5.1ch Home Cinema System with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® technology HT-RT5

Model: HT-RT5
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  • Features
    5.1 channel real surround sound brings audio to life

    5.1 channel real surround sound brings audio to life

    Get authentic surround sound for all your movies, sport, music, and games. A slim sound bar and two wireless rear speakers combine to deliver a balanced, wide-frequency audio response, while a wireless subwoofer adds more body to your bass – so you can feel every action sequence burst into life around you.

    ClearAudio+ enriches your music

    ClearAudio+ enriches your music

    Unique to Sony, ClearAudio+ automatically adjusts sound settings for an enriching listening experience. By bringing together expertise in digital signal processing technologies, ClearAudio+ is able to optimise audio to deliver a consistently clear, high-quality sound, whether you’re gaming or enjoying music and movies.

    Football Mode puts you pitch side

    Football Mode puts you pitch side

    The beautiful game has never sounded so good. Using acoustic data captured in a Brazilian football stadium, this dedicated mode enhances the natural, ambient noise at sporting events so you’ll feel like you’re part of the crowd.

    Digital Music Arena for a live music experience 

    Digital Music Arena for a live music experience 

    Rock out with Digital Music Arena and experience the distinctive acoustics of a live arena in your own home. Our engineers use time-stretched pulses to measure the acoustic characteristics of live arenas, then accurately reconstruct their sound fields, resulting in a unique, arena-style audio experience for your living room.

    Cinema Studio 9.1ch for the at-the-movies feel 

    Cinema Studio 9.1ch for the at-the-movies feel 

    Enjoy cinema-style sound for your movies, TV, and music. Cinema Studio accurately simulates a 9.1ch surround sound system using only the provided 5.1ch speakers. By virtually adding two additional rear speakers and two ‘high’ speakers above the front speakers, sound becomes more powerful, with an enhanced vertical presence.

    S-Master digital amplifier: true sonic purity

    S-Master digital amplifier: true sonic purity

    Enjoy the best of digital audio with the S-Master digital amplifier. Using a simplified, full digital signal path, the S-Master amplifier reproduces digital audio signals without the multiple analogue stages required by conventional amplifiers. The result is not just more power, but significantly less distortion caused by heat build-up.

    Slim design for your living room 

    Slim design for your living room 

    Designed to offer big sound for big screen televisions, the HT-RT5’s slim sound bar is just 5.6cm (2.2”) in height so it won’t obscure your view. Its minimalist styling is ready to suit your room with both table-top and wall mounting options.

    Wireless Subwoofer for flexible setup

    Wireless Subwoofer for flexible setup

    Add impact to movies with rich, powerful bass. Position the 38cm (15”) wireless subwoofer anywhere in the room to enjoy rich, resounding bass with fine low-end detail thanks to a bass-reflex port. The compact, stylish black unit blends in with any décor.

    Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

    Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

    It’s easy to transform any room into the ideal listening environment. Advanced Digital Cinema Automatic Calibration (ADCAC) optimises audio performance to ensure balanced sound. Use the supplied mic to measure the acoustic properties of your room in relation to where you sit, and the position of your speakers. The system adjusts and tunes sound accordingly, eliminating any weak sound spots to establish a wide, natural sound stage.

    Set your music free with Multi-room listening 

    Set your music free with Multi-room listening 

    Fill your home with the sound of your favourite tracks, thanks to Multi-room listening. Use the SongPal app to group selected Sony sound bars and speakers together, then stream music from a PC or your home network in multiple rooms throughout your home. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your favourite songs without being tied to one room.

    The simple way to send music to your speakers

    The simple way to send music to your speakers

    Chromecast built-in lets you stream your favourite music apps from your personal device to your speakers. Simply tap the Cast button in a music app on your Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac®, Windows laptop or Chromebook and select a speaker or group of speakers to get started.

    Unite your music with SongPal 

    Unite your music with SongPal 

    Download SongPal for your smartphone or tablet and take control of your music collection. Simply connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and you’ll have seamless access to all your favourite tracks, whether they’re stored on your PC, server, or favourite online music service. The app can also be used to customise sound settings to ensure great, balanced audio.

    Enjoy higher quality Bluetooth® streaming with LDAC

    Enjoy higher quality Bluetooth® streaming with LDAC

    LDAC is a new codec developed by Sony for the highest quality Bluetooth audio streaming. It supports up to three times greater bitrate than typical Bluetooth streaming, sampling rates up to 96kHz, and more efficient coding. The result is superior audio with less compression to enable better than CD-quality wireless sound.

    Bluetooth streaming for personal listening 

    Bluetooth streaming for personal listening 

    Stream audio directly from the sound bar to your headphones via Bluetooth for convenient wireless listening. Compatible with high-quality LDAC, SBC, and AAC codecs, the HT-RT5 is designed for personal viewing, so you can put your headphones on to enjoy a movie on the big screen without disturbing anyone.

