
Review Summary
2018-05-24T20:00:00
I've had the xt1 for several years. It is the perfect size, and allows the tv to sit in top. Sound, connectivity, and options are all excellent. Remote control and Android app both work great. Android app has improved over the years. Currently looking at adding multi-room speakers to the app. Overall a very rewarding experience.
Jw123
2018-04-17T20:00:00
Had this for a few weeks now and can't ever imagine going back to no sound system. Superb
Pace69
2018-03-21T20:00:00
works well with my sony tv. wish a external sub woofer could be hooked up. overall very satisfied with unit
gjtr
2018-02-27T19:00:00
works great with sony 32 inch bravia tv. very simple set up. like usb port to play music mp3's. sounds great. think you can add powered subwoofer. Just a little large in size but that works fine for where I placed it
gjtr
2018-01-23T19:00:00
The system is a great solution if you have a thin flat screen tv, but are short on space, so don't want extra speakers or a sound bar and separate sub-woofer. The unit looks really good, with a sleek look and a stylish glass top, with touch-sensitive buttons. I have a a Sony TV and setting this up was really simple, just plug in and play via HDMI. There are 3 HDMI inputs, so it is top rate for connectivity The TV or Sky remote can control the volume, so once you have your main sound preferences sorted, you don't have to have yet another remote, providing your HDMI supports ARC, which most new(ish) sets do, mine is 3 years old. If you do want to make amendments to the settings after your initial setup, you can use your phone as a remote too, this makes the process easier, as you don't have to scroll through menus. The sound is good, and it really adds some depth to your sound, but it adds the most when you turn the volume up! The screen also helps you see the volume etc., a lot of other sound bars don't seem to offer this. Really pleased with this.
rich_london
2017-12-30T19:00:00
Bought it for myself for Xmas after reading a lot of reviews. I could not be more pleased with it, a great sound which you cam tune to your liking for all viewing, sports, movies, music ect. All our friends are impressed as is the wife! Makes watching the tv a pleasure.
Jimboe39
2017-12-30T19:00:00
Bought it for myself for Xmas after reading a lot of reviews. I could not be more pleased with it, a great sound which you cam tune to your liking for all viewing, sports, movies, music ect. All our friends are impressed as is the wife! Makes watching the tv a pleasure.
Jim I.
2017-11-25T19:00:00
It needs to be set on HDMI1 to work with my TV. After it's been on for a couple of minutes it reverts to TV mode and I lose the sound and I have to reset it. How can I keep it on HDMI1 mode? Very frustrating to have to keep changing it back to HDMI1. This keeps it from being a 5 star rating.
Shair
2017-09-06T20:00:00
Bought this over a month ago and very happy with the performance to date.Unit has great features and sounds great
Hank 2.
2017-09-04T20:00:00
I bought this external sound system to go with my new Sony Bravia X900E but I find that you really have to "crank" it up to get a reasonable sound level. Still an improvement from the TV speaker.
RayRayFL
2017-08-24T20:00:00
I bought this to add some better sound quality to my second TV. Unfortunately this TV is relatively older than the HDMI ARC technology so I needed an Optical cable to connect the TV with the soundbar. I think this cable should be included with the equipment. It also requires an HDMI cable but if my TV supported ARC via HDMI, then I would not need any other cables. Has settings for the type of video being played, e.g. Movie, Sports, etc. Enhanced sound quality is fair.
jhnj
2017-08-24T20:00:00
I bought this to add some better sound quality to my second TV. Unfortunately this TV is relatively older than the HDMI ARC technology so I needed an Optical cable to connect the TV with the soundbar. I think this cable should be included with the equipment. It also requires an HDMI cable but if my TV supported ARC via HDMI, then I would not need any other cables. Has settings for the type of video being played, e.g. Movie, Sports, etc. Enhanced sound quality is fair.
jghsony
2017-07-07T20:00:00
Have had this for several years. Love it. Actually use it more for music than TV. Form factor was primary motivation to purchase. Integration with Sony music app is good. Remote control is very handy (love the design). For another room, wondering whether I can add wireless speakers and but a second, but I suspect that requires the xt2 + the speakers. Overall best Sony product I've purchased (although NW Walkman is a close second). Restored confidence in company.
Abnj
2017-06-30T20:00:00
Like a lot of folks my TV doesnt support HDMI ARC so I needed to buy an optical cable. Should have been provided its not expensive. I cannot rate anything until I get the cable.
jghsony
2017-06-12T20:00:00
Big improvement over internal TV speakers. I just wish this would power up at the same time as my TV, without requiring a separate button to push.
CR1944
2017-01-14T19:00:00
My wife bought me this for Christmas. It was easy to set up and use. The ARC feature is particularly useful.
Alan 1.
2017-01-04T19:00:00
Installs easy and sounds good. Good entry Sound device and nice features. Placed my tv on it and let it play.
Kattmann
2017-01-03T19:00:00
Excellent quality product, great sound for the money.
