high quality/solid feeling and it sounds very good..." Read more

    "...And the price was right!" Read more

    "...So collectively, I am pleased. It works as it should and is a great value. Recommended." Read more

    "...First: pros- sleek, lightweight, good sound, good pricing, several ways to connect, seamless hookup with remotes, TVs, streaming devices, good sound..." Read more

    182 customers mention "Ease of installation"182 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the soundbar great, with no configuration needed. They say the set up took 15 minutes, including unpacking. Customers are impressed with the simplicity of the unit, and say it provides impressive audio quality and user-friendly features.

    "I am impressed with the simplicity this unit provides. It delivers a clear good sound field with nice separation and the bass reflex works well too...." Read more

    "...The sound is much better, especially the bass. It was really easy to imstall using the optical cable...." Read more

    "...I am happy with the sound quality. I am happy with the simplicity...." Read more

    "...Pretty easy to set up and it’s nice to be able to use an hdmi arc to get sound out without any delay when playing games or watching movies" Read more

    145 customers mention "Quality"116 positive29 negative

    Customers like the quality of the speakers. They mention that it's a great piece of equipment, with a solid feel and a good base. The unit is very high quality and produces a strong, clear sound with good punch. It's relatively directional, which means it doesn't bleed.

    "...The cost is relatively cheap and the unit is very high quality/solid feeling and it sounds very good for its size even with a lack of a subwoofer...." Read more

    "...We can hear a wide range of sounds in high quality and in depth even when the furnace is blowing." Read more

    "This is a classic Sony product, in that the product itself is high quality, but the user experience, documentation, and compatibility is pretty..." Read more

    "...days before I had to call Sony and troubleshoot it to find out it was defective. The price was good, however I had to pay UPS to return it to Amazon...." Read more

    49 customers mention "Appearance"49 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the soundbar. They mention that it looks very sleek, discreet, and matches perfectly with their TV. The "CINEMA" sound setting creates a surround-like effect, and is perfect for their room.

    "...Please note that the surround effect is good, but do not expect it to replace a component receiver and multi speaker set up...." Read more

    "...First: pros- sleek, lightweight, good sound, good pricing, several ways to connect, seamless hookup with remotes, TVs, streaming devices, good sound..." Read more

    "...The Sony soundbar fits and looks very sleek under my TV. The sound is very adequate...." Read more

    "...This sound bar changed everything. I can hear words! Clearly, and crisp. This sound bar really brings out the sound without hurting your ears...." Read more

    48 customers mention "Size"42 positive6 negative

    Customers like the size of the speaker. For example, they say it's slim, perfect for a smaller home, and fits perfectly under the TV. Some mention that the size and weight are fine.

    "...First: pros- sleek, lightweight, good sound, good pricing, several ways to connect, seamless hookup with remotes, TVs, streaming devices, good sound..." Read more

    "...Great bass, easy controller, sleek design. It fits perfectly in front of the flat screen without blocking anything...." Read more

    "...The soundbar fits perfectly in the shelf of our entertainment center under the 55inch TCL and we didn't have to add another remote...." Read more

    "Perfect size, remote and bar are easy to use, does well with Bluetooth and hardwire connectivity, sound is great but not consistent, wish it had..." Read more

    639 customers mention "Sound quality"425 positive214 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is very adequate, giving better voice sound than their last one did. The Bluetooth works and produces great music quality, and at its loudest setting it can be heard from outside. However, others say that the audio is tinny, blasts out realy loud, and gets completely cut out. It is noticeably weaker than their other soundbars and does not have a bass box.

    "...The cost is relatively cheap and the unit is very high quality/solid feeling and it sounds very good for its size even with a lack of a subwoofer...." Read more

    "...It even turns on and off with the TV remote.The sound is wonderful!..." Read more

    "...around that frequency get completely cut out, and voices take on a tinny vintage radio effect that ruins the whole experience." Read more

    "I am impressed with the simplicity this unit provides. It delivers a clear good sound field with nice separation and the bass reflex works well too...." Read more

    165 customers mention "Performance"90 positive75 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works perfectly, while others say that it doesn't work right. Some customers also say that the supplied kit won't works well if you plan to wall mount it.

