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Sony HT-CT790 Powered sound bar with 4K/HDR video passthrough, Wi-Fi®, and wireless subwoofer

Item # 158HTCT790

It's really interesting to see the Sony HT-CT790 sound bar up close.

It's really interesting to see the Sony HT-CT790 sound bar up close.

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About the Sony HT-CT790

Jeff Miller

Slim sound bar that looks and sounds distinct

It's really interesting to see the Sony HT-CT790 sound bar up close. I had an idea of what it looked like from some pictures, but didn't totally grasp the design until I saw it set up in the Crutchfield Labs. The 'CT790 bar seemed to lie flat under a Sony 4K TV, while an X-Men movie played. Looking at it closer, I noticed that the bar actually sat tilted slightly upward so that its full-range drivers were pointed up and toward me. You can also flip the bar over and wall-mount it, using included hardware.

Slim sound bar that looks and sounds distinct

Sony HT-CT790 sound bar

The Sony HT-CT790 sound bar can slide under your TV, deliver big sound, and play music wirelessly from your phone

It's really interesting to see the Sony HT-CT790 sound bar up close. I had an idea of what it looked like from some pictures, but didn't totally grasp the design until I saw it set up in the Crutchfield Labs. The 'CT790 bar seemed to lie flat under a Sony 4K TV, while an X-Men movie played. Looking at it closer, I noticed that the bar actually sat tilted slightly upward so that its full-range drivers were pointed up and toward me. You can also flip the bar over and wall-mount it, using included hardware.

While the bar is super-thin, it added a great deal of depth to a standoff scene in a crowded kitchen. It felt appropriately claustrophobic, with shouts seeming to echo off of stainless steel appliances on the screen and around me. The kitchen's sprinkler system was tripped, and I heard water splattering with chaotic precision. Then the noises gave way to a musical interlude of Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle," which the soundtrack out of the confines of the scene's location and spread it out around me.

A wireless sub helps bring the boom

I'm sure the HT-CT790's directional drivers and built-in DSP processing helped the low-profile bar deliver such impressive sound. But it also got help from the wireless sub we had hidden under a table, next to a wall outlet. The sub provides deep, solid bass, freeing up the stereo bar to cover the rest, including easy-to-understand dialogue.

Full surround sound and first step into multi-room music

After you connect your sound bar, one of the first things you'll want to do is download Sony's free SongPAL™ app to your iOS® or Android™ device. It gives you control over other compatible Sony speakers and components, like the SRS-ZR5 or SRS-ZR7 wireless speakers. You can place a pair of the SongPal speakers in the back of the room and use them as wireless surround speakers for wrap-around sound. 

You can also move them to other rooms and control them with your phone or tablet. The SongPal app lets you play different songs in each room, or the same thing throughout the house. You get wireless access to the music stored on your phone, Pandora® Internet radio, and even music stored on a DLNA-connected server. Spotify® Connect gives you full access to your playlists and albums. (TV sound cannot be sent to other rooms via SongPAL.)

More ways to connect

You can hook up several components to the sound bar thanks to three HDMI inputs and one output. All of them are HDCP 2.2 compatible for connecting 4K video sources. There's also an optical digital audio and a 3.5mm minijack input.

Two-way Bluetooth lets you receive and send sound

Built-in Bluetooth gives you another way to play music wirelessly from your phone – but it also serves another purpose. As a Bluetooth transmitter, the Sony HT-CT790 can send sound from your movies or shows to a pair of Bluetooth headphones. This helps with late night binge-watching. You can catch all the dialogue and sound effects without waking everyone up.

