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Steve May
TechRadar
“The compact Sony HT‑ZF9 is the Penn and Teller of Dolby Atmos soundbars.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS X
- Vertical S up‑mixer for immersive sound
- Good dialogue clarity
- Dedicated center speaker
- Wireless subwoofer with thump
- Two full HDMI inputs
Points of Contention
- Operationally confusing controls
- Lacks upward firing speakers
- Limited soundstage openness
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics72
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Sony HT-Z9F is a decent mixed usage soundbar.”
