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SPEAKERS · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sony HT-A9M2 vs Yamaha HS7

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sony HT-A9M2

UK HTA9M2.CEK

Sony HT-A9M2, official image for HTA9M2.CEK
Exact model & source notes

Manufacturer specifications for Sony HT-A9M2, exact part HTA9M2.CEK.

Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

5 verified differences, led by Manufacturer speaker channel layout, manufacturer-listed box contents and manufacturer audio-interface declarations. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

See the 5 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS7

HS7 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS7 studio monitor with white 6.5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
Exact model & source notes

The HS7 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 6.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 95 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Sony HT-A9M2 UK & US retailers

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Yamaha HS7 UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE5 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 05

Manufacturer speaker channel layout

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Sony HT-A9M24.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 4.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)

Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Explore the full specifications

Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

5 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Manufacturer speaker channel layout

In Visual facts
Sony HT-A9M24.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)
Yamaha HS7One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 4.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer-listed box contents

In Visual facts
Sony HT-A9M2AC Adaptor AC Cord Batteries for remote control HDMI Cable Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control TV center speaker mode cable Table stand Wall mounting bracket
Yamaha HS7One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: AC Adaptor AC Cord Batteries for remote control HDMI Cable Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control TV center speaker mode cable Table stand Wall mounting bracket

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer audio-interface declarations

In Visual facts
Sony HT-A9M2Ethernet,S-Center Out; SBC,AAC,LDAC; A2DP,AVRCP
Yamaha HS7Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Ethernet,S-Center Out; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC,LDAC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP,AVRCP

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer total audio output and rating basis

In Visual facts
Sony HT-A9M2504 W
Yamaha HS795 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 504 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Manufacturer dimensions of each listed component

In Visual facts
Sony HT-A9M2289 x 306 x 129 mm; 11 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5 1/8 in; 289 x 279 x 73 mm; 11 1/2 x 11 x 2 7/8 in; 160 x 56 x 160 mm; 6 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 6 3/8 in
Yamaha HS7210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (W x H x D) (MM): 289 x 306 x 129 mm; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (W x H x D) (INCH): 11 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5 1/8 in; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (W x H x D) (MM): 289 x 279 x 73 mm; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (W x H x D) (INCH): 11 1/2 x 11 x 2 7/8 in; Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (W x H x D) (MM): 160 x 56 x 160 mm; Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (W x H x D) (INCH): 6 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 6 3/8 in

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (56)

Manufacturer power-supply declaration

Sony HT-A9M2Not verified
Yamaha HS7Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Amplifier — Amplifier Channels

Sony HT-A9M216 ch (4 ch x 4)
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 16 ch (4 ch x 4) Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 16 ch (4 ch x 4)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Amplifier — Amplifier Type

Sony HT-A9M2Digital Amplifier,S-Master HX
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier,S-Master HX Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier,S-Master HX

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO: Yes Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — HDMI eARC

Sony HT-A9M2Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED,LPCM
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — HDMI input

Sony HT-A9M2Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED,LPCM,360 Reality Audio
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI input: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM,360 Reality Audio Audio Formats — HDMI input: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM,360 Reality Audio

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO: Yes Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 W
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 W Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification)
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not available
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected)
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 W
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not available
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch

Sony HT-A9M2Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not available
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA

Sony HT-A9M2Acoustic Center Sync,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Acoustic Center Sync ,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™ Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Acoustic Center Sync ,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4: Yes HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — BRAVIA Sync

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible: Yes HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION): Yes HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — eARC

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — eARC: Yes HDMI — eARC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — HDCP2.2

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDCP2.2: Yes HDMI — HDCP2.2: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — HDMI CEC

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — HDR

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDR: Yes HDMI — HDR: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — Number of Input/Output

Sony HT-A9M2Input / Output: 1 / 1
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: 1 / 1 HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: 1 / 1

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING): Yes HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Yes HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS

Sony HT-A9M2SBC,AAC,LDAC
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC,LDAC Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC,LDAC

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION

Sony HT-A9M2Bluetooth® version 5.2
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version 5.2 Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version 5.2

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — IEEE802.11 version

Sony HT-A9M2a / b / g / n / ac
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — IEEE802.11 version: a / b / g / n / ac Interface — IEEE802.11 version: a / b / g / n / ac

