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SONY HT-S2000

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The HT-S2000 is an affordable soundbar that is centred on simply improving the sound that comes from your TV. There are few frills to find here, with Sony instead opting for a straightforward bar at an affordable price.

It appears that the S2000 is replacing the HT-G700, a cheap Dolby Atmos model that has been a mainstay on our best budget soundbar list for quite some time. That soundbar retailed for £399 when it launched in 2020, and it included a dedicated subwoofer – something that Sony doesn’t include in the box here.

The exterior shell of this soundbar is the first hint at the no-frills approach that Sony has taken. The design is functional, but not exactly eye-catching. It is, however, a pleasantly petite unit as it measures just 6.4 x 80 x 12cm (hwd). It sits neatly below the TV we pair it with for testing without blocking

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