Sony CT290 Ultra-slim 300W Sound bar, (HT-CT290)
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | CT290 |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, HDMI |
Special Feature | Subwoofer, bass_boost, usb_port |
About this item
- 300W power, plus 2.1ch S-Force PRO Front Surround sound
- Connect and stream music easily with Bluetooth; Slot-in design
- Save space with the ultra-slim, wall-mountable design
- Hear clearer voices with Voice Mode and clearer sound at low volumes with Night Mode
- Control your TV and sound bar with a single remote via HDMI ARC
- Music playback via USB
- Product Dimensions: 35.43 x 2.05 x 3.39 inches (sound bar), 6.69 x 13.46 x 14.25 inches (subwoofer) Item Weight: 5.07 lb (sound bar), 13.89 lb (subwoofer)
- In the box: Sony 2.1-Channel Sound bar System with Wireless Subwoofer and Digital Amplifier, Batteries, Foot pad, Optical cable, Owner's manual, Wall hanging template, Warranty card
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Remote Control | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | Smart Supply | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
speaker size | — | 900 millimeters | 2 inches | 3.1 inches | 1275 millimeters | 4.5 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | HDMI, Bluetooth | wireless, wired | Optical | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar, Subwoofer | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Surround |
mounting type | Bar Mount,Plug Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Sound Bar |
weight | 23.8 pounds | 16.1 pounds | 5 pounds | 3700 grams | 6.1 kilograms | 3.84 pounds |
control method | application | remote | voice | remote | voice, remote | remote |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 35.5 x 2.1 x 3.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 23.8 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
ASIN | B06XDPYMDN |
Item model number | HTCT290 |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #251,792 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #877 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 17, 2017 |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 35.5 x 2.1 x 3.4 inches; 23.8 Pounds
- Item model number : HTCT290
- Batteries : 2 AA batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : March 17, 2017
- Manufacturer : Sony
- ASIN : B06XDPYMDN
- Best Sellers Rank: #251,792 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #877 in Home Audio Sound Bars
- Customer Reviews:
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Product Description
Supported audio formats - Dolby , Dolby Digital , Dolby Dual Mono . Power Consumption BAR : 40 Watt / SW : 15 Watt . Bluetooth Connectivity formats : A2DP (SINK) , AVRCP . MAIN UNIT SIZE – BODY ONLY (W X H X D) - 52 x 900 x 86 , SUBWOOFER SIZE (W X H X D) - 342 x 170 x 362 and the selected amplifier channels - 2.1 channel Input Output Terminals: Opt. In, USB: 1 (USB-A)
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Customers like the value, ease of installation, and bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. For example, they mention it's a decent sound bar for the price, it connects easily to their phone and the subwoofer links up automatically via Bluetooth. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality and quality.
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Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's easy to install, a decent sound bar for the price, and a great purchase. Some mention that the sound is not very bassy, but it'll do for a bedroom TV.
"This is a decent sound bar for the price...." Read more
"Overall, the system sounds good for the money. The sound bar itself is clear and loud, but the subwoofer is lacking...." Read more
"...The highs are fairly shrill and there is very little low-end. Wouldn’t suggest this to anyone who wants some fullness to their home theater sound." Read more
"...Great product, definitely recommend to anyone!!" Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that it's very easy to setup, hook up, and operate. Some appreciate the ease of connecting the sound bar to TV. Overall, customers say the speaker is a great starter setup and provides excellent sound quality.
"We bought this to go along with our TCL 55R617 TV. Setup was super easy. The remote is nice and simple; typical Sony design...." Read more
"This system was easy to set up. The wireless sub connected with no problem...." Read more
"...It got here, I hooked it up in maybe 2 mins, super easy to operate & sounds amazing. There is plenty of bass, PLENTY!..." Read more
"...It was easy to connect the sound bar to TV. Took me just minutes. I am so glad I purchased this sound bar...." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth connectivity of the speakers. For example, they say it's phenomenal, it syncs nicely with their mobile phone, and the subwoofer links up automatically via Bluetooth. Some like that the wireless sub connected with no problem. That said, most are happy with the connectivity and the fact that it pairs nicely with a Sony Bravia TV.
"...It also has a subwoofer which connects, using bluetooth, which is handy and wire-free. One of these two processes is delaying the audio signal...." Read more
"...I love the additional subwoofer and the Bluetooth function. I would say to use this for a regular sized living room and you should be fine...." Read more
"...the HDMI plug on the soundbar is substandard and will randomly loose connection to the TV. Wiggling it brings it back...." Read more
"...I love the fact that I can connect my phone via Bluetooth...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the fit of the speakers. They mention that it fits perfectly in their space, has clear sound, and is small but powerful. Some say that the speakers are terrific in size and performance, and that they fit the exact width of their chest of drawers.
