Short answer: the Sony Bravia Theater System 6. It ranks #4 of 10 surround sound soundbar systems by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $648; the Ultimea Skywave X100 ranks #9, rated 3.5/5, and costs $998.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
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.
What the Ultimea Skywave X100 does well: A 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games. The tradeoff: The tuning favors movies and games, so music lacks the refinement of systems like Sonos Arc Ultra.
Buy the Sony Bravia Theater System 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Ultimea Skywave X100 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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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 9.1.6 system with a 10 inch wireless sub and wireless rears, delivering deep, tight bass and plenty of overhead effects for movies and games.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sony Bravia Theater System 6 | Ultimea Skywave X100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $648.00 | $998.99 |
| Ranked | #4 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems | #9 of 10 in Surround Sound Soundbar Systems |
| Amplifier Power | 1000W total (200W subwoofer) | 1500W peak |
| App | Yes (Bravia Connect) | Yes (Ultimea) |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | 5.1 | 9.1.6 |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.5”H x 35.7”W x 3.5”D (64 x 907 x 90 mm) | 2.8”H x 43.3”W x 3.9”D (70 x 1100 x 100 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 | 19 drivers across bar, sub and rears; Sub: 10” woofer |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Wired to bar, large subwoofer holds amplification and inputs | Wireless, 10” driver |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Rear Speakers | Included (wired to a wireless receiver box) | Included (wireless) |
| Room Correction | No | - |
| Subwoofer Dimensions | 388H x 275W x 388D mm | - |
| Subwoofer Weight | 11.6 kg | - |
| Voice Assistants | No | - |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) | - |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
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