Pioneer SBX-N500

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May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews of Pioneer SBX-N500. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The usability and price also get good comments. There are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Pioneer SBX-N500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Pioneer SBX-N500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size. The price is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the design.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Pioneer SBX-N500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

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May, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Pioneer SBX-N500

A great-value soundbar with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and DLNA

Superb feature list ; Discreet design ; Loud, room-filling sound

No HDMI inputs ; Could be more composed at loud volumes ; Some sound modes only accessible onscreen

If the Pioneer blocks your TV’s the infrared receiver, the SBX-N500 features a pair of built-in IR repeaters that fire commands from the back. But if that doesn't work for you, there’s an IR sensor cable in the box that can be placed in a more suitable...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (homecinemachoice.com)

Pioneer SBX-N500 review

Most soundbars are focused on sound quality, but Pioneer's SBX-N500 is a little more ambitious. Yes, it packs 140W of muscle for beefing up movies, but it's also blessed with the sort of multimedia and networking talents that put some full-sized...

Generous feature list; sturdy, low-key design; loud room-filling sound with good detail levels

Bass lacks agility and tightness; lack of HDMI inputs makes setup slightly messy

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan (expertreviews.co.uk)

Pioneer SBX-N500 review

A comprehensive sound bar that's ideal for anyone without a smart TV

For £250, the SBX-N500 has an incredible amount of features. Many other sound bars in this range make do with Bluetooth, but Pioneer has managed to include wireless video, DLNA streaming and even some smart TV abilities. Despite the fiddly HDMI issue,...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Pioneer Sound Bar SBX-N500

TV sound – even on an expensive unit is not great – so a sound bar can improve the quality and clarity of the volume. My own bugbear is movies where they tend to speak in a whisper and even turning up the TV volume cannot always help.

The soundbar is 88x10x11cm, the middle figure is the measurement at the front, at the back it is only 7cm. I used it in a variety of places as it is far more than a TV soundbar. I used it sitting on tables and stands as the shape allows sound from the...

Apr, 2014

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Pioneer SBX N500 Soundbar Review

As much an all-in-one solution as it is a soundbar with an absolute boatload of features and a very engaging sound.

Excellent connectivity options ; Surprisingly full and wide sound ; Tons of features ; Included IR repeater

No direct access to sound modes from remote ; Subs can dominate ; Android app has crashing issues

The Pioneer SBX-N500 is a solidly made and compact soundbar package that stands at around 9cm tall, so should't get in the way of the bottom of most TVs, nor the infra red sensor. But should that become an issue, Pioneer helpfully has included an IR...

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