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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

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3.1.21Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Maker-stated 3.1.2 configuration of bar plus supplied wireless subwoofer. Virtual surround processing does not add physical rear speakers.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

62Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 complete inventory: two bar tweeters, three bar mids and one included subwoofer driver.

64Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker directly labels 6 Speaker Units for exact supplied 3.1.2 package. Five in bar plus one sub driver. Passive radiators, virtual surrounds and optional products excluded.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

52Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 lists five physical bar drivers.

51Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026US maker About This Item explicitly three front-firing speakers and dual up-firing speakers. Physical five-driver bar, separately corroborated by exact JP inventory of 2 front + 1 center + 2 up. No conversion from output-channel count.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

06Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/polk-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Build & facilities explicitly states no upward-firing drivers. Included subwoofer is down-firing.

21Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

APolk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	L/R tweeter	2	19	Not available
Soundbar	L/C/R midrange	3	51	Not available
Subwoofer	Oval woofer, 127 × 178 mm	1	Not available	Down-firing

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2. Literal metric driver sizes. Oval subwoofer has two axes, so no single diameter is stored. Down-firing is stated in Consumer Benefits.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
SA-B600 front left/right	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	2	Not available	Front-firing
SA-B600 center	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	1	Not available	Front-firing
SA-B600 top	Full-range cone, 46 x 54 mm	2	Not available	Up-firing
SA-WB600	Cone subwoofer	1	160	Not available

Source4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact JP front full-range 2, center full-range 1, top 2, all 46 x 54 mm, sub 160 mm. English guide printed 64–65 calls each cone type. Exact US B&H explicitly full-range 2 up + 3 front, one 160 mm sub driver. Rectangular 46 x 54 is retained as type description, not diameter.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 box contents.

Yes1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

Wireless3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 5 explicitly wireless audio link. Subwoofer separately requires wall power.

Wireless5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

Not available

160mm5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

02Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 box contents supply no rears. SR2 speakers are explicitly optional.

08Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact review bar + wireless sub two-unit package, lacks discrete rears. TechRadar exact spec No Rears and guide full content corroborate.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 exact package has one complete bar, with separate SR2 rears available optionally.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Polk SR2 Wireless Surround Speakers2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 names optional SR2 Wireless Surround Speakers.

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Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 supported formats. Manual page 3 excludes Atmos over optical. Virtual height, no up-firing drivers.

Yes1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Playback via TV return-audio link under original guide port limits. No dedicated HDMI source input in bar.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 supported formats. Manual page 3 excludes DTS:X over optical.

Yes1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026eARC decoding per original guide. Does not imply optical/ARC DTS:X decoding or DTS:X physical rears.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

PCM, Dolby Mono, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 supported audio formats list. No per-input channel maxima are published.

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 67 original guide supported-codec table visually inspected. Full listed decoding excludes MPEG-2/4 AAC because manual regional caveat prevents unconditional US assignment. Current US/JP specification tables incorrectly claim optical DD+/Atmos, rejected in favor of guide.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

APolk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
Optical	LPCM 2ch	2
Optical	Dolby Digital	Not available
Optical	DTS	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
Optical	DTS 96/24	Not available

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 67: eARC all stored codecs. ARC two-channel PCM, DD, DD+, Atmos-over-DD+, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24. Optical two-channel PCM, DD, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24. No HDMI input. Max PCM input 2/6/8 channels includes LFE, not output-driver count. Dolby Atmos generic only on eARC, with DD+ transport separately on ARC and eARC. MPEG-AAC regional caveat omitted.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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192kHz4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact JP HT-B600 wired eARC LPCM row 192 kHz/24 bit, versus ARC/optical 48 kHz/24 bit. This is the published route/codec limit, not a Bluetooth/file-playback or device-wide limit.

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

Not available

24bits4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same JP wired LPCM row: eARC 192 kHz 24 bit, ARC/optical 48 kHz 24 bit. No high-res Bluetooth implication.

