Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
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Specifications
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless Subwoofer ConnectivityYesApp CompatibleYesIndoor or Outdoor UseIndoorWall MountableYesDialogue EnhancementYes
- Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Dialogue Enhancement: true (Improves clarity of dialogue in audio playback. This is typically achieved with dedicated speakers and/or technology that separates dialogue from the rest of the audio in order to make it clearer.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: HTA8000
- Product Name: BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Number of Channels: 11 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- High Resolution Audio: true (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- RMS Power: 495 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Satellite Speakers: Optional (sold separately) (Using satellite speakers in conjunction with a soundbar allows for a surround sound experience; the soundbar can serve as a center channel speaker while satellites provide rear channel audio or additional front channel audio.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Audio/Video Inputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of HDMI inputs the product has.)
- Number of USB Inputs: 0
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Indoor or Outdoor Use: Indoor
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Dialogue Enhancement: true (Improves clarity of dialogue in audio playback. This is typically achieved with dedicated speakers and/or technology that separates dialogue from the rest of the audio in order to make it clearer.)
- Speaker
- Subwoofer: Optional (sold separately)
- Number of Tweeters: 3
- Number of Woofers: 4
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.51 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 43.3 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.44 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 10.36 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Cable(s) Included: AC power
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Compatibility
- Voice Assistant Built-in: No (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Other
- UPC: 027242929548
Hear a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience at home with BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, rediscover your favorite movies with perfectly optimized spatial audio designed to envelope you with every intricate sound just as the creator intended. And expand the experience with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers.
- Unleash the full potential of surround sound: Hear cinema-style surround sound all around you with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
- Room optimized sound: Sound is auto calibrated to your room’s characteristics with Sound Field Optimization.
- Sound straight from cinema: Supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced.
- Innovative acoustic design: With 11 speaker units, hear exceptional acoustic performance and precise room filling spatial audio.
- Expand your surround sound: Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SA-SW3 or SA-SW5) and rear speakers (SA-RS3R or SA-RS5).
- BRAVIA Theater and TV, the perfect pair: Control the soundbar from the TV menu and hear elevated audio with Acoustic Center Sync when paired with compatible BRAVIA TV models.
- BRAVIA Connect app: Use BRAVIA Connect app to easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.
- Supports the latest video and gaming features: Supports video formats 4K HDR, 8K HDR, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features 4K120, VRR, ALLM.
- Exclusive features for PS5: Level-up with compatibility for BRAVIA TV exclusive features for PS5 – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode.
- Stream music from everywhere: Wirelessly stream music with support for Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth.
- Supreme music quality: Bring your music to life with support for high-res audio, low-res upmixing, and 360 Reality Audio.
- Unleash the full potential of surround sound: Hear cinema-style surround sound all around you with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
- Room optimized sound: Sound is auto calibrated to your room’s characteristics with Sound Field Optimization.
- Sound straight from cinema: Supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced.
- Innovative acoustic design: With 11 speaker units, hear exceptional acoustic performance and precise room filling spatial audio.
- Expand your surround sound: Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SA-SW3 or SA-SW5) and rear speakers (SA-RS3R or SA-RS5).
- BRAVIA Theater and TV, the perfect pair: Control the soundbar from the TV menu and hear elevated audio with Acoustic Center Sync when paired with compatible BRAVIA TV models.
- BRAVIA Connect app: Use BRAVIA Connect app to easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.
- Supports the latest video and gaming features: Supports video formats 4K HDR, 8K HDR, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features 4K120, VRR, ALLM.
- Exclusive features for PS5: Level-up with compatibility for BRAVIA TV exclusive features for PS5 – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode.
- Stream music from everywhere: Wirelessly stream music with support for Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth.
- Supreme music quality: Bring your music to life with support for high-res audio, low-res upmixing, and 360 Reality Audio.
Whats Included
- Speaker
- AC Power Cord
- Remote
- Batteries
- HDMI Cable
- Wall Mount Bracket
- Wall Mount Template
- Reference Guide
- Warranty
- Speaker
- AC Power Cord
- Remote
- Batteries
- HDMI Cable
- Wall Mount Bracket
- Wall Mount Template
- Reference Guide
- Warranty
Q: How many speakers does this soundbar have?
A: This soundbar has a total of 11 speakers.
Q: Does this soundbar have bluetooth connectivity?
A: Yes, it has bluetooth connectivity.