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Product highlights:

    Sound bar:
    • 2.1-channel system
    • 110 watts x 2 built-in amplification
      • two 2-3/8" cone full-range drivers
    • slim, "lay flat" design is ideal for wall-mounting beneath a flat-panel TV or placing on a TV stand
      • automatically adjusts sound output for wall or stand placement
    • built-in Wi-Fi for music streaming and wireless multi-room audio with compatible Sony speakers (sold separately)
    • two-way Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity
      • allows wireless music playback from Bluetooth-compatible smartphones, tablets, music players, and computers
      • sends audio from sound bar to Bluetooth-compatible headphones or speakers
      • LDAC Hi-Fidelity wireless music streaming to and from compatible sources
    • 3 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output
      • 1 59" HDMI cable included
      • HDMI connections support 3D/4K video, Audio Return Channel, and HDMI-CEC
    • optical digital audio input
    • 3.5mm analog minijack aux input
    • wall-mount brackets and screws included
    • 40-5/8"W x 2-1/4"H x 4-7/8"D
    • weight: 6.7 lbs.
    Subwoofer:
    • 110-watt (peak) built-in amplifier
    • front-firing 6-/12" cone woofer
    • syncs wirelessly with sound bar
    • stands vertically or sits horizontally for flexible placement options
    • 14-14/15"W x 7-1/2"H x 15-1/4"D (vertical)
    • weight: 7.8 lbs.
    System:
    • allows pass-through of 4K content and HDR content
      • HDCP 2.2 compatible for connecting to 4K video sources
    • built-in Dolby® and DTS® decoding, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Sony's S-Force® PRO Front Surround technology offers an immersive listening experience
    • free downloadable Sony SongPAL app (available from iTunes Store and Google Play) helps connect the sound bar to your wireless network and controls music playback, and volume
      • also gives you control over other compatible Sony speakers as part of a multi-room music system
    • Google Cast (now called Chromecast built-in) lets you wirelessly play music from your download library or online music services like Pandora®, iHeartRadio®, and TuneIn radio
    • Spotify Connect compatible
    • subwoofer tone and volume controls (via remote) to customize bass response
    • "voice" control raises dialogue levels
    • sound modes for music, movies, sports, video games, and portable music devices
    • includes 59" HDMI cable
    • remote control
    • warranty: 1 year
    • MFR # 12091375

    No A/V receiver required.

    What's in the box:

    • Active soundbar speaker (SA-CT790)
    • Wireless powered subwoofer (SA-WCT790)
    • Remote control (RMT-AH240U)
    • 2 "AAA" batteries
    • 59" HDMI cable
    • 2 Wall-brackets
    • 2 Machine screws (flat-/lock washers installed)
    • Operating Instruction (En/Fr/Sp)
    • Startup Guide
    • "How To Setup The Songpal App" instructions
    • Wireless Surround Software Update Information
    • US Warranty
    • Cananda Warranty
    • Online Product Registration

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    More details on the Sony HT-CT790

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    Features & specs

    General
    Design Bar
    Amplification Self-powered
    Separate Subwoofer Yes
    Wireless Surrounds Optional
    Number Of Channels 2.1
    Surround Formats
    Dolby Digital Yes
    DTS Yes
    Dolby Atmos No
    DTS:X No
    Audio Enhancements
    Dialogue Enhancement Yes
    Auto Volume No
    Night Mode ---
    Virtual Surround SForce Pro Front Surround
    Room Correction No
    Audio Connections
    Optical Digital Inputs 1
    Coaxial Digital Inputs None
    HDMI ARC Input Yes
    HDMI eARC Input No
    3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs 1
    RCA Stereo Analog Inputs None
    USB Type-A Input Yes
    Subwoofer Output Wireless
    Audio Specs
    Tweeter None
    Midrange 2.375 Cone (2)
    Woofer None
    Subwoofer Driver 6.5 Cone
    Enclosure Sealed (Bar),Ported (Sub)
    System Frequency Response Not Given
    Sound Bar RMS Power 220
    Subwoofer RMS Power 110
    Video Connections
    HDMI Inputs 3
    HDMI Outputs 1
    Video Specs
    HDMI Version 2.0a
    HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution 4K
    HDR Video Compatible Yes
    Control
    Includes Remote Yes
    Voice Control No
    Control by App Apple iOS, Android
    HDMI CEC Yes
    Remote IR Passthrough No
    Learns TV Remote No
    Audio Streaming
    Bluetooth Connectivity Built-in
    Bluetooth Audio Playback Yes
    Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
    Online Music Sources ---
    Apple AirPlay No
    Chromecast built-in Yes
    Amazon Music ---
    Apple Music ---
    Pandora ---
    SiriusXM ---
    Spotify ---
    TIDAL ---
    TuneIn ---
    YouTube Music ---
    Files on Your Network Yes
    Wi-Fi Networking
    Built-in Wi-Fi Version 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Bands 2.4, 5 GHz
    Other Info
    Wall-mountable Yes
    Mounting Bracket Included Yes
    Sound Bar Size (inches) 2-1/16H x 40-5/8W x 4-7/8D
    Sound Bar Weight 6.17 lbs
    Subwoofer Size (inches) 14-15/16H x 7-1/2W x 15-1/4D
    Subwoofer Weight 17.2 lbs
    Speaker Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Speaker Labor Warranty 1 Year
    Amplifier Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Amplifier Labor Warranty 1 Year

