Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Sound Bar Surround Sound Home Theater with 13 Speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, HDMI 2.1 and Supports Spotify Connect/Apple AirPlay (HT-A9000)

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Dialog Clarity

Customers are highly satisfied with the dialog clarity feature of the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Soundbar. They appreciate how it enhances voice and makes conversations clearer, even in high volume settings. Some users have noted that the system automatically adjusts to different viewing positions for optimal sound quality. However, a few customers mentioned some initial setup challenges but ultimately rated the product highly.

Spatial Sound

Customers are highly satisfied with the spatial sound feature of the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Sound Bar, describing it as immersive, crisp, clear, and providing a cinema-like experience in their living rooms. Some customers have noted that even without additional wireless surround speakers, the sound bar still delivers an impressive multidirectional sound experience using sonar to map the room and cast audio for a true 3D spatial audio experience. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the price point of the product.

Setup Ease

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the ease of setting up the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Sound Bar. They found it simple and straightforward to connect various devices using HDMI, Bluetooth, and the downloadable app. The app's intuitive interface and walkthrough instructions made the setup process even more efficient. However, a small group of customers mentioned that they wished they had set up this soundbar earlier in their home theater setup process.

Sound Quality

Customers are highly praising the superior sound quality of the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar, with many noting that it delivers clear, crisp audio and enhances their home theater experience. Some have compared it to high-end speaker systems and found it to be a great value for the money. A few customers have mentioned that the setup was straightforward and easy. However, some have noted that it is heavier than expected but still consider it worth the investment for the sound quality it provides.

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Compatibility

Customers have mixed opinions regarding the compatibility of the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 Soundbar with various TVs and devices. While most customers reported successful integration, some encountered issues that were resolved through app settings adjustments or by contacting customer support. The soundbar is generally well-received for its excellent performance and seamless integration with compatible Sony TVs. However, it may not be fully compatible with older or non-Sony TV models, and users should ensure their TV has a HDMI ARC cable before purchasing.

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Quality

The high-quality sound performance with 11 speakers gives rich and immersive audio.

Excellent sound quality and minimal space and equipment.

Musicin my opinion high quality music recordings are probably the least satisfying use case for these speakers.

This soundbar accepts a direct audio input however this is only suited for an aux input and not really compatible with an avr o... Read More

Price

I initially listened to this sound bar at best buy and loved it, but for the cost i couldn't justify buying it, till i got home.

And at that price it doesn't really sound like something you should do even.

For the price, i should have been blown away.

It's pricey, but the immersive experience keeps me satisfied.

Packaging/appearance

Comes nicely packed and setup was easy.

Presentationthe system comes very well packaged with all of the components for each speaker stored with the respective speaker ... Read More

Feature rich and packed and i don't think there's anything or anyway this speaker can't connect output a media source or sound to it.

Let's start on the packaging very nicely done 5 star on that.

Competitiveness

This unit alone rivals my bose sound bar and sub.

Prior to this setup, i had most of the high-end sound bar systems (sonos, bose, nakamichi, etc.

It was very apparent the differences compared to the pioneer system i had.

The price for a complete system for this soundbar is quite steep, and while the quality does seem to be really exceptional i'm ... Read More

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Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 18.0% of the reviews are reliable.

This product had a total of 143 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 1 2024.