About the Pioneer SP-SB23W Speaker Bar system
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Let a speaker expert design your sound bar
How would you like to have a world-renowned speaker designer create a sound system for your TV? You could spend a fortune to hire one, or you can simply get the Pioneer SP-SB23W Speaker Bar system. This affordable sound bar and wireless subwoofer were designed by Andrew Jones, Pioneer's chief speaker engineer and a legend in audio circles. He's applied his high-end experience to help you get detailed, dynamic sound from movies and TV shows, without spending more than you would on a new TV. Six built-in speakers offer rich midrange and crisp high frequencies, while the wireless subwoofer brings the bass impact every home theater needs.
Play music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet
Most people think of sound bars as TV sound solutions. But built-in Bluetooth makes the 'SB23W great for music too. You can play tunes from your smartphone or tablet through this system wirelessly. Listen to music and podcasts stored on your device, or stream songs from Pandora® and other online services. No more listening to the faint sounds from your smartphone's tiny built-in speaker.
No advanced degrees required
You don't have to be an engineer to set up the SP-SB23W. You can place the bar on your TV stand or mount it on the wall. A single cable connects the sound bar to your TV. Place the subwoofer anywhere you have room — it syncs wirelessly to the bar from up to 32 feet away. You can use the included remote or program the bar to respond to your TV or cable remote.
Product highlights:
Speaker bar:
- powered sound bar with six built-in speakers
- two 1" soft dome tweeters
- four 3" midrange drivers
- amplification: 6 x 28 watts
- composite wood cabinet minimizes unnatural resonance that occurs with plastic cabinets
- optical digital audio input (6-ft. cable included)
- stereo RCA inputs
- keyhole slots for wall-mounting (hardware not included)
- 36"W x 4-1/16"H x 4-3/4"D
Subwoofer:
- 6-1/2" woofer powered by a 50-watt amplifier
- ported enclosure for enhanced low-frequency response
- syncs wirelessly with sound bar
- volume control with system remote
- 9"W x 10"H x 9"D
System:
- built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
- listening modes for music, movies, and dialogue
- can learn commands from your TV's remote
- Dolby® Digital decoding
- remote control
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # SP-SB23W
What's in the box:
Pioneer SP-SB23W Speaker Bar system owner's manual
- Active soundbar speaker
- Wireless powered sub
- Two 8' AC power cords
- 6' Optical digital cable
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- 2 Rubber feet
- Owner's Manual
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | Bar | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 2.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | Yes | |
DTS | No | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | No | |
Auto Volume | No | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | Sound Modes | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | No | |
HDMI eARC Input | No | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | Wireless | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | 1" Dome (2) | |
Midrange | 3" Cone (4) | |
Woofer | None | |
Subwoofer Driver | 6.5" Cone | |
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | |
System Frequency Response | 45-20k Hz | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 168 | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 50 | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | None | |
HDMI Outputs | None | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | N/A | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | N/A | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | No | |
HDMI CEC | No | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | Yes | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | Yes | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | None | |
Bands | N/A | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | No | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 4-1/4H x 36-1/16W x 5-1/4 D | |
Sound Bar Weight | Not Given | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 10-1/16H x 9-1/16W x 10-1/4D | |
Subwoofer Weight | Not Given | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
Soundbar Speaker & Sub System: The Pioneer SP-SB23W soundbar speaker & sub system, designed by legendary speaker engineer Andrew Jones, delivers excellent full-range sound performance and replaces the audio that comes from the small low-powered speakers built into today's flat panel televisions. The Pioneer SP-SB23W provides an enhanced home audio experience through a two-piece system made up of one active soundbar speaker and one wireless powered subwoofer.
Active Soundbar Speaker: The Pioneer SP-SB23W's soundbar speaker features six individual drivers; two 1" soft dome tweeters and four 3" custom midrange/midbass woofers. For optimal audio performance, each of the six built-in drivers is powered by an individual amplifier. Each amplifier produces up to 28 Watts of power (1kHz 1% THD @ 4 Ohm) to obtain increased dynamics and better overall "headroom" at any volume level.
Wireless Powered Sub: To handle the low frequency bass notes of movie and music soundtracks, the Pioneer SP-SB23W system includes a wireless powered subwoofer featuring a down-firing 6.5" driver inside a bass reflex cabinet (with front-firing port) that's powered by a built-in 50-Watt amplifier. Tuned to 42 Hz (-10 dB), the output level can be conveniently adjusted with the included IR remote control. The powered sub receives its audio signal wirelessly from the system's active soundbar speaker via 2.4Ghz.
Composite Wood Cabinets: Many soundbar & sub systems on the market have enclosures made of plastic. Pioneer's SP-SB23W features a composite wood cabinet enclosure with a special curved design for both the soundbar speaker and sub, helping them resist the "flexing" that can occur when the speakers are at high volume. With its superior resistance to undesirable resonance, composite wood provides more faithful sound reproduction.
Dolby Digital + Sound Modes: The Pioneer SP-SB23W system features Dolby Digital Decoding and three sound modes including music, movies, and dialogue. Dialogue is a late night mode that optimizes dialogue conversations, making it ideal for late night viewing.
Digital + Analog Inputs: The Pioneer SP-SB23W is fitted with both analog and digital inputs to connect your flat-panel television and other AV components. The soundbar speaker system features one optical (toslink) digital input and one stereo analog (RCA) input. The optical digital input supports 2ch PCM and 5.1ch Dolby Digital. You should turn your TV's speakers off or set the TV's volume to 0.
Built-in Bluetooth: The active soundbar & sub system also features built-in Bluetooth connectivity to enable wireless music streaming from a smartphone, tablet, computer or other Bluetooth-enabled device, with the ability to pair two devices simultaneously. You can stop/pause audio streaming on one device and a second device will start streaming immediately, eliminating the need to go through the pairing process each time.
Remote Control: The Pioneer SP-SB23W includes an IR remote for wireless operation of the soundbar speaker & sub system. For added convenience, you can teach the SP-SB23W to respond to your TV's remote control commands via its learning mode feature.
Mounting Options: The soundbar speaker can be table-top mounted using the included rubber feet or wall-mounted using the integrated keyhole slots on the back-panel. The soundbar speaker should be positioned above or below your flat-panel TV (for best results align the front of the soundbar speaker with the front of the TV). The powered subwoofer receives its audio signals wirelessly from the main unit, so it requires no speaker cables, allowing you to place it in the most convenient location (a power cord connection is required, however).
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