Hey everyone! Sorry I’m late to the comments on this one. What day is this? Must have turkey on my mind. Anyway. Anyone interested in a flagship soundbar fight? Cinema 1200 vs. Ambeo vs. Q950A vs. ??? Should the HT-A9 even be in there? Let me know. Help shape the next video!

@avgnfandon2

2 жыл бұрын

As Ken Watanabe once said, “Let them fight.”

@ubacow7109

2 жыл бұрын

I'd argue the A9 far exceeds the experience

@bravedave90

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think that's the next anticipated video comparison that people want to see. The Ambeo vs HT-9 both with and without a subwoofer.

@Caleb_Denison

2 жыл бұрын

@@bravedave90 If only I still had the Ambeo I could cram them all in the same room. Would have to go off my notes and memory.

@wapsheli

2 жыл бұрын

A battle royale😀😀😀 with the Sony a-9

As a person who used to have many speakers, subwoofers and a powered receiver I enjoy something smaller with less clutter these days.

@l4k3

2 жыл бұрын

powernode, with "wireless" sub, and 2 speakers. ez.

@minigiant8998

2 жыл бұрын

i have 4 homepods and when i want better sound i use airpods max

@l4k3

2 жыл бұрын

@@minigiant8998 sounds like a crap way to do it.

@minigiant8998

2 жыл бұрын

@@l4k3 sip on the haterade, im enjoying it 🤣

@James-616

2 жыл бұрын

@@minigiant8998 4 HomePods as 2 stereo pairs?

Thanks for your honest review...no one should ever accuse you of being a Sony fan after they hear this fair unbiased review

I’m apparently one of the few who was able to get this system the week it was released. Bottom line - truly fantastic. A completely satisfying experience. Integration with center speaker on my A80J required a few adjustments on the TV but after doing so it was nearly perfect. I eventually got the subwoofer which made it even better! As for drop outs, I had a few, but that was fixed by pointing my router antennas away from the system. I’m so glad I’m not on some waiting list right now. Thanks for this great review.

@elpepelucho

2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those patiently waiting on many lists. I have the A80J and been binge watching youtube reviews for the HT-A9, a couple of reviewers I trust mentioned that using the TV as the center channel through the cable made it worse, some said the speakers and the TV speaker are not acoustically matched. I supposed this is one of those personal tastes thing, but I'm wondering if you can expound on the adjustments you made.

@victorvelazquez681

2 жыл бұрын

Yup I'm one of these on a list waiting. Brand new A80J and no soround.😩

@DanVanDamme

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! Also on the waiting list here in Canada after ordering 4 weeks ago and also pairing with an A80J. Just received the SW5 today and can’t wait for the HT-A9 to arrive!

@ChUcK2001

2 жыл бұрын

Same boat as you, got it real quick with SW5 and A80J (500$ off for the trio). I think I prefer using the A80J as center channel. But not done on testing (tv, movies, XBX & PS5). Love the trio, really solid experience. The surround is quite unreal, though to match for a soundbar kit with satellites and sub.

@toobercular

2 жыл бұрын

I had to select home theater control in the audio output preference after turning on TV center speaker mode. That seemed to fix everything.

I hope there will be many more systems like this in the near future. This is exactly what I want since all I do is streaming through the TV (Netflix, Spotify, KZread, etc.)

@stratogustav

5 ай бұрын

Yes, but with center channels and the better subs.

Got it with SW5 available with discount when I preordered. Transformed my home setup with minimum impact on room.

Congrats. You pulled off a 10/10 quality video here!

I’ve had this unit for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it. If the price doesn’t scare you away it’s a great system to own. I will say the connectivity issues were real. I had to move my wifi router and use an Ethernet wired connection for the a9 box. But that seemed to fix the issue

@JustAnotherInc

2 жыл бұрын

Q: Can the main unit be in a cabinet, or does it need to «see» the speakers?

@DanA-eb4ik

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustAnotherInc I think you’ll have best luck if it’s out in the open. It’s pretty finicky. I had it behind a wall to the side, but when it’s in the open I don’t have a problem.

@HakeemTheDream616

7 ай бұрын

How does music sound on it?

@DanA-eb4ik

7 ай бұрын

@@HakeemTheDream616 really good. It has a music setting on it so that it can adjust the levels for music vs movies where it makes the voices sound better. I still have it after a year now and still recommend it. I have zero connection issues now, so I don’t know if it was a software fix.

