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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 HT-B600 3.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6 HT-B600 3.1.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar

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  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding with a dedicated center-channel speaker for dialogue
  • Connections: 1x HDMI eARC, 1x optical, Bluetooth 5.3 (AAC/SBC)
  • Bar 37.5 x 2.6 x 4.4 in (6.8 lb)
  • BRAVIA Connect app setup with listening-distance calibration

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Summary

A 3.1.2-channel soundbar with a dedicated center channel, two up-firing height drivers and an included wireless subwoofer, for people replacing their TV’s speakers. Check your inputs before you buy: there are no HDMI inputs, no Wi-Fi and no EQ, so the bar cannot switch sources or tune itself.

Strengths

  • Dialogue is the strength: RTINGS calls the bar very good for TV shows and other dialogue-heavy content, with a balanced mid-range where voices sit.
  • The up-firing drivers genuinely place effects overhead; What Hi-Fi? calls the height effects very impressive.
  • Owners who tested same-price rivals kept the Sony for clear, consistent voices and a nice punch.
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decode over one HDMI eARC connection, with 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision pass-through.
  • The wireless subwoofer is included, and both units wall-mount.
  • A compatible BRAVIA TV unlocks Voice Zoom 3 and TV-menu control.

Weaknesses

  • There are no HDMI inputs — only one eARC/ARC output — so a console or streaming stick must plug into the TV, not the bar.
  • The 20 W subwoofer is the weak link: PCMag found no palpable sub-bass even at high volume.
  • The default sub level is, in What Hi-Fi?’s words, ludicrously high, and the 20-step scale makes fine tuning awkward.
  • There is no EQ and no sound presets; the only owner adjustment is bass level.
  • No front display — two LEDs give almost no information — and the infrared remote feels laggy.
  • No Wi-Fi, no LAN, no analog input and no multi-room; firmware updates need a USB drive and a manual install.

Verified specifications

ModelHT-B600, also sold as HT-BD60 in some regions; Black.
Channels3.1.2 — three front-firing drivers (left, right, center), two up-firing height drivers, one wireless subwoofer; six speaker units total.
Amplifierdigital amplifier, 350 W total system power output.
Power consumption35 W for the bar, 20 W for the subwoofer.
Audio formatsDolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96/24, and LPCM 2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch.
Virtual surroundS-Force PRO and Vertical Surround Engine, with DSEE upmixing.
Sound modesNight Mode, Voice Mode, Sound Field on/off, and Voice Zoom 3 on compatible BRAVIA TVs.
Bluetooth5.3, SBC and AAC only; no aptX or LDAC.
Connectionsone HDMI eARC/ARC output, one optical input, and one USB Type-A port for firmware updates only.
HDMI pass-through4K, HDR and Dolby Vision.
AppSony BRAVIA Connect, with manual listening-distance and ceiling-height inputs; no auto-calibration.
Subwooferincluded wireless SA-WG700, 7.7 kg.
Auto standbythe bar drops to low-power mode after 20 minutes.
Dimensionsbar 37.4 × 2.51 × 4.33 in, 6.83 lb (3.1 kg); subwoofer 210 × 388 × 388 mm.
In the boxremote control, HDMI cable, wall-mount brackets, quick start guide, and two attachable feet for select BRAVIA TVs.
Full research notes and sources

Sound quality and bass

It notes a punchy bass response that can overpower the mid-range, and bass compression as volume increases. PCMag praises full, detailed sound from bass to treble and pleasing spatial imaging. What Hi-Fi? praises the room-filling scale and the way the up-firing drivers place effects overhead, though it found voices occasionally synthetic or flat — fixable, the review says, only by turning Sound Field off and giving up some Atmos scale.

The subwoofer draws the consistent complaints. PCMag measured the 20 W unit at the extremely low end of the spectrum and found no palpable sub-bass even at high volume; What Hi-Fi? calls it not agile enough for fast material, with a gap in the upper bass. One owner thought an older Polk sub hit deeper bass tones.

The praise repeats in r/Soundbars threads. One owner who tested the Samsung Q600F, Yamaha SRB40A and LG S60TR called the Sony significantly better, with deep bass that shakes the floor and clear, consistent vocals. Another who tested a JBL BAR500MK2 and Klipsch Flexus Core 210 kept the Sony for its clear dialogue and nice punch. A RedditRecs aggregate of nine discussions puts owner sentiment at 71% positive.

Connectivity, app and setup

The most important thing to know before buying: this bar has no HDMI inputs at all. There is a single HDMI eARC/ARC output, so it cannot switch between a game console and a streaming stick — those must plug into the TV. There is no Wi-Fi, no LAN, no analog input, no multi-room support and no AirPlay; music arrives over Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth 5.3 carries SBC and AAC with no aptX or LDAC, so Android music may sound worse than iPhone playback.

Setup runs through Sony’s BRAVIA Connect app, which PCMag calls barebones: no EQ, no sound presets, and the only owner adjustment is bass level. The app asks for sofa-to-bar, sofa-to-sub and bar-to-ceiling distances, and those manual inputs are the only tuning control — there is no auto-calibration measurement. Voice Zoom 3 and TV-menu control work only with compatible BRAVIA TVs, and the system does not support Sony’s Acoustic Centre Sync. Firmware cannot be updated over the network: Sony publishes updates (version 1.057 or 1.058) as USB downloads installed manually.

Repairs and running costs

There is no subscription and no parts catalog: recurring costs are electricity (35 W for the bar, 20 W for the sub) and eventually a replacement remote. No repairability information or third-party parts exist for this model. Sony’s support site publishes a troubleshooting article for “no sound coming from the Subwoofer” that covers this model, with LED link states and re-pairing procedures — subwoofer link issues are a known support category. Sony’s standard US warranty applies; the exact term could not be verified.

Is it worth it?

Below about $500 it is a strong choice for a buyer who wants physical up-firing height channels, a dedicated center channel and deep bass in one package, and who already owns a compatible BRAVIA TV. Between $550 and $650 it is a value judgment: What Hi-Fi? judged it clearly behind the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for music and subtlety, while ahead on scale and height effects. At $698 and above the value is weak — no HDMI inputs, no Wi-Fi, no multi-room, no EQ and a 20 W sub are hard to defend at full price.

Sony’s US MSRP is $699.99. PCMag measured a $649.99 street price at review in June 2025, and Consumer Reports shows a retailer range of about $448 to $698 as of June 2025. RedditRecs lists the bar at $599 at Walmart as of October 2026.

Which model this is

This page covers the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 6, model HT-B600, sold in a single Black variant. Sony also markets the same hardware as the HT-BD60 in some regions. Do not confuse it with the BRAVIA Theater System 6 (HT-S60), a different 5.1-channel package with wireless rear speakers.

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