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Philips HTS5131 Soundbar
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Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
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It is a well established fact now that soundbars have become a worthy option as a solution for a home theatre ...Read more
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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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4.3 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
69 user ratings
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General

Audio output channels2.12.17.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
Recommended usageHome theatre
N/A
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)1000
Composite output1000
AUX inyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1000
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1111
HDMI ports quantity1444
Number of HDMI inputs1333
Number of HDMI outputs1111
Subwoofer connectivityWiredWirelessWireless
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesyesyes
Bluetoothnoyesyesyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
DC-in jackyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
111
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
nonono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
000
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
000
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
000
Composite input
N/A
000
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
000
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
000
HDMI
N/A
yesyesyes
HDMI version
N/A
2.0b1.41.4
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
nonono
S-video input
N/A
000
S-video output
N/A
000
SCART out
N/A
nonono
USB
N/A
yesyesyes
NFC
N/A
yesyesyes
Ethernet connection
N/A
yesyesyes
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.14.1
N/A

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • 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 Atmos
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack
Width37.2 in42.52 in46.46 in44.49 in
Height7.05 in2.28 in3.15 in3.46 in
Depth3.78 in5.0 in5.71 in5.24 in
Weight1.1 lb7.05 lb18.08 lb
N/A

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyesyes
Subwoofer typePassive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W
N/A
30.0 W
N/A
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
N/A
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer width4.84 in7.48 in9.76 in9.8 in
Subwoofer depth14.53 in15.2 in16.77 in16.77 in
Subwoofer height12.17 in15.04 in15.87 in16.65 in
Subwoofer weight7.94 lb17.86 lb31.09 lb35.27 lb
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer location
N/A
N/A
N/A
Separate

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlackBlack

Features

Radio receivernononono
FM radioyes
N/A
N/A
no
3D support (3D-Ready)noyesnoyes
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Apple docking compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
no
N/A
no
Game modeyesyes
N/A
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Google Cast
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
nonono
DLNA certified
N/A
yesyesyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
yesnono
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nonono
Night mode
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yesyesyes
Docking connector type
N/A
N/A
N/A
Not supported

Storage

Built-in hard drivenononono
Type of optical unitBlu-Ray
N/A
N/A
N/A
Memory card readernononono
Optical drive
N/A
nonono

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.4 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)115.0 W50.0 W7.0 W
N/A
Operational Power Consumption
N/A
< 75< 120< 90

Often compared with Sony HT-ST5000

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