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

APolk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC/eARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
3.5 mm audio	1	Analog AUX audio input
USB-A	1	Firmware updates
DC power	1	Power input from external adapter

Source3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 11 back panel, sheet page 2 counts and connector types. USB conflicts: manual says MP3 playback only, later 2023 sheet and current maker page specify firmware updates. Stored current service role, music-file playback omitted.9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/polk-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Set up and connectivity exact Mini AX hands-on review explicitly USB service only. This corroborates the current maker page and 2023 information sheet despite the older manual MP3 footnote.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC/ARC audio return
Optical	1	TV IN optical audio
USB-A	1	UPDATE, software updates only
AC power	1	Bar AC power inlet

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 7–8 rear connector inventory, 64–65 specifications. Only four bar connectors. USB-A update only, no music-file or USB audio playback claim. Supplied subwoofer separate AC inlet, wireless audio link. No physical subwoofer audio output on bar.

HDMI ARC

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 3 explicitly HDMI eARC/ARC connection.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 3 explicitly HDMI eARC/ARC connection.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 20 troubleshooting explicitly requires HDMI CEC/ARC enabled for HDMI ARC TV connection.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Connections and Cons explicitly no extra HDMI input. Only TV ARC/eARC, optical and AUX audio connectors are provided. No dedicated source-video route.9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/polk-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Set up and connectivity explicitly says HDMI passthrough is unavailable because the bar has only one HDMI port.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact own-unit review explicitly only one HDMI port, so no HDMI passthrough. Guide connector inventory independently 0 dedicated source input, one TV return HDMI.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 14 pairs a phone or tablet for music playback.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 streaming table explicitly 5.0.

5.34Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026JP exact 5.3, corroborated by exact US maker specifications and US B&H. BLE control/app connection is separate from A2DP received audio.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/polk-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Build & facilities exact Mini AX input table explicitly Bluetooth SBC and AAC.

SBC, AAC5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 describes network music streaming and updates.

No8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact review no Wi-Fi music integration, phone playback Bluetooth only. Bluetooth-linked app internet updates do not establish Wi-Fi radio.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11a/n/ac2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 literally 802.11 a/n/ac.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw99d4e121/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-safetydoc-na.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 3 radio table states Wi-Fi operating frequencies in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Separate 5.8 GHz speaker link is not counted as a Wi-Fi band.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.htmlRead 8 October 2026Streaming table. The maker calls Google Cast Chromecast built-in. Spotify Connect may require the firmware update noted on the info sheet.

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Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Google Assistant, Siri3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 12 to 13: Google Assistant through an external Assistant-enabled speaker, Siri through an Apple device with AirPlay. No built-in assistant claimed.

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Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

Google Home3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 12 names Google Home for Wi-Fi setup.

Sony | BRAVIA Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 12 explicitly Android and iOS.

Android, iOS6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US HTB600 listing explicitly Android & iOS BRAVIA Connect for adjusting settings and setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 12 to 13 explicitly synchronised Chromecast and AirPlay playback across rooms.

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Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 1 box contents and page 6 remote setup.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, 3D, Night, Music3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 16 lists Movie, 3D, Night and Music. All Channel Music requires optional SR2 rears and is excluded from stock configuration.

Sound Field On/Off, Voice Mode, Night Mode, Dolby Speaker Virtualizer5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 40–41 surround Sound Field, Voice, Night and explicit Dolby Speaker Virtualizer setting. Printed 51 Sound Field Type setting. Voice Mode disabled when Dolby Speaker Virtualizer and Sound Field are enabled. No fabricated music/movie/game presets.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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No8Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6Read 8 October 2026Exact own-unit review says no automatic calibration. Users manually enter listening distance and ceiling height. Printed 51 manual positioning/output level agrees. Not counted as measured acoustic calibration.

Room calibration system

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Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 17 Voice Adjust changes dialogue level.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

Yes3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 16 reduces bass and dynamics and improves voice intelligibility.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass Adjust, Voice Adjust3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 17 separate bass and Voice Adjust controls. No multi-band EQ inferred.

