Sharp has been making significant strides in the UK audio market with its Q series soundbars, and the HT-SBW53121 represents an impressive entry in the mid-range segment. This 3.1.2 channel soundbar, when paired with the optional HT-SPR52021 wireless rear speakers, creates an impressive 5.1.4 surround sound system that aims to bring cinema-quality audio to your living room. The Sharp Q series marks the company’s return to form in the audio space, with products that prioritise sound quality over unnecessary smart features. This approach becomes particularly evident with the HT-SBW53121, which skips Wi-Fi connectivity and streaming apps in favour of focusing on what matters most: delivering great audio performance at a reasonable price. What sets this system apart is its collaboration with Devialet, the French audio specialist renowned for its premium speakers and acoustic engineering expertise. This partnership brings professional tuning to a consumer-friendly price point, promising to elevate the audio experience beyond what you’d typically expect from a soundbar in this category. Sharp HT-SBW53121 Soundbar Specification Category Feature Sharp Q HT-SBW53121 Soundbar Physical Dimensions Soundbar Length 100 cm Unit Size (W x H x D) 1000 x 75 x 125 mm Unit Weight 4.5 kg Subwoofer Size (W x H x D) 240 x 448 x 240 mm Subwoofer Weight 6.9 kg Audio Features Equaliser Modes Movie, Music, Voice, Sport, Game, Night, Custom, Off Audio Channels 3.1.2 (5.1.4 when paired with HT-SPR52021) Speaker Configuration 4 x 40x90mm (Front Right/Left/Centre x2), 2 x 2.5″ Up-firing, 1 x 6.5″ Subwoofer Speaker Power (Max) 550 W Measured Output Power RMS 182 W (4 x 18W + 2 x 15W + 1 x 80W Subwoofer) Sound Settings Individual Bass and Treble adjustment via remote Audio Decoders Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS-HD, DTS 5.1 Supported Audio Formats (USB) MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, AAC+, ALAC 3D Sound Processing Dolby Surround Virtualiser DTS:X Support Yes Room Calibration Manual adjustment Connectivity 3.5mm Aux-in / Line-in Yes 4K UHD Pass-Through Yes USB x1 Bluetooth Yes (Version 5.3) Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC+ HDMI Input x2 HDMI-CEC Yes HDMI-eARC Yes Digital Optical Audio Input Yes Control via TV Remote (HDMI-CEC) Yes Operation Remote Control Yes Direct Keys on Unit Yes Source Indicator White LED alphanumeric segment display Power Specifications Power Requirements AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Power Consumption 102 W (42W Soundbar + 60W Subwoofer) Standby Power Consumption