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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

2.05Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026Support article: the Streambar SE alone is 2.0 stereo. With a Roku Wireless Subwoofer it is 2.1.

7.0.22Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 7.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded. RTINGS describes this as 5.0.2. The schema records the maker-stated layout, not the reviewer channel classification.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Two drivers in total, since the bar is the only component in the package.

132Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 13 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Two 1.9 inch full-range drivers in the bar.

132Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 13 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

09Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku supplied exploded image labels two front-facing speakers. No other drivers are shown.

219Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-9-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes two top up-firing drivers.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ARoku Streambar SE

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	48.26	Front-facing

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists two 1.9 inch full-range drivers and a dedicated bass port. 1.9 inch converted exactly to 48.26 mm. The bass port is not an active driver.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt product image from Roku labels the two speakers as front-facing.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Woofer	4	Front
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	Front
Soundbar	Beam tweeter	2	Front
Soundbar	Midrange driver	2	Side
Soundbar	Height driver	2	Up

Source19Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-9-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes four front woofers, three standard tweeters, two side speakers and two top up-firing drivers plus two beam tweeters. Total matches the maker driver count. Passive radiators are excluded. Driver sizes are omitted rather than assigning center/front sizes to unproved quantities.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026No subwoofer is in the box. A Roku Wireless Subwoofer is sold separately.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no subwoofer. Optional speakers are separate.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

05Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026The box holds no rear speakers.

04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no rear speakers. Optional speakers are separate.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026The bar is one piece. Roku lists no detachable sections.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Roku Wireless Subwoofer5Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/en-us/article/build-a-roku-surround-sound-systemRead 15 October 2026The Roku Wireless Subwoofer list includes the Streambar SE. The article says no wireless speakers are supported, so no rear speakers are compatible.

SA-SW7, SA-SW8, SA-SW9, SA-SW3, SA-SW55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. SA-SW7 does not support IMAX Enhanced.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Not available

SA-RS8, SA-RS9, SA-RS3S, SA-RS55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. Accessories are excluded from package facts.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

No4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Support page says the Streambar SE cannot play Dolby Audio or DTS audio formats. The TV audio output must be set to PCM-Stereo.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos requires HDMI input or eARC.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Same sentence rules out DTS audio formats.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. DTS:X appears in the HDMI input and eARC columns and not in the ARC column.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Stereo PCM4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026The bar plays PCM stereo. The TV output must be set to PCM-Stereo or Stereo.

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. MPEG AAC is region-dependent and omitted. Copy-protected SACD/DVD-Audio is unsupported.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ARoku Streambar SE

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI ARC	Stereo PCM	2
Optical	Stereo PCM	2

Source4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026The PCM-Stereo setting applies to the HDMI ARC connection and to the optical connection. Two channels follow from stereo.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI input	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	360 Reality Audio	Not available

Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. The table has separate HDMI input, eARC and ARC columns. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and multichannel PCM require HDMI input or eARC.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, PCM, WMA1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists USB media formats. Audio is AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC and PCM, plus ALAC. The page and distributor feeds also list AC3 and EAC3 for USB files. Those are left out because Roku says the bar cannot play Dolby Audio. Playback runs through the Roku Media Player from a USB drive.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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192kHz7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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24bits7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ARoku Streambar SE

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0a	HDMI output with ARC to the TV. Also carries the 4K streaming video.
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input from a TV without HDMI ARC
USB-A	1	2.0	Media playback and a USB Ethernet adapter, 500 mA
DC power	1	Not available	Power input for the included external power adaptor

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists a bass port, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0a (ARC), optical input, reset and power. The bass port and reset button are not connectors and are not counted.2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Back view of the bar: USB 2.0, optical, reset, power and HDMI (ARC).4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026Page covers the HDMI ARC connection, the optical connection and a USB port that takes an Ethernet adapter.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt lists one HDMI with ARC, one digital optical, one USB-A and a bass port, with Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power	1	AC power inlet
USB-A	1	FOR SERVICE only
Other	1	S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA TV center speaker

