About the Sony HT-CT260H
Get sound worthy of your high-definition image
Get sound worthy of your high-definition image
Your HDTV looks awesome. But when you turn up the volume, it doesn't really sound awesome. The reason for that? Well, because lots of people like their TVs to be as thin as possible while delivering a big screen size, the built-in speakers are tiny.
Easy fix
So how do we remedy this? Well, there are lots of choices, some involving lots of speakers and high-tech components (we sell those, too). But if you're looking for a great-sounding, two-piece solution, you don't need to look further than this powerful HT-CT260H sound bar from Sony. With 300 watts of amplification feeding the sound bar and subwoofer, it has the power to reproduce anything from a whisper to a cataclysm, and with its virtual surround sound technology, you'll feel enveloped by your entertainment.
Wire-free at last
Installation is simple. Much of the time, one cable from your TV will take care of the setup. And your music sources haven't been forgotten, either. The HT-CT260H is Bluetooth® capable, so you can stream your music from compatible smartphones, tablets, media players and computers. And speaking of being wireless, the subwoofer for this system is wireless as well. Simply install the transmitter/receiver modules in the sound bar and sub and watch as your options for subwoofer placement in your listening room expand.
Ready for the latest
The 'CT260H has built-in Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and Dolby Pro Logic® II decoding for exciting surround-like effects with just about any entertainment source. So take the next step and make your make your TV sound as good as its picture looks.
Product highlights:
System specs:
- 2.1-channel system with simulated surround sound
- Bluetooth® capability for wireless streaming from your compatible smartphone, media player, tablet, or PC
- 300 watts RMS system power (85 watts x 2 for the sound bar, plus 130 watts for the subwoofer)
- 2 full-range speakers (2-1/4" x 3-1/4" each)
- 1 optical digital audio input (cable supplied)
- 1 HDMI input and 1 HDMI output
- HDMI connection supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) operation with compatible TVs
- 1 analog audio input (3.5mm minijack)
- remote control
- warranty: 1 year
Sound bar:
- virtual sound technology delivers a powerful surround sound effect without the need for extra speakers
- built-in Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and Pro Logic® II surround sound decoding
- keyhole slots for wall-mounting
- weight: 6.1 lbs.
- 36-15/16"W x 3-15/16"H x 3-3/4"D
Subwoofer:
- bass-reflex (ported) design
- 5-1/8" woofer
- 10-5/8"W x 15-5/16"H x 10-5/8"D
- MFR # HTCT260H
What's in the box:
- Soundbar speaker (SA-CT260H)
- Powered subwoofer module (SA-WCT260H)
- Remote control (RM-ANP109)
- 2 "AA" batteries
- 39" Optical digital cable
- Operating Instructions (En/Fr/Sp)
- Limited Warranty sheet (US)
- Consumer 1 Year Warranty sheet (Canada)
- Online Product Registration sheet
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Design | --- | |
Amplification | Self-powered | |
Separate Subwoofer | Yes | |
Wireless Surrounds | --- | |
Number Of Channels | 2.1 | |
Surround Formats | ||
Dolby Digital | No | |
DTS | Yes | |
Dolby Atmos | No | |
DTS:X | No | |
Audio Enhancements | ||
Dialogue Enhancement | --- | |
Auto Volume | --- | |
Night Mode | --- | |
Virtual Surround | S-Force Pro Front Surroun | |
Room Correction | No | |
Audio Connections | ||
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | None | |
HDMI ARC Input | --- | |
HDMI eARC Input | --- | |
3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs | 1 | |
RCA Stereo Analog Inputs | None | |
USB Type-A Input | No | |
Subwoofer Output | 0 | |
Audio Specs | ||
Tweeter | None | |
Midrange | 2.25" x 3.25" (2) | |
Woofer | None | |
Subwoofer Driver | 5.125 | |
Enclosure | Bass Reflex | |
System Frequency Response | Not Given | |
Sound Bar RMS Power | 170 | |
Subwoofer RMS Power | 130 | |
Video Connections | ||
HDMI Inputs | 1 | |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | |
Video Specs | ||
HDMI Version | --- | |
HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution | --- | |
