Multi-Driver Sound Bar System
Pairs of drivers are featured on the left, right, and center channels, while separate woofers reproduce height effects. With a two-inch (53 mm) profile, the multi-driver system delivers powerful sound with a clear view of the screen.
Dolby Atmos® and ?DTS:X™ Object-based Audio
DTS:X™ and Dolby Atmos® are not mere improvements to existing formats; they've revolutionized sound mixing. Free from the channel bed, sound comes from all directions, even above, with angled drivers bouncing effects off the ceiling and into the audience. No extra speakers or cables required: just authentic and immersive sound from all around.
Stream Anything with DTS Play-Fi®
A free app for iOS and Android® devices, DTS Play-Fi technology collects network audio (including streaming services, internet radio, and network files) into one interface for casting to any compatible speaker. DTS Play-Fi technology supports multi-room distribution and can cast different sources to different speakers simultaneously. Enabled after firmware update (TBA). Network audio is at your finger tips and ready for streaming with Onkyo Controller app and selectable 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® for connection stability. Apple device users can also mirror audio from a wide range of apps over AirPlay®, or just stream from your device using Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Play Music via ?Chromecast built-in, Wi-Fi® , AirPlay®, and Bluetooth®
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay®, and dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® are also included for seamless app-based music streaming, while Spotify® Connect lets subscribers stream direct from the Spotify® application. Bluetooth® connectivity completes a universal suite for wireless music streaming. Apple device users can also mirror audio from a wide range of apps over AirPlay®, or just stream from your device using Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Internet Radio and On-demand Streaming
TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora® are baked into the GUI, which makes it super easy to select music using Onkyo Controller or the included remote. Spotify® subscribers can also cast direct from Spotify app to sound bar.
Wide Choice of Listening Modes
A suite of advanced sound programs are on hand including new Surround Enhancer, a listening mode based on Dolby® technology, which wraps sound around the audience by means of virtual rear speakers. DTS Neural:X™, meanwhile, upmixes multichannel formats to 3D audio, while a variety of DSP programs tweak audio response to best suit music, movies, and games.
UltraHD / HDR Connectivity
The SBT-A500's HDMI specifications and HDCP 2.2 compatibility support the latest formats being released by Hollywood. The latest HDMI specs offer a significant increase in bandwidth (up to 18Gbps) to support new features such as 4:4:4 color space and 4K 50/60 (2160p), which is 4 times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution. The SBT-A500 enables transmission of High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats, with BT.2020 support, and provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image. The SBT-A500 also upscales 1080p video to stunning 4k UltraHD.
Supports ?FireConnect™ Multi-room Audio
FireConnect™ mirrors any audio playing through your main entertainment system on wireless speakers placed around the home . Playback control across zones is via Onkyo Controller. Multi-room audio is realized by FireConnect™, a technology by Blackfire Research Corp., USA. Requires optional speakers. Onkyo cannot guarantee correct operation with other speaker brands supporting FireConnect™. Audio sources supported by FireConnect™ are model-dependent.
Powerful Amps for Moving Sound
The receiver's slim form contains an efficient digital amplification system with independent power supply to deliver loads of clean power to the sound bar. Wireless sub has its own 50 W amp for deep LFEs in movies and games.
Clean and Simple Connection
How do we send five audio channels to the sound bar without a tangle of wires Simple: signals pass through a pin-type Multichannel Audio Cable. Plug your players into the receiver, link to the TV with a single HDMI®, and let simplified installation enhance sound with a cleaner look.
