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Sony HT-ST9

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • default sound is fairly balanced in the mids
  • this bar is ideal for listening to stereo content
  • sturdy

Cons

  • Sony only provides EQ presets
  • any surround effects are software-based and not physical
  • feature only an optical cable connection

Key specs

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

Sony HT-ST9 - Pros & Cons

Sony HT-ST9

Pros

  • 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

  • Sony only provides EQ presets
  • any surround effects are software-based and not physical
  • feature only an optical cable connection
  • support Dolby Atmos content
  • Lacking sound enhancement features
  • Sony soundbars offer a room correction feature
  • the bar lacks a discrete center channel

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Sony HT-ST9 - Full Specifications

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General
Audio output channels7.1
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width44.49 in
Height3.46 in
Depth5.24 in
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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 input1
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)0
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)0
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
HDMI ports quantity4
Number of HDMI inputs3
Number of HDMI outputs1
Pre-output (subwoofer)no
S-video input0
S-video output0
SCART outno
USByes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
NFCyes
Ethernet connectionyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profileOPP
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Audio features
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)no
Signal separation2-way
Suitable for subwooferyes
Wirelessyes
Number of speaker drivers10
RMS rated power800.0 W
Soundbaseno
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Subwoofer
Subwoofer includedyes
Type of enclosure (sub)Closed-box/drone
Subwoofer locationSeparate
Subwoofer width9.8 in
Subwoofer depth16.77 in
Subwoofer height16.65 in
Subwoofer weight35.27 lb
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Features
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
Radio receiverno
FM radiono
Docking Station for mobile/Tabletno
DLNA certifiedyes
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Wireless speakers includedno
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
Docking connector typeNot supported
Apple docking compatibilityno
Designed for wall mountingyes
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Power
Operational Power Consumption< 90
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W

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