It's hard to describe exactly what the just-announced HT-AX7 is. It likely goes under the de facto 'soundbar' tab within Sony's internal filing system, yet take a look at the novel unit and a bar isn't the first thing that comes to mind at all. As a matter of fact, Sony intends its latest toy to be something of a Swiss army knife, a portable theatre system that can upgrade anything you're listening to courtesy of its immersive audio presentation.
Featuring a main central unit and two detachable satellite speakers, the HT-AX7 is billed as a Portable Theatre System that offers 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology wherever you wish to experience it. This isn't portability to rival the best portable speakers, but it's enough to offer true versatility and manoeuvrability within your home and across various devices.