Bass level5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 15 remote BASS adjusts bass volume. App Bass level. Position/distance/output level setup is separate from multiband EQ.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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35W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar On 35 W. Subwoofer 20 W excluded. Electrical consumption, not total audio output.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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0.5W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar 0.5 W or less with Bluetooth Standby Off. Maximum published limit, not a measured figure. Network standby separate.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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2W5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 bar 2 W or less with Bluetooth Standby On. Subwoofer and US support HDMI-CEC-only 0.5 W condition excluded.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

External soundbar adapter: 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input, 15 V DC, 4 A output. Included subwoofer uses a separate AC power cord.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw99d4e121/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-safetydoc-na.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 external PSU S065-1A150400M2: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VDC, 4 A. Its 60 W output is adapter capability. Its 0.21 W no-load figure is not soundbar standby consumption. Manual printed page 5 separately connects subwoofer AC cord.

120 V AC, 60 Hz for the US soundbar and supplied subwoofer6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US listing 120 V AC 60 Hz, corroborated by original Sony US reference guide 535063826-11(1), both bar YY2088C1 and sub YY2088C2. No conversion from Japanese 100 V or EU 230 V.7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3a0bbb7ec970d728862fb374308aea3297a96a9ac6e507bb2a514e8e5bf6e18b_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony US two-page Reference Guide 5-063-826-11(1), printed Vietnam 2025, YY2088C1 and YY2088C2 power 120 V AC 60 Hz. This is the original printed document, not generated Manuals+ prose. Web tool primary text readable. Ordinary local download failed and was not bypassed.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width366Height79Depth104mm(14.4 × 3.1 × 4.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 W × D × H: 366 × 104 × 79 mm. Stored literal metric dimensions.

Width950Height64Depth110mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.3 in)5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 approximately 950 W x 64 H x 110 D mm bar alone, projection portion excluded, without optional supplied feet. Same US reference guide.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

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3,100g(6.8 lb)5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 approximately 3.1 kg bar alone, converted exactly to 3100 g. Excludes 7.7 kg subwoofer, packaging/cables. Feet version published same 3.1 kg.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

APolk Audio MagniFi Mini AX

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)
Included subwoofer	182	371	396

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 subwoofer W × D × H: 182 × 396 × 371 mm. One included enclosure.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
SA-WB600 supplied subwoofer	210	388	388	7,700
SA-B600 bar with supplied feet	950	77	110	3,100

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65–66 approximately 950 x 77 x 110 mm/3.1 kg with feet, supplied sub 210 x 388 x 388 mm/7.7 kg. Approximation retained. What Hi-Fi sub W39 D21 cm order conflicts, guide wins.

Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

No7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Set-Up step 1 explicitly no provisions for wall mounting. Cons repeats not designed for wall mounting.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Soundbar power supply, Soundbar power cord, Subwoofer power cord, HDMI cable, Two AAA batteries, Quick start guide, Registration card, Safety document2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 full stock-package list. Optional SR2 rears excluded.

SA-B600 soundbar, SA-WB600 wireless subwoofer, RMT-AH513U remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cords for bar and subwoofer, Two feet, Foot attachment screws, Wall mounting template, Documents6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026US B&H remote + battery, HDMI, feet, AC cords. Exact US Sony support identifies supplied component names and battery inclusion in What's in the Box. Guide 19–20 proves foot quantity 2, foot screws 2, template 1, documents. AC cord count 2 or 4 is regional so no exact cord quantity stored. No optional speaker, wall screws or optical cable added.10Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-b600Read 8 October 2026US support specifications box list includes remote control, remote batteries, HDMI cable, AC cord, foot, wall template, warranty card, quick setup guide and reference guide. Original guide and exact US retailer corroborate the package.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 complete box inventory includes no mounting hardware.

No5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 24–30 direct wall screw/keyhole mounting, wall screws and anchors must be obtained separately. Complete supplied content 19–20 has template + foot screws, no separate mounting brackets/mount.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 box contents explicitly HDMI cable.

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No7Reviewecoustics.com/reviews/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-axRead 8 October 2026Set-Up step 2 explicitly optical cable not provided.

No5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete supplied content 19–20 has HDMI but no optical cable. Exact US retailer box list corroborates. HDMI and no optical included refers to the standard HTB600 package.

General

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Series

MagniFi1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.htmlRead 8 October 2026Page navigation places this Mini AX in the MagniFi series.

BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

300410-01-00-1011Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product JSON-LD publishes MPN and SKU 300410-01-00-101.

