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Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

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BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

Released April 2025.3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/cinema-is-coming-home-die-neuen-sony-bravia-theatre-home-audio-produkte-sorgen-fur-ein-intensiveres-heimkinoerlebnis-z60iayRead 8 October 2026Best supported marketed-model release month 2025-04, based on maker German retail availability April 10, 2025. US reference package exact first retail day/month remains unconfirmed. April 2 US announcement alone is not treated as US availability. Last checked 16 October 2026.

System channel configuration
3.1.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
Yes
HDMI eARC
Yes

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Ports

  • HDMI
  • Optical
  • USB-A
  • AC power

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
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 package
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 bar
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 package
21Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCountDiameter (mm)Orientation
SA-B600 front left/rightFull-range cone, 46 x 54 mm2Not availableFront-firing
SA-B600 centerFull-range cone, 46 x 54 mm1Not availableFront-firing
SA-B600 topFull-range cone, 46 x 54 mm2Not availableUp-firing
SA-WB600Cone subwoofer1160Not 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 included
Yes1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026
Included subwoofer connection
Wireless5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Included subwoofer driver diameter
160mm5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Rear speakers included
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 connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
Not available
Compatible optional subwoofers
Not available
Compatible optional rear speakers
Not available
Total RMS audio output power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
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:X
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 formats
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 connection
ConnectionFormatMax input channels
HDMI eARCLPCM 2ch2
HDMI eARCLPCM 5.1ch6
HDMI eARCLPCM 7.1ch8
HDMI eARCDolby DigitalNot available
HDMI eARCDolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI eARCDolby AtmosNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos over Dolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI eARCDTSNot available
HDMI eARCDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
HDMI eARCDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
HDMI eARCDTS 96/24Not available
HDMI eARCDTS-HD High Resolution AudioNot available
HDMI eARCDTS-HD Master AudioNot available
HDMI eARCDTS:XNot available
HDMI ARCLPCM 2ch2
HDMI ARCDolby DigitalNot available
HDMI ARCDolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI ARCDolby Atmos over Dolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI ARCDTSNot available
HDMI ARCDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
HDMI ARCDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
HDMI ARCDTS 96/24Not available
OpticalLPCM 2ch2
OpticalDolby DigitalNot available
OpticalDTSNot available
OpticalDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
OpticalDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
OpticalDTS 96/24Not 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 formats
Not available
Max wired audio sample rate
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 rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
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 depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1HDMI OUT to TV with eARC/ARC audio return
Optical1TV IN optical audio
USB-A1UPDATE, software updates only
AC power1Bar 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
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
HDMI eARC
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
HDMI-CEC
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
HDMI video passthrough
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 modes
Not available
HDR passthrough formats
Not available
VRR passthrough
Not available
ALLM passthrough
Not available
HDCP version
Not available
Bluetooth audio input
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
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 codecs
SBC, AAC5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wi-Fi
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 standard
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
Not available
Voice assistants
Not available
Built-in microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Sony | BRAVIA Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Companion app platforms
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 audio
Not available
Remote included
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sound processing

Sound modes
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 calibration
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
Not available
Dialogue enhancement
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Night mode
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Equalizer controls
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 integration
Not available

Power

Published operating power
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 power
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 power
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 supply
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 life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width950Height64Depth110mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.3 in)5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 65 approximately 950 W x 64 H x 110 D mm bar alone, projection portion excluded, without optional supplied feet. Same US reference guide.
Soundbar weight
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 weight
ComponentWidth (mm)Height (mm)Depth (mm)Weight (g)
SA-WB600 supplied subwoofer2103883887,700
SA-B600 bar with supplied feet950771103,100
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
Not available
Package weight
Not available
Wall mountable
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

In the box

In the box
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 included
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
Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2088/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Optical cable included
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

Series
BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026
Model numbers
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
0272429307596Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1888737-REG/sony_htb600_bravia_theater_bar_6.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Announced
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 pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htb600Read 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
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.
Colours
Black4Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/archive/HT-B600/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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