6 months later and I'm still impressed. Amazing bit of kit.

Spatial Sound Mapping... what a time to be alive! :) Great vid, guys!

I have it for 1 year and a half and i love it. I also recommend listening to 360 reality audio tracks on Tidal.

Some great detail in this review. Thanks.

Absolutely liked your detailed review of the song A9. Have seen many videos but you just nailed it with details. Will buy it soon 😊

I have a Sony A95K and use it on the stand. I don’t currently use a sound system as I have a smaller space. This speaker may be a way of making an improvement to my set up and you can definitely use the tv as a centre speaker.

Have had this system for 10 months .. first few months without sub and then with sub sw5 .. sub is definitely needed as it offloads bass duty from A9 to sub and frees up A9 to use its power on everything else .. spatial audio is amazing but needs appropriate content and movie scenes to experience it fully .. Had just 1 audio dropout in 10 months .. Phantom center is awesome, at just 40% volume the system is enough clear .. also a lot of the dialogue problem is due to production as highlighted in a recent VOX video also, even native english speakers are finding it hard to hear .. I keep my system on Cinema mode for all content but you can adjust for your taste .. SW5 is also great .. I have mine behind my seating position within 5 feets and feel the vibrations in my couch .. For absolutely great height effects content watch movie NOPE from 1hr:16min to 1hr:24min .. system will blow your mind .. For surround sound effects watch the first car chase from No Time to Die .. When BOND is surrounded by cars, first there is a bell toll which will make your head turn and then when bullets start firing when BOND is in the car, you can literally feel bullets firing from all directions .. For music the spatial audio from apple and spotify don't do full justice .. You need to hear the 360RA tracks from amazon music or TIDAL and you will know the true potential of the system

I’ve had this system with the SW3 sub for a little over a year now and love it. I did a review for it over on my channel and do all my movie reviews using it.

I've had this system sub included for over a year now. I would give it a B+ overall grade. The sub is needed even then I wish I could feel the thump in my chest even more. Also, there are some movies my family asks "what did they say?" meaning the dialogue in quiet scenes are difficult to hear. However, the spatial sound and ease of setup are phenomenal. I've had friends turnaround and look up during many scenes. Also, we use it for karaoke and music (depending on bitrate quality) sounds great as well. Overall, I'm more than satisfied with the HT-A9s after having soundbars for many years. The only system I consider upgrading to is the Nakamichi Dragon once I go to UST projector and ALR screen.

Nice review!

This is a great alternative to a soundbar.

I own this with the sub, love it

If they had released an HT A10 with updated speakers with a possible center channel opportunity that you can choose, it would have been a purchase

Should have tried with a 4k blueray player as the OTT platforms only supports DDP + Atmos which is compreseed. Blueray player provides you with the actual mix (lossless) Dolby trueHD + Atmos which will sound way better and I guess the immersion is going to be outstanding by using the full potential of the HT - A9 .

I find using my Sony a90j oled tv as the Centre channel for the ht a9 pretty good. It makes the dialogue more centred for all seating positions.

I would love to see someone comparing it with Nakamichi Dragon. That’s one beast of a system!

looking forward for your review on Nakamichi dragon 11.4.6

Superb job simplifying this and being clear about whats great about them and that they are not as good as a dedicated theater system

I love the HT-A9 as they're wireless, but would these be a better choice in comparison to a 5.1.2 dolby atmos using Klipsch in-ceiling and Elevate setup?

Hello! In the video you talk about the ceiling not exceeding 10 feet for an optimal result. Are we talking about 10 feet from where they are installed to the ceiling or 10 feet from floor to ceiling? Thank you very much for your answer !

Got my HT A9 and Sw5 2 years ago paired with Sony A90J and still i get amazed this setup. Exorcist 4k uhd dolby atmos is one the best tracks i have heard. Iam still scared after that one. 😂

Thank you very much for the insightful video. I'm thinking back and forth between this system and a 5.1.2 system with the Sony AN1000 receiver. Apparently he can also carry out the 360° sound calculation. Have you been able to compare that yet? Does a dedicated system perhaps produce an even more beautiful three-dimensional sound? Immersion in video games and films is very important to me. I want to have the feeling of being in the middle of the scene and I'm looking for the best setup for that.

