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
Quality control needed
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had to return it after 5 days it would stop working when playing a movie. For the price I expected more from this product. I love Sony products that’s all I own. I returned it and bought the A7000 soundbar and love it I just wished I bought the RS5 speakers to go with it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerryW, We're sorry that you are disappointed with the performance of the BRAVIA Theater 9 bar. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have, but we're glad that you like the HTA7000 together with the RS5 speakers. We take this as feedback as it can help us improve in the future. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sony Bravia Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First time owning a sound bar. The Sony Bravia has 11 speakers and sounds great. Fairly easy to setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelA,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality and had an easy time setting up the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
Sounds different in store
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was very disappointed with both the soundbar & sub! I set it up with the app as it said, but it sounded NOTHING like it did in BestBuy. I don’t know if it’s because of the higher ceilings or what, but the cheaper one I already had sounds better in my house. I couldn’t justify keeping it so I took both back
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CLAL,
We regret to hear that you were not satisfied with the soundbar. Rest assured that your feedback will help us improve our products and services.
For optimum performance, it is recommended to install the latest software version of the soundbar (via the Sony BRAVIA Connect app). Sound quality may vary depending on the source content. You have the option to adjust the settings of the soundbar to fine-tune the sound quality depending on your needs. Additionally, with Sound Field Optimization, it optimizes the sound field effect according to your setup or environment.
Thanks again for sharing your review and we hope you will consider Sony for your future purchases.
-Ralph
Sony Sound Bar.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely love this soundbar snd would recommend to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BenjaminW, Great! We're happy to hear that you are loving your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Thank you for recommending and choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
Excellent sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for just a sound bar. Has great depth of sound and easy to install and use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshY, we're glad you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Set-up for TV and soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The guys did a great job setting up the new TV & Sony surround sound set-up. Very courteous & explained everything. Great job. Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PatS, we're glad you like your purchase. We hope you are enjoying your new soundbar. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Sony soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought I'd need a subwoofer, but after set up this unit has enough sound to fit my needs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TerryK, It's great to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 meets your sound needs without requiring a subwoofer. The BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 features 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, which provides a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience. This setup is designed to deliver optimized spatial audio that envelops you with every intricate sound, just as the creator intended. While the system can be expanded with an optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, it seems that the built-in capabilities are sufficient for your current setup. Enjoy your enhanced audio experience! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Lovely!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Aesthetics to the sounds, just too good! Paired it with a subwoofer. Even sounded better.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LobsanG, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new speaker. 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.Great sound never had a sound bar before. Easy to use
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SharonR,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that your first soundbar experience with your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has been a great one. Enjoy the amazing sound and easy-to-use features!
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
Sony Bravia sound bar sounded cheap
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony Bravia sound bar has terrible sound quality. We returned it right away. Bose Ultra sound bar was so much better that we went back and got the Bose rear speakers and base. We love the Bose equipment. It has more connectivity capabilities, Chromecast, and sounds fantastic for music. Glad we returned the Sony Bravia sound bar. Bose is much better.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JoeK,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We sincerely apologize for the sound quality issues you encountered with your HTA8000, which led to your decision to return the product.
This is certainly not up to the quality standards we strive for, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Rest assured, we will forward your comments to our dedicated Sony team for their review as we continue to work diligently to improve our products.
Best regards,
-Fred
Truly lovely
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s a great soundbar and brings a lot of resonance to my space
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PattyK,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is filling your space with rich, resonant sound. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
Wonderful adjustability!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound bar worked perfectly as soon as hooked up to the new TV. Adjustability is wonderful, lots of options.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrendaC, we're glad you are enjoying your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Terrible and WAY overpriced! Look elsewhere!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you value any sense of audio fidelity and even surround sound imaging this is not the soundbar for you. At this price point absolutely terrible. Bought four soundbars for a comparison. This one, Sonos Arc Ultra, Polk Magnifi Ax and Sennheiser Ambeo Plus. All three on sale far exceed every sound characteristic, from vocal to surround sound. Hard to believe anybody would buy it and you owe it to yourself to try others!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi rkmovies, We're sorry to hear that you are not happy with your BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 speaker. This is definitely not what we wanted you to experience. To improve the sound quality on your HT-A9000, you can try the following steps:
1) On the Sony｜BRAVIA Connect or Sony | Home Entertainment Connect app, go to Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings → Wireless Playback Quality, and set it to "Priority on Sound Quality".
2) On the Sony｜BRAVIA Connect app, go to Settings → Sound Settings, and disable DSEE Ultimate.
3) Ensure that your HT-A9000 has the latest firmware update, which includes stability improvements. You can check the current software version and update it if necessary.
4) If you are experiencing audio sync issues, connect the source device directly to the Home Theater System or Soundbar using an HDMI cable. This can help improve the synchronization between audio and video.
5) If you are using a Bluetooth connection, ensure there are no obstructions between the unit and the connected device. Place the devices closer together to improve signal transmission. Additionally, turn off any nearby Wi-Fi devices that might be causing interference.
If you need further assistance with your device, you may reach us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details :
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the unit:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
-Craig
bravia soundbar 9
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Soundbar works for what I have. I purchase with extra speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thanks for the positive rating, txags! We're glad that you are happy with your new soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Great product
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great product sounds great. And has good base to it. Only downside is the high pitched squeak it makes
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EthanR, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have a sound issue with your Sony unit: Set the Wireless Playback Quality to "Priority on Stable Connection." In the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app, go to Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings. Ensure that both the soundbar and any connected devices are updated to the latest software version. You can check for updates in the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app under Settings → Software update. Please check this link for more details:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/075_Troubleshooting.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Sony Sound System
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Entire experience with Best Buy employees was great from research, purchase and installation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HaleyH, we're glad you had a great experience with your purchase. Hope you enjoy your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great addition to your TV!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent product. It goes nicely with my TV. Looking forward to buying another one for the basement home theater.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joshua, Awesome! We're very pleased to hear it goes well with your TV. We're looking forward to your next purchase, thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Good not great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's not a bad soundbar, but it's definitely not worthy north of 1,000 bucks.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sunshine, thanks for your choosing and purchasing our product. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing of your Sony unit. The HTA9000 soundbar is indeed a high-end model from Sony, featuring 13 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, which aims to provide an immersive, theater-like surround sound experience. However, the perception of value can vary greatly depending on individual preferences and expectations. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Awesome Sound.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Wish it had one more HDMI input but still great value for the price. Need to get the subwoofer to go with it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Kabir, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad you appreciate the great sound quality and overall value of your new Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. We'll certainly consider your suggestion, as enhancing the user experience is our top priority. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Nice choice to pair with Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great. Pairs well with Bravia 7 TV 65’. Fits the space appropriately. Nice to use the TV sound with it. Fills the room with sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JaredM, we're happy to know that you are enjoying our BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl