Features

Active Soundbar Speaker: The Sony HT-CT290's soundbar speaker houses two full-range, 1.625" x 4" cone drivers in an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure, powered by a 15 watt RMS (30 watt Peak) x 2-channel S-Master digital amplifier. The soundbar speaker acts as your home theater system's front and center speakers as well as giving you the effect that you have rear speakers positioned behind you.

Wireless Powered Sub: The Sony HT-CT290 wireless powered sub is equipped with a front-firing 5.125" woofer in a bass-reflex enclosure with front-firing port, powered by a built-in 50W RMS (100W Peak) S-Master digital amplifier. The wireless powered subwoofer gets its signal from the system's soundbar wirelessly, via 5.8GHZ RF wireless transmission (up to 30'). You can adjust the level of the powered sub independently from the system's main volume.

Sony Technologies: The HT-CT290 incorporates three Sony technologies to give you clear virtual surround sound without distortion.

• S-Master Digital Amplifier: Enjoy the best of digital audio with the S-Master digital amplifier. Using a simplified, full digital signal path, the S-Master amplifier reproduces digital audio signals without the multiple analog stages required by conventional amplifiers. The result is not just more power, but significantly less distortion from heat build-up.
• S-Force Pro Front Surround: Enjoy immersive, cinematic audio and virtual surround sound in your room with S-Force Pro Front Surround, a technology that reproduces a virtual surround acoustic field from only two front speakers. 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.
• ClearAudio+: Unique to Sony, ClearAudio+ automatically adjusts sound settings for an enriching listening experience. By bringing together expertise in digital signal processing technologies, ClearAudio+ is able to optimize audio formats to deliver a consistently clear, high-quality sound.

Audio Modes: The HT-CT290 soundbar system offers various audio modes to customize your music or movie listening experience.

• Movie: Audio is played back with surround effects that are realistic and powerful, perfect for movies.
• Music: Audio is optimized for listening to music and music videos.
• Voice: With Voice mode, you'll be sure to hear every whisper and character nuance of the dialog compared to other sounds in the scene for a dynamic experience.
• Night: Using Night mode, you can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume levels. When you turn the system off, the Night mode will also turn off.

DRC (Dynamic Range Control): A Dolby Digital soundtrack's dynamic range is compressed making it easier to hear at lower volume levels.

HDMI ARC Output: The Sony HT-CT290 features one HDMI ARC output to connect the soundbar to your TV's HDMI ARC input. The HT-CT290's HDMI ARC output allows audio from your TV to be sent through the soundbar system. The HDMI ARC output supports Dolby Digital (up to 5.1ch) and 2ch PCM.

Digital Audio Inputs: In addition to HDMI connectivity, the Sony HT-CT290 soundbar system features an optical digital input (toslink) for connecting your television without an HDMI ARC output or other AV component, like a Blu-ray player or satellite receiver/cable box. The input supports Dolby Digital and 2ch PCM audio signals.

USB-A Port: The Sony HT-CT290 offers a USB-A port for connection of a USB mass storage class (MSC) device, like a USB thumbdrive or portable digital audio player. The soundbar system's USB-A port supports MP3, WMA, and WAV music playback from compatible USB MSC devices formatted in FAT32 or NTFS. The unit can recognize up to 200 music folders and up to 200 music files per folder. The USB-A port can also be used to charge your portable digital audio player.

Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Sony HT-CT290 features built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 with support for A2DP 1.2 & AVRCP 1.6) which allows you to wirelessly stream and control music on your Bluetooth-enabled device through the soundbar system. You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows Phone/PC, Mac computer/laptop and more to the Sony HT-CT290.

• Music Playback Control: You'll also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) using the included remote control. Advanced music operation will still need to be handled from your Bluetooth-enabled device. There is no song/artist information display on the speaker system or connected TV. Continue to use your Bluetooth device's screen to view song/artist info.
• Multi-Device Pairing: The HT-CT290 can wirelessly pair with up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled devices, but only one device can be connected and used at a time. Once paired, the HT-CT290 speaker system will automatically re-connect to your device when within range (up to 33').

SongPal Remote App (via Bluetooth): By downloading Sony's free SongPal remote app (from Apple's App Store or Google Play), you can use your Apple iOS (9.0+) or Android (4.4+) device to control the HT-CT290 system via Bluetooth. From the SongPal remote app, you can select input sources, switch to other entertainment apps, and customize sound settings of the soundbar speaker system. You can even use the SongPal Remote app to stream stored music and music apps from your Apple iOS or Android device to the Sony HT-CT290 system.

Mounting Options: The ultra-slim soundbar speaker is designed to fit simply in front of your TV without blocking the screen or interfering with IR receivers. Its slim profile also lends itself well to wall-mounting using the rear-mounted keyhole slots (spaced 28.5" apart). The subwoofer is wireless and compact, giving you more flexibility when space is at a premium. The wireless powered sub can be placed virtually anywhere in your room (up to 30'), and can be mounted vertically or horizontally.

IR Remote The Sony HT-CT290 comes supplied with a full-function IR remote control for wireless operation of the system.

HDMI CEC (Bravia Sync): HDMI Control allows you to easily manage and operate an HDMI Control compatible television with a single remote, when the soundbar and TV are connected via HDMI. By connecting HDMI-CEC components operation is simplified in the following ways:

• One-Touch-Play: The TV and soundbar system are turned on at the same time for immediate playback.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the soundbar speaker.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the soundbar and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.

Power Requirements: The active soundbar speaker and wireless powered sub will both need to be plugged into an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or power conditioner. Each of them are fitted with an attached 5.5' AC power cord.

Auto Standby: When there is no audio signal and you do not operate the soundbar system for approximately 20 minutes, the system will enter standby mode automatically.