Tech Toys & Audio
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Sonos Arc Ultra vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: The $999 Soundbar vs the $1,400 Flagship (2026)
Sonos Arc Ultra at $999 (single bar, 9.1.4 virtual Atmos) vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 (HT-A9000) at $1,400 (13 drivers, HDMI 2.1). Real channel counts, expansion cost, HDMI passthrough, and 5-year cost-per-use compared with cited numbers.
💰 $300–$700 over 5 years depending on expansion and sub choice