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Sony HT-ST7 vs Sony HT-ST9

42.52 in
4.33 in
Sony HT-ST7 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST7
44.49 in
3.46 in
Sony HT-ST9 Soundbar
Sony HT-ST9
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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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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
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37 user ratings
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4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Audio output channels7.17.1
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired & Wireless

Connectivity

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Analogue 3.5mm input01
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)10
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)00
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)21
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)00
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity44
Number of HDMI inputs33
Number of HDMI outputs11
Pre-output (subwoofer)nono
S-video input00
S-video output00
SCART outnono
USBnoyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes
NFCyesyes
Ethernet connectionnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth profileA2DP aptXOPP

Decoders

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD

Audio features

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Signal separation2-way2-way
Suitable for subwooferyesyes
Wirelessyesyes
Number of speaker drivers1110
RMS rated power450.0 W800.0 W
Soundbasenono

Dimensions

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width42.52 in44.49 in
Height4.33 in3.46 in
Depth4.29 in5.24 in

Subwoofer

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Subwoofer includedyesyes
Type of enclosure (sub)
Bass reflex
Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer locationSeparateSeparate
Subwoofer width9.49 in9.8 in
Subwoofer depth16.18 in16.77 in
Subwoofer height15.39 in16.65 in
Subwoofer weight24.69 lb35.27 lb

Design

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Colour of productBlackBlack

Features

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Radio receivernono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletnono
DLNA certifiednoyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Wireless speakers includednono
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playernono
Docking connector typeNot supportedNot supported
Apple docking compatibilitynono

Storage

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Built-in hard drivenono
Optical drivenono
Memory card readernono

Power

Sony HT-ST7Sony HT-ST7
Sony HT-ST9Sony HT-ST9
Operational Power Consumption< 50< 90
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sony HT-ST9