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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.

3.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Number of Channel 3.1.

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.

41Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 4. This is the 3 soundbar channels (left, center, right) and the subwoofer.

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.

31Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Number of Speakers 4 with a center speaker and a wireless subwoofer, so the bar has 3. Samsung does not publish the bar count itself or driver sizes.

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.

01Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Features text: Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X create the feeling of height through audio processing without the need for up-firing speakers.

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.

ASamsung HW-B650F

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Speaker (left, center, right)	3
Subwoofer	Woofer	1

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: center speaker Yes and wireless subwoofer included. The 3.1 layout is left, center and right in the bar plus the subwoofer. No driver sizes are published.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Subwoofer Included Yes.

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.

Wireless2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 16: the subwoofer PS-WF75B has its own power cord, and the remote ID SET pairs it. The spec table and features call it wireless.

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.

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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.

01Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wireless Rear Speaker Included No.

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.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026The soundbar has no detachable end sections. Rear speakers are an optional kit.

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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.

SWA-9250S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Footnote: Samsung Wireless Rear Speaker Kit (SWA-9250S) sold separately. Optional speakers do not change the reference package.

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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.

370W2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: Amplifier Max Output Power 120 W for the soundbar and 250 W for the subwoofer PS-WF75B, 370 W in total. The guide calls it max output and gives no distortion level or RMS rating.

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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.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Dolby 5.1ch. The page footnote 'Dolby Atmos and DTS:X applies to all 2025 B Series Soundbars' sits under the Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X feature and conflicts with the spec table, the manual and Which?. The Samsung UAE page title also says Dolby Atmos. Not stored as support.4Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-b650fRead 23 October 2026Which? page: no Dolby Atmos. The page also lists no Wi-Fi, no smartphone app and no 3.5 mm input.

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.

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Supported play formats list DTS and DTS Virtual:X. DTS Virtual:X is virtual processing. DTS:X decoding is not listed.

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.

Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: supported play formats LPCM 2ch, Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital), DTS and DTS Virtual:X. No connection is named. DTS Virtual:X is not stored as a decoded format. Atmos is not listed.

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.

ASamsung HW-B650F

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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.

MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table decoding format: MP3, AAC, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. USB Music Playback Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 27 file format table: MP3, OGG (Vorbis), AAC, WAV (LPCM), FLAC and AIFF over USB. File systems FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.

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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.

192kHz2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026File format table: WAV, FLAC and AIFF 32 kHz to 192 kHz over USB. Bit depth is not published.

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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.

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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.

ASamsung HW-B650F

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI input for an external device
HDMI	1	HDMI TO TV (ARC) output to the TV
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB storage music playback, 5 V 0.5 A
AC power	1	Soundbar power input

Source2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Bottom panel on printed page 9: POWER, DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL), USB (5 V 0.5 A), HDMI (input from an external device) and HDMI TO TV (ARC).

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: HDMI ARC Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026The bottom port is labelled HDMI TO TV (ARC).

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

HDMI eARC

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026The soundbar port is labelled ARC only. The manual says to connect it to the ARC or eARC port of the TV. No eARC feature of the soundbar is described.

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

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: HDMI CEC Yes.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: HDMI In 1 and HDMI Out 1, with 4K Video Pass No and HDR No. The manual connects an external device to the HDMI port and the TV to HDMI TO TV (ARC). Video resolution limits are not published, so no passthrough modes are stored.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 9: the HDMI port inputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously. Printed page 26: external device to the HDMI port and the TV to HDMI TO TV (ARC).

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Yes.

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.

4.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth Version 4.2.

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.

SBC2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 29: the Soundbar supports SBC data (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) and the A2DP profile.

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

Wi-Fi

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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

Companion app platforms

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Remote Controller Yes (Included in box).

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

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Standard, Surround Sound Expansion, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bass Boost, Surround Sound Expansion, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X, Standard.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 11: Surround Sound, Bass Boost, Game, Adaptive Sound, DTS Virtual:X and Standard.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Voice Enhance Mode Yes.

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

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Night Mode Yes.

