Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 review highlights strong sound but missing wireless features

A review of Sony’s midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar that shines in audio but falls short on wireless features and updates.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 Delivers Strong Sound With Key Flaws

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a 3.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar that ships with a wireless subwoofer and carries a $650 price. It lacks Wi-Fi connectivity, which means AirPlay, Chromecast and Spotify Connect are not available. Firmware updates require transferring files via a USB thumb drive, a process that feels out of step for 2025. Still, the sound quality stands out, with clear dialogue from a dedicated center channel and a warm, inviting overall tone that works well for both music and TV.

Musically, it delivers crisp detail and good front to back imaging, and in scenes with overhead action the two up firing drivers help fill the room. But the 3.1.2 setup has its limits; immersion remains more synthetic than truly expansive, and adding rear speakers is not supported with the Theater Bar 6. The included subwoofer is sizeable and can dominate a compact stand. In a crowded market, the Bar 6 competes with the Samsung QS700F, which offers similar sound without the same update friction, complicating the choice for buyers on a budget.

Sony moves to launch midrange soundbars in 2025 without Wi-Fi on some models, a sign of the price versus convenience tension in consumer tech. The Theater Bar 6 shows that sound quality can still shine even when the feature set lags behind rivals. For many buyers in small spaces, its compact footprint and reasonable price make it tempting, provided they are willing to trade digital convenience for better audio.

Industry watchers may see this as a cautious bet. Sony signals it wants to protect margins while keeping a familiar brand promise of solid, no nonsense sound. But as streaming grows and voice control becomes a default expectation, omitting Wi-Fi could push buyers toward competing options that feel more future-proof. The real test is whether this mix of tone and tech will translate into repeat purchases as more affordable, feature rich models arrive.

Highlights

Sound quality remains the bright spot even as the package leans toward old school updates