Beautiful music Sony homthtr🎉

Can you pair this system with the HT-A5000 or HT-A7000? Would it make for a more complete system along with the sub or would it be overkill?

Pls compare the HT-A9 to the Nakamichi Dragon

I have vaulted ceilings in the tv area I would like to use the A9...would that create any issue with performance or the mapping tech?

Very nice video...very enticing. But how would the sound measure up to a traditional 5.1 surround system....like maybe the Klipsch or Deftech?....Yes I understand they're more $$.

Just got the HT A9 for Christmas replacing the Roku sound bar pro with the Roku subwoofer and 4 surround speakers which makes it a 5.1 home theater system. I'm a little worried about the dropouts that I've read on a lot of the reviews. The verdict is still out on if the A9 is an upgrade from my Roku. But what I can say is I don't understand what's all the fuss about a center channel because this sounds really good with out a dedicated center speaker. Although this is replacing a Roku system, I have a dedicated theater room with a 5.2.4 the two sub are svs PB 3000. So I'm a little familiar with home theater and I'm not saying that I don't like the way the A9 sound, it's that I'm not getting that WOW factor yet also I do have the SW5 subwoofer and have been moving it around trying to find the best location but I'll have to wait until the Christmas tree is taking down to really find the best location for the two rear speakers and the sub. So again, the verdict is still out.

Really hope Sony will release a wired version of this home theater system.

Can you also retest the Sony HT-A7000’s using the new RS5 surrounds which are basically mini HTA9’s? I returned my HTA9 system for the A7000+RS5+SW5 sub setup and IMO it’s a better overall setup. The dialogue/center channel is much better with almost the same spatial performance.

Just bought an 83" sony a80l. Should i go with ht a9 with sub or sonos arc with sub and a pair for era 300's ? Thanks

What happens to center audio? 5.1 surround sound channels voice to the center right? Can other non sony tvs be the center channel?

Can you please make a video about best settings for This speaker.

Good Sony home theatre Sund product

Sony❤️

I have a Sony TV with just ARC and I have a Sony UBPX800M2 4k player. Can I connect the 4k player to the control box then connect the control box to the TV and still get Dolby Atmos, DTS X etc and the 4k picture?

Do you have an idea how you can inconspicuously connect the hub to a ceiling-mounted projector?

Hi and Happy New Year! May it sounds the best! :) May I kindly ask if it’s worthy to pay more than double for the ht-a9 with sw5 than for the q990c. I try to decide over our first ht system, me being more a stereo audiophile person. :) Thank you so much!

I might've missed it, but what model TV did you test with?

Seems like a great system and this is such a nitpick but I wish it came in black as well.

Not mentioned in the video is the speakers are prone to cutting out due to wireless interference. Not everyone experiences this and you can fix this in the menu but it is one of the downsides to using wireless speakers.

Great review. Only one question. Why didn’t you do a traditional speaker placement as a control test?

With the HT-A9 having a single Input slot, what 2.1 HDMI switch would work so i dont break atmos?

Can I hook up the HT-A9 High Performance Home Theater System with my HT A7000 soundbar together?

You chose to use phantom center when the Sony tv didn’t match quality. Did you test this with acoustic surface oled models?

I’m still debating whether to get the ht A9 maxed out or the ht A7000 maxed out

This or the ENCLAVE wireless 5.1 ? Pick in order your favorite

Can you use them for playing music with Apple AirPlay2/Spotify when connected to the TV with eArc? Because apparently you can't do that with a Sonos home theater system. Thanks!

i have x74k 2022 sony tv edition ,,is it support sony ssm 360° spatial??

In a Future does Sony will be launch extra surround speaker and Centre Chennai speakers for A9 ????

Hopefully the second generation gets better 💯

How good is it with gaming? For example open world games and egoshooter?

Can i plug in a center unit speaker in S-Center out instead connect to TV?

I face a problem with the connection between the speakers. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not work. Only one earphone works How to adjust?

Wonder if this can be applied outdoor ??

What Is The Sensitivity of the HT A9 ???? With sw5

Does this have to be hooked up to a Sony TV ?

Is this better then Samsung q990?

Can two of the subs connect?

