Sony Unveils New Home Audio Products
Sony Electronics announced today pricing and retail availability for four new Sound Bars ? the HT-ST9, HT-NT3, HT-CT780, and HT-CT380, as well as the STR-DN860 and STR-DN1060 A/V Receivers. These new home audio products are HDCP 2.2 compliant (except for the HT-CT380), supporting playback of copyright-protected 4K content, including blockbuster movies.
The HT-ST9, HT-NT3, and both new A/V Receivers have Google Cast built-in so you can cast music apps from your personal device to your speakers. You can cast from your Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, and Mac or Windows laptop. By pressing the cast icon, you can search, browse, play, skip, and turn up the volume on your favorite tracks directly. When connected, operation of the sound bars or AV receivers remains the same - just use the app like before. Additionally, you can join speakers together through multi-room functionality using the intuitive SongPal app.
The HT-ST9 Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer features 800 watts and 7.1 channel surround sound from seven discrete amplifiers and nine speakers. The HT-ST9 is Hi-Res capable and also supports Spotify Connect. It also comes with a wireless, front-firing subwoofer with passive radiator. The HT-ST9 has three HDMI inputs and brings cinematic simulated surround sound to life with four digital sound fields. For easy music connectivity, the HT-ST9 offers Bluetooth reception and transmission. With three times the data transmission capability, Sony's LDAC technology provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all music.
The HT-NT3 Hi-Res Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer provides flexible connectivity, smart functionality and 450 watts of premium power. The 2.1 channel HT-NT3 allows for wireless audio streaming with Bluetooth and NFC connections. It also incorporates Sony LDAC technology and a single HDMI TV connection with inputs for three HDMI devices.
The HT-CT780 330 watt 2.1 Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer offers with table top and wall-mount versatility. It has three HDMI inputs with one supporting 4K with HDCP 2.2, and can be connected to 4K or HD devices such as a cable box, Blu-ray player or gaming console. HDMI TV connectivity with Audio Return Channel support ensures one cable connectivity.
The HT-CT380 300 watt 2.1 Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer allows users to simply connect a TV and other HD devices or stream content wirelessly via Bluetooth and NFC. Similar to the HT-CT780, the sleek HT-CT380 can be mounted on the wall or placed on top of a TV stand or table.
The STR-DN1060 Hi-Res Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver provides suports music streaming with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth reception and transmission, Google Cast for audio, AirPlay and Spotify Connect. It offers 7.2 channels and 165 watts of power per channel, features 4K resolution upscaling and pass-through and flexible connectivity with ten high-definition inputs. It also supports for two separate powered zones and hi-res audio compatibility.
The STR-DN860 7.2 channel Hi-Res Wi-Fi Network A/V Receiver offers 7.2 channels and 150 watts of power, as well as the ability to stream music via built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth reception and transmission, Google Cast for Audio and AirPlay.
Model |
Price |
Availability |
HT-ST9 | $1,499.99 | July 2015 |
HT-NT3 | $699.99 | July 2015 |
HT-CT780 | $449.99 | May 2015 |
HT-CT380 | $349.99 | May 2015 |
STR-DN1060 | $599.99 | May 2015 |
STR-DN860 | $499.99 | May 2015 |