Sony HT-Z9F VS Sony HT-X9000F
Sony HT-Z9F
  • Brand - Sony
  • APP CONTROL - false
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Sony HT-X9000F
  • Brand - Sony
  • APP CONTROL - false
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

Sony HT-X9000F vs Sony HT-Z9F – Dolby Atmos Soundbars

Sony HT-Z9F vs Sony HT-X9000F

Features

The idea of testing Sony HT-X9000F vs Sony HT-Z9F appeared in order to compare two models of the famous brand and decide whether to consider Sony HT-Z9F’s Wi-Fi capability or to choose HT-X9000F’s support of plenty of streaming services.

Both models come with an eternal wireless sub and have no wired connections for other subs. They also have Bluetooth and USB ports for firmware updates. None of the models features voice control or dedicated apps and can be managed via remote control only. However, they support such advanced formats as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X that makes them great components for home theater system and helps create an expanded soundstage.

In addition, they have been enhanced with Vertical Surround Engine to get more power to fill any rooms but still, the HT-Z9F is a bit more powerful – it has 400W versus HT-X9000F’s 300W. Besides, it has 2 HDMI inputs since the HT-X9000F comes with a single HDMI input that makes it impossible to connect other sources – Blu-ray players or cable/satellite receiver, for example.

The Sony HT-X9000F features headphone output that carries enough amplification to drive a set of headphones. It lacks a dedicated center channel for accurate dialogues, but there’s a "Voice" button on the remote to boost dialogue levels and keep the balance between vocals and such background as explosions, and other loud sounds.

Design

When comparing Sony HT-Z9F vs Sony HT-X9000F with regard to their design, one can see HT-X9000F’s smaller dimensions and weight. It comes with the angled sides and five control buttons on the back panel. The unit has a large white outline around the HDMI sockets to make it clear which way round the HDMI plugs go in. Its sub looks a bit different with its bigger grille’s holes and a darker tone.

The Sony HT-Z9F is designed as a black bar with a triple-dot of silver drivers, a removable is a magnetically attached grille, and typical rear connectivity.

Pros & Cons

Sony HT-Z9F

VS

Pros

    • The bar has a clear frequency range, which reproduces different sounds (rain, explosions, wind) in a very realistic way.
    • The Vertical Sound option provides broader spectrum audio that envelopes the listener.

Cons

    • The backlight on the remote control is too dim even for a dark room.

Sony HT-X9000F

VS

Pros

    • Enjoyable with TV and movies.
    • Compact bar.
    • A good match for X90F TV range.

Cons

    • Not entirely musical.
    • I heard no vertical surround compare to Yamaha YAS-207.

Specifications

Specification Sony HT-Z9F Sony HT-X9000F
Audio Features
Built-in Channels 3.1 2.1
Amplification Type active active
Separate Speaker Connections
Separate Speaker (in Package)
Supported Channel Quantity 3.1 2.1
Streaming Services
Google Play Music
Apple Music (airplay)
Other Streaming Services Chromecast Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer
Spotify
Amazon Music
Connectivity
Hdmi Arc 1 1
Hdmi Input/output 2/0 1/0
Ethernet (rj45)
Bluetooth
Headphone Output
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Input/output (rca) 1/0 1/0
Coaxial Digital Input/output
Usb 1 1
Optical Digital Input/output 1 1
Features
Microphone
App Control
Voice Control
Multi-room
Remote Control
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 3.1/6.6 2.5/5
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in 6.4 x 100 x 10/2.5 x 39.4 x 3.4 5.8 x 93 x 8.5/2.3 x 36.6 x 3.3
General
Soundbar Buttons power, input, Bluetooth, music service, volume down, volume up power, input, Bluetooth, volume down, volume up
Connection To Source wired, wireless wired, wireless
Placement Type table-top, wall-mountable table-top, wall-mountable
Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer Connections wireless wireless
Separate Subwoofer (in Package) 1 1
Built-in Subwoofer
User Manual
Manual ht-z9f.pdf ht-x9000f.pdf
Multichannel Surround
Dts:x
Dolby Atmos

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