What receiver works with the SA-CS9?

Any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output, or an amplifier with speaker outputs through its speaker-level inputs. In our catalogue that includes Denon AVR-S570BT, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-S670H.

How powerful is the SA-CS9?

The Sony SA-CS9 has a 115 W continuous amplifier.

How low does the SA-CS9 go?

The Sony SA-CS9 is rated down to 28 Hz. In a room, modes can lift or cancel bass by more than 10 dB, so placement matters as much as the rating.

Does the SA-CS9 have speaker-level inputs?

Yes. It has speaker-level inputs as well as a line-level input.

How big is the SA-CS9?

The Sony SA-CS9 measures 295 × 345 × 400 mm (11.6 × 13.6 × 15.7 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 11.5 kg (25.4 lb).

Sony SA-CS9

Name: Sony SA-CS9
Brand: Sony
Price: 239.00 USD

Discontinued

The Sony SA-CS9 is a powered subwoofer with a 115 W amplifier and a 10-inch driver, rated down to 28 Hz. It connects to all 26 receivers and processors in our catalogue.

Amplifier

115 W

Continuous power

Driver

9.8 in

One driver

Bass extension

28 Hz

Lowest rated frequency

$239 each (MSRP, September 2014)

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Which receivers connect to it?

It takes a line-level input, so any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output can feed it.

Connects
Receivers and processors with a subwoofer output
26 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 26 receivers and processors we checked

Connects26

Denon AVR-S570BT
5 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
Yamaha RX500A
7 amplified channels · 70 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S670H
5 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X1700H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S770H
7 amplified channels · 75 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-NR6100
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Yamaha RX-V6A
7 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X1800H
7 amplified channels · 80 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-S970H
7 amplified channels · 90 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-RZ30
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Pioneer VSX-LX305
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-NR7100
9 amplified channels · 100 W at 8 Ω
Marantz Cinema 70s
7 amplified channels · 50 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X2900H
7 amplified channels · 95 W at 8 Ω
Pioneer VSX-LX505
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
Onkyo TX-RZ50
9 amplified channels · 120 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X3800H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X3900H
9 amplified channels · 105 W at 8 Ω
Marantz AV7706
11 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Denon AVR-X4800H
9 amplified channels · 125 W at 8 Ω
Marantz Cinema 50
9 amplified channels · 110 W at 8 Ω
Denon AVR-X6800H
11 amplified channels · 140 W at 8 Ω
Anthem AVM 70 8K
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Monoprice HTP-1
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Emotiva RMC-1L
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos
Marantz AV 10
15 channels, no amplifiers · Dolby Atmos

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SA-CS9 specifications

Amplifier: 115 W
Drivers: 1 × 250 mm
Low end: 28 Hz
Inputs: Line, speaker-level
Size: 12×14×16 in
Weight: 11.5 kg (25.4 lb)
MSRP: $239 each (MSRP, September 2014)

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Questions about the SA-CS9

What receiver works with the SA-CS9?: Any receiver or processor with a subwoofer output, or an amplifier with speaker outputs through its speaker-level inputs. In our catalogue that includes Denon AVR-S570BT, Yamaha RX500A and Denon AVR-S670H.
How powerful is the SA-CS9?: The Sony SA-CS9 has a 115 W continuous amplifier.
How low does the SA-CS9 go?: The Sony SA-CS9 is rated down to 28 Hz. In a room, modes can lift or cancel bass by more than 10 dB, so placement matters as much as the rating.
Does the SA-CS9 have speaker-level inputs?: Yes. It has speaker-level inputs as well as a line-level input.
How big is the SA-CS9?: The Sony SA-CS9 measures 295 × 345 × 400 mm (11.6 × 13.6 × 15.7 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 11.5 kg (25.4 lb).

References

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