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Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
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1 editorial reviews
In most instances, TV manufacturers focus primarily on the viewing experience, and audio quality canRead more
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3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
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Sony's HT-ST9 sound bar is the company's newest flagship at $1,499 and it boasts some unique features such as support for Bluetooth headphones and IP control.Read more
The best Sony soundbar that we've tested is the Sony HT-A7000 with Speakers + Bass Module. This 7.1.2 setup offers a versatile performance with support for surround sound content, like Dolby Digital, as well as object-based formats like Dolby Atmos that are often found on streaming services.Read more
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User rating
10
3.8 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
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4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4 stars
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4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
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General

Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Audio output channels
N/A
2.02.17.1

Connectivity

AUX inyesyes
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1100
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
N/A
Wireless
N/A
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Line-inyesno
N/A
N/A
HDMI
N/A
yesyesyes
HDMI version
N/A
1.42.0b1.4
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
344
Number of HDMI inputs
N/A
233
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
111
USB
N/A
yesyesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
N/A
11
N/A
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
N/A
11
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
N/A
nono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
N/A
00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
N/A
00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
00
Composite input
N/A
N/A
00
Composite output
N/A
N/A
00
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
00
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
00
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
N/A
nono
S-video input
N/A
N/A
00
S-video output
N/A
N/A
00
SCART out
N/A
N/A
nono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
NFC
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Ethernet connection
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
4.1
N/A

Audio features

Frequency range55 - 2000055 - 18000
N/A
N/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)85.0 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
RMS rated power158.0 W120.0 W400.0 W800.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power88.0 W60.0 W
N/A
N/A
Equalizeryesyes
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwoofer
N/A
noyesyes
Frequency range (max)
N/A
18000.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Frequency range (min)
N/A
55.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Impedance
N/A
3.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
N/A
nono
Signal separation
N/A
N/A
3-way2-way
Wireless
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Number of speaker drivers
N/A
N/A
610
Soundbase
N/A
N/A
nono

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesnoyesyes
Subwoofer RMS power70.0 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
N/A
Bass reflex
Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer width
N/A
N/A
7.48 in9.8 in
Subwoofer depth
N/A
N/A
15.2 in16.77 in
Subwoofer height
N/A
N/A
15.04 in16.65 in
Subwoofer weight
N/A
N/A
17.86 lb35.27 lb
Subwoofer location
N/A
N/A
N/A
Separate

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Features

FM radionono
N/A
no
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
N/A
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
N/A
Not supported
Apple docking compatibilitynononono
Radio receiver
N/A
nonono
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nonono
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yesyesyes
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Google Cast
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
N/A
nono
DLNA certified
N/A
N/A
yesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
N/A
yesno
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Game mode
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Night mode
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack
Width
N/A
39.17 in42.52 in44.49 in
Height
N/A
3.58 in2.28 in3.46 in
Depth
N/A
4.09 in5.0 in5.24 in
Weight
N/A
7.72 lb7.05 lb
N/A

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