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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.

3.11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The guide describes a front speaker section and a center speaker section plus a subwoofer. The press release says 3.1ch.2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026A 3.1ch system accompanied by a wireless subwoofer.

5.11Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Speaker Channels 5.1.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English specification, printed page for EN: Sound system 5.1 channel.

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.

41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Front speaker 45 x 82 mm cone (2), center speaker 45 x 82 mm cone (1) and a 160 mm subwoofer cone (1). Sony's comparison on the Amazon page says 3.1ch (4 speakers).5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Sony's comparison on the page: BRAVIA Theater Bar 5 3.1ch (4 speakers). An image says total 4 units.

61Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Total Number of Speakers 6.

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.

31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Three 45 x 82 mm cones in the bar. No passive radiators are listed.

51Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Drivers Mainbar 2.25 inch x 5.

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.

03Press articleengadget.com/audio/speakers/sony-adds-the-bravia-theater-bar-5-and-bar-7-to-its-soundbar-lineup-160000680.htmlRead 20 October 2026It doesn't have up-firing drivers. It is a 3.1-channel setup, so overhead effects are simulated.

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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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Soundbar front left and right	Cone, acoustic suspension	2	Not available
Soundbar center	Cone, acoustic suspension	1	Not available
Subwoofer	Cone, bass reflex enclosure	1	160

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Specifications: front speaker section 45 mm x 82 mm cone type (2), acoustic suspension. Center speaker section 45 mm x 82 mm cone type (1), acoustic suspension. Subwoofer 160 mm cone type (1), bass reflex. The guide does not call the bar cones full-range.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M60

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	5	57.15	Includes 2 side-firing drivers
Subwoofer	Woofer	1	133.35	Not available

Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: mainbar 2.25 inch x 5 and sub 5.25 inch x 1. 2.25 inch is 57.15 mm and 5.25 inch is 133.35 mm. The Amazon listing says two of the five bar drivers are side-firing.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English specification: Drivers 2.25 inch x 5 (Soundbar) + 5.25 inch (Subwoofer).3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: five built-in speakers including two side-firing drivers and one wired 5.25 inch subwoofer.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Checking the package contents: Subwoofer (1). The guide says the subwoofer is connected wirelessly to the bar speaker.2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026A wireless subwoofer accompanies the Bar 5.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Sub 5.25 inch x 1 and the kit photos show a separate subwoofer cabinet. The page does not say whether the subwoofer has its own amplifier or power cord.

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

Wireless1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The subwoofer is connected wirelessly to the bar speaker. It has a 2.4 GHz wireless section and its own AC inlet.

Wired2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup page: plug the RCA terminal of the cable behind the subwoofer into the SUB OUT port of the soundbar. The Amazon listing calls it a wired subwoofer.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: wired wooden subwoofer.

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

160mm1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Subwoofer speaker: 160 mm (6 3/8 in) cone type (1).

133.35mm1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Sub 5.25 inch x 1, which is 133.35 mm. The 18 mm figure on the Amazon listing is the driver excursion, not the diameter.

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.

01Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The package contents list has no rear speakers.

01Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Overview: one bar with built-in left and right surround speakers. The kit has no separate rear speakers.

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.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The bar is one piece.

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Overview: one sleek bar with built-in left and right surround speakers. The bar has no detachable end sections.

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.

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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.

250W5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Speaker Maximum Output Power 250 watts. A maximum figure with no stated load or distortion, so it is stored as peak output and not as RMS. Sony's own pages were not opened.

300W1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key features: 300W Peak Power. No RMS rating is published.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Amazon: Speaker Maximum Output Power 300 watts. The maker page says 300W Peak Power.

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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45Hz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 45Hz - 18kHz. The user guide adds -6 dB.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio specification: Frequency response 45Hz - 18kHz (-6dB). The guide states the -6 dB tolerance.

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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18kHz1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Frequency Range 45Hz - 18kHz. The user guide adds -6 dB.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio specification: Frequency response 45Hz - 18kHz (-6dB).

Audio formats

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The speaker system supports object-based audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Dolby Atmos is accepted over eARC and as Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus over ARC.2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. Overhead sound comes from virtual processing, not from up-firing drivers.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Dolby Atmos Yes. The page lists no DTS support and no DTS:X.

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Supported Audio Formats table marks DTS:X on HDMI output (eARC) only.2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.

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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.