    One-touch listening to play instant music

    One-touch listening to play instant music

    NFC (Near Field Communication) technology removes the need for wired connections and complex set-up sequences. Simply touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or other device* to the on-body N-mark and start your music. No NFC? No problem. You can also pair the devices manually in Bluetooth® settings. *See compatible devices

    Find compatible devices

    Multiple HDMI ports for simple connectivity

    Multiple HDMI ports for simple connectivity

    With three HDMI inputs you can connect an Internet TV box, Blu-ray Disc™ player, and games console all at once. You can enjoy all your Home Cinema in one place, without the need for a separate receiver.

    Simplify your sound setup with HDMI ARC output

    Simplify your sound setup with HDMI ARC output

    The HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) means audio is also carried back to your sound bar from compatible TVs, without the need for an extra audio cable. Every device connected to your TV can now be heard through the multi bar, so you can hear all of your audio in high quality.

    Optical inputs for easy connection 

    Optical inputs for easy connection 

    Use an optical cable to link up to your TV, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, or connect your choice of music player via the analogue input for great sounding audio.

    4K pass through for 4K content 

    4K pass through for 4K content 

    Maintain 4K quality from source to screen. The 4K pass-through feature allows 4K data to ‘pass through’ and be displayed on a 4K TV or projector, without compromising image quality. Giving you the pure 4K experience makes this sound bar the perfect partner for 4K-capable TVs and players, and a solid cornerstone for your home entertainment system for the future.

    DTS-HD™ for dynamic audio 

    DTS-HD™ for dynamic audio 

    With DTS-HD, you’ll enjoy the dynamic soundtracks on your favourite Blu-ray Discs and streamed movies – just as the director intended.

    Dolby® TrueHD for sound as the director intended

    Dolby® TrueHD for sound as the director intended

    Enjoy peerless audio quality with Dolby TrueHD, which delivers lossless sound across movies and music. By reproducing sound identical to original studio masters, it offers unparalleled audio fidelity for Blu-ray Discs and downloaded content.

  • Specifications

    Size & Weight

    MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY ONLY (W X H X D) 

    1080mm x 56mm x 128mm

    MAIN UNIT WEIGHT – BODY ONLY 

    3.8kg

    SUBWOOFER SIZE (W X H X D) 

    191mm x 383mm x 386mm

    SUBWOOFER WEIGHT 

    8.5kg

    Rear Speaker Size (W x H x D)

    97mm x 252mm x 97mm

    Rear Speaker Weight

    1.5kg

    Amplifier

    A / V Sync

    Yes

    Amplifier Channels

    5.1Ch

    LPCM (2CH / 5.1CH / 7.1CH) thru HDMI

    Yes / Yes / Yes

    Power Output (Total)

    550W

    Subwoofer

    Subwoofer Type

    Wireless Subwoofer

    Interface

    Input and Output Terminals

    Optical Input, Analog Input, USB, Ethernet

    Bluetooth

    LDAC ;AAC;SBC

    HDMI Inputs

    3

    HDMI Out(ARC)

    1

    HDCP2.2

    Yes

    Audio Formats

    LPCM

    Yes

    PCM

    Yes

    DTS

    DTS HD, DTS, DTS-ES (MATRIX6.1 / DISCRETE6.1), DTS 96 / 24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD LBR

    Dolby

    Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono

    Sound Function

    Sound Mode

    Football mode(Narration cancel on / off), Digital Music Arena mode, Cinema studio 9.1ch, ClearAudio+, Standard, Movie, Music, Game

    Sound Effect

    Yes

    Video Features

    1080 / 24p

    Yes

    1080p

    Yes

    BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control)

    Yes

    Wireless Features

    Wi-Fi® Built in

    Yes (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 11a / b / g / n

    Music Services

    GoogleCast ;Spotify Connect

    Wireless Multi-room

    Yes

    Details

    Power Consumption

    50W / 15W x 2 / 20W

    Remote Commander

    RMT-AH111E

    Wall-mountable

    Yes

    Eco and energy saving

    Power Consumption (Off Mode)

    0,2W

    Power Consumption (Standby Mode)

    YES

    Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals

    5.4W (Ethernet) / 0.4W (HDMI CEC) / 5.4W (Wi-Fi) / 1.2W (Bluetooth) / 5.6W (all terminals and networks connected)

    Standby Mode Activated

    20 minutes

    Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals

    20 minutes (Ethernet, HDMI CEC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)

    Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch

    For Wifi: HOME -> Setup -> Network Settings -> Internet Setting -> Wired Setup -> … / For Bluetooth: HOME -> Setup -> Bluetooth Settings -> Bluetooth Standby -> Off

    Equalizer

    Voice Up

    Yes

  • Support
  • features
    • Features
      5.1 channel real surround sound brings audio to life

      5.1 channel real surround sound brings audio to life

      Get authentic surround sound for all your movies, sport, music, and games. A slim sound bar and two wireless rear speakers combine to deliver a balanced, wide-frequency audio response, while a wireless subwoofer adds more body to your bass – so you can feel every action sequence burst into life around you.

