Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow many speakers does this soundbar have?

• A:Answer This soundbar has a total of 11 speakers.

Q: QuestionDoes this soundbar have bluetooth connectivity?

• A:Answer Yes, it has bluetooth connectivity.

Q: QuestionWhat is 360 Spatial Sound Mapping?

• A:Answer The soundbar uses 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to map out and calibrate the audio to your room, providing precise 3D audio.

Q: QuestionCan I mount this soundbar on the wall?

• A:Answer Yes, it can be mounted on the wall.

Q: QuestionWhat audio formats does the soundbar support?

• A:Answer The soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced.

Q: QuestionCan I stream music directly to this soundbar?

• A:Answer Yes, you can wirelessly stream music using Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth.

Q: QuestionWhat is the product weight?

• A:Answer The product weight is 10.36 pounds.

Q: QuestionCan I connect this soundbar to my wireless subwoofer?

• A:Answer Yes, you can connect this soundbar to a wireless subwoofer.

Q: QuestionDoes this soundbar support high resolution audio?

• A:Answer Yes, this sound bar supports high resolution audio.

Q: QuestionDoes this soundbar support high-resolution audio?

• A:Answer Yes, the soundbar supports high-resolution audio playback.

Q: QuestionCan I add rear speakers or a subwoofer to this soundbar?

• A:Answer Yes, you can expand your audio experience by adding optional wireless subwoofers (SA-SW3 or SA-SW5) and rear speakers (SA-RS3R or SA-RS5).

Q: QuestionIs the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 wall-mountable?

• A:Answer Yes, the soundbar can be mounted on a wall.

Q: QuestionWhat audio formats does this soundbar support?

• A:Answer This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced audio formats.

Q: QuestionAre more sub woofers needed with this bar and can the Bar also be used wireless?

Asked 10 months ago by Sage.

• A:Answer 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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Q: QuestionYes the 360 sorround will this also work well with the 360 sorround option available thru the Playstation 5 or what is best audio option when considering from a gamers perspective that would like rich base but lows to be audible enough to hear anynone??

Asked 9 months ago by SleepyMalo408.

• A:Answer Hi SleepyMalo408, The HTA9000 soundbar indeed supports 360 spatial sound mapping, which can complement the 360 surround sound available through the PlayStation 5. This setup will work well for gamers who emphasize the need for rich bass and clearly audible lows. For the best audio experience, consider pairing the HTA9000 with additional optional speakers like subwoofers and rear speakers to enhance the lower frequencies and overall surround sound effect. Using subwoofers such as SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 will provide powerful and deep bass, ensuring that lows are distinct and enhance the gaming experience overall. Ensure that you have set up the soundbar using the appropriate sound modes and have run the necessary sound optimizations such as the Sound Field Optimization, which calibrates the soundbar's performance to your room settings. This will maximize the system's capability, giving you an immersive gaming experience. For further customization, you can explore using different sound fields like A.F.D Auto or Multi-Stereo on your PS5 to see which delivers the best results for your gaming needs. Regards, Carl

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Q: Questionis this compatible with any TV

Asked 1 year ago by billy.

• A:Answer Hi billy, thanks for your question. The HTA8000 is compatible with TVs that have an HDMI (eARC/ARC) connection. Additional information: It also has S-CENTER OUT jack, outputs the center part of the soundbar sound from a TV if the soundbar is connected to the TV with the S-CENTER SPEAKER IN jack. You need to check your TV if it has the said ports for compatibility. You can check this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/003_Bar_Speaker.html https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/014_S-CENTER_SPEAKER_IN_Jack.html 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. Hope this helps. ~Earl

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with a XBR X850E 65 inch (circa 2017)

Asked 1 year ago by Greg.

• A:Answer Hi Greg, thanks for your question. Yes, this soundbar is compatible with XBR65X850E TV. The XBR65X850E has HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), which is supported by the HTA8000. This allows for seamless audio and video integration between the two devices. 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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Q: QuestionI have the Sony - 65" Class BRAVIA XR X90L LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. Can this soundbar be connected universally to the DIRECTV remote without having to use both remotes?

Asked 1 year ago by Wildcats.

• A:Answer Yes. Geek guys set it up, works great

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Q: QuestionCan I connect this to a receiver ?

Asked 1 week ago by Dg.

• A:Answer Hello Dg! Thank you for reaching out with your question. We can certainly help you with that. The short answer is no, you can't directly connect the HT-A8000 soundbar to a traditional AV receiver to use it as a speaker output. The HT-A8000 is designed to be a standalone soundbar system; it's not built to function as a passive speaker or part of a conventional receiver-based home theater setup. It handles all the processing and amplification itself. Instead of connecting to an AV receiver, the HT-A8000 is designed to expand wirelessly within its own ecosystem. If you're looking to enhance its performance, you can seamlessly add compatible Sony subwoofers and rear speakers, like the SA-SW3 subwoofer or SA-RS3S rear speakers, using the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app. This creates a powerful and integrated surround sound experience without the need for an external receiver. We hope this helps! Thank you for making Sony part of your purchasing consideration! Warm regards, Estefany

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