Sony HT-A7000 vs HT-A9000

Name Sony HT-A7000 Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9
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MSRP $1399.99 $1399.99
Released 2021 2024
Availability  Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 7.1.2 7.0.2
Expandable up to: 7.2.4 (Atmos rears, sub) 7.1.4 (Atmos rears, sub)
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total 9: 5× full range + 2× upfiring 8: 4× racetrack driver, 2× full range (side) + 2× upfiring
Tweeters - total 2: 2× beam tweeter 5: 2× 10 mm (L+R), 1× 22 mm (center), 2× beam tweeter
Subwoofers 2× 51×97mm (built-in) 0
Audio specifications
Watts RMS 500 W 585 W
Frequency range Not specified Not specified
DTS:X support Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos support? Yes Yes
Surround sound? Virtual Virtual
Other 3D audio formats? 360 Reality Audio 360 Reality Audio
Other (notable) sound features? None Voice Zoom 3
Sound calibration? Yes, (Sound Field optimization) Yes, (Sound Field optimization)
Connectivity & ports
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet port (RJ45)
HDMI (e)ARC out port? 1× eARC 1× eARC
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) ✔ 1× ✔ 1× HDMI 2.1
Optical port? (TOSLINK)
3.5 mm AUX port?
USB-A port?
Other audio ports S-center out S-center out
Wireless setup & control
Official app? Sony | Music Center BRAVIA Connect
Voice assistant?
Chromecast built-in?
AirPlay?
Alexa cast?
Multiroom?
Wireless subwoofer(s)? Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″)
Wireless surrounds? Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5
Physical specifications
Speakers in set: Soundbar Soundbar
Size (cm W×H×D): 130×8.0×14.2 130×6.4×11.3
Size (inch W×H×D): 51.25×3.25×5.63 51.25×2.625×4.5
Weight (kg): 8.7 5.5
Weight (lbs): 19.13 12.13
Wall mountable? Yes, with included wall bracket Yes, with included wall bracket
Color options: Black Black
Accessories in the box HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote, wall mount kit HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote, feet, wall mount kit
More info
Model number HTA7000 HTA9000, YY2083C
User guide / manual Operating instructions Help Guide
Official site link Sony.com Sony.com
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