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Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module vs Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Style - BarStyle - SubwooferStyle - SatellitesDimensions - BarDimensions - SubwooferDimensions - SatellitesMountingBuild QualityIn The Box
    Sound
      Stereo Frequency ResponseStereo Frequency Response With Preliminary CalibrationStereo SoundstageStereo DynamicsCenterSurround 5.1Height (Atmos)Sound Enhancement Features
    Connectivity
      Inputs/Outputs - BarAudio Format Support: ARC/eARCAudio Format Support: HDMI InAudio Format Support: OpticalAudio Latency: ARCAudio Latency: HDMI InAudio Latency: OpticalVideo Passthrough To TVWireless Playback
    Additional Features
      InterfaceBar ControlsRemoteVoice Assistants Support
    Comments

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Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module

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Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Picture
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Channels
4.1.4
Channels
7.1.4
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Our Verdict

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module

Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module

The Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module is a bit better than the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module for most people. The dedicated four-speaker and sub bundle of the BRAVIA Theater Quad creates a more immersive surround sound experience and a bigger stereo soundstage with better dynamics. On the other hand, if you watch a lot of dialogue-heavy media, the dedicated center channel of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 reproduces clearer speech. That said, the clarity of the BRAVIA Theater Quad's surround speakers is worth it for most people, given that neither comes with an equalizer.

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  • BRAVIA Theatre Quad W/ SAS-SW5 (Gray)
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
7.8

Stereo Soundstage 
 

9.0
6.5

Center 
 

6.6
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style - Bar  

Style photo - bar  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Style photo - bar
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - bar
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Style - Subwoofer  

Style photo - sub  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Style photo - sub
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - sub

Sub Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes

Enclosure 
 

Passive Radiator
Passive Radiator
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Style - Satellites  

Style photo - satellites  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Style photo - satellites
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Style photo - satellites

Satellite Wireless 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dimensions - Bar  

Dimensions photo - bar  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Dimensions photo - bar
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - bar

Width  

11.2" (28.5 cm)
51.2" (130.1 cm)

Height  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
2.5" (6.4 cm)

Depth  

5.1" (13.0 cm)
4.4" (11.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Subwoofer  

Dimensions photo - sub  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Dimensions photo - sub
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - sub

Width  

10.6" (27.0 cm)
10.9" (27.7 cm)

Height  

15.9" (40.5 cm)
16.0" (40.7 cm)

Depth  

16.5" (42.0 cm)
16.7" (42.3 cm)
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Dimensions - Satellites  

Dimensions photo - satellites  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Dimensions photo - satellites
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Dimensions photo - satellites

Width  

11.2" (28.5 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)

Height  

12.0" (30.5 cm)
9.8" (24.9 cm)

Depth  

5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)
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Mounting 
 

Bar Mounting Holes  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Bar Mounting Holes
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Bar Mounting Holes

Satellite Mounting Holes  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Satellite Mounting Holes
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Satellite Mounting Holes

Mountable Bar 
 

Yes
Yes

Bar Brackets Included 
 

Yes
Yes

Mountable Satellites 
 

Yes
Yes

Satellite Brackets Included 
 

Yes
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build quality photo  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Build quality photo
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Build quality photo
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In The Box 
 

In The Box photo   

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module In The Box photo
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module In The Box photo
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Sound

Stereo Frequency Response 
 

8.1
8.1

Stereo Setup  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Stereo Setup
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Stereo Setup

Raw Frequency Response  

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Channels 
 

4.1.4
7.1.4

Tested Preset 
 

Standard Surround
Standard Surround

Slope 
 

-0.14
0.45

Standard Error 
 

2.86 dB
2.63 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

32.7 Hz
33.6 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.6 kHz
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Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration 
 

8.1
8.3

Frequency Response Calibrated  

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Suggested Preset 
 

Standard Surround
Standard Surround

Suggested Bass Setting 
 

0
1

Suggested Treble Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

Slope 
 

-0.14
0.04

Standard Error 
 

2.86 dB
2.46 dB

Low-Frequency Extension 
 

32.7 Hz
32.2 Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

19.9 kHz
19.9 kHz
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Stereo Soundstage 
 

9.0
6.5

Crosstalk  

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Crosstalk Error 
 

2.24 dB
3.78 dB
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Stereo Dynamics 
 

7.7
7.6

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

≈ 91.0 dB SPL
92.9 dB SPL

DRC @ 90dB 
 

0.37 dB
0.74 dB

DRC @ Max Volume 
 

1.88 dB
3.20 dB
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Center 
 

6.6
8.5

Center Setup  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Center Setup
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Center Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom
Discrete

Slope 
 

0.89
0.75

Std. Err. 
 

