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Sony HT-NT5 vs Sony HT-ST9

42.52 in
2.28 in
Sony HT-NT5 Soundbar
Sony HT-NT5
44.49 in
3.46 in
Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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2
2 editorial reviews
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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User rating
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
47
4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Audio output channels2.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Analogue 3.5mm input11
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputsnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputs00
Analogue RCA stereo outputs00
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)00
Composite input00
Composite output00
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)00
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)11
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version2.0b1.4
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USByesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP

Decoders

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Audio format
  • 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
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)nono
Signal separation3-way2-way
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers610
RMS rated power400.0 W800.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width42.52 in44.49 in
Height2.28 in3.46 in
Depth5.0 in5.24 in

Subwoofer

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer width7.48 in9.8 in
Subwoofer depth15.2 in16.77 in
Subwoofer height15.04 in16.65 in
Subwoofer weight17.86 lb35.27 lb

Design

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • Spotify Connect
Google Cast
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiedyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includedyesno
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Apple docking compatibilitynono
Designed for wall mountingyesyes

Storage

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-NT5Sony HT-NT5
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Operational Power Consumption< 75< 90
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony HT-ST9