While many televisions have a good picture, their sound quality often leaves a lot to be desired. And even televisions that sound good can be enhanced with additional speakers. Soundbars and sound plates were developed for precisely this purpose. Our soundbar test shows that expensive does not always mean good...

For around 500 euros, Sony delivers a soundbar system that promises a full 1,000 watts of power. This is immediately noticeable, the subwoofer packs a powerful punch and the sound easily fills the room. Although true Dolby Atmos is not offered, film evenings are given significantly more depth and flair...

With the Bravia Theatre System 6 (HT-S60), Sony has succeeded in upgrading the previous entry-level set HT-S40R with a powerful sound, making the new speaker system audibly stand out. The relocation of the most important electronics to the subwoofer and the wireless amplifier box ensures flexible installation options for the passive speakers...

With the Bravia Theatre System 6, Sony is expanding its home cinema portfolio in the audio sector with a powerful entry-level model based on the HT-S40R 5.1-channel set. In terms of features, the unconventionally designed 3D soundbar system concentrates on the essentials, but in terms of sound it can keep up with Sony's top models even without dedicated treble channels and scores with respectable performance...