Great review mate. Have had mine for a fortnight now, and WOW!!! Paired up with the 65 A90J as centre speaker, the SW5 and the UBP 800M2. Fantastic set up 👍 Upgraded from the ZF9 with rear speakers and what a difference...night and day. Some great Dolby Atmos demos out there to try out, especially the Helicopter. Keep up the good work 👏

@Vic_714

Жыл бұрын

You can add more speakers to them? I was wondering if I could add additional speakers and subs.

@markl4670

Жыл бұрын

@@Vic_714 from what Ive seen in other reviews, I dont think you can add extra speakers and subs to the HT-A9 system.

I have had the HTA9 for a month and really happy with the performance and how it fits into my living room. Atmos playback is stunning. The only issue i have had is centre channel through s-centre into X80J, it just sounded worse than running the HTA9 alone with phantom centre.

@michael-4k4000

4 ай бұрын

A lot of people have said that. One would think that would be the perfect setup, and the HT-A9 can focus on the other effects. Wonder why it doesn't sound better.

@JensVesterChristiansson-wr4lz

4 ай бұрын

Have you activated acoustic center synch by setting up the HDMI earc/arc input on the TVs input menu?

Caleb, great review as usual! I purchased the HTA9 with SW5 a few weeks ago…absolutely loving it! It is expensive, but agree, the sub is needed!! I have the Sony A80j, using center channel and it’s fantastic fidelity. At first I was experiencing dropouts, but switched to RF off…and connected to Ethernet. None since. Using my AppleTV 4K connected the the HDMI out on the HTA9, makes a great combo. The speakers are huge, I ended up mounting the speakers, and feel it looks better. Curious, did you prefer any settings better than others, auto/cinema,etc? Do you think connecting to Ethernet makes a difference? Love your reviews…hope you get over 1MM subscribes soon!!

I want something like the HT-A9, but in white, and to look like a Kef speaker. Can't wait for more systems like this in audiophile quality.

YESSS! A Between the Buried and Me fan also?! Dude you have GREAT taste in music from the few videos I've watched! \m/

Thanks for the review :) I was wanting a dedicated surround system but for what I’m looking for it’s a bit pricey. This is a good option for me and I think my wife would like this better too because it wouldn’t make our living space cluttered.

Thank you for mentioning about wired systems. Very helpful

The most immersive wireless speakers at the moment! Sold my bose 900 setup for this and its worth it! I had more drop outs and problems in bose than this, tip for the dropout issue, connect directly the devices to hdmi in of the a9 receiver, just use an hdmi switch if you have more device, you will most likely experience drop out if you will rely from the tv , and also make sure the 4 speakers have a clear line of sight from the receiver for a solid connection!

@HakeemTheDream616

7 ай бұрын

How is music on it?

Thanks for the review, my dude

Well done Caleb. You always kick ass. Keep doing what you do

Andrew Robinson was floored by the system and called it a “game changer”. I haven’t heard it yet but that would be enough for me to consider putting my money down.

Amazing! Got mind paired up with a Sony A90j using centre speaker and SW5 subwoofer. Absolutely terrific. Great sound, powerful, great surround. Highly recommended.

Yet another A+ video!! Love it

I have this setup, and it is amazing

Great Review, I just subscribed to your channel, I just got few days ago the Sony A80J 77'' I'm happy that this tv is going to be a good center channel for my future HT-A9 speciality that I have many blu-rays movies with DTS audio,.

Dune does sound amazing on this system. Love it with the A90J.

@michael-4k4000

4 ай бұрын

So it sounds better with the TV as the Center? A lot of people say the A80J/L sounds better without the TV being used as the center. Do you have to use the A90J (does the A90J have better speakers then the A80K/L?

Such a great video! Love your reviews. Wondering how this system will compare to the Sonos arc one with TWO subs..

Good luck trying to buy this product. Backordered into 2022.

Been waiting on this review kaleb!

Thank you for the honesty. I wish I could afford to spend this much on a sound system. Happy Thanksgiving!