    "...I was wrong! It literally took 2 minutes and it works with my TV remote with no extra programming...." Read more

    "...But this became inconsistent and lately stopped working, forcing the hassle of two remotes...." Read more

    "...This one does the job well. My twelve-year-old set it up in minutes. I am happy with the sound quality. I am happy with the simplicity...." Read more

    "...BUT. if you plan to wall mount, the supplied kit won't work well due to the way the wires leave the rear of the soundbar...." Read more

    63 customers mention "Bluetooth connectivity"22 positive41 negative

    Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it does well with Bluetooth and hardwire connectivity, while others say that it wouldn't connect to their Bluetooth smart TV and that the bluetooth never enters pairing mode.

    "...works and produces great music quality, but the Bluetooth is completely non-usable for video output (Netflix, Zoom calls, etc) because Sony included..." Read more

    "...First: pros- sleek, lightweight, good sound, good pricing, several ways to connect, seamless hookup with remotes, TVs, streaming devices, good sound..." Read more

    "...Second, I do not like that it can be paired with my remote for my Firestick's remote...." Read more

    "...My only slight complain is that the remote reception seems finicky -- sometimes I have to use the button on top instead." Read more

    Impressive simple bang for your Buck.
    4 out of 5 stars
    Impressive simple bang for your Buck.
    I am impressed with the simplicity this unit provides. It delivers a clear good sound field with nice separation and the bass reflex works well too. I have the Sony A8H and the two just went together esthetically with an understated yet elegant design. I can control it with my TV remote and it has an IR Repeater, which means a signal from the remote passes through the soundbar. A great feature was if I shut off the soundbar, the audio went right back to my TV speakers and for me that is a plus because I love what Sony did with placing the speakers behind the screen as opposed to below. The choice is just a nice option. Blue tooth pairing was simple and I could control the audio from my iPhone without a problem. I tested with the TV’s built in smart applications, a 32 year old Laserdisc Player hooked up via break out composite video and audio and I also tried it with my Apple TV 4K. In all cases I had no problem hearing the dynamic audio. The soundbar will playback Dolby Audio, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and PCM. Please note that the surround effect is good, but do not expect it to replace a component receiver and multi speaker set up. It is not designed to do that. What it does exceedingly well is exactly what it claims to do. The only issue I had with the unit was for some reason it did not pass through audio from my LG 4K BD player. It plays audio and video through the TV easily, but it was mute when I tried the soundbar. I am going to call Sony tomorrow to inquire about this. If the issue can be fixed then the soundbar is a keeper, but if not then I will send it back cause I am paying for it to do what it is supposed to do. I expect it no matter what I paid for it and you should too no matter what you buy. I will update this review to reflect what happens tomorrow. Assuming all goes well, at $100 dollars, you are getting a great deal from a recognized and trusted brand. I love the unit and if that one issue is corrected, then I can whole heartedly recommend the Sony HT-S100F Soundbar without reservation. I want to add that I tested the 4K Blu-ray feature again and discovered evidently I purchased a faulty 4K BD because with the others I tested, I experienced no issues whatsoever. So collectively, I am pleased. It works as it should and is a great value. Recommended.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
    I picked up this sound bar for $99 during the Christmas holiday sale to compliment my new 75” Samsung TV that I bought on Black Friday. The TV speakers were horrible so I had to get a sound bar that improved quality and overall performance. I decided on a 2.0 setup because I didn’t want or need a subwoofer in my living room. I just wanted natural high quality sound. This Sony unit really delivers in a modest way. The cost is relatively cheap and the unit is very high quality/solid feeling and it sounds very good for its size even with a lack of a subwoofer. You really need to have a short viewing distance from your TV to get the full Sony sound quality in action. If not, it still gets very loud for larger rooms and still has a nice clean and defined sound coming right at you. Play around with the different sound settings to get to learn how good the sound quality is. You don’t have much bass but you do have a very neutral and balanced sound profile. It’s very easy to listen to for long periods of time without sounding like overkill when you compare it to other sound bars with subwoofers, more speakers, and more channels. I recommend you grab it while you can and enjoy a neat little sound bar that provides a modest sound experience at a bargain price.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    I was worried that this would be hard to set up and that it wouldn't work with my TV. I was wrong! It literally took 2 minutes and it works with my TV remote with no extra programming. It even turns on and off with the TV remote.