      ClearAudio+ enriches your music

      ClearAudio+ enriches your music

      Unique to Sony, ClearAudio+ automatically adjusts sound settings for an enriching listening experience. By bringing together expertise in digital signal processing technologies, ClearAudio+ is able to optimise audio to deliver a consistently clear, high-quality sound, whether you’re gaming or enjoying music and movies.

      Football Mode puts you pitch side

      Football Mode puts you pitch side

      The beautiful game has never sounded so good. Using acoustic data captured in a Brazilian football stadium, this dedicated mode enhances the natural, ambient noise at sporting events so you’ll feel like you’re part of the crowd.

      Digital Music Arena for a live music experience 

      Digital Music Arena for a live music experience 

      Rock out with Digital Music Arena and experience the distinctive acoustics of a live arena in your own home. Our engineers use time-stretched pulses to measure the acoustic characteristics of live arenas, then accurately reconstruct their sound fields, resulting in a unique, arena-style audio experience for your living room.

      Cinema Studio 9.1ch for the at-the-movies feel 

      Cinema Studio 9.1ch for the at-the-movies feel 

      Enjoy cinema-style sound for your movies, TV, and music. Cinema Studio accurately simulates a 9.1ch surround sound system using only the provided 5.1ch speakers. By virtually adding two additional rear speakers and two ‘high’ speakers above the front speakers, sound becomes more powerful, with an enhanced vertical presence.

      S-Master digital amplifier: true sonic purity

      S-Master digital amplifier: true sonic purity

      Enjoy the best of digital audio with the S-Master digital amplifier. Using a simplified, full digital signal path, the S-Master amplifier reproduces digital audio signals without the multiple analogue stages required by conventional amplifiers. The result is not just more power, but significantly less distortion caused by heat build-up.

      Slim design for your living room 

      Slim design for your living room 

      Designed to offer big sound for big screen televisions, the HT-RT5’s slim sound bar is just 5.6cm (2.2”) in height so it won’t obscure your view. Its minimalist styling is ready to suit your room with both table-top and wall mounting options.

      Wireless Subwoofer for flexible setup

      Wireless Subwoofer for flexible setup

      Add impact to movies with rich, powerful bass. Position the 38cm (15”) wireless subwoofer anywhere in the room to enjoy rich, resounding bass with fine low-end detail thanks to a bass-reflex port. The compact, stylish black unit blends in with any décor.

      Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

      Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration

      It’s easy to transform any room into the ideal listening environment. Advanced Digital Cinema Automatic Calibration (ADCAC) optimises audio performance to ensure balanced sound. Use the supplied mic to measure the acoustic properties of your room in relation to where you sit, and the position of your speakers. The system adjusts and tunes sound accordingly, eliminating any weak sound spots to establish a wide, natural sound stage.

      Set your music free with Multi-room listening 

      Set your music free with Multi-room listening 

      Fill your home with the sound of your favourite tracks, thanks to Multi-room listening. Use the SongPal app to group selected Sony sound bars and speakers together, then stream music from a PC or your home network in multiple rooms throughout your home. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your favourite songs without being tied to one room.

      The simple way to send music to your speakers

      The simple way to send music to your speakers

      Chromecast built-in lets you stream your favourite music apps from your personal device to your speakers. Simply tap the Cast button in a music app on your Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Mac®, Windows laptop or Chromebook and select a speaker or group of speakers to get started.

      Unite your music with SongPal 

      Unite your music with SongPal 

      Download SongPal for your smartphone or tablet and take control of your music collection. Simply connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and you’ll have seamless access to all your favourite tracks, whether they’re stored on your PC, server, or favourite online music service. The app can also be used to customise sound settings to ensure great, balanced audio.

      Enjoy higher quality Bluetooth® streaming with LDAC

      Enjoy higher quality Bluetooth® streaming with LDAC

      LDAC is a new codec developed by Sony for the highest quality Bluetooth audio streaming. It supports up to three times greater bitrate than typical Bluetooth streaming, sampling rates up to 96kHz, and more efficient coding. The result is superior audio with less compression to enable better than CD-quality wireless sound.

      Bluetooth streaming for personal listening 

      Bluetooth streaming for personal listening 

      Stream audio directly from the sound bar to your headphones via Bluetooth for convenient wireless listening. Compatible with high-quality LDAC, SBC, and AAC codecs, the HT-RT5 is designed for personal viewing, so you can put your headphones on to enjoy a movie on the big screen without disturbing anyone.

