Sony HT-A9000
Score: 82/100
Harman Kardon Enchant-1100
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Enchant-1100 offers a powerful 315 W, 11-driver 5.0.2 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support plus automatic calibration. It comes at a higher price and omits a wireless subwoofer, limiting low-frequency depth. Suited for enthusiasts seeking premium Atmos performance in a single unit.
The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 (HT-A9000) is a premium soundbar featuring 13 speakers, 585 W power and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced support. However, it omits a separate wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, which can limit deep bass and true surround separation. Best for users wanting a high-end, all-in-one Atmos-capable soundbar for medium-large rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 7best | |
585 Wbest | 315 W | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.489 kg | 4.571 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
130 cmbest | 114.808 cm | |
6.4 cm | 6.604 cmbest | |
11.3 cm | 12.954 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio(2) | ||
Total Power Output (W) | 585 W | 315 W |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 5.489 kg | 4.571 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 130 cm | 114.808 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 6.4 cm | 6.604 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 11.3 cm | 12.954 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Bar 8 for its innovative 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, quad woofers and X-Balanced drivers that together deliver a wide, immersive soundstage in a compact form factor. They also note its strong integration with Sony TVs and robust room-calibration features, while pointing out the lack of built-in subwoofer and limited streaming options as notable drawbacks for high-end home-theater enthusiasts.
Everyday users praise the Bar 8 for its cinematic immersion, easy setup and slim design that fits under or on a TV. Common praise centers on the side‑ and up‑firing speakers that fill the room with sound and the seamless BRAVIA TV pairing. Recurring complaints focus on the bass depth, which many feel is insufficient without an optional subwoofer, and the desire for more discrete surround channels.
Professional reviewers, such as Walts TV, commend the Enchant 1100 for its comprehensive 11-driver architecture, up-firing height drivers, and MultiBeam™ technology that together produce an expansive, immersive Atmos soundstage. The inclusion of PureVoice dialogue enhancement and automatic sound calibration further strengthens its appeal for home-theater, movie, and gaming applications.
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