One of the best affordable Dolby Atmos soundbars is a steal right now, thanks to this superb deal
You don't have to break the bank with the HT-S2000

The world of affordable soundbars can be a bit of a minefield, as manufacturers often try to cram in as many features as possible while keeping the price low. As a result, they can often do quite a lot, but not very well.
An exception to this rule is the Sony HT-S2000, a no-frills Dolby Atmos soundbar that ditches a fair few creature comforts in favour of delivering a surprisingly fantastic audio performance.
We raved about this soundbar when we reviewed it at £349; however, a deal at Very means you can snag one for just £269. An £80 saving on a soundbar we already deemed to be one of the best budget soundbars on the market is certainly not to be sniffed at.
When we first got our hands on the Sony HT-S2000, we found it hard to find fault at its £349 price. And now this truly affordable five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar is even cheaper. For your money, you get a soundbar that's focused on improving the sound that comes from your TV while keeping the cost as low as possible.
When it comes to performance-per-pound, the Sony HT-S2000 is a soundbar we'd seriously recommend – but an impressively budget price isn't all the HT-S2000 has to offer.
It's a wonderfully compact bar that is committed to improving the sound coming from your TV while boasting a straightforward design and feature set.
And on the spec sheet, it's got Bluetooth 5.2, Dolby Atmos sound and HDMI eARC, which is hard to find in comparably priced bars. Plus, optical audio, if your TV doesn't have eARC capabilities.
The S2000 uses a 3.1-channel arrangement with a built-in subwoofer and a total power output of 250W, alongside three X Balance speaker units within the bar.
With no upfiring drivers, it achieves Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support via Sony's Vertical Sound Engine psychoacoustic sound processing system.
All this means this five-star soundbar can focus on a no-frills approach that's dedicated to solid dynamics, crisp and clear dialogue and making it as easy as possible to just plug-and-play.
In our full review, we said: "We admire a product that knows what it has to offer and doesn’t try to spread itself thin by cramming in superfluous features.
"We’re willing to bet that the Sony HT-S2000 sounds better than your TV’s built-in speakers, which is the exact goal that Sony has aimed for here. "
So, if you want to improve the sound of your TV while keeping the cost down, this is the top pick.
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Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
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