The Sony HT-S400 and the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 represent two very different approaches to the same problem — improving TV audio in a compact, living room-friendly package. At Sony Mony Electronics in Mumbai, the Sony HT-S400 is priced at Rs. 23,990 while the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 sits at approximately Rs. 48,900. The price gap is significant. This comparison explains what each system offers and which makes more sense depending on what you actually need.
System Configuration
The Sony HT-S400 is a 2.1 channel system — a soundbar plus a wireless subwoofer. It delivers 330W total output with dedicated bass handling through the separate subwoofer. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a standalone bar with no subwoofer included. It uses advanced acoustic engineering and room correction technology to extract maximum performance from a single enclosure. If you want bass performance comparable to the HT-S400's subwoofer from the Bose system, you need to add the Bose Bass Module 500 at an additional cost.
Bass and Low-Frequency Performance
This is where the Sony HT-S400 holds a clear practical advantage. A physical subwoofer — even at Rs. 23,990 — produces bass frequencies that no single soundbar enclosure can match. The HT-S400's wireless subwoofer fills the room with low-end weight that makes action movies and bass-heavy music genuinely satisfying. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 without the Bass Module produces adequate mid-bass but cannot reproduce the deep low frequencies that give explosions, drums, and bass lines their physical impact.
If you add the Bose Bass Module 500 to match the HT-S400's bass capability, the total Bose system cost rises well above Rs. 80,000 — making the comparison much less relevant for most buyers.
Smart Features and Connectivity
The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is the more feature-rich system for smart home integration. It supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control built in. The Bose Music app provides equaliser control, source switching, and multi-room audio grouping with other Bose speakers. Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, and optical connections are all included.
The Sony HT-S400 connects via HDMI ARC, optical audio, and Bluetooth. There is no built-in voice assistant or dedicated app, though it integrates with Sony Bravia TVs via Acoustic Centre Sync and can be controlled through the TV's remote when connected via HDMI ARC. For households that already own a Sony Bravia TV, this TV-centred integration is smooth and practical without requiring an additional app or account.
Sound Quality for Movies
Movie performance depends heavily on which aspect you prioritise. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 produces an impressively wide soundstage for a single bar — Bose's ADAPTiQ room calibration system tunes the output to the specific acoustic properties of your room. Dialogue clarity is excellent. The presentation feels spacious and open.
The Sony HT-S400 with its wireless subwoofer sounds fuller and more physically engaging for action content. The combination of the soundbar's X-Balanced Speaker Unit technology and the dedicated subwoofer creates a more cinematic experience. For buyers who watch a lot of films and OTT content with dynamic soundtracks, the HT-S400's physical bass impact is hard to match at its price.
Design
The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is smaller, more premium-looking, and integrates more discreetly into a living room setup. The Sony HT-S400 requires finding a placement for the wireless subwoofer, which adds a second component to the room. In space-constrained Mumbai apartments, this is worth considering — the Bose unit is genuinely more minimal.
Which Makes More Sense for Mumbai Buyers?
At Rs. 23,990, the Sony HT-S400 delivers a complete bass-capable 2.1 system that outperforms the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 (without subwoofer) on low-frequency reproduction and total output at roughly half the price. For buyers who want the best audio upgrade for their budget and are not particularly invested in smart home ecosystems, the HT-S400 is the stronger choice.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 makes sense if you want a single clean component with voice control and Bose ecosystem integration, and either do not need deep bass or plan to add the Bass Module later. It is a premium lifestyle product as much as an audio upgrade.
Buy the Sony HT-S400 at Sony Mony Mumbai
The Sony HT-S400 is available at Sony Mony Electronics at Rs. 23,990 with no-cost EMI options. We are an authorised Sony dealer in Mumbai and handle warranty registration at purchase. Shop at sonymony.co.in or visit our store. Same-day delivery across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane for orders before 2 PM.