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Interface — Wi-Fi®

Sony HT-A9M2Yes
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — Wi-Fi®: Yes Interface — Wi-Fi®: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network Function — Network Function

Sony HT-A9M2Spotify Connect,AirPlay
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Spotify Connect,AirPlay Network Function — Network Function: Spotify Connect,AirPlay

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG)

Sony HT-A9M20.77 kg
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG): 0.77 kg Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG): 0.77 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ)

Sony HT-A9M21 lb 12 oz
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ): 1 lb 12 oz Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ): 1 lb 12 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG)

Sony HT-A9M22.6 kg
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG): 2.6 kg Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG): 2.6 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ)

Sony HT-A9M25 lb 12 oz
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ): 5 lb 12 oz Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ): 5 lb 12 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG)

Sony HT-A9M22.7 kg
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG): 2.7 kg Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG): 2.7 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ)

Sony HT-A9M25 lb 16 oz
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ): 5 lb 16 oz Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ): 5 lb 16 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Sound Effect

Sony HT-A9M2Night Mode,Voice Mode
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY

Sony HT-A9M2DSEE Ultimate
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Ultimate Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Ultimate

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Sound Mode

Sony HT-A9M2Sound Field (ON/OFF)
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON/OFF) Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON/OFF)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology

Sony HT-A9M2360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Yamaha HS7Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Sony HT-A9M2Not verified
Yamaha HS7LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sony HT-A9M2

What it brings

What to check

  • Rated audio output, electrical supply, consumption, amplifier channels, speaker layout and driver counts remain separate. Unlisted fields remain explicit unknowns.

Yamaha HS7

What it brings

  • Rated 55 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 43 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
61 of 61 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sony HT-A9M2 and Yamaha HS7
SpecificationSony HT-A9M2Yamaha HS7
Manufacturer speaker channel layoutDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 4.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
4.0.4 ch (16 Speaker Units)One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer size
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Not provided6.5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Crossover frequency
Sources
Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Not provided43 Hz–30 kHz
Manufacturer audio-interface declarationsDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Ethernet,S-Center Out; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC,LDAC; Interface — BLUETOOTH® COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP,AVRCP

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Ethernet,S-Center Out; SBC,AAC,LDAC; A2DP,AVRCPBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Interface — Wi-Fi®
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — Wi-Fi®: Yes Interface — Wi-Fi®: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Interface — IEEE802.11 version
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — IEEE802.11 version: a / b / g / n / ac Interface — IEEE802.11 version: a / b / g / n / ac

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

a / b / g / n / acNot provided
Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version 5.2 Interface — BLUETOOTH® VERSION: Bluetooth® version 5.2

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Bluetooth® version 5.2Not provided
Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC,LDAC Interface — BLUETOOTH® SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC,AAC,LDAC

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

SBC,AAC,LDACNot provided
HDMI — Number of Input/Output
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: 1 / 1 HDMI — Number of Input/Output: Input / Output: 1 / 1

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Input / Output: 1 / 1Not provided
HDMI — eARC
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — eARC: Yes HDMI — eARC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4: Yes HDMI — 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — HDR
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDR: Yes HDMI — HDR: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes HDMI — HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — HDCP2.2
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDCP2.2: Yes HDMI — HDCP2.2: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Yes HDMI — VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes HDMI — ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION): Yes HDMI — DSC (DISPLAY STREAM COMPRESSION): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — BRAVIA Sync
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes HDMI — BRAVIA Sync: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
HDMI — HDMI CEC
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes HDMI — HDMI CEC: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO: Yes Audio Formats — 360 REALITY AUDIO: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO: Yes Audio Formats — HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Audio Formats — HDMI input
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI input: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM,360 Reality Audio Audio Formats — HDMI input: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM,360 Reality Audio

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED,LPCM,360 Reality AudioNot provided
Audio Formats — HDMI eARC
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED ,LPCM

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96/24,DTS: X,IMAX ENHANCED,LPCMNot provided
Network Function — Network Function
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Spotify Connect,AirPlay Network Function — Network Function: Spotify Connect,AirPlay

