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The majority of consumers don't take advantage of that. I unfortunately am one of those that do, hell I have to swap hdmi ports between my Switch and 4k blu ray player. I regret going from LG to Sony because lg gave me 4 hdmi 2.1 ports and for gaming lg was always better

Did you take advantage of the multiple HDMI ports on the A7000 or just sharing want you've learned from the spec sheets on websites? Just curious 😉 Larry

@@LARRYfromSONY 1 eArc, 1 for my piano and 1 for my vinyl player and I use chromecast cuz I don't use iphone. Also what's wrong with reading the spec sheet? Less features is less features no matter how you look at it. Not to mention not everyone uses iphone

@@junruihe8647 I hear you and as you can imagine I'm all about Team Android with my Xperia phone lol...and based on your usage I totally get the need for multiple HDMI but you've got to admit you're a very unique situation (in an awesome way I might add). Spec sheets are great but I caution people to not compare price based on a spec sheet. Humor my dumb analogy. It's like assuming that a V6 car should not be more expensive than a V8 car because it has 2 less engine cylinders. When actually there are V6 cars that totally outperform some V8 because of other engineering advancements. Hopefully you get me and know I do get your points as well. Thanks for replying to me. Larry

@@LARRYfromSONY Thanks for the mature, calm discussion, that's rare these days. And yea I guess my case might be a bit unique but a lot of people connect their apple TV/fire stick to the bar these days, so that 1 extra HDMI will still be really useful for whatever they might wanna add. Add gaming consoles in the mix and now you're starved for ports. (TVs don't got much ports either it seems). But yes you definitely have a point, now we just gotta wait to see how the Bar 9 compare to the HT-A7000's sound, can't wait for reviews to come

@@junruihe8647 Likewise my friend. I often have to measure my passion for a lot of our products and make sure I listen to all the feedback. It's people such as yourself that help us define our future products and I often challenge points or ask for more information so I can effectively communicate feedback to the key product people. Thank you again for taking the time to discuss with me. Larry

I'm honestly not sure. This question had come up and to the point I can't say for certain either way. I do know that experience is what's gained when moving up to the STR-AN100 receiver. Great question!

No, Ive just bought a 7000 after watching this video, I need the extra HDMI port and dont care about 2 tiny tweaters that this new bar has over the last one. Keep your 7000 and enjoy it

Right I’ll take the two extra HDMI ports over the two extra speakers any day

@@davebond4365 Thank you so much for your input!! 👌

@@jamaahoward2510 Thanx a lot for your heads up as well!! 👍

Thanks for the question. These are 2 independent systems. The Quad is far more than just 4 wireless speaker units. Larry

@@LARRYfromSONY Thank you for taking the time to, update me on this matter Larry :-) Also appreciate your passion and knowledge on the brand 🙂

Can't discuss other brands of course but if I could I would say in most cases when we're talking about consumer electronics... You get what you pay for. I'm sure there's testing that outlines the different audio performances of sound products beyond only judging price. I'm sure there's a $50 soundbar somewhere but it won't be in my home 😉 Thanks

Reason why I'm just gonna get the A7000 & had two HDMI inputs.

It does not support Chromecast as you noticed (I love the attention to detail) but please allow me to do some testing and I will follow up with you. Larry

I read comments like this and smile. To possess the talent to compare audio devices when you actually have yet to hear them is amazing 👌

@@LARRYfromSONY ; I read comments like this and laugh out loud because Bose products are HARD to beat. You've obviously never used/heard Bose products before either.

@@johnszatkowski6898 If you only knew the level of testing I do with respect to all products. Not singleing out any specific brand. It still surprises me the number of TV brands that don't support Dolby Vision and the number of audio products that don't support Dolby Atmos or dts:X... Not pointing fingers but as far as a Theater Bar or Theater Sound product goes... I'm feeling pretty confident. But as I say that I also will say this... Sound is subjective and I can't tell you that you'll love what I love and vice versa. That's why I always ask if people are comparing what they've actually heard or are they passionate about what they're accustomed to. I'm good either way my friend. Thanks for replying to me. Larry

@@LARRYfromSONY : you are a PAID person and sponsored so good for you! But still prefer REAL reviews and NOT yr BS PAID BS!

