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Sony HT-ST7

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User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
18 %
2 stars
2 %
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Editorial reviews:
9
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9 editorial reviews
Performance Features Ergonomics ValueRead more
Can this flagship soundbar/subwoofer combi really be a suitable alternative to a full 5.1 rig? If square speaker drivers existed then Sony would have certainly used them for the HT-ST7, a soundbar that’s got more hard edges than Jason Statham and more angles than a protractor factory. Even the remote control is a perfect oblong with triangular shaped buttons. And with substantial dimensions and considerable heft to both bar and subwoofer (not pictured) there is nothing subtle about the HT-ST7’s look.Read more
This slick option just may change the way you look at (and listen to) soundbars.Read more
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Pros

  • Subwoofer pairing is effortless
  • soundbar is attractive and very well built
  • The remote is clean and simple

Cons

  • bumps that percentage up a few points
  • secondary doesn t necessarily have to mean second-rate
  • -ST7 does not include AirPlay or DLNA streaming

Key specs

  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
  • yes
  • 450 W
  • no
  • Soundbar
  • no
  • yes

Sony HT-ST7 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-ST7

Pros

  • Subwoofer pairing is effortless
  • soundbar is attractive and very well built
  • The remote is clean and simple
  • audio quality is certainly better than the Sony CFDS70
  • 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

Cons

  • bumps that percentage up a few points
  • secondary doesn t necessarily have to mean second-rate
  • -ST7 does not include AirPlay or DLNA streaming
  • Low Points Source switching is sequential
  • not direct
  • it lacks the separate subwoofer
  • The remote lacks direct source buttons
  • it could hardly be described as rugged
  • the port is not actually a port
  • Gorilla Glass is tough
  • rich/sound quality poor models that

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Sony HT-ST7 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels7.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width42.52 in
Height4.33 in
Depth4.29 in
Weight17.42 lb
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Optical driveno
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
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
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)2
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
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
USBno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profileA2DP aptX
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
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Audio features
Signal separation2-way
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Number of speaker drivers11
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10.0 %
RMS rated power450.0 W
Soundbar speaker RMS power350.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Subwoofer typeActive subwoofer
Subwoofer locationSeparate
Subwoofer RMS power100.0 W
Subwoofer width9.49 in
Subwoofer depth16.18 in
Subwoofer height15.39 in
Subwoofer weight24.69 lb
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Features
Radio receiverno
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedno
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 50
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W
Power consumption (typical)80.0 W

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Sony HT-ST7 Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.5
Based on 9 reviews
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Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar System
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Sound & Vision
Published: 10.12.2013
Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar System

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 01.02.2014
Sony HT-ST7 review

Can this flagship soundbar/subwoofer combi really be a suitable alternative to a full 5.1 rig? If square speaker drivers existed then Sony would have certainly used them for the HT-ST7, a soundbar that’s got more hard edges than Jason Statham and more angles than a protractor factory. Even the remote control is a perfect oblong with triangular shaped buttons. And with substantial dimensions and considerable heft to both bar and subwoofer (not pictured) there is nothing subtle about the HT-ST7’s look.

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 7.1 HD Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Review
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BigPictureBigSound
Sony HT-ST7 7.1 HD Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer Review

This slick option just may change the way you look at (and listen to) soundbars.

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 7.1 Soundbar Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 16.09.2013
Sony HT-ST7 7.1 Soundbar Review
3.0

We ran the Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar through a full barrage of measurements and listening test, even taking it apart to look at the guts. Our review revealed some big product strengths and some weaknesses.

Sony HT-ST7 A stunning sound bar but not quite for audiophiles
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CNET
Published: 03.09.2013
A stunning sound bar but not quite for audiophiles

The Sony HT-ST7 is a visually stunning and sound bar with a fine feature set, but it doesn't sound as good as you'd expect at its sky-high price.

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 Sound Bar - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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HomeTheaterHifi.com
Published: 12.09.2013
Sony HT-ST7 Sound Bar - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Sony HT-ST7 Sound Bar

Sony HT-ST7 The 4 Best Sony Soundbars of 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 12.05.2022
The 4 Best Sony Soundbars of 2022: 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.

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 05.02.2014
Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar Reviewed
4.0

Sony HT-ST7 Sony HTST7 HD Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 19.01.2014
Sony HTST7 HD Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer Review

The Sony HTST7 HD Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer provides the classic Sony build in a quality sound bar where audio takes the lead.

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