Sony HT - G700

The sound bar is great but the sub woofer volume is very low unless you turn the sound bar extremely high.

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Cool features, but design flaws and sub performance detract

This Sony unit is serviceable, but doesn't knock my socks off. I bought it to replace a Denon DHT - S514 that for some unknown reason starting experiencing mystery blue tooth interference after 7+ years of wonderful service. I was terribly disappointed I had to replace it because when it was working, the Denon hit all the right notes. I chose this Sony based on the newer technology (e.g. eARC input, Dolby Atmos) than some of it's competition. However, when unboxed and installed, the sound is just o.k. The Subwoofer enclosure is almost 1/3 larger than the Denon one I had yet it seems sadly underwhelming in the base category. It's got a 6.5" cone vs. the dual 5.5" cones the Denon had. Anyway, aside from the underwhelming subwoofer, it's got a lot of cool features and the bar itself sounds pretty good. I'm likely going to send this back and try the Polk and/or JBL that's on Crutchfield's "Best of 2022" list instead. The subwoofer's they offer just seem like they pack more boom for the buck and look a whole lot more elegant in design. The Sony's subwoofer has very harsh corners and just overall looks like a tower computer unit. Not a bad thing if it's going to be fairly hidden, but if you're walking by it on a regular basis, those sharp corners will be laying in wait for your unsuspecting shins!

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Sony HT-G700

Too early to share my thoughts.

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Sony HT-G700

This was a great addition to the TV in the Master Bedroom. Sounds wonderful and as the TV it was hooked up to was also a Sony,it was pretty much plug and play!

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Good tv sound improvement.

For the price this is a very good soundbar if you're looking for something to greatly improve the sound from your TV. It does not provide a total surround sound effect but it does have decent sound separation and good clarity.

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Good

Good system for a mid sized room especially if yo have neighbors above and/or below

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GET INSURANCE

Bought in November 27th 2021.Now on March 10, 2022 (4 months) the sound bar is dead, Will NOT power up when plugged in.

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Excellent sound

Very pleased with this purchase. The sound bar and woofer were extremely easy to set up and sound GREAT! Very pleased with pricing, Crutchfield offered this unit for $100.00 less than anywhere else, Couldn't be more pleased with my purchase.

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Sony HT-G700

It perfect for a small space no wires to trip over

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Great TV speaker upgrade

Great bang for your buck soundbar. It doesn't really give you the feeling of a real surround system but it is an awesome upgrade to TV speakers and looks great with my 55" TV. All the Sony products sync up and work flawlessly.

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Great sound

Sound bar is incredible! The subwoofer makes all the difference when watching movies.

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Sony HT-G700

Very easy to setup. Having earc along with the tv really simplifies the setup.

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Poor quality audio

Easy to setup and connect to the TV and and Apple TV. But, the sound quality is poor regardless of audio settings. The volume must be turned up louder than is comfortable to get distinct speech, even on the voice setting. Music just sounds flat and lifeless regardless of setting. I bought this to pair with a Sony XBR-43X800H that I bought at the same time (Feb 2021). The TV is great. Given that both are Sony products, it's also disappointing that the sound bar remote functions aren't available on the TV remote. Seems like a missed opportunity. Too late for a return but I'll be looking for a different sound bar soon.

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Nice match for Sony TV

I wanted something to match my Sony 75" TV. This is wide and looks slick on the wall. Sound is crisp. Pleased so far.

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Sony HT-G700

sounds great

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Easy set-up, outstanding sound quality

Set up was super easy, and sound is awesome! Couple of hints: even though the TV sound is "off" with the sound bar connected, the TV volume has an impact on overall sound bar volume. So set the TV volume accordingly. Also, be sure to turn on the "enhanced sound" on the sound bar. Makes all the difference in the world; in fact, not sure why the default setting isn't with that feature turned on, but nevertheless, it provides a true stereo, almost quadraphonic soundscape.

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Sound bar

Perfect customer service. Great prices on products Excellent line of products

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Full price quality at a discounted price

Such a wonderful soundbar. It was worth buying the open box outlet option for the great discount . Will be checking the dudcounted sections again.

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Sound Bar

Good unit but for my satisfaction I needed more bass. Crutchfield is world renowned and they have competitive pricing. Plus lifetime tech support.

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Not that great

Was hoping for a resolute solution for a sound system after spending less money on cheaper systems. I purchased Sony because I have a newer Sony TV. Matching should be good. But overall, I see little improvement. It disconnects periodically for no reason and goes out of sync at times- even after selecting the sync operation on both the sound bar and tv. The menu is only as good as your eyesight. Must get up to see what you choose on the sound bar itself. Some of the functions state: "Not Used" and I have little idea why after checking hook ups repeatedly and using the correct connections. Sub woofer appears to have little "punch" to it. Whispers even on the highest setting (12). Voice enhancement?- the jury is still out. Bottom line, don't be tricked into thinking more is better. It'll do for now, and the sound is "ok" when all is well, but I am disappointed overall.

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Decent, but less than hoped for

One of my main reasons for buying this was voice clarity at lower tv volumes. It's an improvement, but not a huge one. On the music side, it's ok, but nothing to get excited about if you're someone who enjoys listening to clear, well reproduced music. In short, a nice improvement on TV sound, but should not be considered as a substitute for a good audio system.