Well that escalated quickly. I must admit that I admire your passion for that brand. They should sponsor you. (Fun Fact... Working for SONY isn't the same as being sponsored.) I love my job because I genuinely love our products. Thanks for your comment! 👍

HT-A7000 is a great option! I'm glad you're very happy with your choice for sure 👍👍👍 Thanks for the comment. Larry

Despite any product material composition... That will always be the smallest factor in price. Take a close look at what's under the hood. Our choices of exterior materials will always be lead first by our commitment to the environment. Hopefully that can earn us some bonus points with you. I respect your comment my friend. Don't misunderstand me. Larry 🤜🤛

There's is not. Actual displays have been considered a distraction considering how close most sound bars are to TVs. This bar settings can be changed on the Sony BRAVIA TV quick settings menu or on your phone via the BRAVIA Connect app. I mean we live with our phones attached to our hands anyway right lol? Larry

@@8020Alive the add on speakers don't have upfiring speakers like the ones that come with samsung lg and jbl

@@josaphcj7199 do you like Call or Duty the game? It's fun on PlayStation. Sorry my English not good 👍

Please tell me more. That's fascinating.

@@8020Alive lg ,samsung and jbl have surround speakers that not only have a speaker for surround but also one upfiring speaker .Sony doesn't. However jbl has other issues. Though it has upfiring and surround in the surround speakers. Its not connected to power outlet but runs on battery. Which with time will die just like every other electronics that run by battery. What's more sad is that u can't even replace it.

@@josaphcj7199I don’t think you came across Sony’s SRS5 surround speakers.

Actually I own the HT A9 and I would respectfully disagree my friend 🤜🤛

@@LARRYfromSONY I try at Sony shop the theater bar vocal sounds feel like coming from the left and hta 9 vocal sounds in the center. that a already a disappointment.

@@Sky-8646 that's very strange to be honest. The Bar 9 and Bar 8 have a single focused center speaker for vocals. It's virtually impossible for it to not be placed center unless the content had a problem. Hopefully you can take my word for it. I'll be moving my HT A9 to another room and replacing it with the Bar 9 🤜🤛

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Dude, this is not a receiver, this is a sound bar.

@@GokPlusPlus atleast 2 hdmi would be nice

@@GokPlusPlus most soundbars in 2024 has 2 HDMI inputs.

Price is relative to budget and value my friend. There's soneone in the world looking at this as a great deal. We gotta be careful to make these proclamations without even hearing it. But I respect that from your perspective it's priced higher than you're comfortable with. Thanks for the comment. Larry

If I can ask... What do you feel you lose without the bar having Chromecast when most TVs do? Looking to share your feedback. Thanks, Larry

​​@@LARRYfromSONYnot all TVs have this built in yet as some may still use the old tvs. Also would be handy to use google home from the phone straight to the bar instead of through the TV especially if the tv doesn't support Google home. No Alex's support either. No remote control either. 1 less Hdmi port compared to previous gen. Everything just seems like Sony is cutting corners with essential features. I don't think voice zoom 3 and side firing speakers are enough to warrant paying £300 more than the Hta7000 which has more features than this. This Sony model is supposed to expand not reduce and replace features. Same reason I'm sticking to my HTA9 system instead of the Theatre Quad which again is a massive downgrade in features, looks and materials.

@@Drazorig2 I can't thank you enough for this reply my friend. I will share this feedback with the product team as they always want to know what our viewers and customers are thinking. Additionally, I have the HT-A9 as well and have tested the Theater Quad. I think I am going to create a video sharing my findings. If it is ok with you, I may follow-up with you again soon. Thanks! Larry

@@LARRYfromSONY Yes please do, I look forward to the HT-A9 & Theatre quad comparison, will for sure have tips for Sony to improve both with a few tips.