Why oh why, when the whole point of an external speaker system is better sound than the tv is capable of, would you ever hand the tv the responsibility of playing back the most important channel (the center of course)? So you’ve got this slick speaker system, but over half the sound is coming from….the tv? 🤷‍♂️ I’m glad Audio Advice advised phantom center.

Can these speakers works on Samsung Tv?

The only issue being the price for the system especially with the subwoofer. Other than that seems like a wonderful product imho.

hows this compared to a7000

Does it work the same with other TV brands

this system is 1900 usd with the sw5 on crutchfield now.

I have the A-9 system. The demo set-up sounds AMAZING but, because the unit is wireless, the sound frequently drops out, or stops working altogether, requiring you to stop what you're watching, and re-set the entire system. My advice: not worth the cost so look elsewhere for a quality sound system!

Heard a lot of issues with the wireless connection. Linus was one of them.

I bought one but had to return. Only one speaker was recognized by yhe hub.

For the price I will pass for the sony portable theater system with two puck like speakers and i love the price i got it at.

This system replace Home theatre setup?????

give me a suggestion friends which one is best for spatial + dialogue delivers 360°

Sony ht a 7000 good

Claearly a ryan reynolds fan

Why the delayed review? been over an year.....

Price details

fk those speakers r huge, i thought they were tiny

First time I've ever watched a video about a surround sound and didn't get any video of the actual sound coming from the speakers 🤦🏾‍♂️

Bluetooth hasn't been able to match cable connection level of data. So this is for some one who isn't crazy precise.

That's a good consumer level solution but I prefer a mono five way horn system ANYDAY.😊

This sounds like marketing material

Mine has RF drop outs :(

Testing using Netflix is suboptimal. There is a dramatic, absurd difference between streaming & physical media. For some stupid reason… streaming services sacrifice Audi over video… especially dynamic range… Dune is an excellent example… completely different viewing experience with physical media. 7.2.4 surround in 600sqft room with 11.5’ ceilings. It sounds a bit expensive…. $2k including sub. Except when you consider it includes the AV receiver as well as speakers. I have some friends I’d recommend it to vs sound bar.

The choice of movies to test, coming from Netflix, shows just how horrible the movie selection on Netflix is 😂

The nakamichi dragon maybe for a minority of people because its waaaayyyy too expensive $4000 🤪😜🙄

I would love to get this but cant justify having to pay to add a sub to this. Its a deal breaker.

Just keep the HT-A9 away from 5G wifi to avoid audio interference.

So, if you don't have a Bravia TV means you won't get the full benefit of this system

All this functionality and compatibility, yet... No tone controls. Why Sony?

Probably sounds great but i am not a fan of a system that uses a set up box. That will age etc and Sony unfortunately has terrible after sales so they will probably ask you to buy a new one.🙃 Plus they are only available in white 😉

What are folks doing for stands? Surprised SONY hasn't designed and offered a proper stand.

I really wish this sound system had a center channel that's the only reason I won't buy this system. And also doesn't have enough HDMI options

Nakamichi Dragon, take my money.

It isn't wireless. You have to plug in all 4 speakers ffs

I did not think much of the Sony HTA9 system, had a lot of sound drop outs and dialogue was not very clear, Without a centre speaker, Subwoofer was too Boomy. Music did not sound very good compared to book stand speakers Better off with a AV Receiver book stand speakers and svs Subwoofer

(Sonys problem) i wont buy and many others without knowledge of all components $2k is too much ($1500 sale price is still borderline hesitant) stores dont want returns for something that could be avoided from the start. *Nobody has images/video of the power cords.* A major downfall. Size of plugs, length of wires... If it be powered with a standard USB port. (no video of the physically setting up= some have reviews of the software setup which you did *too wordy* with manufacturer tech = people can just go to product webpage) _____ My opinion the rear soundbar version with built-in battery would be a better option (2 wired with possiblity of 4 completely wireless power) White/silver is another major downfall (should also come in black which would be more popular) _____ Too much tech talk (not a real review but a sales pitch) better revews out there

But it’s not really wireless :)

2k and you dont even get a center speaker.

Worst AV system I’ve ever owned. Constant issues. Sony Hong Kong wont even return my messages.

Haven't these been out for like, 2 years now?

please please.. can you help me wish a speaker problem i am facing. if you have an email i can write you. please sir you would do me the best favor for Q3 2023