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Sony

Great sound

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Sony HT-G700

Great product, great clarity. But not what I needed for a big room. So I traded it in. Crutchfield has been absolutely awesome.

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Sony HT-G700

Great unit. Simple to set up.

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Sony HT-G700

Great sounding soundbar

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Sony HT-G700

Bill and the Crutchfield girls and guys did it again. Delivery was much ahead of the projected date and the gear is great. This soundbar matches well with my Sony big screen TV an improves the already good sound. Since I'm old, I don't hear as well as I once did and the soundbar makes voices sound clearer. It's not an audiophile setup,but I didn't expect that. The bar does exactly what Crutchfield said it would do and consequently exactly what I expected. Keep up the good work!

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Sony HT-G700

Not bad but I guess I expected a little more from Sony.

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Sony HT-G700

The Sony HT-G700 has an amazing sound! I live in a studio and it definitely fills every inch of my place. The only problem I have had is that the trouble-shooting for this device is hard to access. It, for some reason, will lose the sound to HDMI. I have to change the settings on the TV in order to hear it again.

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Sony HT-G700

Great sound quality for the money. Set-up was easy as well.

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Quality sound

Easy to setup and gives good room filling sound.

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Wonderful Speech and effects from Sony HT-G700 Sound Bar

Initial setup was very easy. Sound out of the box was very good. Because it has a separate speaker for voice, you can hear speech clearly over the sound effects. The several effects, such as Dolby, seem to immerse the room in sound as though we had several speakers firing in our room. I was concerned that you have to turn the volume up to at least 25 to hear any program and further if you want to hear the sound effects. In conversations with Crutchfield, this is typical of today's Sound-bars with multiple speakers. Also, the instructions were not clear for using the supplied remote. It only operates the sound bar to change settings and inputs. It is not meant for operating the TV. The instruction booklet in some areas is hard to follow, particularly in changing some of the sound effects. But, all in all the sound-bar is terrific and I am glad this was recommended for our TV sound needs.

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Finding the Right Sound Bar for Your Needs

When you turn on your AV system are you there to watch a DVD or stream a movie? Or like me, are you watching TV primarily with that DVD or streamed movie sometimes? Before finding this Sony HT-G700 I talked to many 'helpers' and even ordered a Samsung HW-Q60T based on a huge discount. I sent the Samsung back. It sounded good but really did not play well with the rest of my system. If you're that person who is a streamer and mostly 'movie theater' viewer, or an audiophile with specific music likes and types. then I'm sure there are specific Sound Bars to suite your specific likes and needs. However, if you're like me and do the 'channel change - recall' dance a lot then you need a sound bar that plays well with your TV, Cable Box and DVD player. In the days of everything 'Smart' you can find yourself in a war of technology and adding the wrong sound bar will cause all the aforementioned to do strange things to say the least! Coupled with a Sony XBR-55X950G 4K TV, Sony UBP-X800M2 HD DVD player and a Cable Box with DVR this Sony HT-G700 Sound Bar sounds great, has the famous Sony intuitive simple and straight forward controls and remote inputs that keep life simple. or at least as simple as it can be these days! Oh, and the crew at Crutchfield made life easy as they helped navigate through the maze, took the Samsung back and replaced it with the Sony HT-G700. It can be a big help keeping things in the family; Sony and Crutchfield!

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Sony soundbar

This sound bar does exactly what it says it will do. Glad I purchased it .

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Minimalist Atmos

So far so good. Bought this for my apartment to enhance my TV's speakers and listening experience with Atmos. This soundbar does not have upward firing speakers, so it's not the "old-fashioned" Atmos, but it still sounds great with their supposed "software magic" to get the Atmos effect! Obviously you would get better sound with a receiver, a few front speakers and rear speakers (a whole home theater-type setup), but for somebody who's looking to go the minimalist route, this is great! Sound quality from what I can tell is great; the surround effect is DEFINITELY more than what you'd get with any other soundbar at this price range. The ease of setup shocked me (given the Atmos, I was expecting having to calibrate it to my room, but right out of the box it was doing surround), just plugged it in, connected the sub and it was good to go. I would have liked to calibrate the soundbar to my specific seating position to get the best surround effect, but I couldn't find out how to do that in the instructions. I don't know if it's worth noting, but the power cords were short for my entertainment unit setup - an extra foot or two would've done the trick (I have my surge protector in one of the entertainment unit cabinets on the opposite end of the sub, so it had to go further than most). Overall I'm happy I bought this unit, been about 2 weeks with it and no glitching or problems - powers on and off with the TV (I have a Sony TV), and it's a seamless process.

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Sony HT-G700

Sounds Amazing!!!

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Great sound

Being old school audio I was very dubious about the quality of sound that could come out of a sound bar and a subwoofer half the size of my 10" Veladyne subwoofer. I'm used to floor size Polks or similar audio speakers. I have to admit this system in amazing. Not only is the sound full and room filling but the control over the bar and subwoofer make the system "fit" whatever is right for the TV show being watched. Parred with my 55" Sony TV I have a fine AV setup. I highly recommend this system.

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700/950g

Taking some time to learn the nuances of the hand shaking between the 950G and the 700, still have NOT got it down. Wiring the system very easy, make sure you understand eARC/ARC and cable connectivity/HDMI input/output ports. The order of 'power on' is critical. TV on first, then cable box/700 at same time.

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