Brand Name | Sony |
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Item Weight | 23.8 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 44.5 x 23.7 x 9.5 inches |
Item model number | HTZ9F |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Output Wattage | 400 Watts |
Color Name | blue |
Special Features | stereo_pairing, Subwoofer, bass_boost, dolby_enabled |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Input Voltage | 5 Volts |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 400 Watts |
Item Weight | 10800 Grams |
Charging Time | 2 Hours |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Sony Z9F 3.1ch Sound bar with Dolby Atmos and Wireless Subwoofer (HT-Z9F), Home Theater Surround Sound Speaker System for TV Black
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Sony Z9F |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI |
Special Feature | stereo_pairing, Subwoofer, bass_boost, dolby_enabled |
About this item
- Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade with 3.1ch Dolby Atmos DTS: X and Vertical Sound Engine
- Seven sound modes for enhanced movies, music, gaming, news and sport
- 4K HDR compatible
- Voice enhancement for greater clarity
- Built-in Wi-Fi and easy BLUETOOTH streaming
- High-resolution Audio capable
- Stream music, online radio, and podcasts from your Amazon connected device directly to your Z9F soundbar. Just ask Alexa.
- Stream and control audio content with your favorite smart devices
- In the box: Remote (RMT-AH400U), Batteries for remote, HDMI Cable, Wall Hanging Bracket (with screws x 2), Wall Mount Template
- Wireless Subwoofer included
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Remote Control | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | — | 4.5 | — | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Focus Camera LLC |
speaker size | — | — | 900 millimeters | 1275 millimeters | 6.5 inches | 1015 millimeters |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | AC | AC | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth | wireless, wired | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, HDMI eARC, Analog 3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack, Voice Assistant Input | wireless, wired |
speaker type | Soundbar | Subwoofer, Tweeter, Soundbar | Soundbar, Subwoofer | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Tabletop | Wall Mount | Tabletop Mount | Flush Mount | Bar Mount |
weight | 10800 grams | 8700 grams | 16.1 pounds | 6.1 kilograms | 53 pounds | 4600 grams |
control method | voice | remote | remote | voice, remote | application | voice |
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ASIN | B0793HNSQG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #210,468 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #743 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Date First Available | March 14, 2018 |
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Feel the thrill of your favorite shows and movies. The Z9F 3.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Sound bar's new Vertical Surround Engine places you in the middle of the action. Seven different sound modes optimize audio to what you’re hearing. Wireless and network-capable, the Z9F can also connect to select rear speakers for a full-room solution that provides a cinematic experience. Chromecast built-in for smartphone streaming.
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Customers like the ease of setup and integration of the sound bar. They say it's simple and easy to use. They also appreciate the performance, saying it works well and produces excellent sound quality. Customers are also happy with appearance, and size. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality and connectivity of the product. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, wireless connectivity, and value.
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Customers find the setup of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the wireless connectivity was flawless, and the receiver makes it simple. They appreciate the seamless integration with their Sony big screen TV, and mention that it has a clean setup. Customers also find the one-page setup sheet very informative and helpful. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and sound quality of the product.
"...The setup was very easy and took hardly anytime at all. Just a few plug ins here and there and I was ready to go...." Read more
"This is a great product! The setup was really easy. The remote control is one of the best I have seen...." Read more
"...Pros: Quick set up Seamless integration with my TVAbility to stream my Spotify accountOverall sound quality..." Read more
"...of dialog, its ability to stream from a variety of sources, the ease of setup... really, I love everything about it!..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the speakers. For example, they say it works well, is easy to install, and provides excellent sound quality. Some mention that it works seamlessly with their TV and provides fantastic 3.1 or 5.1 sound. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...Everything is perfect and I couldn’t have asked for a better sound quality! I would definitely recommend it!" Read more
"...be run wired, completely eliminating "wireless" cutout and providing fantastic 3.1 (this item) or 5.1 (with Z9R) sound...." Read more
"I like this soundbar, it works well with my Sony television, and the optional rear speakers add a lot in terms of immersion...." Read more
"...Wanted to review it anyway.Found this unit to completely underpowered. Tried to replace our aging Sony hdx576...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the speakers. They mention that the design is very minimalistic, and the soundbar is simple. Some say that the sound is crisp and compliments their setup. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...This soundbar definitely made that happen. The look is the soundbar is simple and sleep and looks great against my full entertainment system...." Read more
"...Not sold on the overhead reproduction but everything else is so crisp (especially stuff that goes side to side, pretty impressive) that I think is..." Read more
"...It also is a beautiful peace that just compliments our setup...." Read more
"This TV exceeds my expectations. It is beautiful and fast. I've had it for 4 or 5 days now. Setup out of the box was easy!..." Read more
Customers are happy with the size of the speakers. They mention it's small and slim, taking up far much less space. The sound is good, and the 10" sub is great. It fills the 900 Square foot space perfectly, and is lightweight not heavy.