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    Audio Section
    Video Section
    Network/Internet Integration
    Bluetooth & USB Connectivity
    Remote + App Control
    Mounting Options

    Audio Section

    Soundbar Speaker System: The Sony HT-CT790 Home Theater System is a two-piece surround sound system which includes an amplified soundbar speaker and a wireless powered subwoofer. This two-piece home theater system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing an self-amplified soundbar speaker and a wireless powered subwoofer to create a surround sound experience in a compact and easy to install package. The HT-CT790 home theater system features HDMI 2.0a connectivity, Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD decoding, along with S-Force Front Surround; plus built-in Bluetooth & wired or WiFi network connectivity. The HT-CT790 includes an IR remote control and offers a free app for your Apple iOS or Android device for wireless operation of the system.

    • Active Soundbar Speaker: The HT-CT790's soundbar speaker features two full-range 2.375" cone drivers in an acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure, powered by a 110Wx 2Ch S-Master digital amplifier for excellent high & midrange frequency reproduction. 
    • Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The HT-CT790 wireless powered subwoofer is equipped with a front-firing 6.5" cone woofer in a bass-reflex enclosure with a front-firing port, powered by a built-in 110W S-Master digital amplifier. The wireless powered subwoofer gets its low-pass audio signal from the system's soundbar wirelessly up to 32.8', via 5.8GHZ RF wireless transmission. You can adjust the volume of the powered sub independently from the system's overall volume level.

    S-Master Digital Amplifiers: Both the active soundbar speaker and wireless powered subwoofer employ Sony's S-Master Digital Amplifiers. Using a simplified, full digital signal path, the S-Master amplifier reproduces digital audio signals without the multiple analog stages required by conventional amplifiers. The result is not just more power, but significantly less distortion caused by heat build-up.

    S-Force Pro Front Surround: The HT-CT790 utilizes S-Force Pro Front Surround to deliver virtual surround sound from a two-piece home theater speaker system. S-Force PRO Front Surround mimics the way the brain correlates sound sources to create proper volume, time lag, and sound wave spectrum - using only left and right speaker channels. By naturally emulating three-dimensional sound fields, you'll be able to enjoy rich, high-fidelity audio across a wider listening area.

    Digital Surround Formats: The HT-CT790 supports the following digital audio formats through its HDMI & optical digital inputs.

