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Samsung HW-K850 Soundbar
Samsung HW-K850
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Sony HT-ST5000 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST5000
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Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
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3.7 out of 5
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4.5 out of 5
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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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4.4 out of 5
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3.8 out of 5
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General

Audio output channels3.17.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Audio (L/R) in1
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)100
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity244
Number of HDMI inputs133
Number of HDMI outputs111
Subwoofer connectivityWirelessWireless
N/A
USBnoyesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
NFCnoyesyes
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.1
N/A
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
11
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs
N/A
nono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs
N/A
00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs
N/A
00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
00
Composite input
N/A
00
Composite output
N/A
00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
HDMI version
N/A
1.41.4
Pre-output (subwoofer)
N/A
nono
S-video input
N/A
00
S-video output
N/A
00
SCART out
N/A
nono
Ethernet connection
N/A
yesyes
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS 2.0
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • 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
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nonono
Suitable for subwooferyesyesyes
Wirelessyesyesyes
RMS rated power350.0 W
N/A
800.0 W
Number of speaker drivers
N/A
1010
Soundbar speaker RMS power
N/A
90.0 W
N/A
Soundbase
N/A
nono
Signal separation
N/A
N/A
2-way

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyesyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Bass reflex
Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer locationSeparate
N/A
Separate
Subwoofer width0.8 in9.76 in9.8 in
Subwoofer depth1.63 in16.77 in16.77 in
Subwoofer height2.57 in15.87 in16.65 in
Subwoofer weight21.01 lb31.09 lb35.27 lb
Subwoofer RMS power
N/A
30.0 W
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Built-in displayno
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width4.76 in46.46 in44.49 in
Height0.32 in3.15 in3.46 in
Depth0.51 in5.71 in5.24 in
Weight14.7 lb18.08 lb
N/A
Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Features

DLNA certifiedyesyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesnoyes
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
N/A
Night modeyes
N/A
N/A
Streaming standards
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Google Cast
Radio receiver
N/A
nono
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
nono
Wireless speakers included
N/A
nono
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
yes
N/A
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nono
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
yesyes
FM radio
N/A
N/A
no
Docking connector type
N/A
N/A
Not supported
Apple docking compatibility
N/A
N/A
no

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.26 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)10.6 W7.0 W
N/A
Operational Power Consumption
N/A
< 120< 90

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