Good sound you can also enjoy different ...
Since I also have other sound systems from Bose and to appreciate the sound very white, I originally had "flirted" with the Bose Solo 15.
However, the optics do not really liked (rounded front) and after some research, I came across this Sony HT-XT1.
Wow, the design is (for my taste) so nearly perfect plus much cheaper.
I also have quite a bit of equipment from Sony and was sure "that must sound good" ...
After unpacking, I was immediately enthusiastic; "It looks still better than on the product picture!".
A truly ingenious design, perfectly matching TV's with black glass base and also as a standalone device with no TV on top of it a very sophisticated look.
Commissioning is really simple and after I tried everything possible I can say; The HT-XT1 sounds just insanely good!
I want to offend anyone, but who criticized this sound - sorry, I can not understand ...
Of course it also depends on the source and the settings.
For my personal taste generates the sound setting "Portable Audio" with Voice "Type 3" the best sound.
If one bass still on level 12, then "rummst" it neat, actually too much of a good (I had somewhere "too little bass" read reviews with - Hello ???).
Also in connection with a smartphone via Bluetooth, the sound (music) is madness.
Only kritikfähig might the remote control of HT-XT1.
This is something "creaky" fiddly to use and feel could be much better - especially since you often have to use this but with such a device.
In Google App Store, there is the free Sony SongPal app so you can see the HT-XT1 use with the smartphone or tablet.
Conclusion:
Of course, the personal claims are different and so it is difficult to give a universal recommendation.
But who is looking for a visually appealing and very good sounding "Drunterstell- Soundbar" which is likely to be very satisfied with this Sony HT-XT1.
My tastes and my (not small) claims in any case fully met and therefore clear recommendation!