3.32 dB
2.71 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

≈ 91.3 dB SPL
94.3 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.25
0.47

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.63
3.72
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Surround 5.1 
 

8.0
6.4

Surround Setup  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Surround Setup
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Surround Setup

Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Discrete
Discrete

Slope 
 

-0.10
0.56

Std. Err. 
 

3.21 dB
7.27 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

≈ 97.4 dB SPL
96.2 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

0.22
0.53

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

1.66
2.34

7.1 Rears 
 

No
No
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Height (Atmos) 
 

6.9
6.8

Height Setup  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Height Setup
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Height Setup

H Frequency Response  

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Localization 
 

Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)
Phantom (Up Firing, Bar & Satellites)

Slope 
 

0.04
-0.35

Std. Err. 
 

2.90 dB
3.14 dB

SPL @ Max Volume 
 

≈ 86.8 dB SPL
83.9 dB SPL

Weighted THD @ 80dB 
 

2.79
1.01

Weighted THD @ Max Volume 
 

0.42
0.62
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Sound Enhancement Features 
 

7.4
5.6

Room Correction 
 

Yes
Yes

Dialogue Enhancement 
 

Yes
Yes

Auto-Volume/Night Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Subwoofer Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Bass Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Treble Adjustment 
 

No
No

EQ 
 

No
No

Surround Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Rear Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Height Level Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Virtual Surround 
 

Yes
Yes
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Connectivity

Inputs/Outputs - Bar 
 

Physical Connections Bar Photo 1  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 1

Physical Connections Bar Photo 2  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Physical Connections Bar Photo 2

Optical Audio In 
 

No
No

HDMI Out 
 

eARC
eARC

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth 
 

Yes
Yes

Full HDMI In 
 

1
1

Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) 
 

No
No

RCA In 
 

No
No

USB for Files 
 

No
No

Ethernet 
 

1
No

Subwoofer Output 
 

No
No
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Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: HDMI In 
 

10
10

Dolby Atmos 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Supported
Supported

Dolby TrueHD 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS:X 
 

Supported
Supported

DTS-HD MA 
 

Supported
Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Up To 7.1
Up To 7.1
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Audio Format Support: Optical 
 

0.0
0.0

Dolby Digital 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

DTS 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

PCM Channels 
 

Not Supported
Not Supported

Audio Latency: ARC 
 

6.6
6.2

ARC Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

93 ms
95 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

90 ms
91 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

98 ms
100 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

120 ms
130 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

129 ms
136 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

131 ms
132 ms
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Audio Latency: HDMI In 
 

6.0
5.9

HDMI Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

95 ms
96 ms

PCM-5.1 ch 
 

91 ms
92 ms

Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos 
 

104 ms
105 ms

Dolby Digital 
 

146 ms
148 ms

Dolby Digital Plus 
 

133 ms
142 ms

Dolby Digital Plus Atmos 
 

135 ms
137 ms
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Audio Latency: Optical 
 

0.0
0.0

Optical Latency Video  

PCM-2.0 ch 
 

N/A
N/A

Dolby Digital 
 

N/A
N/A

Video Passthrough To TV 
 

9.8
9.6

1080p Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

4k Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit 
 

Supported
Supported

4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate 
 

120Hz
120Hz

8k Max Refresh Rate 
 

60Hz
60Hz

HDR10 Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ Passthrough 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync Passthrough 
 

Yes
No

G-SYNC Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes

ALLM Passthrough 
 

Yes
Yes
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Wireless Playback 
 

9.0
9.0

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Wi-Fi Playback 
 

Yes
Yes

Chromecast built-in 
 

No
No

Apple AirPlay 
 

Yes
Yes

Spotify Connect 
 

Yes
Yes
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Additional Features

Interface 
 

Interface photo  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Interface photo
Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with Speakers + Bass Module Interface photo

Display 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bar Controls 
 

Controls photo  

Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad with Bass Module Controls photo
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Remote  

Remote photo  

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Voice Assistants Support 
 

Amazon Alexa 
 

No
No

Google Assistant 
 

No
No

Apple Siri 
 

No
No

Microphone Mute 
 

No
No
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