Sony's BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 packs 13 speaker drivers into a single soundbar with full HDMI 2.1 support including 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision passthrough — ideal for routing a PS5 through the bar. Notably, there is no optical input, no Ethernet port, and no USB port; all networking is wireless only. An S-Center Out jack lets compatible BRAVIA TVs serve as a center channel speaker via a 3.5mm connection.
13-speaker Atmos soundbar with HDMI 2.1 input (4K/120Hz), eARC, and S-Center Out — no optical.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Sony
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- HT-A9000
- Category
- audio
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | HDMI IN | 4K/120Hz, VRR, ALLM, SBTM, Dolby Vision HDR passthrough |
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) | 1 | HDMI OUT (eARC) | eARC output to TV. Supports lossless Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | S-Center Out | Connects to compatible Sony BRAVIA TV to use TV speakers as center channel |
Notes & Compatibility
No optical, Ethernet, or USB ports. S-Center Out works only with compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs. All networking is Wi-Fi/Bluetooth only.
