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| Product | Sony HT-CT260 | Vizio S4251w-B4 | Sharp HT-SB60 | Harman/Kardon SB 16 |
| Price | $244.29 to $299.99 | $280.03 to $328.00 | $292.94 to $499.99 | $599.00 to $599.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | January 15, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The Sony HT-CT260 is our go-to budget sound bar pick, with excellent sound quality, built-in Bluetooth, an adaptable design, and no major missteps. | Vizio's S4251w-B4 sports rear speakers for unparalleled home theater sonics from a sound bar, although it has some quirks. | The Sharp HT-SB60 is one of the best-performing sound bars we've tested, although its extra-long size and lack of Bluetooth will give some buyers pause. | The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash. |
| Product Description | Sound Bar Sony HT-CT260 | Info unavailable | Sharp HT-SB60 | Sound Bar Harman/kardon SB 16 |
| Product Type | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | 5.1-channel | 2.1-channel | Sound Bar 2.1-channel |
| System Components | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Wireless subwoofer 2 x Wireless speakers | Info unavailable | 1 x Sound bar 1 x Subwoofer |
| Speaker Type | Active | Info unavailable | Active | Active |
| Nominal Output Power (Total) | 300 Watt | Info unavailable | 310 Watt | 150 Watt |
| Audio Amplifier | Integrated | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless - Bluetooth Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | Sound Bar Subwoofer - 170 Watt - 130 Watt | Info unavailable | 1 x Active subwoofer - 160 Watt 1 - 150 Watt | 2 - 25 Watt - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 100 Watt |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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