Great Review (as always) Caleb. I've been fascinated to say the least with the SONY HT-A9 ever since I've heard/read all the reviews up to yours. I just wish I had the bucks for it. LOL As of now, I'm still being content with my NAKAMICHI ShockWafe Pro. Which I've had for over a year now. But will step up eventually. I will say that I'm at a point in my life in which I've started to "critically" listen to Music again. Especially Jazz. So I can see myself spending double for audio over a display. Though it's been great to watch movies at home due to COVID-19 issues. Especially since we are still on a Vaccine Mandate here in NYC.

Been WAITING for this review. This is likely the MUST HAVE "sound bar" to GET; especially if you have a compatible Sony TV. Or even if you don't.

Great review Caleb. I’m thinking of this system which seems more lifestyle oriented than many I’ve seen.

I’ve got mine hooked up to the 83A90J as the Center. It really is fantastic. With the screen that size and the Acoustic Surface audio of the A90J, you can often hear the dialogue localised to the character who is talking. Plus compared to Klipsch and some others , it handles DTS. So if you’ve got a disc collection of any size DTS is a must. Price wise I think you’d spend as much or more to buy separates that match the HT-A9. And yes it needs the big sub ! 😆

@Mbk0x

Жыл бұрын

Hi, now 11 months later. Are you still amazed by your HT-A9? What would interest me most - how is the music performance in general? Would you say the speakers are able to impress as well with music?

@kojak99100

Жыл бұрын

@@Mbk0x it’s even better now… those occasional sound drop outs that required a system reset have entirely disappeared with the latest software update that came out months ago. As for music, I’ve been very pleased. Easily as good as any Sonos system I’ve heard.

@Mbk0x

Жыл бұрын

Hey@@kojak99100 , thanks for getting back to me. Sounds great. I am still thinking about my general setup. Either Sonos beam 2nd + 2x one so and sub mini or this setup including the big sub. It's still a fairly big price difference though. My TV will be the A95K by the way. Have you compared your A90J acting as center speaker vs. phantom center setup with only the HT-A9? Appreciate your time

@kojak99100

Жыл бұрын

@@Mbk0x Great TV pick ! If you get the HTA9 it integrates well with the Sony TV … many of the controls for the HT can be accessed by a single button press on tv remote… I haven’t kept up with Sonos features but there used to be issues with connectivity … I can’t quite remember what it was 😂 DTS ? Or connecting a blu ray player? Anyway you get another HDMI input with the HTA9 so you don’t lose one connecting it to the TV. Enjoy whatever you choose !

I love the new wireless surround sound options.. however the looks of these just don't cut it.

Wish you would have included the Sonos Arc, One SL’s, and Sub in the comparison portion of the video.

Thats a great review, much appreciated! Currently I am having a LG 83C1, a PS5 and looking to build a sound system.. so far I am considering the HT-A9 with the big sub OR a Denon X3700H with a surround system from KEF (Q750, Q650c, Q150) paired with the SVS PRO3000 micro. I do have a couple of questions if possible please: - witch system will offer a better overall sound quality (movies, music, games) - do you expect a noticeable higher power from the classic AV + surround system? Thank you in advance buddy! Cheers

You gotta have a good audio system to enjoy watching movies. Only having a good tv doesn't cut it. Also you need to have a good source like 4k bluray / atmos streaming to enjoy the experience fully. Good Job Caleb 👍🏻

@ferrari77773

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

I have no problem spending more than 50% on my audio than on my TV. The audio is more impactful, more important to the overall experience of movie watching.

This sounds like a dream! Way to go sony on this one. Hopefully the next iteration will have those adjustable levels for the up firing speakers!

Denon S760H. Fully functioning HDMI 2.1 with eArc

wow... the sub match those speakers perfectly especially the colour😂 love it

Perfect for projector setup

@alexandreesquenet3736

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

I really love the concept and I hope it takes off. I really wanted one, but I was able to buy an x90j bundled with a decent Sony atmos soundbar for cheaper. I'm hoping this concept will be around when I am ready to upgrade in the future

Cheers. Going to get one ASAP!

Great review. I fell like it was the most balanced one I have seen on the internet. New subscriber here...

Definitely will be buying these HT-A9 speaker together with the SW-SW5 Sub woofer and the 83” A90J Sony TV for the complete package when I can afford it. Expensive, yes, but I feel it will be money well spent for the maximum visual and listening experience. Thanks Kaleb

@thomasmorel1447

2 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more. I have a 83A90J + HT-A9 + SA-SW5. Great combo.