HDR Video Compatible | --- | |
Control | ||
Includes Remote | Yes | |
Voice Control | No | |
Control by App | --- | |
HDMI CEC | --- | |
Remote IR Passthrough | No | |
Learns TV Remote | --- | |
Audio Streaming | ||
Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | |
Bluetooth Audio Playback | No | |
Bluetooth Transmitter Mode | No | |
Online Music Sources | --- | |
Apple AirPlay | --- | |
Chromecast built-in | --- | |
Amazon Music | --- | |
Apple Music | --- | |
Pandora | --- | |
SiriusXM | --- | |
Spotify | --- | |
TIDAL | --- | |
TuneIn | --- | |
YouTube Music | --- | |
Files on Your Network | No | |
Wi-Fi Networking | ||
Built-in Wi-Fi Version | --- | |
Bands | --- | |
Other Info | ||
Wall-mountable | Yes | |
Mounting Bracket Included | No | |
Sound Bar Size (inches) | 3-15/16H x 36-15/16W x 3-3/4D | |
Sound Bar Weight | 4.8125 lbs | |
Subwoofer Size (inches) | 15-5/16H x 10-5/8W x 10-5/8D | |
Subwoofer Weight | 13.875 lbs | |
Speaker Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Speaker Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Amplifier Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The Sony HT-CT260H Home Theater System is a two-piece surround sound system which includes an amplified soundbar speaker and a wireless powered subwoofer module. This two-piece home theater system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing an self-amplified soundbar speaker and a wireless powered subwoofer to create a surround sound experience in a compact and easy to install package. The HT-CT260H Home Theater System features HDMI In/Out, Dolby Digital & DTS decoding, along with S-Force Front Surround; plus built-in Bluetooth. The HT-CT260H includes an IR remote control for wireless operation of the system.
Amplified Soundbar Speaker: The HT-CT260H's soundbar speaker houses two full-range, cone-type oval (2.25" x 3.25") drivers in a bass reflex enclosure, powered by a 85-watt x 2-channel S-Master digital amplifier. The soundbar speaker acts as your home theater systems front and center speakers as well as giving you the effect that you have rear speakers positioned behind you. The soundbar speaker can be securely placed on a stand or shelf via its two integrated feet, or even wall mounted using its two rear-mounted keyhole slots (mounting screws sold separately). The soundbar speaker's keyhole slots are spaced 23.125" apart (the speaker's two feet need to be removed for wall-mounting).
Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The HT-CT260H wireless powered subwoofer is equipped with a down-firing 5.125" cone-type woofer in a bass-reflex enclosure (down-firing port), powered by a built-in 130-watt S-Master digital amplifier. The wireless powered subwoofer gets its signal from the system's soundbar wirelessly, via 5.8GHZ RF wireless transmission. The wireless powered sub can be placed virtually anywhere in your room. There are no extra audio cables to run; you do have to plug the powered sub into an AC outlet.
S-Force Pro Front Surround: S-Force Pro Front Surround provides realistic surround sound from this two-piece home theater system. Unlike other "virtual surround" technologies, rear sound is generated from the soundbar speaker using sophisticated digital sound processing and does not need to be bounced off of side walls. No matter what the size or shape of the room or what is on the wall, it is possible to hear sounds from behind you without needing to place speakers behind you. You can select from one of the following sound fields to optimize your surround sound experience.
- Standard: Suits various sources.
- Movie: Recreates powerful and realistic sound, along with clear dialogue.
- Music: Suited for music programs or music videos on Blu-ray Discs/DVDs.
- Game: Produces powerful and realistic sound, suited for video games.
- Stereo: Suited for music CDs.
- Portable Audio: Suited for compressed audio music programs from a portable source.
Note: You can set a different sound field for each input source.
Digital Surround Formats: The HT-CT260H supports the following digital audio formats.
- Dolby Pro Logic II: Creates five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources.
