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Sony HT-CT790

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User ratings:
39
3.7 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
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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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Pros

  • default sound is fairly balanced in the mids
  • this bar is ideal for listening to stereo content
  • sturdy

Cons

  • support Dolby Atmos content
  • extra hdmi cable is not included
  • the HDMI cables will probably only be connected once

Key specs

  • Wired
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • 330 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Sony HT-CT790 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-CT790

Pros

  • default sound is fairly balanced in the mids
  • this bar is ideal for listening to stereo content
  • sturdy
  • well-built soundbars
  • sturdy and well-built
  • CT790 is pretty easy

Cons

  • support Dolby Atmos content
  • extra hdmi cable is not included
  • the HDMI cables will probably only be connected once
  • it does not work with all sports …)
  • the analogue and USB connections feel very clogged
  • sound too soft
  • Lacking sound enhancement features
  • Sony soundbars offer a room correction feature
  • the bar lacks a discrete center channel
  • Sony only provides EQ presets
  • but only limited to particular Sony satellite speakers

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Sony HT-CT790 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels2.1
Connectivity technologyWired
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Decoders
Audio format
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • LPCM
  • PCM
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer width7.48 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in
Subwoofer weight17.2 lb
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Dimensions
Width40.55 in
Height2.05 in
Depth4.96 in
Weight6.17 lb
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsno
Analogue RCA stereo inputs0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)0
Composite input0
Composite output0
Audio (L/R) in1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity4
Number of HDMI inputs3
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
Subwoofer connectivityWireless
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Number of speaker drivers2
RMS rated power330.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Spotify Connect
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedyes
Remote control app for mobile / tabletyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Apple docking compatibilityno
Game modeyes
Night modeyes
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 330
Power consumption (standby)25.0 W
Power consumption (typical)42.0 W

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