@timothyharris6927

2 жыл бұрын

If you can stand to downgrade to the A80J it would pay for the sound system with the savings. I couldn't tell the difference between the two. (I know they show up in reviews, I just don't see them)

@trumptookthevaccine1679

Жыл бұрын

Did you buy it?

@HakeemTheDream616

7 ай бұрын

How are you enjoying it? How is music on the system?

@jamesbarrett9783

7 ай бұрын

@@HakeemTheDream616 Ah, I haven’t yet purchased the Sony HT-A9 speakers but I’m sure will be totally worth it.

I love this review. Definitely want it whenever I'm able to afford something like this. It's beautiful and unassuming in its appearance. Also looks easy enough to decorate if you are good at that stuff.

@rideintothesun8106

2 жыл бұрын

Best Buy and Amazon were selling the SASW5 sub in a package deal for 200 bucks off. The former retailer also offers no interest financing for 2 years!!!

@rideintothesun8106

2 жыл бұрын

Correction 18 months no interest.

@digitaltrends

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@raymondmorales8252

2 жыл бұрын

@@rideintothesun8106 Hi what is the name of the company who is offering the 18 month no interest financing plan? Thanks

@rideintothesun8106

2 жыл бұрын

@@raymondmorales8252 Best Buy

Thanks for the video

BASE ADJUSTMENT ON The remote is NICE. However I agree their meds to be height adjustment as I’m going to put many of my surround speakers in the ceiling.

Hello Mr. Denison, What is your take on adding acoustic treatment for the system? Will it improve the sound quality?

Hey, love your reviews! What do you think about the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar in comparison? Should I keep the Sonos arc inkl. Sub and rears? Greetings from Germany

If the sound quality and sound stage are great, then I think that price is in the ballpark for an initial offering IMO. Also, I don't like to be distracted by bad sound, so I'm more apt to buy this with the sub.

Check out our first look at the Sony Bravia Theater Quad, the successor to the HT-A9: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aIOn16iFZqe7g9I.html

Hello Dear Caleb!! Happy new year 2023. Thank you for all your great videos to help us make purchase decision. I wanted to know what home theather system you recommend for a high ceiling living room (around 40 Square Meters). In interested in floor standing speakers like the two white ones in your videos. Thank in advance

I'm just started to enjoy atmos with my HT S20R lol hope I buy more and more in future

hi everyone, I just got my HT-A9 and I love it, but it did cost twice as my Samsung serif TV. I think it's really worth it and if you don't have such a big room this is perfect and there is no need for the sub. my faeling is that its way more immersive than any soundbar that I heard, by the way, xbox games sound amazing!

Watching this on my Sony a80j 77in. Just need to save up the money and ill be getting this too. I cant wait

I have a very small room and the full Sonos Arc setup right now. Not sure if I'm convinced to jump to this just yet, but I hope that it makes it to a second generation because I would be more willing to jump over then.

I think you should more, much more on the sound system than the tv. It’s the sound system that gives your viewing experience that cinematic feel! A decent budget tv and an awesome sound system will trump a premium display and basic or no outboard sound system any day, in my opinion

Dear sir I am highly impressed by your very informative video my question is that weather should I go for home theater with avr and speaker 7.2 . 4 or this which will be better please advices

As someone who just got the HT-A9 system and the SW5 sub used off eBay for a much lower price than brand new, yes it is really all that.

Yes! I knew you’d like the “cinema magic”, now if only they’d come up n stock lol always sold out. It’s crazy that the TCL R646 has way better TV audio than the X95J

@Joe-mo9wy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Fomo, I am also a great fan of you! I will ask you the same: What do you think about the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar in comparison? Should I keep the Sonos arc inkl. Sub and rears? Greetings from Germany

@lonelyboysole

2 жыл бұрын

im on the reservation from robert also cant wait to get mine!

@lonelyboysole

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-mo9wy my friend has the ambeo an its really fucking good, im gonna get my ht a9 soon im gonna compare it with his ambeo ill let u kno how it goes

@LCRavagnani

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-mo9wy The Ambeo at $2000 would be the way to go, no question about it, especially if you listen to music. The big problem with it is that will soon be unsupported as Sennheiser is in the process of selling off its consumer electronic division.

