Sony HT-S350

Quick setup Booming bass Affordable price

Limited connectivity options Sound isn’t always balanced Nothing special design-wise

Sony's soundbar does deliver better sound than most TV speakers, but it still doesn't live up to the high bar set by rival 2.1 setups.

Relatively affordable. Powerful, clear audio with multiple sound modes and adjustable subwoofer levels. Easy to set up and operate.

Sound signature is quite sculpted, regardless of mode.

For a 2.1 soundbar system at this price, the Sony HT-S350 is a steal. The various audio modes and subwoofer levels allow for plenty of fine-tuning, but things already sound pretty great to begin. In this price range, we're also fans of the JBL Bar 3.1,...

Subwoofer level adjustment. Auto-volume mode. Dialogue enhancement feature. Gets pretty loud.

Mediocre center channel performance. No Atmos support. Compression at max volume. Can't turn off its surround sound mode.

The Sony HTS350 is acceptable for mixed usage. Out-of-the-box, it has a dark and muddy sound profile that lacks the deep thump and rumble in the bass range. Vocals and lead instruments are pretty clear, but they can also sound a bit dark. It has to...

Great sound for the price, bluetooth, external subwoofer

No wifi connection, no EQ controls

The Sony HT-S350 sounds quite impressive, especially considering its entry-level price. While it doesn't have WiFi connectivity or support for immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos, it sounds better than all the other soundbars we tested at the same...