      One-touch listening to play instant music

      One-touch listening to play instant music

      NFC (Near Field Communication) technology removes the need for wired connections and complex set-up sequences. Simply touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or other device* to the on-body N-mark and start your music. No NFC? No problem. You can also pair the devices manually in Bluetooth® settings. *See compatible devices

      Find compatible devices

      Multiple HDMI ports for simple connectivity

      Multiple HDMI ports for simple connectivity

      With three HDMI inputs you can connect an Internet TV box, Blu-ray Disc™ player, and games console all at once. You can enjoy all your Home Cinema in one place, without the need for a separate receiver.

      Simplify your sound setup with HDMI ARC output

      Simplify your sound setup with HDMI ARC output

      The HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) means audio is also carried back to your sound bar from compatible TVs, without the need for an extra audio cable. Every device connected to your TV can now be heard through the multi bar, so you can hear all of your audio in high quality.

      Optical inputs for easy connection 

      Optical inputs for easy connection 

      Use an optical cable to link up to your TV, DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player, or connect your choice of music player via the analogue input for great sounding audio.

      4K pass through for 4K content 

      4K pass through for 4K content 

      Maintain 4K quality from source to screen. The 4K pass-through feature allows 4K data to ‘pass through’ and be displayed on a 4K TV or projector, without compromising image quality. Giving you the pure 4K experience makes this sound bar the perfect partner for 4K-capable TVs and players, and a solid cornerstone for your home entertainment system for the future.

      DTS-HD™ for dynamic audio 

      DTS-HD™ for dynamic audio 

      With DTS-HD, you’ll enjoy the dynamic soundtracks on your favourite Blu-ray Discs and streamed movies – just as the director intended.

      Dolby® TrueHD for sound as the director intended

      Dolby® TrueHD for sound as the director intended

      Enjoy peerless audio quality with Dolby TrueHD, which delivers lossless sound across movies and music. By reproducing sound identical to original studio masters, it offers unparalleled audio fidelity for Blu-ray Discs and downloaded content.

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Size & Weight

      MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY ONLY (W X H X D) 

      1080mm x 56mm x 128mm

      MAIN UNIT WEIGHT – BODY ONLY 

      3.8kg

      SUBWOOFER SIZE (W X H X D) 

      191mm x 383mm x 386mm

      SUBWOOFER WEIGHT 

      8.5kg

      Rear Speaker Size (W x H x D)

      97mm x 252mm x 97mm

      Rear Speaker Weight

      1.5kg

      Amplifier

      A / V Sync

      Yes

      Amplifier Channels

      5.1Ch

      LPCM (2CH / 5.1CH / 7.1CH) thru HDMI

      Yes / Yes / Yes

      Power Output (Total)

      550W

      Subwoofer

      Subwoofer Type

      Wireless Subwoofer

      Interface

      Input and Output Terminals

      Optical Input, Analog Input, USB, Ethernet

      Bluetooth

      LDAC ;AAC;SBC

      HDMI Inputs

      3

      HDMI Out(ARC)

      1

      HDCP2.2

      Yes

      Audio Formats

      LPCM

      Yes

      PCM

      Yes

      DTS

      DTS HD, DTS, DTS-ES (MATRIX6.1 / DISCRETE6.1), DTS 96 / 24, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD LBR

      Dolby

      Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual Mono

      Sound Function

      Sound Mode

      Football mode(Narration cancel on / off), Digital Music Arena mode, Cinema studio 9.1ch, ClearAudio+, Standard, Movie, Music, Game

      Sound Effect

      Yes

      Video Features

      1080 / 24p

      Yes

      1080p

      Yes

      BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control)

      Yes

      Wireless Features

      Wi-Fi® Built in

      Yes (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 11a / b / g / n

      Music Services

      GoogleCast ;Spotify Connect

      Wireless Multi-room

      Yes

      Details

      Power Consumption

      50W / 15W x 2 / 20W

      Remote Commander

      RMT-AH111E

      Wall-mountable

      Yes

      Eco and energy saving

      Power Consumption (Off Mode)

      0,2W

      Power Consumption (Standby Mode)

      YES

      Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals

      5.4W (Ethernet) / 0.4W (HDMI CEC) / 5.4W (Wi-Fi) / 1.2W (Bluetooth) / 5.6W (all terminals and networks connected)

      Standby Mode Activated

      20 minutes

      Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals

      20 minutes (Ethernet, HDMI CEC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)

      Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch

      For Wifi: HOME -> Setup -> Network Settings -> Internet Setting -> Wired Setup -> … / For Bluetooth: HOME -> Setup -> Bluetooth Settings -> Bluetooth Standby -> Off

      Equalizer

      Voice Up

      Yes

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