Features
The Way The Artists Truly Intended
Enjoy the subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound in higher-than-CD quality with High-Resolution Audio. Passion for music unites every component from signal to speaker, so it feels like the artist is performing right in front of you.
Minimal design, beautifully crafted
Designed to fit your home, the neutral tones and soft angled geometry of the HT-MT500 will complement any surroundings, while enveloping you in sound.
A living room immersed in sound
Immerse your living room in cinematic virtual surround sound with S-Force PRO Front Surround and optimal bass with Sofa Mode. A slim, 2-way subwoofer fits anywhere for a flexible layout. Stand upright, neatly aligned with your furniture to deliver clear, defined bass, or place discreetly under the sofa with no compromise to sound through the cushions.
Easy to place,slim to fit
Ultra-slim, and simple to set up, the HT-MT500 has a low profile that fits anywhere you need, without blocking your TV.
Hear the detail in every note
Never miss a beat with support for High-Resolution Audio. LDAC technology delivers pristine sound quality for Bluetooth® wireless devices, and DSEE HX upscales compressed audio formats to near high-resolution quality.
Enhanced audio
Sony DSEE HX™ software improves your existing sound source (those lossy MP3s or AACs) to near high-resolution sound quality, injecting more life into your music by upscaling compressed files.
Better Bluetooth® sound
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate: 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth® Audio, which allows you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional sound quality close to High Resolution Audio.
Smart, effortless streaming
Pick up exactly where you left off from another device with Spotify by tapping the dedicated Music Service button.
Chromecast built-in
Cast music, podcasts and radio from 100+ audio apps, including Google Play™ Music and more from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your audio device. Just tap the Cast button.
Spotify Connect
Play Spotify through your audio device using the Spotify app as a remote.
Better sound quality with Chromecast built-in
Just tap the Cast button to start streaming your favourite music directly from the cloud, for the best audio quality.
Total listening freedom with Chromecast built-in
Multitask without interruption. Play a game or take a call and the music will keep playing, even if you take your phone into another room.
Save your smartphone battery with Chromecast built-in
Chromecast built-in makes a direct connection to the streaming service, so your smartphone battery lasts much longer than it would over a Bluetooth connection.
Stream music throughout the house with Sony | Music Center
Listen to the same great song all around the house with multi-room listening, controlled via the Sony | Music Center app. Use Sony | Music Center to group selected Sony sound bars and speakers together, then stream music in multiple rooms.
Connect to rear speakers
Extend your surround sound setup with wireless rear speakers. Software update required. See compatible products.
Seamless connectivity, maximum control
Control music playback from your smartphone with the Sony | Music Center app. With Bluetooth® connection and NFC, you can stream your music library from your device and home network, or to access unlimited online streaming.
HDMI Output
Keep wires to a minimum and connect to compatible devices with a single cable via HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC).
Playback via USB
A side USB port allows you to connect a wide range of USB devices for easy playback.
Wireless streaming
Connect to the internet with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® technology or NFC, for instant access to music services like Spotify and to stream music from devices on your home network.