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Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

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BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7

Released March 2026.22Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Price and Availability section explicitly states release in March 2026. Sony announced the exact standalone model on March 25 and opened European preorders that day. Month is approximate international availability, not an exact US first retail date. Last checked 16 October 2026.

System channel configuration
5.0.2
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Separate subwoofer included
No
HDMI eARC
Yes

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Ports

  • 2 HDMI
  • AC power
  • USB-A

All specs

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Audio system

System channel configuration
5.0.22Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 5.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.
Physical drivers in the package
92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.
Physical drivers in the bar
92Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 9 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.
Up-firing drivers in the package
217Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections. Two top drivers fire up.
Driver layout
ComponentDriver typeCountDiameter (mm)Orientation
Soundbar45 x 108 mm cone front driver2Not availableFront
Soundbar16 mm dome tweeter216Front
Soundbar46 x 54 mm cone center driver1Not availableFront
Soundbar46 x 54 mm cone top driver2Not availableUp
Soundbar46 x 54 mm cone side driver2Not availableSide
Source17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, speaker sections explicitly give counts 2+2+1+2+2 = 9. Passive radiators are excluded. Rectangular cone sizes are retained in the type description because diameter does not apply.
Separate subwoofer included
No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 connection
Not available
Included subwoofer driver diameter
Not available
Rear speakers included
04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 connection
Not available
Detachable rear speakers
No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.
Compatible optional subwoofers
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 speakers
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 power
Not available
Total peak audio output power
Not available
Published frequency response lower limit
Not available
Published frequency response upper limit
Not available

Audio formats

Dolby Atmos
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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:X
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 formats
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:X6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 connection
ConnectionFormatMax input channels
HDMI inputLPCM 2ch2
HDMI inputLPCM 5.1ch6
HDMI inputLPCM 7.1ch8
HDMI inputDolby DigitalNot available
HDMI inputDolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI inputDolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI inputDolby AtmosNot available
HDMI inputDolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI inputDolby Atmos over Dolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI inputDTSNot available
HDMI inputDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
HDMI inputDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
HDMI inputDTS 96/24Not available
HDMI inputDTS-HD High Resolution AudioNot available
HDMI inputDTS-HD Master AudioNot available
HDMI inputDTS:XNot available
HDMI eARCLPCM 2ch2
HDMI eARCLPCM 5.1ch6
HDMI eARCLPCM 7.1ch8
HDMI eARCDolby DigitalNot available
HDMI eARCDolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI eARCDolby AtmosNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHDNot available
HDMI eARCDolby Atmos over Dolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI eARCDTSNot available
HDMI eARCDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
HDMI eARCDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
HDMI eARCDTS 96/24Not available
HDMI eARCDTS-HD High Resolution AudioNot available
HDMI eARCDTS-HD Master AudioNot available
HDMI eARCDTS:XNot available
HDMI ARCLPCM 2ch2
HDMI ARCDolby DigitalNot available
HDMI ARCDolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI ARCDolby Atmos over Dolby Digital PlusNot available
HDMI ARCDTSNot available
HDMI ARCDTS-ES Discrete 6.1Not available
HDMI ARCDTS-ES Matrix 6.1Not available
HDMI ARCDTS 96/24Not available
Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 formats
Not available
Max wired audio sample rate
192kHz23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. This is the digital input route, not speaker acoustic response.
Max music file sample rate
Not available
Max wired audio bit depth
24bits23Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, HDMI input LPCM fs: 192 kHz / 24 bit. Region-dependent MPEG AAC is excluded.
Max music file bit depth
Not available

Connectivity

Ports on the bar
ConnectorCountRole
HDMI1HDMI IN
HDMI1HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power1AC power inlet
USB-A1FOR SERVICE only
Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.
HDMI eARC
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.
HDMI-CEC
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.
HDMI video passthrough
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
7680432024
7680432030
7680432050
7680432060
3840216024
3840216025
3840216030
3840216050
3840216060
38402160100
38402160120
38402160144
25601440120
25601440144
1920108024
1920108030
1920108050
1920108060
19201080100
19201080120
19201080144
128072050
128072060
72057650
72048060
Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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
HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.
VRR passthrough
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.
ALLM passthrough
Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.
HDCP version
2.37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.
Bluetooth audio input
Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.
Bluetooth version
6.010Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row. The Bar 7 current maker specification states 6.0, despite secondary reviews describing missing high-resolution codecs.
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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
Yes9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.
Wi-Fi standard
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Built-in Ethernet speed
Not available

Streaming and control

Streaming protocols
AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect11Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A7100/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 assistants
Siri12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Companion apps
Sony | BRAVIA Connect12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.
Companion app platforms
iOS, Android21Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical specification table, Applications row explicitly states iOS and Android.
Multiroom audio
Yes12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.
Remote included
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Sound processing

Sound modes
Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 calibration
Yes13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 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
Sound Field Optimization13Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 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 enhancement
Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.
Night mode
Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.
Equalizer controls
Bass level12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.
TV speaker integration
Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 315Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a7100/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Bar 7 does not list Acoustic Center Sync.

Power

Published operating power
52W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.
Published standby power
0.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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 power
3.5W16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.
Power supply
AC power cord12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.
Detachable rear battery life
Not available
Detachable rear charge time
Not available

Measured

Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Frequency response deviation (measured)
Not available
Measured latency
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth175
Source20Measurementlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-7-p78041/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports measured Bluetooth latency 175 ms. Conditions of test: BRAVIA Connect 3.8.0. Main test is bar alone, separate later section adds Sub 7 and is excluded. Source device, Bluetooth codec, firmware version and synchronisation correction are not published. No other connection or format is inferred.
Operating power (measured)
Not available
Standby power (measured)
Not available
Soundbar weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Soundbar dimensions
Width950Height64Depth125mm(37.4 × 2.5 × 4.9 in)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.
Soundbar weight
4,600g(10.1 lb)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.
Component dimensions and weight
Not available
Package dimensions
Not available
Package weight
Not available
Wall mountable
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

In the box

In the box
Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.
Wall mount hardware included
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/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
Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.
Optical cable included
No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/2099/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

General

Series
BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier.
Model numbers
HT-A71001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
02724293419118Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026SKU HTA7100 UPC row, exact standalone Canadian bar.
Announced
25 March 20263Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 7.
Status
Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta7100Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 7 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$869.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 7 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, CA3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-unveils-new-bravia-theater-home-audio-lineup-for-enhancing-home-cinema-experience-302724498.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.
Colours
Black19Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/sony/bravia-theater-bar-7Read 8 October 2026Differences Between Sizes And Variants explicitly states one colour variant, Black.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year18Retailer pagegibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/products/sony-ht-a7100-bravia-theatre-bar-7-dolby-atmos-soundbar-2026Read 8 October 2026Warranty section explicitly states Sony Canada 1 Year Limited Warranty for standalone HTA7100. This is the Canadian manufacturer warranty only.

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