Sony HT-G700

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review

If you want a tidy and discreet soundbar to bring significant extra presence to your TV sound then the HT-G700 is worth your consideration. If you're hoping for some Dolby Atmos-style immersion, though - or proper tonal balance where music is concerned - you won't consider it all that long

Sony HT-G700 soundbar review: Sonically sound but lacks convincing surround

If you want a tidy and discreet soundbar to bring significant extra presence to your TV sound then the HT-G700 is worth your consideration. If you're hoping for some Dolby Atmos-style immersion, though - or proper tonal balance where music is concerned - you won't consider it all that long

Sony HT-G700 review: Room-filling sound at a premium price

Sony's Dolby Atmos soundbar is excellent for home theater and music even though it lacks "true" height effects. Dolby Atmos soundbars have been around for a few years but remained a relatively niche product until now. Major companies such as Sonos and JBL, have only just announced their first Atmos models in 2020, while other brands simply offer Dolby "compatibility". The Sony HT-G700 is unusual in this respect -- it's able to decode Dolby Atmos from compatible devices but not able to physically recreate it. This is a strictly 3.1-channel soundbar, with no actual rears or height speakers and no ability to add them later. Instead it simulates both height and surround effects from the Atmos stream, and does a damn fine job.

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review

Sony’s 3.1-channel soundbar delivers TV and movie sound respectably, and music averagely. It’s not class-leading at the price, and the claims for delivering virtual height and surround are overstated, but it’s a nice little soundbar that will perfectly complement Sony TVs in particular.

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review

Sony’s HT-G700 sounds quite good, offering a surprisingly expansive soundstage for everything from music to Dolby Atmos content . It offers future-proofing features like eARC, and supports every sound format you could want, all in a decidedly small form factor.

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review

Sony HT-G700 Soundbar has a tough task list—to create an immersive home theater experience, complete with Dolby Atmos and the height as well as surround sound effects. It is priced at Rs 39,990 and is significantly less expensive than the Bose Soundbar 500.

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Atmos Soundbar HTG700 review

Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Atmos Soundbar HTG700 review

At a price of $599.99 it sits up there with some of the more pricier soundbars but does at least include a wireless subwoofer. Its 3.1CH system sounds good and its 7.1.2 virtual option is fun to play with.