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Sony HT-A9 vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
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Sony HT-A9
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
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Channels4.0.4
Channels4.0.4
Variants
- HT-A9 (Light Gray)
- BRAVIA Theater Quad (Gray)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-A9
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad is the successor to the Sony HT-A9. The newer model has flat, rectangular speakers rather than the HT-A9's cylindrical design. This makes the Theater Quad speakers easier to mount on walls or in tight areas, making the most immediate difference between them the design of the discrete speakers. Other than that, the systems perform very similarly.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.4
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
No Subwoofer
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Yes
Yes
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
12.2" (31.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
5.8" (14.8 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
6.3" (16.0 cm)
11.2" (28.5 cm)
Height
12.2" (31.0 cm)
12.0" (30.5 cm)
Depth
5.8" (14.8 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
Yes
Mountable Satellites
Yes
Yes
Satellite Brackets Included
No
Yes
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
7.0
7.1
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
4.0.4
4.0.4
Tested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard Surround
Slope
0.33
0.65
Standard Error
3.21 dB
3.58 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
60.8 Hz
51.1 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.9
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard Surround
Standard Surround
Suggested Bass Setting
1
N/A
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
0.10
0.08
Standard Error
2.98 dB
3.29 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
61.7 Hz
50.4 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
19.6 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
9.0
9.0
Crosstalk Error
2.23 dB
2.02 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.1
7.5
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
86.4 dB SPL
89.5 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
1.39 dB
0.62 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.7
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.41
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
2.28
Center
6.6
7.1
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-0.44
0.47
Std. Err.
3.07 dB
1.87 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
88.8 dB SPL
91.5 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.47
0.26
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.99
0.88
Surround 5.1
7.1
6.8
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Discrete
Discrete
Slope
-1.87
1.98
Std. Err.
4.67 dB
5.92 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.7 dB SPL
91.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.66
0.27
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.48
0.72
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
6.8
6.2
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Slope
0.75
0.82
Std. Err.
3.00 dB
4.14 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
84.3 dB SPL
77.4 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.99
2.20
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.39
0.31
Sound Enhancement Features
8.3
5.9
Room Correction
Yes
Yes
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Yes
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Level Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Height Level Adjustment
No
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
1
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
6.4
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
91 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
100 ms
Dolby Digital
125 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
131 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
131 ms
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.8
6.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
96 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
92 ms
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
103 ms
Dolby Digital
141 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
137 ms
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
136 ms
ARC
74 ms
Optical
N/A
Full HDMI In
54 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
0.0
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Video Passthrough To TV
9.5
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
No
Yes
ALLM Passthrough
Yes
Yes
Wireless Playback
10
9.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
Yes
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
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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