HT-B600, HTB600, SA-B600, SA-WB600, RMT-AH513U, YY2088C6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026US exact maker support identifies SA-B600, SA-WB600, RMT-AH513U. Maker page HT-B600 and exact US retailer HTB600. Original US reference guide 535063826-11 states YY2088C. Combined exact reference identifiers, not sibling SA-G700/SA-WG700.7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3a0bbb7ec970d728862fb374308aea3297a96a9ac6e507bb2a514e8e5bf6e18b_optim.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original US Reference Guide front YY2088C. Bar YY2088C1 and sub YY2088C2 in specifications. Main marketed model HT-B600 from maker and US support.10Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-b600Read 8 October 2026Exact US support header for HT-B600 lists supplied RMT-AH513U, SA-WB600 and SA-B600. Regional variation is explicitly noted. These names agree with the exact Japanese HT-B600 table. The current US specifications page incorrectly lists older SA-G700 and SA-WG700 names, which are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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0272429307596Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 March 20225Press releaseavnirvana.com/threads/meet-polks-all-new-magnifi-mini-ax-soundbar.10237Read 8 October 2026Reproduced Polk announcement dated March 15, 2022.

2 April 20252Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-04-02-Cinema-is-Coming-Home-Sony-Electronics-Announces-New-BRAVIA-R-Theater-Home-Audio-Products-for-Enhanced-Home-Cinema-ExperienceRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics April 2, 2025 first launch release. Pricing and availability were still stated as Spring 2025, so this announcement does not establish an exact US retail launch date.

Status

Available1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US listing is in stock and has an active Add to Cart control.

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4995Press releaseavnirvana.com/threads/meet-polks-all-new-magnifi-mini-ax-soundbar.10237Read 8 October 2026Reproduced Polk Pricing and Availability explicitly $499 US launch price. US pre-tax MSRP, stock bar and subwoofer.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€4993Press releasesony.de/presscentre/cinema-is-coming-home-die-neuen-sony-bravia-theatre-home-audio-produkte-sorgen-fur-ein-intensiveres-heimkinoerlebnis-z60iayRead 8 October 2026German maker April 2 launch: Bar 6 available April 10, 2025, UVP 499 EUR. Exact country/market scope, not US launch price. Launch release explicitly says Sub 7/Rear 8 not compatible with Bar 6/System 6.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Press releaseavnirvana.com/threads/meet-polks-all-new-magnifi-mini-ax-soundbar.10237Read 8 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly US. Other regions are unnamed and not stored.

US, DE1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026Reference US Black HT-B600 currently sold by maker. Same marketed HT-B600 in Germany is supported by separate maker launch source. Region-specific mains/box facts stay US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Maker product pagesfcc-prod-polk.soundunited.com/fr-fr/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/MAGMINIAX-P.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Mini AX page colour selector names Black.

Black4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.polkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.html1Maker product pagepolkaudio.com/en-us/product/sound-bars/magnifi-mini-ax/300410.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Mini AX page, not the original Mini or Max AX.

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb6001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw527a8c26/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-infosheet-en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Mini AX information sheet, page 2.

www.sony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.html4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Japanese HT-B600 table identifies SA-B600/SA-WB600 and correct layout, unlike current US specifications page copied SA-G700/SA-WG700 names and invalid HDMI-input/optical formats. Hardware counts/routes corroborated with original same-model English guide and US maker/retailer. Japanese 100 V, package mass/dimensions and local AAC transport capability not assigned to US package.

Manual

www.polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdf3Owner's manualpolkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw7d76cf3d/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-quickstartguide-global.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Mini AX global quick start guide. English printed pages 1 to 25.

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdf5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original English guide 2088, HT-B600/HT-BD60 shared document. Marketed reference is HT-B600. No Costco alias/bundle inference. US reference original 535063826-11 separately YY2088C. Same hardware dimensions/ports.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)polkaudio.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-polk_northamerica_shared/default/dw99d4e121/downloads/magnifi-mini-ax-safetydoc-na.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF page 4 exact-model US and Canada 1-Year Limited Warranty. This document takes precedence over generic warranty page amplifier/speaker terms.

1year6Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US HTB600 listing limited one-year manufacturer warranty, no regional statutory rights or extended plan.

Both are also in the API. Back to all soundbars.