Sharp HTSB300 2.1 Sound Bar Audio System with Digital Decoding

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 3.8 x 2.8 inches ; 4.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001R4CJS4
• Item model number: HTSB300
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,076 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #59 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Multiroom Digital Music Systems

Product Description

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Designed to simulate a surround sound effect without the bulk and added cost of a full home theater audio system, the Sharp HTSB300 Sound Bar provides a 2.1-channel surround sound environment. The compact Sound Bar encases left and right speakers, as well as a subwoofer, in one clean unit for 32 watts of total power output (5W x 2, plus 22W subwoofer). It can be placed on a TV stand (32-inch class LCD and up) with included mounting plates and adjustable feet to straddle the base of an LCD TV.

The Sharp Sound Bar simulates a surround sound effect without the bulk of adding a full speaker set.

The HTSB300 adds digital audio decoding with DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro logic II decoder, as well as Dolby Virtual Speaker to effectively simulate 5.1 channel surround sound. Dolby Virtual Speaker simulates a realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound environment without placing speakers in every corner of a room, helping transform your living room or bedroom into a surround-sound theater without stringing speaker wire throughout the room.

The Sound Bar also offers advanced HDSS (high-definition sound standard) sound technology and SRS WOW HD Sound for a more natural listening experience and a deeper, more natural bass response. It also features adjustable Bass, Treble and Sub level options for a unique surround sound effect without rear channel speakers.

For flexibility and simple setup, the Sound Bar offers dual audio inputs (right and left RCA jacks) and a 3.5mm sub mini jack, which allows for a second audio source such as an MP3 player. The HT-SB300 also adds a subwoofer output jack.

Features and Specifications

• Preprogrammed equalizer
• DTS, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
• Dolby Virtual Speaker
• Slim remote control with Sharp TV control
• Auto on/off function
• SRS WOW Sound
• Total power output: 32 watts (5W x 2, plus 22W subwoofer)
• Audio inputs: 2x RCA (left/right analog), 1x 3.5mm stereo minijack
• Wall mounting plates included
• Dimensions: 31-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 inches
• Weight: 3.85 pounds

Product Description

Sharp's new sound bar line is stylish and sleek delivering unbelievable sound with rich bass from one slick simple speaker. A powerful built-in subwoofer along with built-in DTS, Dolby Digital decoders and SRS Surround sound functions will have you convinced you're in a room full of speakers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good match for Sharp Aquos LCD TV's, May 24, 2009

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W. Scott "Enlightened Consumer" (Huntsville, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp HTSB300 2.1 Sound Bar Audio System with Digital Decoding (Electronics)

Inexpensive soundbar best suited for a medium size Aquos LCD TV. Crisp high's and solid mid range characteristics, seamless operation with Aquos TV. Sound is improved tremendously with the addition of a small subwoofer such as a Polk Audio PSW111 or similar using the subwoofer output on the bar which can be controlled using the included remote. Dimensions are thin and long and well suited to 32, 37 and 40" TV's (the bar is 31.5 inches long). Well suited for smaller rooms or apartments, however surround sound effects are subtle. This unit will not fool you into believing sound is coming from behind you, however it does create an immersive sound field that fills the listening area and is a dramatic improvement over built in TV speakers. Great for someone who is avoiding complex audio systems and seeking a minimalist, but satisfying audio experience. If you have no intention of adding a subwoofer, get the less expensive HT-SB200, the difference between the digital and analog inputs is insignificant.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A sound improvement, July 4, 2009

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Bill Seward (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sharp HTSB300 2.1 Sound Bar Audio System with Digital Decoding (Electronics)

The HTSB300 is a big improvement over the speakers built into flat panel TVs. Don't mistake it for surround sound--it isn't. However, the improvement in sound quality is very noticeable, especially in the lower register. Even though we could have bought a low-end surround system for this price, we decided that the hassle of running wires, siting speakers and so on simply wasn't worth it. We watch TV and movies, not run a theater. There's also the benefit of the small size, which generally is making use of what would normally be wasted space in front of the TV.

Three notes. We've found that keeping the built-in TV speakers at a low level seems to improve the overall quality of sound. We found that the included "spikes", meant to elevate the unit so it can sit over the pedestal of the TV, doesn't work so well (as least with our Sharp Aquos). It raises the unit to the point where it interferes with the TV's remote receiver. And you get yet another remote to keep up with. (Our cable "universal" remote doesn't know what to make of this unit.)

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple enhancement of flat panel TV sound, February 22, 2010

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Vu Truong (Spring Lake, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sharp HTSB300 2.1 Sound Bar Audio System with Digital Decoding (Electronics)

I bought this soundbar mainly because it was simple to set up and get started. There was one cable to hook up and we had sound. I did not want the hassle of hooking up an extra subwoofer, placing a bunch of speakers around the room, etc. This was a plug and play. So simple that we had sound literally 5 minutes out of the box. The drawback obviously is that you will not get the sound that comes out of a home theater set up that can cost thousands. The speakers on our TV point downward so the sound is muffled. I wanted speakers that pointed outwards towards the TV viewer. The soundbar is small, compact, and stylish. I hate setting up AV stuff for the HDTV because I always seem to get wires or cables crossed. You literally cannot mess this up. This is a simple solution to crappy flat screen TV speakers. The soundbar has 4 audio modes: standard, cinema, sports, and news. Very happy with the sound but don't expect to be blown away - you need the whole home theater set up for that. The only reason that it doesn't get 5 stars is because I don't think any stand alone soundbar can reproduce the sound of a home theater system.