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Manufacturer audio-interface declarations
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Sony HT-A3000Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
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Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250W
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 600W
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W
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Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode)
Sony HT-A3000Less than 3W
Sony HT-S40RSW 2W / SUR 0.5W
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W
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Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals
Sony HT-A30000.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected)
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.] Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.]
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
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Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)
Sony HT-A3000not available
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
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Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)
Sony HT-A30000.5 W
Sony HT-S40RActive Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
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Manufacturer dimensions of each listed component
Sony HT-A3000950mm X 64mm X 128mm
Sony HT-S40R900x52x74.5mm; 192x387x366mm; 83x180x74.5 mm; 160x52x160mm
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 950mm X 64mm X 128mm
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900x52x74.5mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192x387x366mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 83x180x74.5 mm; Size & Weight — AMP BOX(W X H X D): 160x52x160mm
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed box contents
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
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Sony HT-A3000
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer power-supply declaration
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
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Sony HT-A3000
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Formats — HDMI eARC
Sony HT-A3000Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network Function — Network Function
Sony HT-A3000Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Sony HT-S40RNot verified
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Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations.
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Analogue audio input (stereo mini),USB typeA,FAT32 / NTFS, Optical-audio input; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC
Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Active Subwoofer: Bluetooth® function: "Menu" -> "BT" -> "POWER" -> ON/OFF, Amplifier: not available
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basisDifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250W
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 600W
Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode)DifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W
Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode)DifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)DifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Active Subwoofer: not available, Amplifier: 0.5 W
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)DifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Active Subwoofer: 0.5 W, Amplifier: not available
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATEDSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – TerminalsDifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.] Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.]
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Active Subwoofer: 2.0 W (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected), Amplifier: 0.5 W (Wireless Sound Specification)
Manufacturer dimensions of each listed componentDifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 950mm X 64mm X 128mm
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 900x52x74.5mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192x387x366mm; Size & Weight — Rear Speaker Size (W X H X D) (MM): 83x180x74.5 mm; Size & Weight — AMP BOX(W X H X D): 160x52x160mm
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Manufacturer power-supply declarationSources
Sony HT-A3000
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
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