No Bass
Sony Soundbar
Severity:What Does This Error Mean?
Sony soundbar no bass is usually caused by the wireless subwoofer losing its pairing link or the bass level being too low. Check the subwoofer LED — it should be solid white or green when connected.
How to Fix It
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Check the subwoofer LED
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Re-pair the wireless subwoofer
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Increase the bass level
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Switch to a sound mode with deeper bass
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Reposition the subwoofer
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Check the TV audio format via HDMI
Frequently Asked Questions
Sony subwoofer orange LED — what does it mean?
An orange LED on the Sony subwoofer means it is trying to pair but has not found the soundbar. Hold the LINK button on both the subwoofer and the soundbar simultaneously to force pairing.
Sony HT-S400 subwoofer makes no sound at all?
Check the subwoofer is powered (LED lit). If powered but silent, re-pair using the LINK button procedure. If the LED is off, check the power cable and wall outlet.
Sony soundbar has bass on Bluetooth but not via HDMI?
The TV is likely outputting PCM stereo via HDMI ARC, which contains no bass channel. Switch the TV digital audio output to Dolby Digital 5.1 in TV sound settings.