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Philips HTS5131 Soundbar
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Sony HT-CT780 Soundbar
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Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar
Sony HT-CT790
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Editiorial reviews
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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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2 editorial reviews
Sony HT-CT780 (Soundbar): 5 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The Sony HT-CT800 is a sub-par sounding soundbar that doesn’t perform well for most uses. Its sound profile is noticeably bright and lacks a lot of bass, even if...Read more
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2 editorial reviews
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
Sony HT-CT790 (Soundbar): 3 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
85 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
39
3.7 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Audio output channels2.12.12.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
N/A
Wired
Recommended usageHome theatre
N/A
N/A

Connectivity

Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)100
Composite output100
AUX inyes
N/A
N/A
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)100
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)111
HDMI ports quantity1
N/A
4
Number of HDMI inputs133
Number of HDMI outputs111
Subwoofer connectivityWiredWirelessWireless
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
N/A
1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonoyes
Bluetoothnoyesyes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
N/A
N/A
DC-in jackyes
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
Composite input
N/A
00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
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
USB
N/A
yesyes
NFC
N/A
yesyes
Ethernet connection
N/A
noyes
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
3.0
N/A
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
1

Decoders

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS HD High Resolution Audio
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
N/A
  • LPCM
  • PCM

Dimensions

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Width37.2 in
N/A
40.55 in
Height7.05 in
N/A
2.05 in
Depth3.78 in
N/A
4.96 in
Weight1.1 lb6.17 lb6.17 lb

Subwoofer

Subwoofer includedyes
N/A
yes
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferActive subwoofer
N/A
Subwoofer RMS power200.0 W120.0 W
N/A
Subwoofer impedance3.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150
N/A
N/A
Subwoofer width4.84 in15.04 in7.48 in
Subwoofer depth14.53 in7.52 in15.2 in
Subwoofer height12.17 in15.35 in15.04 in
Subwoofer weight7.94 lb17.42 lb17.2 lb
Type of enclosure (sub)
N/A
Bass reflex
Bass reflex

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Features

Radio receivernonono
FM radioyesno
N/A
3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
yes
Apple docking compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
N/A
no
Game modeyes
N/A
yes
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet
N/A
nono
DLNA certified
N/A
noyes
Wireless speakers included
N/A
noyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player
N/A
nono
Night mode
N/A
yesyes
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Remote control app for mobile / tablet
N/A
N/A
yes
Designed for wall mounting
N/A
N/A
yes

Storage

Built-in hard drivenonono
Type of optical unitBlu-Ray
N/A
N/A
Memory card readernonono
Optical drive
N/A
nono

Power

Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W25.0 W
Power consumption (typical)115.0 W40.0 W42.0 W
Operational Power Consumption
N/A
30 - 70< 330