"...Sound is good and quite adequate for my room. The unit comes on and off with the TV power due to the HDMI(ARC)...." Read more
"...Love the sound that comes out of this as it's a big and booming as you want it to be. It almost replaces my stereo speakers for music, but not quite...." Read more
"...There is plenty of bass, PLENTY! I’m a bass fan, I have 3 12” subs in my truck, I’m a big audio guy and this sound bar and sub has impressed me...." Read more
"I love the size of the speakers. The tweeters are clear, and sometimes there is great separation in sound, depending on the source...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it's a sleek way to add to your home theater without taking up too much space. The design is very minimalist, and there are very few visual cues about what you are doing. The remote is nice and simple, and it has a typical Sony design. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and performance of the product.
"...The design of the bar is pleasing. It has similar design cues as the PS4 Pro with rounded corners. The buttons on top work great when I've used them...." Read more
"...Lots of options to change and customize. As design is very minimalist there are very few visual cues about what you are doing...." Read more
"...Fit exact width of chest of drawers. Looks nice and the blue tooth base fit nicely on the bottom shelf of a bookcase." Read more
"Really nice. One speaker has a problem now" Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound was good, and there is great separation in sound, while others say that it's weak and insignificant. The subwoofer bass isn't as booming as others, and the speakers stopped output sound. The bass is pretty good, but it could have a little more treble, and it has fairly shrill highs.
"...So like I said, it is a phenomenal sound bar. Love it!..." Read more
"...Games and movies sound great. It's not "surround sound", it's stereo. The bass is effective, not overpowered...." Read more
"...cable into the sound bar, select the input source, then not get a delayed audio signal... That's probably not the case. This one is being returned...." Read more
"...The clarity and quality of the sound is so much better. I can understand what people are saying without having the volume too loud...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it works great overall, has rich sound, and impressive bass. However, others say that the subwoofer stopped working after 4 months, 2 years, and 3 months.
"...However during low level volume it is very underwhelming. Closer toward top end volume do you notice and feel the bass...." Read more
"...The subwoofer makes tv & movie watching a great experience. It is of high quality!Caution!!!..." Read more
"...selected the input and begin watching something, it will often stop receiving the signal and stop playing the sound until I again select the input...." Read more
"...Games and movies sound great. It's not "surround sound", it's stereo. The bass is effective, not overpowered...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the power on of the speakers. They mention that the subwoofer does not power on, the power button stopped working, and the TV randomly turns on.
"...Otherwise the TV randomly turns on even when both systems are powered off" Read more
"...but due to the configuration of the jack on the sound bar I could not even plug it in. Sony really dropped the ball on this one...." Read more
"...It won’t even turn on. Pretty disappointing. Expected more from such a reputable brand." Read more
"...Only used a proximally 30 times and the sub woofer will not power on...." Read more
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Caution!!! If one of the HDMI connections on your tv doesn’t say “HDMI ARC”, then this sound bar won’t work through the HDMI connection on your tv. So for tv’s that also do not have the Toslink digital audio connection (optical), the sound bar won’t work at all. It will only work while connecting to it through Bluetooth.
My work-around for this problem for 5 months was to connect to my Roku player on my tv through the Roku app on my phone (using the private listening setting) and then to connect to the sound bar’s Bluetooth connection to use it while watching Netflix, Hulu, etc.
But this didn’t work while watching DVD’s through our DVD player. I finally bought a “Toslink Optical to coaxial converter” (and the coaxial cable) off of Amazon, and now it works great!!! So like I said, it is a phenomenal sound bar. Love it!
(If you have the same problem with this sound bar the simple, cheap solution is a converter. Tensen makes a “Toslink Optical to coaxial converter”. It is available here on Amazon for less than $20).