Q: Can I mount this soundbar on the wall?
A: Yes, it can be mounted on the wall.
Q: What audio formats does the soundbar support?
A: The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced.
Q: What is the product weight?
A: The product weight is 10.36 pounds.
Q: Can I connect this soundbar to my wireless subwoofer?
A: Yes, you can connect this soundbar to a wireless subwoofer.
Q: Does this soundbar support high resolution audio?
A: Yes, this sound bar supports high resolution audio.
Q: Are more sub woofers needed with this bar and can the Bar also be used wireless?
A: Hi Sage, thanks for your question. No, you don't need more subwoofers. The HTA8000 soundbar does not support the use of multiple subwoofers directly. You can expand the audio experience with optional wireless subwoofers and rear speakers, but only one subwoofer can be connected at a time. The connection for an optional subwoofer or rear speakers is wireless. Hope this helps. BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 combines physical and phantom speakers, creating a wider surround sound field that covers more of the room. Now more people can enjoy the same immersive surround experience. By using phantom speakers, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology achieves wider coverage than conventional virtual surround systems. Bring authentic cinema surround sound quality to your living room. BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 not only supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, but also has IMAX® Enhanced certification. ~Earl
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| Pros for Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Setup, Bass, Connectivity, Ease of use | Sound Quality, Setup, Bass, Connectivity, Ease of use | Sound Quality, Setup, Ease of use, Connectivity, Design | Sound Quality, Bass, Setup Ease, App Control |
| Cons for Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black | |||
| HDMI Ports, Price, Volume, Remote Control, Display | There were no cons for this product— | HDMI Ports, Volume, Price, Remote Control, Bass | Connectivity, Speaker Placement |
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Customers are saying
Customers commend the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8's exceptional sound quality, frequently praising its immersive surround sound and clarity for both music and TV audio. The ease of setup and installation is another frequently cited positive aspect. No significant negative feedback was reported.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
IMPRESSIVE SOUND THEATER EXPERIENCE!
IT'S A SONY! As I mention before in some of my reviews about Sony products, I’ve been a big, big loyal fan of Sony for decades due to the quality of their products, from Walkmans to TVs and AV systems, but I’ve been a little disappointed with their soundbars after testing a few of their latest models, including the 5 Stars rated HT-A7000 7.1.2 Channel Soundbar (with the SA-SW5 300W Wireless Subwoofer and SA -RS5 Wireless Rear Speakers) which couldn’t beat my 4 years old JBL 9.1 Sound bar (sorry Sony). After reading about Sony’s upcoming 2024 line of soundbars and their new features, I was curious to test the Theater Bar 8, I found it more appealing for my needs (and space). SET UP I have a Sony A80J OLED tv so connecting and setting up the Bar 8 through the Sony Bravia app was a breeze since I already have a Sony account, same with pairing the Subwoofer and Rear speakers. SOUND QUALITY In a word: AMAZING! The Soundbar alone sounds really great with crisp highs, balanced mids, pretty decent bass and over all the clarity of the dialog, the new Voice mode feature is awesome, especially if you set the TV speakers as the central channel (Note that this feature is available only with recent Sony tv models), big improvement over the A7000 in sound quality IMO. However, adding the SA -RS5 Wireless Rear speakers and SW3 (yes, I returned the big sibling because 300 watts is too much for me) and once I had the whole system set up…holy smoke, it is simply SPECTACULAR! The high-quality sound performance of the 11 speakers of the Bar 8 paired with the Sub and the Rears gives a rich immersive audio experience. The whole setup can be pricey but It's worth the Money. Sony finally made me happy with the new THEATER BAR 8!
Posted by Snake
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sounds
The Sony Bravia Theatre 8 with 11 speakers is an absolute game changer. The surround sound is incredibly immersive, every detail is clear, and the room fills with rich, balanced audio that feels like being in a cinema. Dialogue, effects, and music all blend perfectly, creating a true theatre experience at home. Pairing it with the SA-SW3 subwoofer takes it to the next level, delivering powerful bass alongside the crystal-clear mids and highs. Sony has once again proven their quality and innovation. This system is a must-have for anyone who wants the ultimate home theatre setup.
Posted by ChinthakaP
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a large group
For a family gathering with 12 adults and children of all ages, we needed a very clear soundbar. This soundbar is perfect, and we don't even have to turn it up loud.
Posted by Donnie
