Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA8000
- SKU:
- 10095908
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Great, especially when paired with Bravia9 TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using a Theater Bar 8, without a sub or rears, but with the Center Sync of a Bravia 9. Overall I've been very happy with it, particularly for Atmos encoded content. The surround effects have been surprisingly good, although the height effects have been a little lacking. That could be due to my room, which has a vaulted ceiling that is 16 ft at its peak. It took me a while to get the settings dialed in just right. Out of the box it sounded a little thin. But when I got the sound field setup just right, it fills the room with sound without any problem. The only reasons I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars include: - It's not quite as good for listening to music, at least I have not yet figured out what the optimal settings are for that. - There don't seem to be that many options for further customization of the sound. If Sony's preset options don't work for you, you're pretty much out of luck.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, SamP! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
It’s Sony, it’s priced accordingly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like it, clean install, everything floating with a long reach wall mount. Get the RS5 surrounds and the subwoofer to really unlock the magic. I love center synch with the Bravia 9.
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Posted .That's awesome, KyleT! We appreciate the positive feedback. We're glad you like your new sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Solid addition and a real powerhouse!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is amazing! A true power house and exceeded my expectations. This is a must have to finish off the incredible Sony Bravia picture.
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Posted .Hi RickC,
We're ecstatic to hear how much you love the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! It's fantastic that you feel it's a true powerhouse and the perfect complement to your Sony BRAVIA picture.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Perfect Sound Bar 8 for NYC Apt
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bravia Soundbar 8 delivers perfectly for my NYC apartment needs. Loud enough for really nice effects without having to crank up the volume. So far no complaints - not even from my neighbors! Getting a nice sound field without the separate sub-woofer which may have been too much for my building. Not sure if I missed something in the initial set up but for some reason I was not able to get the Dolby Atmos to pass through via eArc at first. It was not until I bought new HDMI to have that pass through. Which again to be fair might have been some setting issue - not sure. Easy to set up out of the box but like all nice things you need to spend a minute to dial in the features if you want to get every bit of performance out it!
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Posted .Hi JimmyL, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Nice sounds bar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a good sound bar. 13 speakers in a bar and provide good out up.
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Posted .Hi KamtongT, thank you for the great review! We're really happy to hear you're enjoying the Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. With its 13 built-in speakers and advanced sound processing, it's designed to deliver immersive, room-filling audio that brings movies, music, and games to life. We're happy it's made a strong impression and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Enjoy every moment of powerful sound, and thanks for choosing Sony! Best regards, -Dominick
Amazing Soundbar
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.the clarity and Spatial Audio is amazing and the bar 9 is perfect for a big living room. All around one of the most worth purchases I’ve made at Best Buy thus far definitely outperforms the Bose ultra and Sonos arc
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Posted .Hi DerekT, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great service and products.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Piles working with Best Buy with the purchase of my tv and sound systems. I will continue shopping at Best Buy because of the great service and products.
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Posted .Hi PhillipT,
We are delighted to hear you had a great purchasing experience for your new TV and sound systems! We are confident that your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 will significantly elevate your entertainment, delivering powerful, immersive sound with its 11 speakers and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X capabilities. We value your decision to include Sony products in your home theater setup.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Excellent sound bar,
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound bar, quality-enriched sound. easy to set up and mount on the wall
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Posted .Hello Pgfd702,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you appreciate the HTA8000 sound bar’s rich, quality sound and its easy setup and wall-mounting features. Your positive experience encourages us to continue delivering products that combine excellent performance with user-friendly design.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound! Got the wow effect like on the QUAD speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maximo,
We are ecstatic to learn that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 gave you that incredible "wow" factor! Comparing it to our flagship BRAVIA Theater Quad is a massive compliment, as both are engineered to redefine what home cinema can sound like. We are glad that the Bar 9 is delivering that same immersive, expansive soundstage that makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the action.
That stunning audio is largely thanks to our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. While the Bar 9 is a single sleek unit, it uses 13 speakers—including up-firing drivers and side beam tweeters—to create phantom speakers all around your room. This mimics the multi-speaker setup of the Quad system, enveloping you in sound from every direction and ensuring that every explosion, whisper, and musical score feels breathtakingly real.
Thank you for trusting Sony to bring a true cinematic experience into your home.