@Joe-mo9wy

2 жыл бұрын

@@LCRavagnani I think they are going on to support the ambeo. there are already some signs that they are working on further products, so my dealer here in Frankfurt.

I seriously regretted buying HT-A9 . Not one , not one reviewer mentioned that , if one of the four speakers don’t work , the whole system don’t work. I bought HT-A9 and SW5 subwoofer. And I have sent in one of the HT-A9 speakers and it spoiled again rendering the whole system USELESS. And when it works , my latest Sony 85 inch TV (I bought Sony TV because I am afraid of incompatibility with the HT-A9) keep switching between tv speakers and HT-A9 speakers . Something is very wrong. Pretty tired and have left the HT-A9 & subwoofer to collect dust until I have time to send one of the speakers to repair again .

Greetings Caleb....Thank You for the great review. We are Sony fans in our household and we recently picked up the 75" X95J per your recommendation. We love this set. We also have the 65"XBRX900F. We live about 40 miles from El Paso, TX and we use an over the air antenna. Both Sonys are unable to pick up the ABC and NBC feeds. We were hoping the NextGenTV antenna upgrade would assist in this effort, but it's not happening. We also have an LGOLED55B7A in my son's room for game play and we have a couple of cheap Vizio TVs we picked up at Sam's scattered around the house. The LG and Vizio TV's all pick up the ABC and NBC feeds from El Paso without a problem. While Sony's commitment to picture quality is admirable, someone at Sony needs to look at what the heck they're doing with the OTA tuners they're putting in their TVs. It is unacceptable for Sony to cheap out on this feature. Thanks for listening.

Thnks for very nice and informative video on HT9 kindly comment weatheer a conventional avr system is better than ht9 Or otherwise please suggest

We're very happy with our HT-A9, (with the large subwoofer)...For movie watching, the surround effect/immersion seems to very much depend on the movie, but when correctly encoded, the experience is awesome...BTW, We don't have this paired with a SONY TV, so we're relying on the 'phantom' center channel...Truthfully, the dialog is crystal clear and without looking for it, you'd be hard pressed to know that there isn't a center channel...Also, our sources are linked directly to the A9, (rather than to the TV and then to the A9)...we've never experienced any 'drop-outs'!

@Mbk0x

Жыл бұрын

Hi, now 10 months later. Are you still amazed by your HT-A9? What would interest me most. How is the music performance in general? Would you say the speakers are able to impress as well with music?

Excellent review, this is perfect with a projector to prevent hdmi wire between the back projector and the front speakers as the source box can be close to the projector sources.

@Serraghost

2 жыл бұрын

great point about projector setup!

@mivanp2185

2 жыл бұрын

Very true . You just need alot of powerpoints . Since all speakers are individually powered . And would prefer black

@MrHermangv

7 ай бұрын

Looking to pair it with my projector.. fingers crossed

Been waiting for that.

@michael-4k4000

4 ай бұрын

Did u get one?

I spend money on my video equipment (Z9D,A9G, Sony 885ES pj) & I expect to spend more on the audio, high end products costs but they last long and the experience is very nice. I like what Sony did with Sony HT-A9, minimalististic, large sound field, flexibility in placement of speakers. I will definitely get the Sony HT-A9 with Sony SW5 subwoofer, I still will have a huge system for my home theater but I like the fact I can get a high end audio experience with minimum wires & no large receiver in a smaller area than a home theater room, thanks for a solid review on Sony HT-A9 Caleb, take care!

Excellent video..thanks. How does the Sony system compare to Klipsch R-600F 5.1 system? BTW...love those KEF speakers!

Any issues with the system interfering with mesh routers or wifi in general?

How does this compare to WISA systems like the enclave cinehome options or the Monaco 5.1? Obviously those don't have Atmos, but seem to use a similar wireless technology.

Wow those Sony speakers are out of my price range. I still have my Bose floor speakers and bookshelf speakers from the. 1990s. My receiver bit the dust though. I would spend more on the TV than speakers. All my audio came from nick and dent area. Love your reviews.

You are awesome ✨✨✨thank youu

Great video. Is the Bose Lifestyle 650 price worth it,and what's the best alternative?

Hi Caleb, what are your views on the Sonos Arc surround sound system ?

I wonder... Does the boxy phantom centre go away if you spread the 2 fronts wider apart, say on top of the 2 chunky stereo speakers you got there? Or at the very least not in between 2 large objects.