    Digital Audio Connector Audio Signal Type Audio Signal Format
    HDMI PCM 2ch (48 kHz or less), 5.1ch (96 kHz or less), 7.1ch (192 kHz or less)
    DSD 2.8MHz, 1-bit
    Bitstream  Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
    DTS,DTS-HD Master Audio,DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES,DTS 96/24
    Optical PCM 2ch (48 kHz or less), 5.1ch (96 kHz or less)
    Bitstream Dolby Digital
    DTS, DTS ES,DTS 96/24

    Direct Stream Digital (DSD): Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) audio codec; designed specifically for High-Resolution Audio. This 1-bit format utilizes a stream of very high frequency 1s and 0s to recreate audio waveforms at a higher resolution than conventional codecs. The result is clearer, crisper, High-Resolution Audio quality. The system supports DSD 2.8 MHz/1-bit audio decoding thru HDMI.

    Audio Enhancements: This active soundbar & sub speaker system provides a variety of audio adjustments to enhance your listening experience.

    • Soundfields: You can select from a variety of preset soundfields to optimize your surround sound experience. Choose from Standard, Movie, Music, Game, or Sports.
    • ClearAudio+: Unique to Sony, ClearAudio+ automatically adjusts sound settings for an enriching listening experience. By bringing together expertise in digital signal processing technologies, ClearAudio+ is able to optimize audio formats to deliver a consistently clear, high-quality sound, whatever music you're listening to.
    • DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine): Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) boosts the quality of your compressed music files. When an original music source is compressed, it loses the high-frequency elements that add detail and richness to your favorite tracks. The Digital Sound Enhancement Engine faithfully restores these to produce high-quality sound that's closer to the original recording.
    • Voice & Night Modes: With Voice mode, you'll be sure to hear every whisper and character nuance of the dialog compared to other sounds in the scene for a dynamic experience. Using Night mode, you can enjoy sound effects and hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume levels.

    ARC (Audio Return Channel): This feature of the system's HDMI output allows audio to be sent from your compatible HDTV to the HT-CT790 system through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your HDTV. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to your television.

    Note: Because with most televisions, the ARC-enabled HDMI input will only pass 2ch PCM from devices connected to the TV via HDMI or analog, we recommend that you connect your Blu-ray/DVD player, Satellite/Cable box, or Gaming console to the Sony HT-CT790 directly; and then connect the HT-CT790's ARC-enabled HDMI output to your TV's ARC-enabled HDMI input. This setup will give you with the best overall sound performance.

    Digital + Analog Audio Inputs: The Sony HT-CT790 soundbar system features both analog (minijack) audio and digital (optical) audio inputs for connecting external audio sources such as your DVD player and CD player that do not offer HDMI connectivity. There is single minijack (3.5mm) analog audio input and one optical (toslink) digital audio input. The optical digital input supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and 2ch PCM audio signals.

    Note: The digital optical output terminals of most newer flat-panel TVs only send an audio signal in 5.1ch when receiving Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound from the TV's built-in tuner, network connection, or connected USB device; and will output only 2ch stereo from sources connected to the TV via HDMI, or RCA (like your Blue-ray/DVD player or satellite/cable box).

    Wireless Surround: You can pair two Sony SongPal Link-compatible speakers, such as the SRS-HG1, to the HT-CT790 soundbar to use as wireless rear surrounds. A firmware update to the soundbar (version M34.R.2078) may be necessary.

    Video Section

    HDMI 2.0a: The Sony HT-CT790 features three HDMI 2.0a inputs and one HDMI 2.0a output which support ultra high-definition 4K video pass-through, HDCP 2.2 compatibility, 4:4:4 color subsampling, & HDR (High Dynamic Range) & BT.2020 wide color gamut video.