Regards,
Dominick
Amazing Sound! Setup with the app!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound. A little pricey but it goes well with our Sony TV. Works so well with the Sony Bravia Connect App too. Make sure to set everything up through the App because it sounds way better after going through those steps
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, GCKK!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the amazing sound of your HT-A9000 Home Theater System and that it pairs so well with your Sony TV!
We especially appreciate your valuable tip about using the Sony Bravia Connect App for setup. You are absolutely right—we designed the app to optimize the sound field and acoustics in your specific room, and it's rewarding to hear that you experienced a clear improvement in sound quality after completing those calibration steps.
Thank you again for choosing Sony to enhance your home entertainment experience!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team
awesome soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound bar. Amazing sound theatre like experience.I highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi FeliciaK,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the theater-like experience of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! By using our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology and 11 dedicated speakers, we designed this bar to create immersive "phantom speakers" throughout your room for a true cinematic feel.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Optional Subwoofer not Optional
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I think the sound bar is pretty great, but when I got home and finished setting up the soundbar, I realized that the sound bar did not do a great job of handling bass and voices at the same time. When at the store I asked the sales associate if they think I would need the optional bass speaker, and they said no. After reading more reviews online, I went back to Best Buy the next day to purchase the SA-SW3 bass speaker and then recalibrated the system. Now with the bass speaker added, the soundbar sounds way better and you can even feel the bass even when it is set to a low level. I must say, I did not think that I would have issue with voices since I am using a Bravia TV with acoustic center syn.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi marvenkimbrough,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the soundbar. Your feedback about the sound quality is greatly appreciated. We're glad that you were able to find the perfect configuration and setup by adding the Sony SA-SW3 subwoofer. Rest assured that your purchase will be worth it! Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Powerful soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Powerful soundbar. We had it mounted under our new Sony Bravia tv. Looks great, GeekSquad installed it. Helped us set it up. Sounds like surround sound in our small living room.
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Posted .Hi Wpeterson05, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Awesome system for family room
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really like this system paired with the subwoofer and rear speakers. Make sure you experiment with the app settings to get the best sound. This is so much better that my previous Sony 3.1 soundbar
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Posted .That's wonderful, Thad! We're glad you are happy with your new speaker. And yes, the app has all the settings you need to customize your listening experience. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
If you love top sou d
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a must buy for anyone that craves the theatre sound without goi g to the theatre.
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Posted .Hello ChristopherM! Thank you for sharing your experience with the BRAVIA Theater 9. It makes us really happy to hear that you're enjoying its immersive sound quality, which truly brings the cinema experience right into your home! Thanks for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
Sony Theater Bar 9
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds amazing I have it paired with my 65” Sony Bravia 8, and rear speakers and subwoofer so I can get the 360 spatial sound system highly recommend it
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Posted .Hi EronA, Thanks for the 5 star rating! We're glad you like the sound quality of the speaker. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Kids college fund.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is the reason my kids aren't going to college but totally worth it. Sounds great. Pair with subwoofer and rear speakers for true Dolby Atmos.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dampsocks,
We're absolutely delighted to hear that you find the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 sounds great and delivers an experience you feel is "totally worth it!" That is exactly what we strive for with our premium audio products and the integration of Dolby Atmos and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. Pairing it with the optional wireless subwoofer (SA-SW5 or SA-SW3) and rear speakers (SA-RS5 or SA-RS3R) is indeed the best way to unlock the full potential of a truly immersive, cinematic 360-degree sound field. Enjoy every moment of your movies and music!
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Hometheater bar 9
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Bravia Home Theater, Bar Nine, is a solid speaker with great sound quality. While I had some minor disappointments with the space, the speaker itself is truly impressive."
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KaylaP, Thanks for the review. We're glad you are happy and impressed with the sound quality. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the size of the speaker. Rest assured this will be looked into. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Great sound bar, best with add-ons
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.On its own, it's not that amazing, BUT when you add the sub and rears, it's a fantastic experience! Would be five stars if it could hold its own as just a sound bar
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Miller, Thanks for sharing your feedback and we're glad to hear that you like your soundbar.
Your comments/inputs regarding the sound quality can help us improve in the future. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great product easy to use easy to set up. I really enjoy it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your wonderful feedback about the HTA9000, PaulG! We are honored to hear that you find it easy to use and set up. It’s always our goal to create products that enhance your experience, and we're glad to know you're enjoying it. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.
Thank you again for your review and for being a loyal Sony customer!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team