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Question: Is the Sub-Woofer powered (built in sub-woofer amp), or simply connected as another speaker?
Document: Dolby Digital decoder built-in w/ virtual surround (that also works with 2-channel analog encoded w/ Dolby Pro Logic)4. Small Sub-woofer w/ adjustable bass level (on the remote)5.
sound bar is fairly good  subwoofer is pathetic  cant tell its even there  weakest sub woofer I've ever seen wouldn't reccomend
Bought the refurbished one from another online store. You might want to go to a retail store that has a display to see it first and try. For me, the quality of sound is like listening from an average computer speaker. The subwoofer speaker is low quality and small. I would not match this with an expensive HDTV. I would spend more and get the Sony HT-CT260 Sound bar.
(Why doesn't somebody make brackets to secure the soundbar ABOVE the TV screen? )I used the supplied optical cable. The sub-woofer is wired (as opposed to wireless) but there is ample wire included. I don't get what Sony is saying about surround sound - it isn't. I have DirecTV but the soundbar did not play nice with the DirecTV remote (which could control the TV). I really didn't like the Sony remote that came with the soundbar - too small and complicated.
When I first saw the size of the sub woofer I thought really, really this little thing is going to produce that bass sound that I like?Ok like they say size doesn't matter that little woofer ROCKS I love it.Big thumbs up to sony and the vender who sold it to me at a great price but also shipped it for free and with care. I would use this vender again and I would let my friends and family know what a great service this vender gave me. Thank you
We bought one of these about a year ago. We're so happy with the results that we're buying another for the den. Now I'll never pull my husband away from his sports channels.
Overall, this is a great product, Sony delivers and for $150 at Target, it's a pretty good deal if you ask me. Would definitely recommend or even buy another one for another room.
I purchased this form own christmas gift. It arrived in a timely manner and came with it's own hdmi cable and digital optical cable. It connected quickly and easily. I was hoping for a bit louder system but for the price this is just fine for my needs.
(ours works perfectly, unlike some other's experiences)* Volume can be turned all the way up without distortion (it's only 60 watts). * Surround sound adds much more realism than built-in tv audio. * Subwoofer adds a nice amount of base.
Product has clear , rich volume. The woofer added makes listening a more in depth experience, like being at the movies but not as loud! Only thing, I was told it was free shipping and I was charged 45.00 bucks.
Answer: The subwoofer connects to the Soundbar through the subwoofer output by way of speaker wire.