    • 4K Pass-Through: The HT-CT790 lets you maintain 4K quality from source to screen by allowing 4K video to "pass through" and be displayed on a 4K TV or projector, without compromising image quality. Giving you the pure 4K experience makes this soundbar the perfect partner for 4K-capable TVs and Ultra-HD Blu-ray players. 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p video signal are also supported.
    • HDCP 2.2: HDCP 2.2 is supported by all of the soundbar's HDMI jacks. HDCP 2.2 is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for 4K video copyright protection for compatibility with Ultra HD Blu-ray players and 4K Satellite/Cable providers.
    • 4:4:4 Color Subsampling: The soundbar's HDMI jacks support RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 color subsampling for more vibrant and lifelike images, as well as YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:2:0 color subsampling. With 4:4:4, luminance (brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled at the same rate, resulting in an RGB color palette as big as the video sampling rate for a video image with more total colors, plus greater color accuracy and detail.
    • HDR (High Dynamic Range Video): HDR (High Dynamic Range) reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness levels, bringing greater contrast & wider color spectrum to the screen. This increased contrast reveals the subtle nuances of the image, from detailed blacks and shadows to the brightest whites and colors, plus greater depth. Previously hidden areas of dark shadow and sunlight are now full of clarity and detail.
    • Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020): The BT.2020 color standard delivers a much wider color gamut and represents about 75% of the total visual color spectrum, while the current Rec. 709 color standard selected as the color space for HDTVs and early generation 4K Ultra HDTVs covers only 35% of the total visual color spectrum.

    Note: Use a premium high-speed 18Gbps HDMI cable for the best 4K/HDR performance.

    24p Output: The 24p Output settings allows you to watch movies at their native frame rate 24p format (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p playback device like a Blu-ray Disc Player.

    3D-Ready: The Sony HT-CT790 is compatible with 3D-ready Blu-ray disc movies, video games and other 3D content through its HDMI connection. 3D viewing requires 3D-ready source with 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV, 3D glasses, and high-speed HDMI cable. Other 3D accessories may also be required.

    Color Technologies: The Sony HT-CT790 incorporates Triluminos Color, Super Bit Mapping (SBM), Deep Color, and x.v.Color technologies for perfect color and smooth gradation.

    • Triluminos Color: The Sony soundbar speaker system utilizes Sony's Triluminos Color technology to create a heightened sense of depth and incredibly true, natural shades of colors. Hard-to-reproduce reds, aqua blues and emerald greens are displayed beautifully, so landscapes and seascapes look more vivid. Faces look better too, with natural skin tones.
    • Super Bit Mapping: SBM (Super Bit Mapping) is a function that processes and outputs a smooth gradation video signal from the HDMI output jack.
    • Deep Color: The soundbar speaker system also supports Deep Color which allows the color depth of video signals passing through HDMI to be raised. The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with a standard HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel is 36 bits with a Deep Color enabled HDMI jack. Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed.
    • x.v.Color: The Sony soundbar system supports x.v.Color, offering a wider color range than the current broadcast standard. For the x.v.Color feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display).

    A/V Sync: The audio output can be delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and the visual display is minimized. When activated, the delay can be adjusted from 0-300 ms or set to Auto.

    Standby Pass-Through: You can conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the HT-CT790 system.

    Network/Internet Integration

    Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Sony HT-CT790  features a rear-panel Ethernet (RJ-45) port and built-in WiFi that allow you to connect the system to your home network via a hardwired or wireless connection. By connecting the soundbar speaker system to your home network you are able to stream select online music services from Google Cast and audio files stored on your window-based PC to your home audio system. The following system environment is required to use the network function of this speaker system.

    • Broadband Line Connection: A Broadband line connection to the Internet is required in order to listen to select online music services and to use the software update function of the system.
    • Modem: This is the device that is connected to the broadband line to communicate with the Internet. Some of these devices are integrated with the router.
    • Router: Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or greater transmission speed to enjoy content on your home network. 802.11 a/b/g/n; 2.4/5GHz compatible wireless router for WiFi connection.
    • LAN Cable (CAT5): A LAN cable (CAT5) is required for hardwired connection.