Dougo
2016-12-08T19:00:00
Does what it says on the label. Straight forward to connect to television
Nobby2
2016-12-08T19:00:00
Does what it says on the label. Straight forward to connect to television
Glen75
2016-10-01T20:00:00
ideal solution for improving TV sound, excellent and simple to set up. like the bluetooth connection for streaming music too. works flawlessly
Zola2525
2016-09-18T20:00:00
Had this Sony Soundbase for about a month now.bought it after trying sounbars from differnt manufacturers & being very disapointed .so i really couldnt be more pleased with my purchase ,It gives wonderful clarity & body to the sound .cannot recommed it highly enough
cowboy35
2016-09-11T20:00:00
purchased this system and was very surprised at the ease of installation. system sounds like a 5 speaker system in our watching room. great sound quality that of more expensive units I have owned.
dudair
2016-08-12T20:00:00
Ok, so you're not going to get a perfect surround effect but the sound is an amazing improvement for any TV. Looks neat under my TV. Highly recommended.
Barney2011
2016-07-21T20:00:00
I bought this together with a Sony TV but my reservation is that the base booms because the whofers are only 2 inches away from whatever it is standing on. Even all the adjustments on the remote do not cure this problem, in my opinion a design fault
namronroom
2016-07-17T20:00:00
bought this Sony TV Base Speaker with Built-in Subwoofer and the sound is quite good but the sound is not in sync with the television
kontact
2016-07-10T20:00:00
Good clear sound to compliment the 4K TV sitting on it. Well worth the purchase.
Johnreid
2016-07-06T20:00:00
I bought this to replace a Sony Home Cinema system mainly because of the wife not liking the rear speakers. The ht-x1 is decent but not a patch on a 5:1 surround system but definitely a step up from basic TV sound.
Daffa
2016-07-06T20:00:00
I bought this to replace a Sony Home Cinema system mainly because of the wife not liking the rear speakers. The ht-x1 is decent but not a patch on a 5:1 surround system but definitely a step up from basic TV sound.
The s.
2016-07-05T20:00:00
I've had this for a couple of weeks, Very stylish, Bluetooth great for smartphone music Sounds great for movies & tv lots of features deep bass & sounds.
Briar87
Phenomenal sound!
By JesusChrysler
Three weeks into owning this stunning sound platform and all I can say is "how did SONY do it?" This device far exceeded my expectations in every way. It easily supports the weight of my 52" TV. It delivers a multitude of sound choices that are pre-programmed into the slick remote. I was having a difficult time hearing dialogue via my TV speakers or a Vizio sound bar. Now it's like I can really hear again thanks to the many adjustments available for this system. Great bass, nice tonal separat...
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Great Purchase
By MrGolf
Great looking, slim, easy setup, amazing sound with many options for listening enjoyment. Voice settings 1 thru 3, able to control amount of background sound, it's easier to hear voices over sound effects when using setting 3. No comparison, blows away the overpriced Bose solo.
Enhance your TV experience with this elegant, easy to use Sony HTXT1 2.1 Channel TV Wireless Sound System. Simply connect your TV and HD devices with HDMI or stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth and NFC. The elevated chassis design features dual, down-firing subwoofers for solid bass response while even supporting TVs up to 66lbs.
Slim versatile design
The HT-XT1 is designed to complement your TV and your living space without being obtrusive. Less than 3" tall and intended for televisions ranging in size from 32 - 55", it's even capable of supporting loads up to 66 pounds (max.). The top surface is finished in tempered glass to provide a beautiful, durable and stable surface for your TV.
Heart-pounding bass
Elevate your TV viewing experience with the amazing, room filling sound of dual built-in, down-firing subwoofers. Housed in the elevated chassis, these subwoofers complement the audio experience via enhanced acoustic interaction with your environment, resulting in rich, full musicality and heart pounding action sequences.
BIG, room-filling sound
Enjoy immersive sound with 170 watt S-Master amplification and S-Force digital signal processing. Independent Bass, Treble and Subwoofer adjustments can be made to enhance the sound across all inputs, while seven sound field settings let you enjoy movies, listen to music and watch sports as if you were there.
Wireless Bluetooth music streaming
Stream music and control your Bluetooth audio experience with compatible music devices, smartphones or tablets5. Enjoy simplified Bluetooth pairing with Near Field Connectivity (NFC) simply align compatible devices by touching their logos. Built-in SBC and AAC codec support improves audio signal quality when streaming music wirelessly.
Convenient connectivity
Get superior high-definition quality with 4K pass-through using the 3 HDMI inputs3 for connecting HD devices like a cable box, Blu-ray player or gaming console. A single HDMI TV connection with ARC ensures you get the best possible HD audio signal too. The audio processor supports most HD formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Conveniently connect legacy digital components using the optical input. You can also use the standard 1/8" stereo auxiliary input on the rear panel for simple analog devices.
Bring your TV to life
Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with this 2.1 channel surround sound system. You'll hear the clarity of the 330 watt S-Master amplifier power your music and movies through the sound bar and wireless subwoofer, while S-Force digital signal processing creates a virtual front surrounds experience.
SongPal App system control
SongPal App is a free downloadable app for both Android and compatible iPhone or iPod devices. Think of it as your smartphone or tablet becoming a convenient system remote to navigate content and control functionality for added integration into your daily life. It can even control and playback your music files stored on your compatible device.