Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 vs Sony HT-CT800 review
In this article, we will talk about Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 vs Sony HT-CT800 comparison. The Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6, while the Sony HT-CT800 has a rating 6.4.
Audio features
Soundbars have different amplification type - passive versus active respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0 and HT-CT800 has 2.1. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Audio features and specs of considered models we rated 6 out of 10 in our ranking.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-CT800 can play audio from Spotify.
Connectivity
Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-CT800. Bluetooth support integrated in the HT-CT800. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-CT800. We rated the connectivity of the Mythos SSA-50 at 6 out of 10, while the HT-CT800 was rated 8/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-CT800 may become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder support is not implemented in either the Mythos SSA-50 or HT-CT800. Devices from this comparison cannot process surround sound due to lack of DTS:X.
Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Sony HT-CT800
- Built-in subwoofer
Advantages Sony HT-CT800 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- Separate subwoofer in package
- Spotify support
- WI-FI enabled
- Bluetooth enabled
- Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
- Multi-room support
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Placement type
Connection to source
Soundbar buttons
Audio features
Built-in channels
Amplification type
Output power, W
Separate speaker (in package)
Separate speaker connections
Subwoofer
Built-in subwoofer
Separate subwoofer (in package)
Separate subwoofer connections
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Connectivity
WI-FI
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
NFC
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC
HDMI eARC
HDMI CEC
Optical digital input/output
USB
Coaxial digital input/output
Analog audio input/output (RCA)
Headphone output
Subwoofer output
Features
Voice control
App control
Microphone
Remote control
Multi-room
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS (other)
Dimensions
Size (Wx H x D), cm/in
Weight, kg/pounds
Other
Release year
Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
- 6.4Sony HT-CT800
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