    Chromecast Built-in: Chromecast Built-in lets you cast many of your favorite music apps from your from your Android (OS 2.3+) smartphone tablet, Apple iOS (7.0+) device, Mac computer, Windows PC, or Chromebook to the Sony wireless speaker system and your speakers. Chromecast Built-in certified apps include Google Play Music, TuneIn, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and more (click here for a complete list of compatible apps). Chromecast Built-in streams your music directly from the cloud instead of from your phone, so you won't lose any sound quality. Additional Chromecast Built-in features include:

    • Simple-to-Use: Chromecast Built-in allows you to search, browse, play, skip, and turn up the volume directly from the music apps you know and love on your compatible phone, tablet or laptop. While you cast your music, you can still use your phone to answer a phone call, play a game, send a text, and even leave the room, all without interrupting what's playing on the receiver's speaker system or draining your battery. Friends and family can even use their own Chromecast Built-in compatible phone or tablet to cast music to your system by connecting to your home's WiFi network.
    • Google Home: Multiple Chromecast Built-in speakers can be added to the same WiFi network to form a multiroom audio system using the Google Home app. Using the Google Home app for Apple iOS 8.0+ and Android OS 4.0.3+, you can sync multiple speakers with Chromecast Built-in in multiple rooms of your home to play the same song throughout your house at the same time. Only Chromecast Built-in compatible music apps are supported.
    • Voice Control (Optional): Purchase the Google Home Wireless Speaker (8064658762, sold separately) and gain voice control of compatible Chromecast Built-in music apps. You'll be able to access a specific music app and then select a specific station or song using only your voice. You'll also have voice control over Play, Pause, Skip, & Volume. The Sony HT-CT790 & the Google Home Speaker must be connected to the same wireless (WiFi) network.

    Spotify Connect: The Sony HT-CT790 supports Spotify Connect. If you subscribe to Spotify Premium and have the Spotify App on your Apple iOS or Android smartphone, you can stream the Spotify online music service to the Sony soundbar system. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks and counting). Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album, track, or most popular; and create your own music library with customized playlists.

    DLNA Certified: The Sony HT-CT790 is DLNA certified. By connecting the HT-CT790 to your home network, you can listen to music & view still-images stored on your Windows PC (w/ Windows Media Player 11 or 12) or a DLNA (ver.1.5) compatible media server. The system can recognize up to 999 files/folders of network content. Compatible music & photo files include -

    • Compressed Music Files: MP3 (32-320kbps), WMA (48-192kbps) & AAC (48-320kbps)
    • Lossless Music Files: WAV (8-48kHz; 16/24-bit) & ALAC (32-96kHz; 16/24-bit)
    • High Resolution Music Files:  FLAC (44.1-192k; 16/24-bit), AIFF (32-192kHz; 16/24-bit)
    • Still Image Files: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP

    Miracast Technology: Miracast is a "screen mirroring" function which lets you wirelessly send the display from your compatible Windows 8.1+ or Android 4.2+ device (with support for Miracast) through the soundbar system to your TV. This allows you to view pictures and videos that are playing on your compatible Windows or Android device on your TV screen. No wireless router or access point required.

    SongPal Link Multiroom Audio: The Sony HT-CT790 soundbar & sub speaker system supports Sony's SongPal Link multiroom audio feature. With SongPal Link, a feature of Sony's SongPal app for Apple iOS & Android, you can link multiple Sony SongPal Link compatible devices (sold separately) together to create zones, allowing you to stream the same music source or different music sources to all your SongPal Link compatible speakers or groups of speakers. Compatible sources include the soundbar speaker's HDMI, Optical, and Analog inputs, DLNA computers and servers, plus select online music services within SongPal.

    Note: For the best multiroom experience, Sony recommends configuring your wireless band router to a 5Ghz wireless band.

    Software Update: By downloading the latest version of software from Sony, you can take advantage of the newest functions. The system accesses the Sony server to update the software through its network connection. Visit the Sony eSupport website for the latest software updates.

    Bluetooth & USB Connectivity

    Built-in Bluetooth: The Sony HT-CT790 soundbar speaker system features built-in Bluetooth (version 4.1) for wireless audio streaming and control. The system can act as a Bluetooth receiver in order to wirelessly stream music from an audio device, or a Bluetooth transmitter in order to wirelessly stream music to a set of BT-enabled headphones.

