Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker
- Soundbar Speaker
- Corded electric
- Dynamic Driver
- Wall Mount
- More reviewed than 88%
An affordable, wall mountable upgrade over built in TV speakers for a bedroom or secondary room, not a bass powerhouse for a big living room.
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How it ranks among the 17 soundbar speakers we track
4.2★ across 8,906 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
8,906 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A compact 2.0 channel Sony soundbar with a bass reflex speaker, built-in tweeter, and Bluetooth streaming, designed for small rooms or secondary TVs with simple HDMI ARC setup.
As a 2.0 channel bar, this isn't trying to compete with 5.1 systems on raw bass, its case is a cleaner upgrade over flat panel TV speakers for a smaller or secondary room. HDMI ARC is the setup reviewers recommend for the smoothest experience, since it lets the existing TV remote control the bar's power and volume. One reviewer's defective replacement unit and another's friction switching between Bluetooth and HDMI are worth knowing about, even though most reviews describe an easy, fast setup.
- 2.0 channel layout with a bass reflex speaker and built-in tweeter
- HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and USB inputs for TV and music playback
- S-Force Pro Front Surround for a virtual surround effect from two channels
- Slim, wall mountable design with an included wall mount template
Who it's for
Fits a bedroom, home office or secondary TV where a modest, low cost audio upgrade over built in speakers is the goal. Not the choice for a primary living room wanting real bass or seamless switching between multiple audio sources.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers found setup fast, especially over HDMI ARC with a Sony TV, and several called the dialogue clearer than built in TV speakers for the price, with build quality described as better than the cost suggests. Complaints included a defective unit that had to be returned, bass described as decent rather than strong for a larger room, and switching between Bluetooth and an HDMI ARC signal requiring extra steps on other connected devices.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear dialogue improvement over TV speakers
- Compact and wall mountable
- Simple HDMI ARC setup with Sony TVs
- Switching Bluetooth and HDMI sources isn't seamless
- Modest bass for larger rooms
- One reviewer received a defective unit
Performance notes
The bass reflex speaker uses a tuned port to add low end that a sealed compact cabinet couldn't manage on its own, and the voice enhancement mode narrows the frequency range for dialogue so it cuts through background noise. HDMI ARC lets the TV's own remote control the soundbar's power and volume once paired, which reviewers found was the most reliable connection method. Bluetooth and HDMI ARC are separate inputs rather than one blended source, so switching between a phone and the TV can mean resetting settings on the other device.
Specifications
| Model | HTS100F |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7.72 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 37.8 × 14.7 × 9.2 inches |
| Speaker Size | 2 Inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Age Range Description | All ages |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 120 Watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Color | black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Connectivity Technology | wired, wireless |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar |
| Control Type | Remote, Voice |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 |
| Is Waterproof | No |
| MP3 player | No |
| Additional Features | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Frequency Response | 64.4 Hz |
| BuiltIn Media | Remote Commander (RMT-AH411U), Batteries for remote commander, Cable (Optical Cable, AC Cord), Wall Mount Template, Warranty Card, Quick Setup Guide, Instruction Manual |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Antenna Location | For Televisions |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Theatre, Party |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in soundbar speakers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex SpeakerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 8,906 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Samsung HW-B400F B-Series Soundbar | 4.6 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
| JBL Bar 500MK2-5.1 Channel soundbar System with Dolby AtmosJBL | 4.6 / 5 | 207 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Roku TV Wireless Soundbar 2023Amazon Renewed | 4.4 / 5 | 122 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Dell Slim Conferencing Soundbar for MonitorDell | 4.1 / 5 | 60 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the HTS100F
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Sony HTS100F need an HDMI cable for setup?
It supports HDMI ARC, optical and Bluetooth, and reviewers recommend an ARC cable (not included) so the TV remote can control the soundbar directly.
Is the Sony S100F good for a large living room?
It's a 2.0 channel compact soundbar that reviewers describe as best suited to smaller rooms or a secondary TV rather than heavy bass in a large space.
Can you switch easily between Bluetooth and HDMI on the HTS100F?
You can, but at least one reviewer found switching between a Bluetooth source and an HDMI ARC signal required resetting settings on the connected devices rather than being instant.