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Philips HTS5131 Soundbar
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Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
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Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
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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3.7 out of 5
5 user ratings
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20 %
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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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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4.3 out of 5
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4.3 out of 5
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General

Audio output channels2.12.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & WirelessWired & Wireless
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 quantity144
Number of HDMI inputs133
Number of HDMI outputs111
Subwoofer connectivityWiredWireless
N/A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyesyes
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
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
1
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)
N/A
00
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
HDMI version
N/A
2.0b1.4
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
yesyes
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
OPP
Bluetooth version
N/A
4.1
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 Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • LPCM
  • PCM
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA

Audio features

Frequency range150 - 20000
N/A
N/A
Impedance6.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
N/A
N/A
RMS rated power400.0 W400.0 W800.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power200.0 W
N/A
N/A
Equalizeryes
N/A
N/A
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)
N/A
nono
Signal separation
N/A
3-way2-way
Suitable for subwoofer
N/A
yesyes
Wireless
N/A
yesyes
Number of speaker drivers
N/A
610
Soundbase
N/A
nono

Dimensions

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

Subwoofer

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

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Features

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

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

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