The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 is a 3.1.2-channel soundbar from Sony, listed at $698. It ships with a wireless subwoofer, so the price covers the bass as well as the bar.
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Dedicated height channels (3.1.2) for Dolby Atmos, not only virtual processing
- ✓Decodes both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Subwoofer included in the box
- ✓HDMI eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV
- ✓Dialogue enhancement and a night mode
- ✗No rear speaker option, so surround stays virtual
- ✗No Wi-Fi - music streams over Bluetooth only
Channels and Surround Sound
The 3.1.2 badge means 3 ear-level channels (left, centre and right), 1 subwoofer channel, 2 height channels firing at the ceiling. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Virtual surround: S-Force Pro Front + Vertical Surround Engine.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A wireless subwoofer is included, measuring 8.31 x 15.31 x 16.94 in (W x H x D). It cannot add rear speakers. Wall-mountable: Yes (no bracket supplied).
Connections
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 has HDMI eARC to the TV - the connection that carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV's own apps and inputs; optical digital input.
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
No Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; app control (Apple iOS, Android); a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement, night mode, automatic volume levelling.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 37.44 x 2.56 x 4.56 in (W x H x D), or 951 x 65 x 116 mm, and weighs 6.8 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 43-inch TV (37.5 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.56 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 3.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Drivers | Midrange: 1.8125" x 2.25" Cone (5); Subwoofer: 6" Cone; Enclosure: Sealed(bar), Ported(sub) |
| Subwoofer | Included |
| Rear speakers | None |
| Virtual surround | S-Force Pro Front + Vertical Surround Engine |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | eARC |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Voice control | No |
| App | Apple iOS, Android |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 37.44 x 2.56 x 4.56 in / 951 x 65 x 116 mm |
| Weight | 6.8 lbs / 3.08 kg |
| Subwoofer size | 8.31 x 15.31 x 16.94 in (W x H x D), 17 lbs |
| Wall mounting | Yes (no bracket supplied) |
| Warranty | 1 Year parts, 1 Year labour |
| List price | $698 |
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