Sony HT-ST5000 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

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Rating 5 5

Sony HT-ST5000 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison chart

Overall
Sony HT-ST5000
8.6
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
6
7
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10
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8
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Sony HT-ST5000 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 review

Sony HT-ST5000
vs
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

The Sony HT-ST5000 vs Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 comparison shows that these models have some important differences and common features. The Sony HT-ST5000 was rated 8.6, while the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 has a rating 6.

Audio features

Soundbars have different amplification type - active versus passive respectively to devices. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that HT-ST5000 has 7.1.2 and Mythos SSA-50 has 5.0. A built-in subwoofer is available only in the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50. Rate 9 out of 10 received the Sony HT-ST5000 for audio features and specs, but the Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 received 6 out of 10.

Streaming services

Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The HT-ST5000 can play audio from Spotify.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection is realized only in the HT-ST5000. Bluetooth support integrated in the HT-ST5000. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) is implemented only in the HT-ST5000. We rated the connectivity of the HT-ST5000 at 9 out of 10, while the Mythos SSA-50 was rated 6/10. The manufacturer of the HT-ST5000 provides a device control application. The Sony HT-ST5000 equipped with a microphone. The Sony HT-ST5000 may become part of a multiroom system.

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the HT-ST5000. The HT-ST5000 can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support.

Advantages Sony HT-ST5000 over Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

  • Separate subwoofer in package
  • Spotify support
  • WI-FI enabled
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Audio return channel (HDMI ARC) support
  • App control
  • Microphone
  • Multi-room support
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos
  • Compatible with DTS:X

Advantages Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 over Sony HT-ST5000

  • Built-in subwoofer
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Common

Product

Sony HT-ST5000
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Model

HT-ST5000
Mythos SSA-50

Brand

Sony
Definitive Technology

Reviews

184
36

General

Placement type

table-top, wall-mountable
table-top, wall-mountable

Connection to source

wired, wireless
wired

Soundbar buttons

power, volume down, volume up, input Bluetooth, music service
has not

Audio features

Built-in channels

7.1.2
5.0

Amplification type

active
passive

Output power, W

800 (overall)

Separate speaker (in package)

0
0

Separate speaker connections

wireless
wired

Subwoofer

Built-in subwoofer

Separate subwoofer (in package)

Separate subwoofer connections

wireless

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, TIDAL, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz, Chromecast, iHeart
has not

Connectivity

WI-FI

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
0

NFC

HDMI input/output

3/1
0/0

HDMI ARC

HDMI eARC

HDMI CEC

Optical digital input/output

1/0
0/0

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Coaxial digital input/output

0/0
0/0

Analog audio input/output (RCA)

1/0
5/0

Headphone output

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
0

Features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

App control

Microphone

Remote control

Multi-room

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
has not

DTS:X

DTS (other)

has not
has not

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size (Wx H x D), cm/in

117.8 x 7.8 x 14.4/46.4 x 3.1 x 5.7
13.6 x 117.5 x 10.7/5.4 x 46.2 x 4.2

Weight, kg/pounds

8.1/18
15.4/34

Other

Release year

2017
2005
Sony HT-ST5000
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50
Sony HT-ST5000
Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50

Soundbars SoundStrokes Art comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8.6
  • 6
  • 8.6Sony HT-ST5000
  • 6Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50