On the heels of the sendoff of its spring TV line, Sony took the wraps off its latest sound bar and A/V receiver assortment to help complete the home theater experience.
The company announced retail availability and pricing on four new Sound Bars – the HT-ST9 (pictured above), HT-NT3, HT-CT780, and HT-CT380, as well as the STR-DN860 and STR-DN1060 A/V receivers. Most of the new home audio products are HDCP 2.2 compliant (except for the HT-CT380), supporting playback of copyright-protected 4K content.
More on Sony’s sound bar and receiver options after the break:
The sound bars all support Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD surround decoding, S-Force Pro virtual-surround technology, and Bluetooth with Near Field Communication (NFC), for quick pairing with supported devices.
Sony’s HT-ST9, HT-NT3, and both new A/V receivers incorporate Google Cast, bringing the ability to cast music apps from an Android, iOS or Windows mobile device to the home speakers. Sony pointed out that Google Cast affords a wider selection of audio streaming options than just standard streaming apps. Also featured is a SongPal app offering “multi-room experiences” by joining speakers together.
The HT-ST9 sound bar, which will be available in July at a $1,499.99 UPP, features a wireless subwoofer, 800-watts of power driving 7.1-channel surround sound from seven discrete amplifiers and nine speakers. The system addresses four digital sound fields for a simulated cinematic surround sound experience.
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The HT-ST9 is Hi-Res Audio capable and provides support for Spotify Connect. Connectivity includes three HDMI inputs, Bluetooth for wireless headphones or satellite speakers.
The HT-NT3, which will be available in July at a $699.99 UPP, is another Hi-Res sound bar with wireless subwoofer with 450 watts of power for 2.1-channel listening. It features sleek, slim styling, and support for wireless audio streaming with Bluetooth and NFC connections. Connectivity includes on HDMI output and three HDMI inputs.
The HT-CT780 sound bar, which will be available in May at a $449.99 UPP, offers 330 watts driving 2.1 channels with wireless subwoofer. The unit features three HDMI inputs (one supporting HDCP 2.2), with Audio Return Channel support.
The HT-CT380 sound bar, which will be available in May at a $349.99 UPP, offers 300 watts of power for 2.1 channels with wireless subwoofer, Bluetooth wireless connectivity with NFC linking .
Sony’s latest mainstream A/V receivers include the STR-DN1060
The STR-DN860
By Greg Tarr
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