"...sound produced by this system rivals my previous setup, taking up far much less space...." Read more
"...If you’re looking for a clean, compact, wireless surround soundbar setup, this is a very solid pickup and will give you a sound that defies its..." Read more
"...The room I have it in is 12 x 20 and I'm about 7 feet away. Fills that up no problem and gets loud...." Read more
"...small and slim size 2) Has option surround speakers 3) Atmos that does not require sound to bounce around...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that the sound is very good, impressive, and clearer. They also appreciate the options to increase the volume of voices, making talking much clearer, and pleased with the clarity of the center channel. However, others say that the only hiccup was no sound from the rear speakers, and the Dolby compression makes some sounds very subtle. They mention that there is limited control of the surround sound, and that the Vertical Sound feature does literally nothing.
"...Everything is perfect and I couldn’t have asked for a better sound quality! I would definitely recommend it!" Read more
"...There are options to increase the volume of voices (2 settings) which I've found useful for some dialog-heavy movies and sports (with announcers)..." Read more
"...The sound is immersive and the base is deeper and rounder than I expected. I'm still playing with the Chromecast and Bluetooth music streaming...." Read more
"...Only hiccup was no sound from the rear speakers, which I finally figured out was because the sound source I was using on YouTube was not..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wireless connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that the seamless connections make this a solid system, and the ability to pair speakers wirelessly made the install of the sub-woofer a breeze. However, others say that they have issues with the wireless connection, and that the subwoofer does not stay wirelessly connected.
"...All the speakers can be run wired, completely eliminating "wireless" cutout and providing fantastic 3.1 (this item) or 5.1 (with Z9R) sound...." Read more
"...Just but be mindful of device placement because of the wireless interference." Read more
"...The ability to pair speakers wirelessly made the install of the sub-woofer a breeze...." Read more
"...I thought it was issues with the wireless connection, but after trying everything I could think of, I discovered that the issue was something..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the speakers. Some mention that it's a good investment, while others say that it is not worth the price tag.
"...a home run with this, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for great value, great sound and the potential to expand its 3.1 configuration to 5.1..." Read more
"...Not sold on the overhead reproduction but everything else is so crisp (especially stuff that goes side to side, pretty impressive) that I think is..." Read more
"...even better with the associated rear speakers -- which are good quality but expensive." Read more
"Good investment for my condo! Rear speakers great addition. DT." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that the soundbar starts cutting in and out, the subwoofer cuts out, and the product is faulty. Some say that the design and build quality are not great. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the product's quality and durability.
"...In the beginning I did gave problems with the subwoofer cutting out just during movies. It would happen 2-3 times and for only a few seconds...." Read more
"...or otherwise reach the speed limits of the connection, the soundbar starts cutting out. If I'm not doing that, it works basically perfectly...." Read more
"...The shipping box was literally opened with sub falling out and was damaged...." Read more
"...Such a great sound! Connected right away and the quality is excellent. Thumbs down to SONY!" Read more
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I've been dragging my large amplifier and speakers around for 10 years, but was really trying to downsize my system. The sound produced by this system rivals my previous setup, taking up far much less space. I wish it was more reliable wirelessly, or that the wired connections were actually documented, thus 4 stars instead of 5. If you're struggling with the wifi cutouts, read on.
Having read comments in other reviews about wireless issues, I did some preparatory research before buying. Many people expect plug-and-play and don't spend the time to troubleshoot. I felt based on the many "solutions" I read elsewhere that I could eventually solve any problem.
It did take me a few weeks of experimentation to completely eliminate the wireless issues, but only because I was trying to collect as much data as I could for this review. You can solve the problems all at once with inexpensive aux cables.
The sound quality is excellent. I've found the best results changing from "Sound Mode: On" (the pseudo-Atmos setting) to the "Dolby Speaker Virtualizer" which passes through 5.1 Dolby when media has it, and does a great job giving a surround effect for non-Dolby content. There are options to increase the volume of voices (2 settings) which I've found useful for some dialog-heavy movies and sports (with announcers) but tend to make music sound a bit tinnier. It's good to have these choices easily changeable with the remote. There's an option to auto-adjust the volume when it gets too loud -- don't use this. If you thought wifi cutouts drove you nuts, constant abrupt volume adjustments are even worse!
