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Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
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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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General

Audio output channels2.02.02.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWiredWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

AUX inyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
N/A
00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
HDMIyesnoyesyes
HDMI version1.4
N/A
2.0b1.4
HDMI ports quantity3
N/A
44
Number of HDMI inputs2
N/A
33
Number of HDMI outputs1
N/A
11
USByesyesyesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
1
N/A
Bluetoothyes
N/A
yesyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Line-inno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
111
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
11
N/A
Ethernet connection
N/A
noyesyes
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
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
Subwoofer connectivity
N/A
N/A
Wireless
N/A
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
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
4.1
N/A

Decoders

Audio format
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital
  • DTS
  • DTS
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • MP3
  • WMA
N/A
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Frequency range55 - 1800020 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Suitable for subwoofernonoyesyes
Frequency range (max)18000.0 Hz20000.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Frequency range (min)55.0 Hz20.0 Hz
N/A
N/A
Impedance3.0 Ω4.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
RMS rated power120.0 W120.0 W400.0 W800.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power60.0 W120.0 W
N/A
N/A
Equalizeryes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
nonono
Power per channel
N/A
60.0 W
N/A
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
N/A
10.0 %
N/A
N/A
Soundbase
N/A
nonono
Signal separation
N/A
N/A
3-way2-way
Wireless
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Number of speaker drivers
N/A
N/A
610

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack
Width39.17 in37.6 in42.52 in44.49 in
Height3.58 in3.6 in2.28 in3.46 in
Depth4.09 in1.8 in5.0 in5.24 in
Weight7.72 lb4.96 lb7.05 lb
N/A

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includednonoyesyes
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

Radio receivernononono
FM radionono
N/A
no
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
N/A
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernononono
Docking connector typeNot supported
N/A
N/A
Not supported
Apple docking compatibilitynononono
Designed for wall mountingyes
N/A
yesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
noyesyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
noyesno
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
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

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.5 W45.0 W0.4 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)40.0 W0.75 W50.0 W
N/A
Operational Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
< 75< 90

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