    • Receiver Mode: The Sony HT-CT790 incorporates Bluetooth A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.5, so you can stream music wirelessly from a BT-enabled device (like your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad), Android smartphone/tablet, Windows Phone/PC, or Mac computer/laptop) to the soundbar speaker system.
      • Wireless Audio Streaming & Control: You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music and music apps from your BT-enabled device to the Sony soundbar system. You'll also be able to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip) using the system's remote control. Song/artist information is displayed on the system's on-screen menu (via HDMI).
      • LDAC Codec Support: In addition to support for Bluetooth standard SBC codec and Apple's AAC codec, the system also supports Sony's newest LDAC codec. LDAC is a new audio technology from Sony that allows you to enjoy high quality wireless audio via Bluetooth. With 3x the data transmitted (compared to regular Bluetooth), LDAC provides an enhanced wireless listening experience for all your music.
    • Transmitter Mode: In Transmitter mode, you can enjoy listening to audio from the soundbar speaker system's DLNA content, online music services from Google Cast Audio and SongPal, as well as connected sources through a set of Bluetooth headphones. The soundbar speaker system is muted when transmitting audio wirelessly over Bluetooth to a set of headphones.
    • SSP + NFC Pairing: The HT-CT790 pairs wirelessly and effortlessly with Bluetooth-enabled devices and headphones (up to 9) with a single press of a button. Android (OS 4.0+) smartphones that have Near Field Communication (NFC) pair simply by touching the Android device's NFC tag to the soundbar's NFC tag. For older Android (OS 2.3.3+)smartphones, you'll need to download the NFC Easy Connect app from Google Play to use the head unit's NFC pairing function. Once paired, the speaker will automatically re-connect to your device or headphone when within range (up to 33').
    Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Sony system.

    USB Port: The Sound soundbar speaker system is equipped with a side-panel USB (type-A) port that allows you to enjoy music & photo files stored on a USB mass storage class memory device; such as your Sony Walkman or USB thumbdrive. The system can recognize up to a total of 500 files/folders. You can use the system's on-screen menu (via HDMI) and remote control to navigate your stored music & photo files on your connected USB memory device. USB portable audio devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the soundbar speaker system's USB port (5V/1A); even in standby mode. Compatible music & still image files include -

    • Compressed Music Files: MP3 (32-320kbps), WMA (48-192kbps) & AAC (48-320kbps)
    • Lossless Music Files: WAV (8-48kHz; 16/24-bit) & ALAC (32-96kHz; 16/24-bit)
    • High Resolution Music Files:  FLAC (44.1-192k; 16/24-bit), AIFF (32-192kHz; 16/24-bit)
    • Still Image Files: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
    Remote + App Control

    SongPal Remote App: Download Sony's free SongPal remote app onto your Apple iOS 8.0+ or Android OS 4.0+ device to control the HT-CT790 system from your mobile device via WiFi or Bluetooth. From the SongPal remote app, you can select input sources, switch to other entertainment apps, and customize sound settings of the soundbar speaker system. In addition, you can access stored music and other apps on your smartphone using the SongPal remote app. You'll also be able to browse music stored on an inserted USB mass storage class device from the SongPal remote app on your compatible smartphone. The SongPal app will display song/artist information and album art.

    IR Remote + HDMI Control: The HT-CT790 comes supplied with a full-function IR remote control for wireless operation of the system and HDMI-CEC device. HDMI Control allows you to easily manage and operate an HDMI Control compatible television and other audio/video components with a single remote, when all components are connected via HDMI. By connecting HDMI-CEC components operation is simplified in the following ways -

    • One-Touch-Play: When you playback a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc Player, the soundbar system and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
    • System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the TV speaker or the soundbar.
    • System Power Off: When you turn off the TV, the soundbar system and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.
    Note: With many other soundbar systems, placing the soundbar speaker on your TV stand can be problematic and block the TV's remote control sensor, forcing you to stand up and angle your remote to control your TV. The HT-CT790 soundbar speaker's features an IR repeater pass-through which allows your TV remote control commands to pass-through the front of the soundbar to the TV behind it, eliminating this problem.