One big limitation I see is that even with SW500, I am not able to pump up all the wattage at 80% volume. I have many songs with good lower base, and i am also using the equaliser in the Amazon music to max the base. But even then, I can see max 30% utilisation of the woofer. I think in the next firmware update, the amplification factor for the base should be increased by 3x.

For looks, I'd want it to be black. I love a black and polished dark walnut look for electronics and furniture

Please make a video about best display settings for Sony X90J. Thanks

Does the control box display the audio format (Atmos, DTS X, etc.) it's receiving from the source?

Hello Caleb, does this system has a “pass trough” which I can connect to another audio setting?

Thanks for the review. How does it compare to the Ambeo?

@MrJonathan32

2 жыл бұрын

I have both and to me the Ambeo is better if you add a sub to the Ambeo. Also the Ambeo needs to be in a room that’s inclosed to get the full effect. The A9 is great but way to many Audio drop outs. The Ambeo has more fidelity to it and sounds more cinematic to me. If Ambeo had rears it would be the ultimate package and the A9 would not even be in the same league . Rears really add immersion

Hi, Would this system be good with LG C1 I have just bought, and you said correctly its double the cost of my TV. Or I should wait for LG 2022 SOUND BAR which you saw in CES2022.

Great review as always, I don´t know, the size plus the white color don´t convince me, greetings from Guadalajara, México.

That new Sonos Arc seems like the way to go with a sub.

Surround sound is fun only for movies, especially dts, to me. For music I prefer a Hi fi stereo system, they sound absolutely amazing!

Is there a simulated Dolby Atmos setting on the speakers. Another words, ifl give these speakers a 5.1 channel, is there an option for it too? Use the up firing speakers?

I bought this system in a local store with a really good deal, 25% off on all Sony lineup that day, i ended up paying 1499€. I paired it with my Sony A90J and I have to say that this is a really good system. The surround sound is amazing, even if my room has a huge gap on the left you can somehow listen to a phantom left speaker, the voice clarity is amazing too, you can lower your volume but still listen to voices and all the effects. I'm planning to buy the big subwoofer in the next months to complete the setup, but for me that I never had a home theater in my life the amount of bass provided by the HT-A9 itself is really good, I can't imagine with the sub. Another HUGE deal breaker for me compared to the A7000 or A5000 soundbar is the fact that there is no soundbar at all, i can leave my tv on his legs and avoid to put up a wall stand, only 4 speaker and no cables, amazing.

@winciso

10 ай бұрын

Would you tell where you got the deal for the A9?

@fredtech776

10 ай бұрын

@@winciso 8'm in Italy i bought it at Unieuro store, they often have Sony on sale but I've never seen 25% again. I've recently bought SA-SW5 at 600€ that was 18% discount if I remember correctly.

I want one of these

@blenderguy3250

2 жыл бұрын

Only one? Lol

Would you be able to do a review of those KEF speakers or an SVS Subwoofer? Overall, I still feel like separate loudspeakers and a powered sub, with receiver, would be the better bang for the buck. Especially if those 4 speakers cost $1800 USD.

Can you put the Wireless hub in the BDI cabinet? Or does it need to be out?

Thanks

I'm here for Between the Buried and Me (not really but what a great choice!)

Got good discount for demo model. Every bit as good as being in movie. Setup and tune up was easy.

Nice content

I prefer the sound of my HTA9 with no center channel to the NHT center speaker I used to have.

Im thinking of buying these speakers & sub for my setup but had my heart set on a philips tv (I love ambilight) 935/6 .... Will I be missing out on not buying a sony TV for the centre channel? I dont know whether its worth getting a sony TV if the sound is much improved... any thoughts?

Love your channel, maybe my comment is too late but would it be an upgrade over a Bose sound bar 900 with satellite and sub? I’m hesitating. I’m looking for a simple system to use with a more detailed sound. Thanks

How big are the drivers on your kef towers? are they the 6.5 or 8, Q750s??? what do you use to power them?

If you care more about aesthetics and fit in the soundbar crowd, this looks great. Everyone else will laugh at that price because for it, you can get a decent real home theater system that you can continuously upgrade to make better. This on the other hand is a one and done deal - there is no upgrade path. So you better be satisfied with it because there’s no way beyond.