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram. USB is service-only, with no local music playback. S-CENTER is an output, not an analog source input.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists HDMI 2.0a (ARC).4Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/streambar-setup-with-a-nonroku-tv-systemRead 15 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI eARC

No1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Roku lists HDMI ARC only and names no eARC.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI-CEC

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide explains that HDMI-CEC lets the Roku remote control the TV power and that the TV settings may need it enabled.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026The only HDMI connector is the ARC output to the TV. The bar has no HDMI input for other sources.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Supported HDMI Video Formats. The bar has an HDMI IN port.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

ARoku Streambar SE

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
7680	4320	24
7680	4320	25
7680	4320	30
7680	4320	50
7680	4320	60
3840	2160	24
3840	2160	25
3840	2160	30
3840	2160	50
3840	2160	60
3840	2160	100
3840	2160	120
2560	1440	120
1920	1080	24
1920	1080	30
1920	1080	50
1920	1080	60
1920	1080	100
1920	1080	120
1280	720	24
1280	720	30
1280	720	50
1280	720	60
720	576	50
720	480	60

Source9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats enumerates these progressive modes. Interlaced 1080i is omitted because the schema has no scan-type column. Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) and an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable are required for the full list. These are accepted combinations, not inferred maxima at other resolutions. Chroma and bit depth are not assigned to modes without evidence.

HDR passthrough formats

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HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

Not available

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.

ALLM passthrough

Not available

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.

HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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2.38Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pairing a Bluetooth device: choose Smartphones and tablets to stream from a mobile device or Wireless headphones for private listening. The support page says a Bluetooth device can play music and podcasts through the bar.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists Bluetooth 5.0. No codec list is published.

5.211Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

Not available

SBC, AAC, LDAC10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC requires compatible source and suitable network environment.

Wi-Fi

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11ac1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. A wired network needs a USB Ethernet adapter that is sold separately.

802.11a/b/g/n/ac10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists dual-band Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN frequency bands. Bands are not inferred from the IEEE standard.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

AirPlay9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku supplied product images show the box logos Works with Apple AirPlay and Works with Apple Home. The AirPlay version is not named. The Roku support AirPlay table does not list the Streambar SE, so this rests on the box and on Roku's product page.

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect13Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A9000/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, Network Services explicitly lists AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Local playback file formats are not established by network service support.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Roku box shows Works with Apple Home and Works with Google Home. A Roku supplied image also shows Works with Alexa. Voice control runs through an external Alexa or Google Assistant device or an Apple device with Siri. The simple remote has no microphone.

Siri14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports streaming by Siri through an external iOS Home app device. There is no built-in Siri voice interaction.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

Roku2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Roku mobile app can control the device. The support overview page for the Streambar SE names the Roku app.

Sony | BRAVIA Connect14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android8Maker product pageroku.com/products/compareRead 15 October 2026Roku compare page footnote: the Roku mobile app is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The page also lists the Streambar SE at 149.99 USD, which is the current price after a 2026 increase and not a launch price.

iOS, Android23Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly identifies BRAVIA Connect for iOS and Android. App account and common home network are required for setup.

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote with TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Standard, Dialogue, Movie, Music, Night1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists the sound modes Dialogue, Movie, Music, Night and Standard. A review calls the first mode Default.12Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/roku-streambar-se-review-affordable-audio-and-streaming-upgrade-with-impressive-sound-modesRead 15 October 2026Review of 25 August 2024 lists Dialogue, Movie, Music, Default and Night modes.

Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue, Night Mode improves quiet listening and Sound Field enables surround processing.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Yes15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Room calibration system

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Sound Field Optimization15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360009553774Read 15 October 2026Speech clarity article lists the Roku Streambar SE. Options are Off, Low, High and Auto.

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.

