There’s also an analogue output for Sony’s Acoustic Center Sync, which lets a compatible Bravia TV become part of the soundbar’s centre channel when the two are connected using the supplied cable. The A7000 is as packed with streaming smarts as it is stuffed with speakers with Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast all on board and integration into a multi-room system – with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Home all supported.Īlongside two HDMI 2.1 pass-through sockets capable of handling and Dolby Vision HDR, there are ports for eARC, analogue and optical audio inputs and USB type-A. With its wide range of supported audio formats, the A7000 excels itself and includes Dolby Atmos (in both the Digital+ and TrueHD formats), DTS:X, LPCM, hi-res wireless audio and Sony 360 Reality Audio.
The integrated sub is also particularly impressive with a taut, controlled and powerful performance. It’s not the same as having direct audio from the speaker above or the side, but it’s effective and dramatically enticing, enriching the viewing experience. The Smart Soundbar 9 goes on sale in late July 2019 in black or silver finishes for an RRP of £699.In terms of height and precision, the performance is similar to that of the Sonos Arc, but the width of the soundstage and its forward projection is more convincing. Other features include an IR-learning sensor, so the soundbar can be used with another remote, automatic on/off switching in line with the TV, EQ adjustments to bass, midrange and treble and lipsync technology that synchronises speech with what’s happening on screen. All HDMI connections support HDCP 2.2 and other connections include optical, coaxial, stereo RCA and a dedicated subwoofer out.ĭolby Digital and DTS Digital surround sound tracks can be decoded, as can Hi-res audio tracks up to 24-bit 24-bit/96kHz. Around the rear are four HDMI ports − three inputs and one output − with the output functioning as a HDMI ARC connection. 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connections are supported, as is aptX Bluetooth.ĭespite the onus on wireless, physical connections haven’t been shunned. If you have other Canton Smart products, the Smart Soundbar 9 can be added to create a wireless multi-channel home cinema set-up, or you can go fully multi-room and have audio played around the house with compatible Canton products. You can also cast audio from music streaming apps, including Spotify, Tidal, Google Play Music, Deezer and TuneIn, and there’s native support for Spotify Connect if you want to stream directly from that service, too. Chromecast is built-in, so users can ‘cast’ audio from other devices on the network. Wireless connectivity is available in spades. If you fancy wall-mounting, the soundbar supports that, too. It’s all contained within a sleek, premium looking body (89 x 7 x 10 cm, HWD) and is best-suited to TVs 40-inches and bigger.
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The bass drivers are further supported by two passive drivers to help deliver more depth and punch.
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Inside the soundbar are four bass drivers and two midrange drivers with 50mm aluminium cones, plus two 19mm fabric-dome tweeters. German audio manufacturer Canton has announced the Smart Soundbar 9, which comes with built-in Chromecast and multi-room compatibility.Ĭanton has built some great soundbars and soundbases, like the DM100 and DM55, and now it’s back with a new effort – the Smart Soundbar 9.
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