Why is my Sony sound bar woofer not working?
Emily Sparks
Published Mar 17, 2026
Why is my Sony sound bar woofer not working?
Press and hold the Power button while pressing the Input button and the VOL- button (at the same time). When RESET appears on the front panel display, release the buttons. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds. Plug in the power cord and turn on the soundbar.
Why is there no power going to my subwoofer?
Check outlets, power cable, and fuse. Most subwoofers have a “standby” LED that glows to indicate active power. If the subwoofer still doesn’t power on, try plugging it into a different outlet that you know works properly. As with the speaker wires, inspect the subwoofer’s power cable for any damage or defects.
How do I turn my Sony subwoofer on?
On the remote control, press the SWT + (subwoofer volume up) button to turn up the volume on the subwoofer.
Is the Sony ht-ct290 subwoofer has no power?
So, I’m now forced into the market for a new soundbar after less than two years ownership of the HT-CT290. I had my eye on the Sony HTXF9000 but it too appears to have this lousy subwoofer unit.
How do you turn on a subwoofer on a Sony TV?
Press and hold the Power button while pressing the Input button and the VOL- button. When RESET appears on the front panel display, release the buttons. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds. Plug in the power cord and turn on the sound bar. Note: After the reset, you will have to link the sound bar and the subwoofer.
How do you connect a subwoofer to a speaker?
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer is connected properly. • Press POWER on the subwoofer to turn on the power. – The power indicator on the subwoofer flashes slowly in green or lights up in red. • Move the subwoofer to a location near the Bar Speaker so that the power indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green.
What to do if your subwoofer does not power on?
Try plugging the AC power cord into a different AC outlet to make sure there is not a problem with the current outlet. Make sure the POWER switch on the active subwoofer is set to on. Depending on your subwoofer, turn the POWER SAVE switch to the off position so the active subwoofer remains on at all times.
So, I’m now forced into the market for a new soundbar after less than two years ownership of the HT-CT290. I had my eye on the Sony HTXF9000 but it too appears to have this lousy subwoofer unit.
Press and hold the Power button while pressing the Input button and the VOL- button. When RESET appears on the front panel display, release the buttons. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds. Plug in the power cord and turn on the sound bar. Note: After the reset, you will have to link the sound bar and the subwoofer.
• Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) of the subwoofer is connected properly. • Press POWER on the subwoofer to turn on the power. – The power indicator on the subwoofer flashes slowly in green or lights up in red. • Move the subwoofer to a location near the Bar Speaker so that the power indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green.
Try plugging the AC power cord into a different AC outlet to make sure there is not a problem with the current outlet. Make sure the POWER switch on the active subwoofer is set to on. Depending on your subwoofer, turn the POWER SAVE switch to the off position so the active subwoofer remains on at all times.