Wireless troubleshooting and solution:
The key point to understand troubleshooting the wireless cutouts is that the wireless capability is standard WiFi -- the soundbar becomes a router (you can even see the "SurroundMaster_*" SSID) and the speakers connect to it just like any wifi device. It probably works just fine out of the box if it's the only wireless device in the room. If your main house router or mesh system is anywhere near the sound bar, you'll get the sound cut outs. I've spent 3 weeks testing various configurations and suggest the following escalating steps to resolve wifi issues:
1. Make sure your sound bar isn't too close to the TV itself. The metal will interfere with the wifi. About 4 inches is sufficient separation.
2. If you have another wifi router, move it a few feet away, or much lower, or block direct line of sight with a piece of furniture.
3. By default the Z9F's wifi router will "Frequency Hop" to find a channel that doesn't conflict with your router. This is fine for older routers, but if you have a newer router or mesh system that *also* frequency hops, the systems will keep trying to dodge around each other. It's best to fix one or the other. See instructions page 34 to turn "RF Channel" to "Off" to keep the same channel on the Z9F.
4. Related to 3, if you take a minute or two when you first turn the Z9F on to toggle "RF Channel" off and on again, you'll keep a stable connection while the sound bar is on, as it will find a good channel and your router will stay away from it. Only if/when you put the soundbar in standby will your home router stomp on that good channel.
The above 4 steps should solve most issues. However, I didn't like having to repeat step 4 daily, so I decided to wire my system. *This is not documented in the instructions, but is amply explained online in many places, with pictures.*. I've added pictures to my review showing the location of the ports, use a razor blade to peel up the plastic covers. The Z9F has three 3.5mm Aux ports (standard headphone jack) on the back under a plastic cover near the HDMI connections, labeled RL, RR, and SW. The subwoofer and Z9R rear speakers have corresponding 3.5mm Aux ports.
5. If your soundbar is wall mounted, you'll need to make sure the cable has a 90 degree angle to fit, plus enough extra depth to go into the jack without being blocked by the surrounding metal. Also you should use a higher quality cord. I am using the Hftywy cables here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CCFJXPZ
6. After wiring the speaker(s), unplug them and replug them in. You'll know they're wired if you get the "yellow" light instead of a green one.
7. It may be sufficient just to wire the subwoofer. This reduces the wifi bandwidth needed for those sounds and lets the Z9F's wifi focus solely on the rear speakers.
8. If you really want to forever eliminate wireless issues, wire the rear speakers as well. (This is where higher quality cables become more important as I needed a 25 and 30 foot cable.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
Full Review:
I've been dragging my large amplifier and speakers around for 10 years, but was really trying to downsize my system. The sound produced by this system rivals my previous setup, taking up far much less space. I wish it was more reliable wirelessly, or that the wired connections were actually documented, thus 4 stars instead of 5. If you're struggling with the wifi cutouts, read on.
Having read comments in other reviews about wireless issues, I did some preparatory research before buying. Many people expect plug-and-play and don't spend the time to troubleshoot. I felt based on the many "solutions" I read elsewhere that I could eventually solve any problem.
It did take me a few weeks of experimentation to completely eliminate the wireless issues, but only because I was trying to collect as much data as I could for this review. You can solve the problems all at once with inexpensive aux cables.
The sound quality is excellent. I've found the best results changing from "Sound Mode: On" (the pseudo-Atmos setting) to the "Dolby Speaker Virtualizer" which passes through 5.1 Dolby when media has it, and does a great job giving a surround effect for non-Dolby content. There are options to increase the volume of voices (2 settings) which I've found useful for some dialog-heavy movies and sports (with announcers) but tend to make music sound a bit tinnier. It's good to have these choices easily changeable with the remote. There's an option to auto-adjust the volume when it gets too loud -- don't use this. If you thought wifi cutouts drove you nuts, constant abrupt volume adjustments are even worse!
Wireless troubleshooting and solution:
The key point to understand troubleshooting the wireless cutouts is that the wireless capability is standard WiFi -- the soundbar becomes a router (you can even see the "SurroundMaster_*" SSID) and the speakers connect to it just like any wifi device. It probably works just fine out of the box if it's the only wireless device in the room. If your main house router or mesh system is anywhere near the sound bar, you'll get the sound cut outs. I've spent 3 weeks testing various configurations and suggest the following escalating steps to resolve wifi issues:
1. Make sure your sound bar isn't too close to the TV itself. The metal will interfere with the wifi. About 4 inches is sufficient separation.
