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UK HTB500.CEK
Manufacturer specifications for Sony HT-B500, exact part HTB500.CEK.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
Exact identity, manufacturer specifications and the original product photograph are source-linked.
Rated audio output, electrical supply, consumption, amplifier channels, speaker layout and driver counts remain separate. Unlisted fields remain explicit unknowns.
Exact configuration: UK HTB500.CEK
32 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 3.1 ch (4 Speaker Units)
SourceSubwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless Subwoofer — Subwoofer Type: Wireless
SourceOriginal 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; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): AAC,SBC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP,AVRCP
SourceInterface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3 Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version: 5.3
SourceInterface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC
SourceHDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC) HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: - / 1 (eARC / ARC)
SourceHDMI — eARC: Yes HDMI — eARC: Yes
SourceHDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes
SourceHDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes
SourceAudio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch
SourceAudio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch Audio Formats — OPTICAL INPUT: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos,DTS,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,LPCM 2ch
SourceFunction With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Voice Zoom 3™ , Quick Settings
SourceEco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Bar: Press (Muting), (Volume) -, and (Volume) + in that order within 5 seconds on the supplied remote control to turn on/off the Bluetooth® connection. / Subwoofer: not available
SourceLiteral 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): 250 W
SourceNot listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
SourceAmplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier, S-Master
SourceAmplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 3.1 ch
SourceDetails — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Bar: 30 W, Subwoofer: 20 W
SourceEco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Bar: not available / Subwoofer: 0.3 W
SourceEco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Bar: 0.5 W / Subwoofer: not available
SourceEco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Bar: after 20 minutes / Subwoofer: not available
SourceEco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Bar: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC), 2.0 W (Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) / Subwoofer: 0.5 W (Wireless Audio, all terminals and networks connected)
SourceEco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio) Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Bar: after 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Bluetooth® connection) / Subwoofer: after 20 minutes (Wireless Audio)
SourceSound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF) Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON / OFF)
SourceSound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode
SourceSound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: S-Force PRO,Vertical Surround Engine
SourceSound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE
SourceApplication — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes
SourceComponent, 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): 900 x 64 x 100 mm; Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER SIZE (W x H x D) (MM): 192 x 388 x 400 mm
SourceSize & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY: 3 kg
SourceSize & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg Size & Weight — SUBWOOFER WEIGHT (KG): 7.3 kg
SourceLiteral inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: AC Cord Batteries for remote commander HDMI Cable Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control Wall mounting template Warranty Card
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