We like Dolby Atmos soundbars and, providing they are good, we also like cheap soundbars too. The Sony HT-S2000 just so happens to be a cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar that sounds seriously impressive, hence, we awarded it five stars in our review earlier this year.
So what could possibly make this soundbar any more enticing? Well, this deal might answer that question, as you can currently save £50 off the price of this soundbar. That might not sound like a ton of money off, but considering that this deal takes the price of this five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar below £300, we think it’s a noteworthy offer.
We originally reviewed the HT-S2000 at £349, however, you can find it at Currys for just £299 right now. This deal can also be found at Amazon, John Lewis and Argos, as well as Sony’s official online store.
The HT-S2000 is a no-frills attached soundbar from Sony, which sacrifices features for an impressive sound and easy functionality at a temptingly low price. We don’t mind that it forgoes wi-fi streaming or a calibration system, as the performance speaks for itself.
Sony has clearly opted to keep things simple with this bar, which is evident from just taking one look at the design. The styling of the HT-S2000 is plain but functional, and the included remote is also about as simple as it comes while including all of the buttons you’d ideally need. Bluetooth is also your only choice if you want to stream music wirelessly to this bar, as there is no wi-fi functionality.
Instead, Sony has diverted the resources from those missing features into the driver arrangement within this bar, to ensure it sounds good above all else. This is a 3.1-channel bar that outputs 250W of total power, with three X Balance speaker units and a dedicated built-in subwoofer. There are no upward-firing drivers, which is to be expected at this price, however, Sony still manages to deliver the Dolby Atmos height channels through its Vertical Sound Engine psychoacoustic sound processing system.
As for the sound performance, we praised the HT-S2000’s clarity and detail, as everything from direct dialogue to subtle sound effects was delivered with impressive definition. Even in scenes with dialogue competing with imposing effects and dramatic soundtracks, this bar remains composed and conveys each aspect clearly. Furthermore, it impresses where dynamics are concerned. In action-heavy scenes, we felt that the S2000 featured a solid dynamic range that delivered explosions and the like with the necessary oomph and impact.
As this is an Atmos soundbar, it’s also important that it nails spatial sound. Thankfully, the S2000 stepped up to the task during our testing, with a good sense of directionality to the sound, despite the fact it’s working with fewer physical drivers than many of its rivals.
While the Sony HT-S2000 won’t rival the likes of the Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other more premium bars, we appreciated that Sony knew its limits and delivered a soundbar that does what it needs to do – improve the sound of your TV. It was an easy soundbar to recommend at £349, however, considering it’s now down to £299 at Currys (and other retailers), we think it’s a no-brainer.
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