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6 years ago
Sony HT-G700 review: Virtually irresistible
Sony has tasked its new soundbar with achieving the near-impossible: Creating the immersive experience of a home theater, without the many speakers that typically work in unison to deliver that kind of sound. To add to the challenge, Sony attempted to do so at a reasonably affordable price point. With the HT-G700, the company nearly nailed it. While the 3.1-channel soundbar has its physical limitations, it’s got some impressive technology under the hood that not only allows Sony to claim the ability to re-create surround sound and even Dolby Atmos, but also helps this bar deliver big sound in a budget package. Typically, there’s a lot to unpack with these soundbar systems, but not so with the HT-G700. The entire system is, quite simply, just the soundbar and a wireless subwoofer; there are no rear speakers to unbox and no speaker wires to unravel. Aside from included accessories like a remote control, HDMI cable, quick setup guide, and instruction manual, there’s not much else to it. F...
Pros:
- Simple setup
- Compact design
- Stellar sound for music
- Effective virtual Dolby Atmos
Cons:
- Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
- Not quite as immersive as true surround sound
6 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review
“The Sony HT-G700 stays competitive thanks to its compact design and virtual surround sound.”
Pros:
- Simple setup
- Compact design
- Stellar sound for music
- Effective virtual Dolby Atmos
Cons:
- Lacks Wi-Fi connectivity
- Not quite as immersive as true surround sound
6 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review
The Sony HT-G700 delivers a cinematic experience that's hard to pull yourself away from, no matter the source. It's the best mid-price soundbar available right now, and is well-designed and thought-out, too.
Pros:
- Remarkable spatial sound
- Great audio quality overall
- No-effort setup
- 4K HDMI passthrough
- Suitable for 43-inch TVs and up
Cons:
- Not good with music
- Not as dynamic as fancier soundbars
- Not real surround and height
6 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review
If you don't have the space for a full surround sound system, the HT-G700 is a smart way of bringing Atmos to the home with a smaller footprint. It isn't the surround sound experience Sony suggests it is, but the Vertical Surround Engine works brilliantly in creating height channels without the aid...
Pros:
- Atmos for a compact space
- Vertical Surround Engine is clever
- Tight
- punchy bass
- Enjoyable music performance
- Suited to compact spaces
Cons:
- Overcomplicated menu system
- Claims of virtual surround sound is overstated
- Squashed aspect to the sound at times
6 years ago
Sony HT-G700 Review
Pros:
- Atmos for a compact space
- Tight, punchy bass
- Enjoyable music performance
- More suited for compact spaces
Cons:
- Overcomplicated menu system
- Virtual surround sound claims overstated
- Soundstage can sound squashed
5 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review
The Sony HT-G700 is big on sound and on value – for cinematic scale and weight, there are few better soundbars at the price
Pros:
- Big
- weighty sound
- Impressive Atmos effect
- Solid and stylish
Cons:
- Lack of crispness and clarity
- No streaming functionality
5 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Soundbar HTG700 review
Accomplished but not really immersive
5 years ago
Sony HTG-700 3.1ch Atmos Soundbar HTG700 review
Few soundbars can simulate surround sound like the Sony HT-G700.
Pros:
- Impressive enveloping soundscape, clear speech.
Cons:
- The sub could be more linear, and dialogues lack finesse.
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