Every step you take...

It’s a soundbar that you can upgrade according to your needs and wants. Clever? Yes. Any good? Let’s find out

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■ Sony has made a very clever move and while it may sound counter intuitive, handing over the choice of components to the consumer is rather clever. Instead of an overall expensive package, Sony sells the HT S2000 in parts.

■ For the price mentioned, you only get the soundbar as a sole unit. You then have the option to add the SA-SW3 (₹29,990) or the pricier SA-SW5 (₹61,990) subwoofers along with the SA-RS3S(₹35,990) wireless rear speakers. For the review Sony sent us the wireless speakers and the SW3 subwoofer which combined would cost ₹1,08,970.

■ With the soundbar set to the Dolby Atmos setting in the app we put on Love Death+Robots Jibaro. The Sony doesn’t waste time in making its presence felt. The heft and weight is apparent and so are the higher frequencies that are judged very well! The clinging and rattling of the jewellery and the deathly scream from the siren of myth really captivate you into the scene!

■ But what we really loved was the nuances in the muffled sound from the soldier’s perspective. The rear channels do a great job of swirling the sound around you without sounding out of place or timbre. There’s no upward firing drivers here, yet, the Sony manages sound placement well.

Tech specs

Channels 3.1ch Output 250W