Short answer: the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 for better sound quality, the Hisense AX5140Q for the lower price. The Sony Bravia Theater System 6 ranks #4 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems, rated 3.7/5, at $648. The Hisense AX5140Q ranks #5, rated 3.6/5, at $348.99, $299.01 cheaper.
The case for the Sony Bravia Theater System 6: Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room. The tradeoff: Setup is the main trade-off: the bar is wired to a large subwoofer and the rear speakers connect through a separate receiver box, so cables are unavoidable.
The case for the Hisense AX5140Q: A full 5.1.4 system with a wireless sub and wireless rears that both have up-firing drivers, so movies get real overhead and behind-you effects. Watch for: There is no Wi-Fi, so music streaming relies on Bluetooth.
Buy the Sony Bravia Theater System 6 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Hisense AX5140Q when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Delivers weighty, controlled bass and a wide, cohesive surround field from real rear speakers, which makes it a strong movie system for a mid-sized room.
A full 5.1.4 system with a wireless sub and wireless rears that both have up-firing drivers, so movies get real overhead and behind-you effects.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony Bravia Theater System 6 | Hisense AX5140Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $648.00 | $348.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #5 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W total (200W subwoofer) | 600W total (bar 320W, sub 280W) |
| App | Yes (Bravia Connect) | Yes (Hisense) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 5.1 | 5.1.4 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.5”H x 35.7”W x 3.5”D (64 x 907 x 90 mm) | 2.2”H x 40.2”W x 4.3”D (57 x 1020 x 109 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Virtual (processing, no height drivers) | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 3 X-Balanced drivers and 2 tweeters; Rears: 1 X-Balanced driver and 1 tweeter each; Sub: large wired subwoofer | 13 drivers total: Bar with front and up-firing drivers; Sub: 6.5” woofer; Rears: 2 satellites with up-firing drivers |
| HDMI Input | No | 1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wired to bar, large subwoofer holds amplification and inputs | Wireless |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wired to a wireless receiver box) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | No | No |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 388H x 275W x 388D mm | - |
| Subwoofer Weight | 11.6 kg | - |
| Voice Assistants | No | - |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
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