Audio output channels | 7.1 |
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Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
Audio format |
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Colour of product | Black |
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Width | 42.52 in |
Height | 4.33 in |
Depth | 4.29 in |
Weight | 17.42 lb |
Colour of product | Black |
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Built-in hard drive | no |
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Optical drive | no |
Memory card reader | no |
Analogue 3.5mm input | 0 |
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Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs | no |
Analogue RCA stereo inputs | 0 |
Analogue RCA stereo outputs | 0 |
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr) | 0 |
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr) | 0 |
Composite input | 0 |
Composite output | 0 |
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF) | 1 |
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF) | 0 |
Digital optical input (S/PDIF) | 2 |
Digital optical output (S/PDIF) | 0 |
HDMI | yes |
HDMI ports quantity | 4 |
Number of HDMI inputs | 3 |
Number of HDMI outputs | 1 |
Pre-output (subwoofer) | no |
Subwoofer connectivity | Wireless |
S-video input | 0 |
S-video output | 0 |
SCART out | no |
USB | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
NFC | yes |
Ethernet connection | no |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth profile | A2DP aptX |
Audio Return Channel (ARC) | yes |
Signal separation | 2-way |
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Suitable for subwoofer | yes |
Wireless | yes |
Number of speaker drivers | 11 |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 10.0 % |
RMS rated power | 450.0 W |
Soundbar speaker RMS power | 350.0 W |
Soundbase | no |
Subwoofer included | yes |
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Type of enclosure (sub) | Bass reflex |
Subwoofer type | Active subwoofer |
Subwoofer location | Separate |
Subwoofer RMS power | 100.0 W |
Subwoofer width | 9.49 in |
Subwoofer depth | 16.18 in |
Subwoofer height | 15.39 in |
Subwoofer weight | 24.69 lb |
Radio receiver | no |
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Docking Station for mobile/Tablet | no |
DLNA certified | no |
3D support (3D-Ready) | yes |
Wireless speakers included | no |
Handheld remote control | yes |
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player | no |
Docking connector type | Not supported |
Apple docking compatibility | no |
Operational Power Consumption | < 50 |
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Power consumption (standby) | 1.0 W |
Power consumption (typical) | 80.0 W |
Performance Features Ergonomics Value
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.
This slick option just may change the way you look at (and listen to) soundbars.
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.
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 Sound Bar
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.
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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