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What is Acoustic Center Sync or S-Center speaker input and which models are compatible?

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    The Acoustic Center Sync or S-Center speaker input allows you to connect your compatible Sony soundbar/audio system to the TV for enhanced audio playback using the TV as a center channel speaker in a multi-channel setup.

    If you need more information, refer to the [VIDEO] How to setup Acoustic Center Sync on your compatible Sony TV and SoundBar article.

    The S-Center speaker input is compatible with the following BRAVIA TV series, Soundbars, and AV receivers models.

    BRAVIA TV series

    • 2024 models series: BRAVIA 7 (XR70), BRAVIA 8 (XR80), and BRAVIA 9 (XR90)
    • 2023 models series: A75L, A80L X90L, X93L, A95L, X95L series
    • 2022 models series: XR Z9K, A80K, X90K, A95K, X90K, X95K
    • 2021 models series: XR Z9J, A80J, A90J, X95J

    Soundbar models

    • BRAVIA Theatre Quad (HT-A9M2)
    • BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 (HT-A9000)
    • BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 (HT-A8000)
    • HT-A9
    • HT-A7000
    • HT-A5000
    • HT-A3000

    A/V receiver models

    • STR-AN1000
    • STR-AZ1000ES
    • STR-AZ3000ES
    • STR-AZ5000ES
    • STR-AZ7000ES