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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module
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Channels7.1.4
Channels4.0.4
Variants
- BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with SA-RS5 + SA-SW5 (Black)
- BRAVIA Theater Quad (Gray)
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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module
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The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module is a better-performing system than the Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad. That said, the Bar 9's additional bass module accounts for much of the difference. If you already have a compatible subwoofer, then you might appreciate the more immersive sound produced by the Theater Quad. But if you consume lots of dialogue-heavy content, you may appreciate the Bar 9's dedicated center channel, which keeps speech sounding clear and detailed.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.8
7.4
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.1
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
9.0
Center
8.6
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Yes
No
Enclosure
Passive Radiator
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
51.2" (130.1 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.4 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
4.4" (11.3 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
10.9" (27.7 cm)
N/A
Height
16.0" (40.7 cm)
N/A
Depth
16.7" (42.3 cm)
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
5.7" (14.5 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
9.8" (24.9 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.3 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
Yes
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
8.1
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
7.1.4
4.0.4
Tested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard Surround
Slope
-0.14
0.65
Standard Error
2.91 dB
3.58 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
51.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
8.1
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
0
N/A
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.14
0.08
Standard Error
2.91 dB
3.29 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
33.2 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.5
9.0
Crosstalk Error
3.56 dB
2.02 dB
Stereo Dynamics
8.0
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
96.4 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
0.85 dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
3.13 dB
0.62 dB
Center
8.6
7.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Phantom
Slope
0.41
0.47
Std. Err.
2.46 dB
1.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
95.7 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.36
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.94
0.88
Surround 5.1
6.7
6.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-0.73
1.98
Std. Err.
6.16 dB
5.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
92.4 dB SPL
91.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.46
0.27
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.13
0.72
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.4
6.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
-0.72
0.82
Std. Err.
3.27 dB
4.14 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
77.5 dB SPL
77.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
1.78
2.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.68
0.31
Sound Enhancement Features
5.6
5.9
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
No
No
Surround Level Adjustment
No
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Virtual Surround
Yes
Yes
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
No
No
HDMI Out
eARC
eARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Yes
Yes
Full HDMI In
1
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
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
10
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
Audio Format Support: Optical
0.0
0.0
Dolby Digital
Not Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Not Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Not Supported
Not Supported
Audio Latency: ARC
6.2
6.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
95 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
91 ms
91 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
100 ms
100 ms
Dolby Digital
130 ms
125 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
136 ms
131 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
132 ms
131 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
5.9
6.0
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
96 ms
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
92 ms
92 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
105 ms
103 ms
Dolby Digital
148 ms
141 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
142 ms
137 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
137 ms
136 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
0.0
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
9.6
9.8
1080p Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Supported
Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
8k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
Yes
Yes
FreeSync Passthrough
No
Yes
G-SYNC Passthrough
Yes
Yes
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
9.0
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
No
No
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
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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