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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max
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Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9
Key specs
Channels
5.1.2216%2.114%5.112%5.1.29%
5.1.2 appears on 9% of the 123 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue90%False10%
True is the most common — on 90% of the 117 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Surround Sound Format
Most commonDolby atmos32%Dts:x18%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 32% of the 244 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue80%False20%
True is the most common — on 80% of the 107 soundbars we've cataloged (of 127).
Sound
- Channels
- 5.1.2
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 13
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Night Mode
- Yes
- Room Calibration
- Yes
- Total Power Output
- 585 W
- Up Firing Drivers
- 2
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Hdmi-arc, hdmi, wifi, bluetooth, spotify-connect, airplay
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.2
- Optical
- No
- HDMI Input Count
- 1
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Dimensions Depth
- 111 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 64 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1303 mm
- Mounting Type
- Wall-mount, tabletop
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 5579 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Speakerphone
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- HT-A9000
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 1399 USD
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