Sony BRAVIA Theater Rear 9, Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, for Bar 9/Bar 8/Bar 7/HTA7000/HT-A5000/HT-A3000 - Black

360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology creates multiple phantom speakers throughout your room to deliver a fully enveloping surround sound experience. This innovative approach goes beyond traditional rear speaker placement by projecting sound from virtually any direction. The result is a more natural, expansive soundstage that makes you feel truly inside the action.

The dedicated up-firing drivers in the SA-RS9 reflect sound off the ceiling to reproduce overhead audio channels, which is essential for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. This allows height information in the audio mix to reach you naturally from above, adding a crucial vertical dimension to the surround field. The combination of rear and height audio creates a truly three-dimensional listening environment.

Full support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ensures that the SA-RS9 is compatible with the latest object-based audio formats used in movies, streaming, and games. These formats place individual sounds precisely in three-dimensional space rather than restricting them to fixed channels. Paired with a compatible Sony soundbar, the SA-RS9 delivers the full spatial audio experience these formats were designed to provide.

The SA-RS9 connects wirelessly to compatible Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar and HT-A series soundbars, making installation simple and cable-free. There is no need to route wires from your TV unit to the rear of the room, keeping your space tidy and your setup flexible. The wireless connection is stable and optimised for low-latency audio synchronisation between the front soundbar and rear speakers. Simply place the SA-RS9 behind your seating area, power them on, and pair with your compatible Sony soundbar.

Once paired with a compatible Sony soundbar, the SA-RS9 is automatically incorporated into the system's surround sound processing, including 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. The soundbar manages the entire audio output, seamlessly blending the front, surround, and height channels for a cohesive listening experience. No complex manual configuration is required --- the system intelligently allocates audio content to the appropriate speakers. This integrated approach ensures the SA-RS9 always performs in harmony with your Sony soundbar for the best possible surround sound.