Night mode

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sound settings: Night mode lowers loud scenes and boosts quiet ones.

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

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Bass level14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 3, Acoustic Center Sync17Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Acoustic Center Sync is stored for this bar. It has an S-CENTER OUT port and a TV center speaker mode cable.

Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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62W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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0.5W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Standby is an upper limit. Low-power standby requires Network/Bluetooth Standby off and pass-through off or Auto with TV off.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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2.3W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A through the included external power adaptor1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 0.7 A. The bar runs from the included external power adaptor.11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz.

AC power cord14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width243.8Height61Depth88.9mm(9.6 × 2.4 × 3.5 in)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 2.4 x 9.6 x 3.5 inches. Height 2.4, width 9.6 and depth 3.5 follow two retailer spec tables and the rear photo, where the back face is a quarter as tall as it is wide. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm.11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 2.4 x 9.6 x 3.5 inches, or 61 x 243.8 x 88.9 mm.

Width1,300Height64Depth113mm(51.2 × 2.5 × 4.4 in)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

907g(2 lb)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Page lists 2 lbs (907 g).11Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/Roku-Streambar-SE/51159329Read 15 October 2026Distributor feed: 907 g (32 oz).

5,500g(12.1 lb)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360053552133Read 15 October 2026Support article: the Streambar SE has no mounting sockets but can be mounted to a TV or wall with a universal mount. A mount must support at least 2 lbs (907 g).

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

In the box

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In the box

Roku Streambar SE, Remote with TV controls, 2 AAA batteries, Power adaptor, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Optical cable2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026What is included: Roku Streambar SE, remote with TV power and volume, power adaptor, two AAA batteries, Premium High Speed HDMI cable and an optional optical cable.12Reviewtonyreviewsthings.com/roku-streambar-se-review-affordable-audio-and-streaming-upgrade-with-impressive-sound-modesRead 15 October 2026Review lists the soundbar, remote, HDMI ARC cable, optical cable and power cable.

Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide, TV center speaker mode cable4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No6Maker product pagesupport.roku.com/article/360053552133Read 15 October 2026No mount appears in the box list.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents and Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall. The package list includes wall mounting brackets and a template.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide shows the optical cable in the box and says to use it only if the TV has no HDMI-ARC port.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

General

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Series

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BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 9 product page and model identifier.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

9104R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Retail model number 9104R. The Roku developer page gives the software model as 9104X.9Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/roku-streambar-se--2-in-1-tv-soundbar-and-4k-hdr-streaming-device-premium-speakers-enhanced-speech-clarity-black/J3PFCJQLJYRead 15 October 2026Best Buy lists model 9104R, SKU 6577048.10Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Streambar-SE-9104R/p/208055.htmlRead 15 October 2026Abt lists model 9104R, UPC 829610005034.

HT-A90001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 9 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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454873615877121Retailer pageep.de/p/1445129/bravia-theatre-9-ht-a9000Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer article HTA9000.CEL, EAN row. This identifies the European standalone bar sold by the German retailer, not a bundle or a US UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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17 April 20243Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 9.

Status

Available3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 15 October 2026Same table lists the production status as Current.

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 9 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$1,399.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 9 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026US edition of the guide. Roku sells the bar on roku.com in the United States.

US, CA3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black22Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sony/bravia-theater-bar-9Read 8 October 2026Differences Between Sizes And Variants explicitly states one colour variant, Black.

Links

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Product page

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-se1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streambar-seRead 15 October 2026Roku product page. It needs JavaScript, so a plain download shows no text. The values below were read from the page text returned by a web search tool and checked against distributor spec feeds.

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta90001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta9000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 9 product page on the US store.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specifications2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specifications page, Speaker Layout section.

Manual

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdf2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/RokuStreambarSE-QSG-Winter2023-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide, US, copyright 2023, labelled Winter 2023. Roku publishes no fuller manual for the bar.

helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, full PDF.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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