2. If you have another wifi router, move it a few feet away, or much lower, or block direct line of sight with a piece of furniture.
3. By default the Z9F's wifi router will "Frequency Hop" to find a channel that doesn't conflict with your router. This is fine for older routers, but if you have a newer router or mesh system that *also* frequency hops, the systems will keep trying to dodge around each other. It's best to fix one or the other. See instructions page 34 to turn "RF Channel" to "Off" to keep the same channel on the Z9F.
4. Related to 3, if you take a minute or two when you first turn the Z9F on to toggle "RF Channel" off and on again, you'll keep a stable connection while the sound bar is on, as it will find a good channel and your router will stay away from it. Only if/when you put the soundbar in standby will your home router stomp on that good channel.
The above 4 steps should solve most issues. However, I didn't like having to repeat step 4 daily, so I decided to wire my system. *This is not documented in the instructions, but is amply explained online in many places, with pictures.*. I've added pictures to my review showing the location of the ports, use a razor blade to peel up the plastic covers. The Z9F has three 3.5mm Aux ports (standard headphone jack) on the back under a plastic cover near the HDMI connections, labeled RL, RR, and SW. The subwoofer and Z9R rear speakers have corresponding 3.5mm Aux ports.
5. If your soundbar is wall mounted, you'll need to make sure the cable has a 90 degree angle to fit, plus enough extra depth to go into the jack without being blocked by the surrounding metal. Also you should use a higher quality cord. I am using the Hftywy cables here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CCFJXPZ
6. After wiring the speaker(s), unplug them and replug them in. You'll know they're wired if you get the "yellow" light instead of a green one.
7. It may be sufficient just to wire the subwoofer. This reduces the wifi bandwidth needed for those sounds and lets the Z9F's wifi focus solely on the rear speakers.
8. If you really want to forever eliminate wireless issues, wire the rear speakers as well. (This is where higher quality cables become more important as I needed a 25 and 30 foot cable.
Once installed the onscreen menus for the sound bar and set up process were great. Having the option to auto power on the unit when my TV is turned on was a welcome surprise. The sound is immersive and the base is deeper and rounder than I expected. I'm still playing with the Chromecast and Bluetooth music streaming. So far being able to access my Spotify has been amazing. I punch a couple quick buttons on my phone and I' rocking out to my playlist.
Pros: Quick set up Seamless integration with my TV
Ability to stream my Spotify account
Overall sound quality
Cons: Yet to find any
I would happily recommend this to anyone looking for great sound quality and ease of use.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
Once installed the onscreen menus for the sound bar and set up process were great. Having the option to auto power on the unit when my TV is turned on was a welcome surprise. The sound is immersive and the base is deeper and rounder than I expected. I'm still playing with the Chromecast and Bluetooth music streaming. So far being able to access my Spotify has been amazing. I punch a couple quick buttons on my phone and I' rocking out to my playlist.
Pros: Quick set up Seamless integration with my TV
Ability to stream my Spotify account
Overall sound quality
Cons: Yet to find any
I would happily recommend this to anyone looking for great sound quality and ease of use.
This model was first released in 2018 and I was a bit concerned about buying tech that old but honestly, compared to everything else I looked at and listened to in this price range, nothing else came close.
SONY hit a home run with this, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for great value, great sound and the potential to expand its 3.1 configuration to 5.1 with the addition of rear speakers.
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The included bluetooth-connected subwoofer pumps out decent, tight bass well suited for movie soundtracks and EDM-type music. Other kinds of music, like rock for example, aren't as well articulated, with some loss in mid-range clarity due to the nature of the small speakers built into the sound bar. It's also worth mentioning that this sound bar can be paired with an optional set of rear surround speakers for an expanded sound field experience, though you'll have to spend another 400 CDN for the privilege.
It is also worth noting that, while touted as being able to virtually replicate Dolby's Atmos vertical surround sound, in practical terms it cannot compete with proper full surround hardware. Still, for less than a thousand dollars, it does a pretty decent job of enveloping you in sound when the vertical surround option is enabled. At least, it's good enough for my somewhat worn-out ears.
All in all, this is a good sounding piece of gear that will make most dialogue clear as a bell, while also providing a serviceable virtual surround sound experience. Just don't buy it expecting to get the equivalent of a ten thousand dollar full Dolby Atmos surround setup.