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Samsung HW-Q950A vs Sony HT-A9 with Bass Module
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Samsung HW-Q950A
Sony HT-A9 with Bass Module
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Jan 12, 2024 07:39 PM
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Channels11.1.4
Channels4.1.4
Variants
- HW-Q950A (Black)
- HT-A9 with SAS-SW5 (Light Gray - Black)
Our Verdict
Samsung HW-Q950A
Sony HT-A9 with Bass Module
The Samsung HW-Q950A is better than the Sony HT-A9 with Bass Module. The Samsung is an 11.1.4 setup that can reproduce a more extended low-bass. It has better center and surround performances, and it can also get louder. There are even more sound enhancement features to choose from, including a graphic EQ. That said, the 4.1.4 Sony is better built with better soundstage and Atmos performances.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.4
7.4
Stereo Dynamics
8.8
5.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.2
7.5
Center
8.8
6.6
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
9.0
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
Yes
Enclosure
Ported
Passive Radiator
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
48.4" (123.0 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)
Height
2.8" (7.0 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.8" (14.8 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
8.2" (20.9 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)
Height
15.8" (40.2 cm)
15.9" (40.5 cm)
Depth
15.9" (40.3 cm)
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
4.9" (12.4 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)
Height
8.0" (20.2 cm)
12.2" (31.0 cm)
Depth
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.8" (14.8 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
No
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.2
7.5
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Tested Preset
Standard
Standard Surround
Slope
0.30
0.03
Std. Err.
2.65 dB
2.79 dB
Channels
11.1.4
4.1.4
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.1 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.4
7.5
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
2
6
Suggested Treble Setting
0
N/A
Slope
0.01
0.03
Std. Err.
2.19 dB
2.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
30.4 Hz
46.9 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.6 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
7.5
9.0
Crosstalk Error
2.24 dB
2.14 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.8
5.4
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
98.8 dB SPL
86.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
1.08 dB
4.75 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
8.4
7.6
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.18
0.47
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
1.88
Center
8.8
6.6
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
0.28
-0.04
Std. Err.
2.19 dB
2.95 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
96.6 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.17
0.42
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.86
1.66
Surround 5.1
8.3
7.5
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.36
-0.90
Std. Err.
2.92 dB
3.50 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.8 dB SPL
89.2 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.40
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.31
1.42
7.1 Rears
Yes
No
Height (Atmos)
6.6
7.1
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.28
0.36
Std. Err.
4.20 dB
1.97 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
90.5 dB SPL
82.3 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.54
1.16
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.03
0.32
Sound Enhancement Features
9.5
8.3
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
Presets
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
No
HDMI ARC
1 (shared)
HDMI Out
eARC
1 (shared)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Full HDMI In
2
1
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
No
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
1
Subwoofer Output
No
No
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
eARC
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM (eARC only)
Yes
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital
Supported
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Yes
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Yes
DTS
Supported
Yes
DTS:X
Supported
Yes
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Yes
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
5.1 PCM
Yes
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
0.0
Dolby Digital
Supported
No
DTS
Supported
No
PCM Channels
2.0
Latency
7.7
7.8
Latency Video
ARC
80 ms
74 ms
Optical
60 ms
N/A
Full HDMI In
59 ms
54 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
8.5
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
Yes
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz Passthrough
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 10 bit Passthrough
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4 Passthrough
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
Yes
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Yes
Spotify Connect
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Yes
Yes
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Yes (Built-in)
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
Yes
No
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