We had an old Sony sound bar for 7-8 years. It died. So, we got another. I'm using the optical digital output of my Toshiba TV to the sound bar. The TV has basically two settings for you to determine PCM or Dolby streaming. Those are the only audio options. There's no "ARC" this or "dynamic sound" that in this way. With the old sound bar, everything was perfect. This one, however, has multiple algorithms for sonic playback - programed EQ curves. It also has a subwoofer which connects, using bluetooth, which is handy and wire-free. One of these two processes is delaying the audio signal. I'm a pro audio professional. I THINK there's DSP in the sound bar for switching the sonic algorithms that's adding processing delay to the stream. The algorithm it's set to (4 different ones) doesn't matter. The delay is about 1-2 frames. That's a TON of DSP delay in samples, though. I can't rationalize it any other way. I hope it's not a bluetooth thing, because many of these sound bars use bluetooth now. It might be. An EQ algorithm shouldn't cause that much delay. Just know I tested this from our TV normally using the limited settings available and then secondly from the optical output of my Macbook Pro. That's PCM and Dolby from the TV and Optical SPDif (PCM) from the laptop, separately. The stream is identically late from both sources. The audio will sound amazing, but the lips will be a frame or two off. I just can't fathom how people are praising this. 150+ good reviews?! Seriously? How are folks OK with this? I'd be happy to be the only person who couldn't figure out how to plug an optical cable into the sound bar, select the input source, then not get a delayed audio signal... That's probably not the case. This one is being returned. What do I do now? I don't know. Cross Sony off the list and figure something else out... I have a pair of Sony MDR 7520 headphones. I think the sound bar department needs to get with the heapdhone department to figure out how to make a proper sound bar for... sound.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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Over the past few weeks i've used the sound bar daily. Everything about the Sony HTCT290 says one thing: simplicity. With the bluetooth enabled I am able to walk into adjacent rooms with my laptop or iPhone and i'm still able to play my music/tv shows audio without skipping, lagging, or losing the signal. The furthest i've stepped away from the sound bar with a bluetooth signal connected playing music was about 30ft. The quality of the music drops off a bit with heavy EDM between 80-90% max volume. At which point i'm already filling an entire floor of a house with music, so i'm not complaining. With pretty well all other genres of music you'll be still getting quality sound at the same volume level.
The sound bar definitely enhances the movie, tv show, Youtube video watching experience. I use the sound bar through my TV's optical connection and it delivers crisp sound and decent bass for whatever i'm watching through my android box or playing through my Xbox One. I don't think this is the best sound bar combo there is on the market. However for a mid-range sound bar + subwoofer combo, I don't have any complaints about my experiences thus far.
Since there isn't much for specs in the description I'll save you trying to search them out and post them here:
Audio Power Output:
-Front 100W/ch
-Subwoofer 100W
-Power Output (Total) 300W
Power Consumption:
-Bar:40W
-SW:15W
Power Requirement:
-120V AC, 60Hz
Amplifier:
-S-MASTER Digital Amplifier 24bit
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
Main unit: 900 x 52 x 86 mm
Subwoofer: 170 x 342 x 362 mm
Carton Outer: 973 x 229 x 468 mm
Weight (Approx.)
Main Unit: 2.3 kg
Subwoofer: 6.3 kg
Carton: 11 kg
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2017
Over the past few weeks i've used the sound bar daily. Everything about the Sony HTCT290 says one thing: simplicity. With the bluetooth enabled I am able to walk into adjacent rooms with my laptop or iPhone and i'm still able to play my music/tv shows audio without skipping, lagging, or losing the signal. The furthest i've stepped away from the sound bar with a bluetooth signal connected playing music was about 30ft. The quality of the music drops off a bit with heavy EDM between 80-90% max volume. At which point i'm already filling an entire floor of a house with music, so i'm not complaining. With pretty well all other genres of music you'll be still getting quality sound at the same volume level.
The sound bar definitely enhances the movie, tv show, Youtube video watching experience. I use the sound bar through my TV's optical connection and it delivers crisp sound and decent bass for whatever i'm watching through my android box or playing through my Xbox One. I don't think this is the best sound bar combo there is on the market. However for a mid-range sound bar + subwoofer combo, I don't have any complaints about my experiences thus far.
Since there isn't much for specs in the description I'll save you trying to search them out and post them here:
Audio Power Output:
-Front 100W/ch
-Subwoofer 100W
-Power Output (Total) 300W
Power Consumption:
-Bar:40W
-SW:15W
Power Requirement:
-120V AC, 60Hz
Amplifier:
-S-MASTER Digital Amplifier 24bit
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
Main unit: 900 x 52 x 86 mm
Subwoofer: 170 x 342 x 362 mm
Carton Outer: 973 x 229 x 468 mm
Weight (Approx.)
Main Unit: 2.3 kg
Subwoofer: 6.3 kg
Carton: 11 kg
The subwoofer being wireless can be placed at any convenient location either standing up vertically or lying flat horizontally.
The thing I dislike is that there is no volume indicator on the soundbar so its not obvious when the volume has maxed out. A display with notifications would have been nice to have.
Sound wise I am happy for the price paid. Compared to the full price at which Bestbuy was selling, I think Amazon price was very lucrative.
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2017