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, Treble, Woofer level, Center level, 7-band equalizer2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed pages 12 and 13: woofer level, center level, treble and bass (-6 to +6) and a 7-band EQ at 150 Hz, 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz and 10 kHz. Rear level appears only with the optional rear kit.

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.

Q-Symphony1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Features: Q-Symphony plays sound through a compatible 2022 to 2025 Samsung TV and the soundbar together. The spec table of the UK page also lists Q-Symphony Yes.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 22: Q-Symphony plays sound through a Samsung TV that supports it and the soundbar. It needs the HDMI or optical cable.

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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.

24W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Operating Power Consumption (Main) 24 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 48 W and is excluded. This is an electrical rating and not audio output.

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.

0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Stand-by Power Consumption (Main) 0.5 W. The subwoofer is listed separately at 0.5 W.

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.

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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.

Width860Height59.4Depth75mm(33.9 × 2.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Main Speaker) 860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm (W x H x D).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: 33.9 x 2.3 x 3.0 inches (860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm) (W x H x D).

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.

2,200g(4.9 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Net Weight (Main Speaker) 2.2 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg).

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.

ASamsung HW-B650F

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Subwoofer	184	343	295	5,000

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Net Dimension (Sub Woofer) 184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm and Net Weight 5 kg.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 41: subwoofer 7.2 x 13.5 x 11.6 inches (184.0 x 343.0 x 295.0 mm), 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg).

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

Width925Height445Depth235mm(36.4 × 17.5 × 9.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Gross Dimension One Packing 925.0 x 445.0 x 235.0 mm.

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

9,000g(19.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Gross Weight (One Packing) 9 kg. The Samsung Australia page gives 10.2 kg for its market.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026A wall mount bracket is in the box and the manual has an installing the wall mount chapter.2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Contents list: 10 Installing the Wall Mount.

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, Subwoofer, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 2 power cords, Optical cable, Wall mount guide, 2 wall mount brackets, 2 holder screws, 2 screws (M4 x L10)2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Printed page 7 pictures: soundbar, subwoofer, remote control with batteries (2 AAA), 2 power cords (subwoofer, soundbar), optical cable, wall mount guide, 2 holder screws, 2 screws (M4 x L10) and 2 wall mount brackets.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount Bracket Yes (Included in box).2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Components picture 2 wall mount brackets, a guide, holder screws and screws.

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

No2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026The manual calls the HDMI cable not supplied.

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

Optical cable included

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026The component list pictures an optical cable.

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

B-Series1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Page title: B-series Soundbar HW-B650F 3.1 ch Subwoofer (2025).

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.

HW-B650F/ZC, HW-B650F/XU, HW-B650F/EN1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Canadian SKU HW-B650F/ZC. The Samsung UK page lists HW-B650F/XU and the Samsung Switzerland and Romania pages list HW-B650F/EN. Samsung US does not list a HW-B650F. Its 2025 B-series is the HW-B630F.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-b-series-soundbar-with-subwoofer-black-hw-b650f-xuRead 23 October 2026SKU HW-B650F/XU on the UK page. Its spec table matches the Canadian page: 3.1, 4 speakers, 860.0 x 59.4 x 75.0 mm, 2.2 kg, subwoofer 5.0 kg, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi No, Q-Symphony Yes.

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.

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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 pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026The Canadian maker page lists the soundbar for sale and in stock. No discontinued notice.

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.

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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.

CA, GB, IE, CH, RO, LV1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026CA from this page. GB and IE from the Samsung UK and Ireland pages (HW-B650F/XU). CH, RO and LV from the Samsung pages with SKU HW-B650F/EN.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-b-series-soundbar-with-subwoofer-black-hw-b650f-xuRead 23 October 2026GB from this page. Security update period: at least 5 years from launch, to 31 Dec 2030.

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

Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Colour Black.

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

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zc1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/audio-devices/soundbar/b650f-black-hw-b650f-zcRead 23 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

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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

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Canadian user guide for HW-B650F/ZC, English and French, file HW-B650F_ZC_WUG_00_L02_250220.

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.

1year4Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/sound-bars/samsung-hw-b650fRead 23 October 2026Which? page: manufacturer guarantee 1 year, UK.

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.

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