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Spotify Connect,AirPlayNot provided
Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Acoustic Center Sync ,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™ Function With Bravia — FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA: Acoustic Center Sync ,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Acoustic Center Sync,Quick Setting Menu,Voice Zoom 3™Not provided
Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: To turn on/off the Bluetooth® function and Wireless LAN function, press INPUT, Volume - and Muting on the supplied remote control in this order, and "RF ON" / "RF OFF" appears in the front panel dislay on the control box., Active Speaker: not availableNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basisDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 504 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
504 W95 W total (dynamic power): LF 60 W into 4 ohms + HF 35 W into 8 ohms
Manufacturer power-supply declaration
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not listed by the manufacturerBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Amplifier — Amplifier Type
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier,S-Master HX Amplifier — Amplifier Type: Digital Amplifier,S-Master HX

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Digital Amplifier,S-Master HXNot provided
Amplifier — Amplifier Channels
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 16 ch (4 ch x 4) Amplifier — Amplifier Channels: 16 ch (4 ch x 4)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

16 ch (4 ch x 4)Not provided
Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 W Details — POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX: Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box 13 W / Speaker 20 WNot provided
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 W

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: not available, Active Speaker: 0.5 WNot provided
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: 0.5 W, Active Speaker: not availableNot provided
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not available Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not available

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: After 20 minutes, Active Speaker: not availableNot provided
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected) Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.8 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected ), Active Speaker: 1.1 W (Wireless Sound Specification, all terminals and networks connected)Not provided
Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification) Eco and energy saving — Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals: Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Control Box: After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC, Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth® connection), Active Speaker: After 20 minutes (Wireless Sound Specification)Not provided
Power consumption
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided55 W
HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING): Yes HDMI — SBTM (SOURCE-BASED TONE MAPPING): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Sound Function — Sound Mode
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON/OFF) Sound Function — Sound Mode: Sound Field (ON/OFF)

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Sound Field (ON/OFF)Not provided
Sound Function — Sound Effect
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode Sound Function — Sound Effect: Night Mode,Voice Mode

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

Night Mode,Voice ModeNot provided
Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Sound Function — Virtual Surround Technology: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

360 Spatial Sound MappingNot provided
Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Ultimate Sound Function — SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY: DSEE Ultimate

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

DSEE UltimateNot provided
Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes Application — SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Manufacturer dimensions of each listed componentDifferent
Sources
Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (W x H x D) (MM): 289 x 306 x 129 mm; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (W x H x D) (INCH): 11 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5 1/8 in; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (W x H x D) (MM): 289 x 279 x 73 mm; Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (W x H x D) (INCH): 11 1/2 x 11 x 2 7/8 in; Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (W x H x D) (MM): 160 x 56 x 160 mm; Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (W x H x D) (INCH): 6 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 6 3/8 in

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
289 x 306 x 129 mm; 11 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 5 1/8 in; 289 x 279 x 73 mm; 11 1/2 x 11 x 2 7/8 in; 160 x 56 x 160 mm; 6 3/8 x 2 1/4 x 6 3/8 in210 × 332 × 284 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG): 2.6 kg Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (KG): 2.6 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

2.6 kgNot provided
Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ): 5 lb 12 oz Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED TABLE STAND (OZ): 5 lb 12 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

5 lb 12 ozNot provided
Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG): 2.7 kg Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (KG): 2.7 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

2.7 kgNot provided
Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ): 5 lb 16 oz Size & Weight — SPEAKER WITH SUPPLIED WALL MOUNTING BRACKET (OZ): 5 lb 16 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

5 lb 16 ozNot provided
Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG): 0.77 kg Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (KG): 0.77 kg

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

0.77 kgNot provided
Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ): 1 lb 12 oz Size & Weight — CONTROL BOX (OZ): 1 lb 12 oz

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

1 lb 12 ozNot provided
Weight
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Sony HT-A9M2

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided8.2 kg
Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Manufacturer-listed box contentsDifferent
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included. Summary — WHAT'S IN THE BOX: AC Adaptor AC Cord Batteries for remote control HDMI Cable Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control TV center speaker mode cable Table stand Wall mounting bracket

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
AC Adaptor AC Cord Batteries for remote control HDMI Cable Quick Setup Guide Reference Guide Remote Control TV center speaker mode cable Table stand Wall mounting bracketOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible: Yes HDMI — Dolby Vision™ Compatible: Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)
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Sony HT-A9M2

Manufacturer specification · Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes Features for ​PlayStation®5 — AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH): Yes

Sony UK — HT-A9M2 full specifications
Yamaha HS7

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
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