    On-Screen Display: The HT-CT790 provides an on-screen display through its HDMI output for setup, operation, and song/artist information.

    Auto Standby: The soundbar speaker system entering standby mode automatically when you do no operate the system for approximately 20 minutes and the system is not receiving an input signal.

    Mounting Options

    Soundbar Mounting Options: The ultra-slim soundbar speaker is designed to fit in front of the TV without blocking the screen or interfering with IR receivers. Its sleek profile also lends itself well to wall mounting options. The soundbar speaker can be securely placed on a stand or shelf, or even wall mounted using the included brackets and their rear-mounted keyhole slots (mounting screws sold separately).

    Wireless Subwoofer Placement: The wireless powered sub can be placed virtually anywhere in your room; up to 32.8' from the soundbar speaker. There are no extra audio cables to run; you do have to plug the powered sub into an AC outlet.

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    Customer Q&A

    4 questions already asked

    Q
    Can I mount the sound bar to my tv?
    jose-luis  Mar 11, 2017
    2 answers
    A
    No. The soundbar comes with its own wall mounting kit. Unless you design your own mounting kit, it is designed to mount to the wall.
    ben  Mar 11, 2017
    A
    Frank lyrics, I don't see how. Mine sits just in front of my 49" Sony TV. It sounds good and is quite unobtrusive.
    kenneth  Mar 11, 2017
    Q
    Will it synch with a TWC cable remote for power and volome?
    william  Dec 01, 2016
    1 answer
    A
    I did not try it with a TWC Cable remote. My goal was to synch it with the volume control on an 8 year old Sharp LCD TV. Crutchfield Tech support was wonderful to work with and even connected me with Sharpe Tech support, but we could not make it synch with the older TV.
    edward  Dec 05, 2016
    Q
    Does this need a receiver?
    janice  Nov 30, 2016
    7 answers
    A
    No. You can connect direct to your TV or through a DVD player. However I returned the unit after purchasing. It did not have "room filling sound". At full volume barely adequate. And I have very good hearing and usually listen to programs at low volume. Also didn't like that the height of the sound bar bloacked remote to tv..
    betsy  Dec 02, 2016
    A
    no it does not
    gordon  Dec 02, 2016
    A
    No only plug into elec outlet and one cable to tv. My tv was a Sony w arc connector so turn on tv and sound at w woofer come on! Very easy
    douglas  Nov 30, 2016
    A
    No. It has its own amp. The subwoofer is wireless which makes it easy for placement.
    tom  Nov 30, 2016
    A
    It does not (There are 3 HDMI plus a few more inputs on the soundbar unit) - It essentially is a receiver.
    thomas  Nov 30, 2016
    A
    No. I purchased one for use with my Tivo and PS4. I needed one because I put my projector in use and the built in sound is pretty bad. Sound is very clear on this. Really happy with it.
    daniel  Nov 30, 2016
    A
    No it acts as the receiver. It is really easy to use and manage multiple devices.
    kevin  Nov 30, 2016
    Q
    Will I get very good surround sound and clear dialogue if I lay the Sony HT-CT790 sound bar flat on my tv stand, so it looks like it's facing the ceiling? I have LG 4K 55" Set.
    marc  Aug 30, 2016
    3 answers
    A
    I have it set up as pictured (and I think as you described)-It's designed to sit that way and it sounds great!
    thomas  Nov 30, 2016
    A
    Absolutely awesome sound all over don't miss out get yours now
    carol a.  Aug 30, 2016
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    Yes - that is how (or one version) of mounting it. Mine lays flat and sounds great
    john  Aug 30, 2016

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