- Dolby Digital: All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation.
- DTS: Provides 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
- LPCM: Linear PCM 2-channel of 48kHz or less.
HDMI Input/Output: The Sony HT-CT260H features 1 HDMI (ver.1.4) input and 1 HDMI (ver.1.4) output which support 1080/24p, x.v.Color, Deep Color, and 3D video; as well as ARC & HDMI control, plus Standby Pass-Through. The HDMI jacks transmit both multi-channel audio and high-definition video signals. The system's HDMI input/output supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
- 1080/24p: The Sony HT-CT260H allows you to watch movies at their native frame rate 24p format (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p playback device like a Blu-ray Disc Player.
- 3D Pass Through: The Sony HT-CT260H is compatible with 3D-ready Blu-ray disc movies, video games and other 3D content through its HDMI (v.1.4) connections. 3D viewing requires 3D-ready source with 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D glasses, and high-speed HDMI cable. Other 3D accessories may also be required.
- Deep/x.v.Color: The Sony HT-CT260H also supports Deep Color and x.v.Color content, which can display a larger color range than standard-definition schemes. The result is a more lifelike, vibrant picture.
- ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible HDTV to the HT-CT260H system through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television.
- Standby Pass-Through: You can conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the HT-CT260H system.
Digital + Analog Audio Inputs: The Sony HT-CT260H Home Theater System features both analog (minijack) audio and digital (optical) audio inputs for connecting external audio sources such as your DVD player and CD player. There is single minijack (3.5mm) analog audio input and one optical (toslink) digital audio input.
Audio Adjustments: The HT-CT260H home theater system offers various audio adjustments to customize your music or movie listening experience.
- Speaker/Sub Level: You can adjust the level (+/-6dB) of the soundbar speaker and the powered subwoofer. This setting will be applied to all sound fields.
- Bass & Treble: You can adjust the system's bass and treble independently from -6 to +6 dB.
- A/V Sync: You can delay the sound using this function when the image is slower than the sound when you are playing a Dolby Digital/DTS source connected by a digital audio input. A/V sync is fixed a 45 msec.
- Audio DRC: This feature narrows the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital/DTS sound track for enjoying movies at low volume.
- Night Mode: You can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialogue clearly even at a low volume levels using this function.
Built-in Bluetooth: The Sony HT-CT260H Home Theater System features built-in Bluetooth (ver. 3.0) technology with A2DP/AVRCP. You can wirelessly stream and enjoy music from your smartphone, PC, tablet, music player, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices through the Sony HT-CT260H. You can pair multiple devices, but only one can be used at a time. Once paired, the HT-CT260H will automatically re-connect with your device when in wireless range (up to 33').
Programmable Remote w/ HDMI Control & IR Pass-Through: The HT-CT260H comes supplied with a full-function IR remote control for wireless operation of the system. The IR remote is programmable and offers HDMI control.
- Programmable: In addition, the remote can be used to operate basic functions (Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Input) on select Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Vizio, Sharp, Toshiba, and Funai TVs.
- HDMI Control: HDMI Control allows you to easily manage
and operate an HDMI Control compatible television and other audio/video
components with a single remote, when all components are connected via HDMI.
By connecting HDMI-CEC components operation is simplified in the following
ways -
- One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
- System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver.
- System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.
Auto Standby: You can reduce the system's power consumption. The system enters standby mode automatically when you do no operate the system for approximately 30 minutes and the system is not outputting sound for approximately 30 minutes.
The Sony HT-CT260H replaces these items
Sony HT-CT260
- 300 watts system power (85 watts x 2 for the sound bar, plus 130 watts for the sub)
- Bluetooth® compatible for wireless streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or Bluetooth-equipped PC
- 2.1-channel system with simulated surround sound
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Needed to solve the flat screen audio issue. I'm 60, somewhat technically savvy...installed this myself in about 30 minutes including the sound bar default setup and speaker Bluetooth link. The sound is perfect.
Lucy in OP from Overland Park KS