| Soundbar System | |
|---|---|
| AMPLIFIER / SOUNDBAR: | |
| # Channels | 5 |
| Power Watts/Ch (4 ohms 1 kHz, 1 CH Driven, FTC) | 50, 1.0% THD |
| Driver Type | Acoustic Suspension |
| Drivers | Front Left/Right- 70 mm x 40 mm Cone Woofer (x4)Center- 70 mm x 40 mm Cone Woofer (x2)Height- 58 mm Cone Woofer (x2) |
| Slim, Low-Profile Design | ✓ |
| Single-Cable Speaker Connection | ✓ (Included) |
| PROCESSING: | |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ |
| Dolby Decoder | Atmos, TrueHD, DD Plus |
| DTS:X | ✓ |
| DTS Decoder | DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Discrete Dialog Control Technology for DTS:X | ✓ |
| DTS Neural:X Upmixing for Standard Multichannel Audio Formats | ✓ |
| Multiple Listening Mode Enhancement Modes | ✓ |
| CinemaFILTER Audio Mode | ✓ |
| AccuEQ Room Calibration | ✓ (w/ AccuReflex) |
| A/V Sync Function | -100 to +500 ms in 5ms Steps |
| CONNECTIVITY: | |
| HDMI I/O | 4 / 1 |
| HDMI 4K / 60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals | with HDR Support |
| HDCP 2.2 Copy-Protection Compatibility | ✓ |
| HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) | ✓ |
| HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC | ✓ |
| HDMI Support for BT.2020 | ✓ |
| HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync | ✓ |
| HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM | ✓ |
| 1080p to 4K Upscaling | ✓ |
| 4K Passthrough | ✓ |
| Digital Audio In (OPT) | ✓ |
| USB Input | ✓ (Front) |
| Analog Audio In | ✓ |
| Subwoofer Pre-out | ✓ |
| 3.5 mm Headphone Output | ✓ |
| FireConnect Wireless Multi-Room Audio Streaming Technology | ✓ (Future Firmware Update) |
| Apple Airplay | ✓ |
| DTS Play-Fi Support | ✓ (Future Firmware Update) |
| Supports Onkyo Controller App | ✓ |
| Streaming Audio from PC / Network | ✓ |
| TIDAL High Fidelity Music Streaming | ✓ |
| Pandora | ✓ |
| Spotify Connect | ✓ |
| TuneIn Radio | ✓ |
| Deezer | ✓ |
| DSD Support | 2.1-Channel 2.8 MHz / 5.6 MHzMultichannel 2.8 MHz |
| Hi-Res Streaming Audio Formats | ✓ |
| Streaming Audio from USB Memory | ✓ |
| Wireless Network | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n5 Ghz / 2.4 Ghz |
| Bluetooth | ✓ (Built-in Ver. 4.1+LE) |
| INTEGRATION ACCESS: | |
| Ethernet Control | ✓ |
| RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) | ✓ |
| MISCELLANEOUS: | |
| Hybrid Standby to Reduce Power Consumption | ✓ |
| Smart Grid Ready | ✓ |
| Auto Speaker Calibration w/Mic | AccuEQ w/AccuReflex |
| GUI Out | ✓ (Advanced HD) |
| Wall Mountable | ✓ |
| Warranty | 2 YEARS |
| WIRELESS SUBWOOFER (SLW-43) | |
| AMPLIFIER / SPEAKER: | |
| Speaker Type | Bass Reflex, Powered |
| Driver | 6 1/2" (160 mm) Cone |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz - 200 kHz (Direct) |
| MISCELLANEOUS: | |
| Subwoofer Level Control | ✓ |
| Warranty | 2 YEARS |
| 5 Channel Network Receiver: | |
| Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) | 50W / Channel (4 Ω) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance | 200 mV / 47 k-Ω (LINE, UNBALANCED) |
| Tone Control | ±10dB, 90 Hz (Bass)±10dB, 7.5 kHz (Treble) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 80 dB (Digital, IHF-A) |
| Tuner Section: | subtitle |
| Tuning Frequency Range | FM 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM Preset Memory | 40 Stations |
| General: | subtitle |
| Power Supply | AC 100240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.2 W |
| Dimensions w/ Stand (W x H x D) | 17 1/8" x 2 3/4" x 12 13/16"435 x 70 x 325.5 mm |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) |
| SOUNDBAR SECTION: | subtitle |
| Speaker Type | Acoustic Suspension |
| Driver- Front | 2 3/4" x 1 9/16"(70 mm x 40 mm) Cone Woofer x 4 |
| Driver- Center | 2 3/4" x 1 9/16"(70 mm x 40 mm) Cone Woofer x 2 |
| Driver- Height | 2 9/32" (58 mm) Cone Woofer x 2 |
| WIRELESS SUBWOOFER (SLW-43) | |
| SPEAKER SECTION: | subtitle |
| Speaker Type | Bass Reflex, Powered |
| Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 100 Hz, 1%, FTC) | 50 W |
| Driver | 6 1/2" (16 cm) Cone |
| Frequency Response | 30 Hz - 200 Hz |
| GENERAL: | subtitle |
| Power Supply | AC 100240 V~, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 15 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.32 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 1/4" x 13 1/4" x 10 9/16"(261 x 337 x 269 mm) |
| Weight | 13.67 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Carton | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 43 1/4" x 13 15/16" x 20 3/8"(1,098 x 354 x 518 mm) |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) |