    The sound is wonderful! We no longer have to have the TV on maximum sound level as my hard of hearing husband can understand the conversations on shows again.

    And the price was right!
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
    I am impressed with the simplicity this unit provides. It delivers a clear good sound field with nice separation and the bass reflex works well too. I have the Sony A8H and the two just went together esthetically with an understated yet elegant design. I can control it with my TV remote and it has an IR Repeater, which means a signal from the remote passes through the soundbar. A great feature was if I shut off the soundbar, the audio went right back to my TV speakers and for me that is a plus because I love what Sony did with placing the speakers behind the screen as opposed to below. The choice is just a nice option. Blue tooth pairing was simple and I could control the audio from my iPhone without a problem. I tested with the TV’s built in smart applications, a 32 year old Laserdisc Player hooked up via break out composite video and audio and I also tried it with my Apple TV 4K. In all cases I had no problem hearing the dynamic audio. The soundbar will playback Dolby Audio, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and PCM. Please note that the surround effect is good, but do not expect it to replace a component receiver and multi speaker set up. It is not designed to do that. What it does exceedingly well is exactly what it claims to do. The only issue I had with the unit was for some reason it did not pass through audio from my LG 4K BD player. It plays audio and video through the TV easily, but it was mute when I tried the soundbar. I am going to call Sony tomorrow to inquire about this. If the issue can be fixed then the soundbar is a keeper, but if not then I will send it back cause I am paying for it to do what it is supposed to do. I expect it no matter what I paid for it and you should too no matter what you buy. I will update this review to reflect what happens tomorrow. Assuming all goes well, at $100 dollars, you are getting a great deal from a recognized and trusted brand. I love the unit and if that one issue is corrected, then I can whole heartedly recommend the Sony HT-S100F Soundbar without reservation. I want to add that I tested the 4K Blu-ray feature again and discovered evidently I purchased a faulty 4K BD because with the others I tested, I experienced no issues whatsoever. So collectively, I am pleased. It works as it should and is a great value. Recommended.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive simple bang for your Buck.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
    I am impressed with the simplicity this unit provides. It delivers a clear good sound field with nice separation and the bass reflex works well too. I have the Sony A8H and the two just went together esthetically with an understated yet elegant design. I can control it with my TV remote and it has an IR Repeater, which means a signal from the remote passes through the soundbar. A great feature was if I shut off the soundbar, the audio went right back to my TV speakers and for me that is a plus because I love what Sony did with placing the speakers behind the screen as opposed to below. The choice is just a nice option. Blue tooth pairing was simple and I could control the audio from my iPhone without a problem. I tested with the TV’s built in smart applications, a 32 year old Laserdisc Player hooked up via break out composite video and audio and I also tried it with my Apple TV 4K. In all cases I had no problem hearing the dynamic audio. The soundbar will playback Dolby Audio, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and PCM. Please note that the surround effect is good, but do not expect it to replace a component receiver and multi speaker set up. It is not designed to do that. What it does exceedingly well is exactly what it claims to do. The only issue I had with the unit was for some reason it did not pass through audio from my LG 4K BD player. It plays audio and video through the TV easily, but it was mute when I tried the soundbar. I am going to call Sony tomorrow to inquire about this. If the issue can be fixed then the soundbar is a keeper, but if not then I will send it back cause I am paying for it to do what it is supposed to do. I expect it no matter what I paid for it and you should too no matter what you buy. I will update this review to reflect what happens tomorrow. Assuming all goes well, at $100 dollars, you are getting a great deal from a recognized and trusted brand. I love the unit and if that one issue is corrected, then I can whole heartedly recommend the Sony HT-S100F Soundbar without reservation. I want to add that I tested the 4K Blu-ray feature again and discovered evidently I purchased a faulty 4K BD because with the others I tested, I experienced no issues whatsoever. So collectively, I am pleased. It works as it should and is a great value. Recommended.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
    I am giving this sound bar 5 stars, but with reservations. It is compact and not overly large. It fits on my mantle under the mounted tv. This is the second sound bar sent to me. The first one only worked a few days before I had to call Sony and troubleshoot it to find out it was defective. The price was good, however I had to pay UPS to return it to Amazon. I was told I would recoup the loss but as of yesterday that credit had not shown up in my account. First: pros- sleek, lightweight, good sound, good pricing, several ways to connect, seamless hookup with remotes, TVs, streaming devices, good sound. - Cons: I turn my tv off at night and then when I want to watch again, the sound bar won’t work. I am forever having to unplug the bar, tv, and fire stick to have any audio. This does not make sense. There is notations of the bar going into mute when you turn the device off, and it depending on what configuration you start up again, ie: tv first, sound bar first, streaming device, etc., it can go into mute mode. This is ridiculous. You want, or at least I do, one remote for everything so you don’t have to keep up with remotes for each device. I have a Sharp, interactive smart tv, and use a fire stick for my “cable”. I have no choice as I use the “gig” internet and that provider for my cable channels. My provider encourages you to use your own devices to receive the channels they offer so for us it’s the fire stick for cable and streaming. This should not be the problem with the bar not connecting and/or going into mute mode because of you turning your tv on. Since the description of this sound bar uses the seamless hookup as one of the advantages of purchasing this product, the manufacturer should design it to come on and work, regardless of what sequence your remote turns all the devices on. Amazon replaced the first unit (had it about two weeks, one using it, one trying to figure out what was wrong). Sony was good at troubleshooting but was no help at replacing the unit, even with me supplying the invoice, etc. After the troubleshooting, and me providing the invoice by email, I never heard from Sony again, so any compliment I give for customer service is to Amazon, which had me a new one ASAP. I might note that this didn’t start happening until this week. We have had the replacement only about two weeks now, so this occurrence may possibly be another defective unit. I bought a protection plan because of the reviews about this product. I maybe should have just bought another product than this one. Independent analysis of sound bars at the time I purchased the first one had this one as #1. I will update later if I continue to have to reboot everything to get it to work. I forgot to mention I am using the HDMI-ARC hookup which is the one suggested. Update: I think I found the answer on Sony’s website. Using an option on the remote - ie:voice - turns the HDMI-ARC option off. Since that is my connection method unconsciously I have been muting for restarting my connection, when trying to set the bar for better voice, less background. This bar does have good sound, very decent wattage and a reasonable price. I will stick with - now - 5 stars.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars For the price whats not to like?
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2024
    I'm no audiophile so take my review with a grain of salt. I wasn't looking for anything crazy, just some better sound than my tv speakers. You know, when you actually want to hear the dialogue in a movie and not just the explosions. Well this does that and more. The sound is clear, loud enough and easy to set up. Aesthetics were as important as sound (it is in my home after all) and it looks pretty damn good.