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:X1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Supported Audio Formats table, page 68. MPEG-2 AAC and MPEG-4 AAC are marked not supported in some countries and are not stored.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Dolby Atmos Yes. No other decoded format is named on the page.

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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5

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

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Supported Audio Formats table: columns HDMI output (eARC), HDMI output (ARC) and Optical. eARC takes all 16 listed formats. ARC takes LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24. Optical takes LPCM 2ch, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24. LPCM 5.1ch counts 6 channels and 7.1ch counts 8 channels.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M60

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos

Source3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: HDMI eARC for true Dolby Atmos, lossless Dolby Atmos 5.1-channel audio. The Dolby Atmos carrier and the channel limits are not stated.

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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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.

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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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) to the TV
Optical	1	TV IN (OPTICAL) digital audio input
USB-A	1	UPDATE port for software updates. In some regions it is a USB port for music playback
AC power	1	AC inlet for the bar

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Rear: UPDATE port (the guide says the port varies by country or region and may be a USB music port), HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)) jack, TV IN (OPTICAL) jack and AC inlet. The input is TV IN (OPTICAL) and the output is HDMI OUT. The subwoofer has its own AC inlet and a LINK button.6Reviewpocket-lint.com/review-sony-bravia-theater-bar-5Read 20 October 2026Review dated 2026-07-25: the spec list includes USB-A. Its port description names only power, optical audio and one HDMI output with eARC. The review gives no measurements.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M60

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI to TV, eARC/ARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	USB input
Subwoofer	1	SUB OUT, RCA output to the wired subwoofer
DC power	1	DC IN for the external power adapter, 24 V 3 A

Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs connectivity: HDMI eARC x1, Optical x1, USB x1. The maker photo of the rear panel also shows SUB OUT and DC IN and a standard USB-A shaped port. The user guide drawing agrees.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English audio inputs: HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth and USB. Rear panel drawing: HDMI to TV (eARC), OPTICAL, USB, SUB OUT, DC IN.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026HDMI OUT (TV (eARC/ARC)). The speaker system is compatible with eARC and ARC.

Yes2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026The TV port is marked (eARC) HDMI to TV and the setup page says eARC/ARC.

HDMI eARC

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The eARC setting is enabled by default on the speaker system.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: HDMI eARC x1. Overview: HDMI eARC ensures original audio.

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control for HDMI and BRAVIA Sync sections.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Overview: Effortlessly Sync your Devices with CEC.

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

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the output to the TV. Devices connect to the TV, and the guide says to connect external devices to the TV with an HDMI cable.

No2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026The rear panel has one HDMI port, HDMI to TV (eARC). There is no HDMI input for a source device.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Listening to Music/Sound with the BLUETOOTH function. BLUETOOTH Power Class 1.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Bluetooth 5.4.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide has Bluetooth pairing and a 10 m range note, and lists Bluetooth as an audio input.

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

5.34Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/sony-bravia-theater-bar-5-review-a-basic-tv-sound-booster-140000192.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 5.3. The help guide does not state a version.

5.41Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Bluetooth 5.4.

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

SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026BLUETOOTH section: supported codec SBC and AAC, profiles A2DP and AVRCP. The guide states no Bluetooth version.

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Wi-Fi

No4Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/sony-bravia-theater-bar-5-review-a-basic-tv-sound-booster-140000192.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review dated 2026-04-10: you won't find a Wi-Fi connection on the Bar 5. The help guide lists no Wi-Fi function.

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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

Sony | BRAVIA Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The Sony | BRAVIA Connect app is required for initial setup. The remote handles frequently used operations.

Ultimea1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Overview: Smart APP Control with the Ultimea App.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android7Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/sony-bravia-connect/id1621229655Read 20 October 2026Sony | BRAVIA Connect is a free iPhone app from Sony Corporation. Its supported device list names BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5. It requires iOS 15.0 or later.8Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/developerRead 20 October 2026Sony Corporation's Google Play developer page lists the Android app Sony | BRAVIA Connect. The Bar 5 is named in the iOS listing, and the Android listing was not opened.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup page: on your Android or iOS device, connect to the soundbar via the Ultimea app.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Checking the package contents: Remote control (1).

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes: x1 Remote Control. The remote is IR. Batteries are not included.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Sound field, Voice mode, Night mode, Dolby Speaker Virtualizer1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sound field, Voice mode and Night mode on the remote and app. Sound Field Type can be set to Dolby Speaker Virtualizer. Sony's page calls the other sound field processing S-Force PRO Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine.

Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Listening Modes (EQ) Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night.

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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Room calibration system

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

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Voice mode emphasizes dialog. Voice Zoom works with a compatible Sony TV. DTS Dialog Control is a setting.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Overview: VoiceMX enhances the 300 Hz to 3 kHz vocal range.

Night mode

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Night mode outputs clear sound even at a low volume.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Night is one of the listening modes, and the remote has a Night button.

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

Bass level1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026BASS (Bass level) plus and minus on the remote. Speaker distance and level setup is not an equalizer.

Bass, Midrange, Treble, Surround level, 10-band graphic EQ (app)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The maker remote photo has Bass, Midrange, Treble and Surround level keys. The Amazon listing says the app has a 10-band graphic EQ.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Maker brand listing: the app has a 10-band graphic EQ, 121 sound presets and 13 adjustable surround levels.

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.

30W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bar speaker power consumption On: 30 W. The subwoofer is listed apart at 20 W. The test method is not stated.

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

0.5W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Standby mode with Bluetooth Standby set to OFF: 0.5 W or less. The subwoofer is listed apart at 0.3 W or less when turned off.

0.5W2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English power guide: Standby when all wireless connections are deactivated < 0.5 W. Stored as 0.5 and published as below 0.5.

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

2W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Network standby mode with Bluetooth Standby set to ON: 2.0 W or less. The subwoofer is listed apart at 2.0 W or less.

2W2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English power guide: Networked standby for Soundbar < 2.0 W. The guide says the standby time can be set in the app. Stored as 2.0 and published as below 2.0.

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

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External power adapter, DC 24 V 3 A for the soundbar.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English specification: Power supply DC 24V 3A (Soundbar). The box has one power adapter.

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.

Width900Height64Depth100mm(35.4 × 2.5 × 3.9 in)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bar speaker W x H x D approx. 900 x 64 x 100 mm (35 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 4 in), not including the projection portion. Sony's Amazon image gives 35.5 x 2.625 x 4 in.

Width800Height70Depth90mm(31.5 × 2.8 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Mainbar 800 (L) x 90 (D) x 70 (H) mm. The user guide gives 800 x 70 x 90 mm as W x H x D.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Soundbar 800 x 70 x 90 mm (W x H x D).

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

3,000g(6.6 lb)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Mass of the bar speaker approx. 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz).

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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.

ASony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Wireless subwoofer	192	388	400	7,300

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Subwoofer W x H x D approx. 192 x 388 x 400 mm (7 5/8 x 15 3/8 x 15 3/4 in), mass approx. 7.3 kg (16 lb 2 oz). Sony's Amazon image gives 7.625 wide, 15.375 high and 15.75 deep in.

BULTIMEA Poseidon M60

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)
Subwoofer	150	188	350

Source1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The page text gives the sub as 175 (W) x 350 (D) x 150 (H) mm. The maker dimension diagram on the same page and the English user guide show 150 mm wide, 188 mm high and 350 mm deep. The diagram and the guide are used. No subwoofer weight is published.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Subwoofer 150 x 188 x 350 mm (W x H x D). Other language pages of the guide print 6.89 inch for the height, which is 175 mm, so the guide is not fully consistent. The maker diagram on the product page shows 188 mm. The weight is not published.

Package dimensions

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Width445Height345Depth190mm(17.5 × 13.6 × 7.5 in)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Page text: packaging 347 (W) x 448 (H) x 191 (D) mm. The English user guide gives 445 x 345 x 190 mm as W x H x D, which is the same box with width and height swapped. The guide order is used.2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026English dimensions: Packaging 445 x 345 x 190 mm (W x H x D). The same section gives Packaging Weight 6.4 kg. That weight is not stored because the product page gives a different total weight of 7.3 kg and a product weight of 6.5 kg.

Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Installing the Speaker System, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall: hang the bar horizontally on screws using the wall mount template.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes wall brackets and a wall mounting kit.

In the box

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In the box

Soundbar, Wireless subwoofer, Remote control, Batteries for the remote control, AC power cords for the bar and the subwoofer, Wall mount template, Documents1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bar speaker, subwoofer, remote control, AC power cord (2 or 4), wall mount template and documents. Battery (2), an HDMI cable and an AC plug adaptor (2) are included only in some countries, regions or retailers. The US batteries come from the Amazon listing. An HDMI cable is not stored as included because no US source states it.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Built-In Media: AC Cord, Batteries for remote, Remote, Sound bar, Subwoofer.

Soundbar, Wired subwoofer, Power adapter, Remote control (batteries not included), HDMI cable, Wall brackets (2), Mounting screws (2), Wall mounting kit (4)1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes: x1 Power Adaptor, x1 Remote Control, x2 Wall Bracket, x1 HDMI Cable, x4 Wall Mounting Kit, x2 Mounting Screw on Speakers. The soundbar and the subwoofer come from the Amazon listing, which names both.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Amazon box list: 1x Soundbar, 1x Wired Subwoofer, 1x Power Adaptor, 1x HDMI Cable, 1x Remote Control (batteries not included), 2x Wall Bracket, 2x Mounting Screws, 4x Wall Mounted Kit.

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

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Only a wall mount template (paper) is supplied. Wall screws and anchors are not supplied, and no bracket is listed.

Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes: x2 Wall Bracket and x4 Wall Mounting Kit.

HDMI cable included

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Yes1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Kit includes: x1 HDMI Cable.

Optical cable included

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The package contents list has no optical cable and the guide lists none as a regional item.

No1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The kit list names no optical cable.

General

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Series

BRAVIA Theatre2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Sony names the new BRAVIA Theater Home Audio lineup. The help guide and Sony Asia call it BRAVIA Theatre, as in the catalog's Bar 6.

Poseidon1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026Page and product name Poseidon M60 5.1 Soundbar.

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

HT-B500, HTB500, HTB500.UC2, YY2104C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026The guide covers HT-B500 and the models YY2104C, YY2105C and YY2106C in the same order as the names. YY2104C is the first, with the bar speaker part YY2104C1 and subwoofer part YY2104C2. HTB500.UC2 is the US item code on the Amazon listing.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Model Number HTB500.UC2, Model Name BRAVIA Theater Bar 5.

U3721, U3721US10-US1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The US variant SKU is U3721US10-US. The user guide and the Amazon listing give the model number U3721. The EU product Poseidon M60 Boom is model U3722 with a 340 W peak rating and is a different product.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F62YBNSXRead 14 October 2026Amazon item details: Model Number U3721, Model Name Poseidon M60.

GTIN / EAN

0272429342455Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026UPC 027242934245 on the Amazon US listing for HTB500.UC2.

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

25 March 20262Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Sony Electronics press release, San Diego, 2026-03-25.3Press articleengadget.com/audio/speakers/sony-adds-the-bravia-theater-bar-5-and-bar-7-to-its-soundbar-lineup-160000680.htmlRead 20 October 2026Engadget news dated 2026-03-25.

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Status

Available5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026The Amazon US listing has an Add to cart button on 2026-10-20 and customer reviews from 2026. Pocket-lint says it is sold at Sony.com, Amazon and Best Buy.

Available1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026The US maker store lists the soundbar with an Add to Cart button.

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.

$349.992Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Suggested retail price 349.99 USD, a US price without sales tax. Canada 469.99 CAD.3Press articleengadget.com/audio/speakers/sony-adds-the-bravia-theater-bar-5-and-bar-7-to-its-soundbar-lineup-160000680.htmlRead 20 October 2026The Bravia Theater Bar 5 is just $350. The press release gives 349.99 USD.

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

US2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 20 October 2026Suggested US price in USD, with presale at US retailers.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Amazon US listing with US item code HTB500.UC2.

US1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026US from this US store page. The user guide is a worldwide guide.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Color: Black.

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Links

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Product page

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www.ultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbar1Maker product pageultimea.com/products/poseidon-m60-5-1-soundbarRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

helpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2104/v1/en/print.pdfRead 20 October 2026Sony Help Guide, Sound Bar BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5 / HT-BC50 / HT-BD50, 72 pages, copyright 2026. It covers three model names. The specification values do not differ between them, but the guide does not say which regions sell HT-BC50 and HT-BD50.

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdf2Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/D18dCdvRiCL.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multi-language user guide for model U3721, 20 pages. The text is outlined, so the figures were read from the page images. The file is the maker guide that Amazon links as User Guide (PDF).

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.

1year5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GSBT4FV7Read 20 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 year. This is the Amazon US listing. Sony's own page was not opened.

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