    If you're very specific about your audio experience then you may want to look into a higher price category. If on the other hand you want to spend very little money and get some nice sound while watching movies at home then this is it.
    Rosy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 21, 2022
    se conecta super bien, muy buen sonido.
    WAYNE REICHA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Service very good, delivery excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on August 4, 2023
    Service was excellent, only hiccup need a international conversion power point.
    Todd in Toronto
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality but just as important it works through the HDMI-ARC Port for volume control
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2024
    The audio is good (not home theatre quality for obvious reasons) and a definite upgrade to the TV's internal speakers. I can hear voices more clearly in movies/shows now. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade to enjoy watching TV. NOTE: Also very important; it works with my Sony TV/Amazon 4K TV Firestick through the Sony TV's HDMI-ARC port so you don't need to use a 2nd remote for volume control (no one wants to have to pick up a 2nd remote to control the audio).
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality but just as important it works through the HDMI-ARC Port for volume control
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2024
    The audio is good (not home theatre quality for obvious reasons) and a definite upgrade to the TV's internal speakers. I can hear voices more clearly in movies/shows now. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade to enjoy watching TV. NOTE: Also very important; it works with my Sony TV/Amazon 4K TV Firestick through the Sony TV's HDMI-ARC port so you don't need to use a 2nd remote for volume control (no one wants to have to pick up a 2nd remote to control the audio).
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    Erick Diaz Flores
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2019
    A excelente producto, justo lo que esperaba muy buena marca y la verdad excelente precio a comparación de marcas de baja calidad este resulta buenísimo con calidad de soby