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
Very good soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought just the bar to start with with a plan to add more speakers down the road. The bar by itself has impressive sound and was quite easy to set up. I am quite happy with this and I do still plan to add rear speakers and a subwoofer at a later time. You will need to install the app to run the setup but the setup is pretty straightforward.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, ZebadiahD!
We are thrilled to hear that you are so happy with your initial purchase of the HT-A8000 soundbar! It’s rewarding to know that you find the sound by itself to be impressive and that the setup was quite easy and straightforward—even requiring the app.
We're excited for you to complete your system! You'll find that adding the optional rear speakers and subwoofer dramatically enhances the immersive audio experience, and we appreciate you choosing Sony to build your ultimate home theater.
Thank you again for your review and choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus,
Sony Social Media Team
So close to being perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Aesthetically speaking, this is one of the best looking soundbars out there with the minimalist styling. Placed on the right hutch or on a wall, it's barely noticeable. This is where the positive ends. I'm one of the few that prefers no screen on the soundbar. Connecting to my A80J, I thought a Sony product connected to another would be perfect and easy. It's anything but. After connecting this soundbar, my TV became slow to respond to any input from the TV remote. Adjusting the volume takes forever. After disconnecting the soundbar, the TV returned back to its normal status, volume up/down is quick along with cycling through menus. Something about this soundbar taxes the TV's resources. The Wi-Fi audio connectivity to Spotify and others needs work. This is by far the worst part of the soundbar. Music through the TV works better. For example, listening to Spotify at volume 50 through just the soundbar, turning off the soundbar, then later returning to power on the TV turns Spotify back on and playing the last track at volume 50. It's a jarring experience, especially after not being in the living room for a few hours. The proprietary EQ is good for the masses but sometimes slight adjustments are needed. It would be nice for Sony to provide an option to provide a minimum 5 band EQ in later versions. Please do better, Sony. This coming from a household that uses all Sony TVs and portable devices for many decades.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony, we're glad you like the design of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have issues with your new Sony unit. Please make sure your devices are up to date with the latest firmware:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/downloads
Enable BRAVIA sync on both TV and soundbar. Power reset both the TV and the soundbar by unplugging them from the power source for 60 seconds. Please follow this link for more details:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00223961?utm_source
If issues persist, please reset the soundbar:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/117_Resetting_the_Speaker_System.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:
~Earl
Expensive but worth the $
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With or with the subwoofer, all good for this huge speaker. You can feel the movie, as if you are part of it. Don not watch horror movies or you may not be able to sleep. Lol. Amazing speaker. Innovation at its peak!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Interactive87,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our HT-A9000 Soundbar. It's great to hear that it's delivering such an immersive experience, just like being in the movie itself!
Your kind words about our innovation mean a lot to us. We'll keep working hard to bring even more powerful audio experiences to your home.
Enjoy every moment with your new Soundbar!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
- Stephanie
Great sound and easy to install
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. We tested it compared to the sound on the 65 inch Bravia, and while the TV on its own had a good sound, this system really produced better sound, especially for music or cinematic experience.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, David!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the HT-A8000 Soundbar is delivering the superior audio performance you were seeking!
It's rewarding to know that in your comparison test with your 65-inch BRAVIA, the HT-A8000 successfully enhanced your listening experience, particularly for music and cinematic content. This system is specifically designed to provide that deeper, more immersive sound quality.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound and easy setup. We love watching our movies with great sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VicC!
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your new soundbar is making movie nights special.
The HT-A9000 features 13 speaker units and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which creates phantom speakers around your room to deliver a cinematic, immersive audio experience without a complex wired layout.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Sony soundbar for Bravia TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony theatre bar is absolutely amazing. The quality of the sound with the surround sound speakers makes a huge difference in viewing the show you are watching. The sound is like being in an I Max and I’m not kidding. Make sure you invest in this product. You won’t be disappointed and your friends will be amazed by it. My son in law is now going to purchase everything we purchased. He is so excited. He has been wanting to update his TV system. The wires show and he is not happy with that and wants a larger screen and better quality overall for his TV viewing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DonnaL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much you love your HT-A8000 theatre bar! It's fantastic that the sound quality with surround speakers makes such a huge difference, giving you an IMAX-like experience. We're excited that you and your son-in-law are so impressed, and we appreciate your strong recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Connection Issues
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The vocal audio is great but the music audio leaves much to desire. Also it the wifi connection randomly disconnected; the user will need to unplug and reconnect the power cord in order to reestablish the wifi connection. Sony could definitely produce a better product with this price tag. Disappointed with the remote control and it's lack of features.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TECHNERD,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are pleased to hear you are enjoying the vocal clarity of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9, though we would like to help improve your experience with music playback and connectivity.
To enhance your music audio, we recommend using the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app to adjust two specific settings. First, ensure that [Sound Field] is turned on; this feature utilizes the bar's advanced processing to provide a more immersive surround sound effect with a greater sense of presence. Additionally, you can enable [DSEE Ultimate], which uses AI technology to accurately upscale compressed music files for a higher-fidelity listening experience.
Regarding the Wi-Fi connectivity, drops often occur due to signal interference or distance. For the most stable connection, we recommend placing the soundbar within 25 feet of your router. It is also helpful to keep other wireless electronics, such as cordless phones or additional Bluetooth devices, away from the soundbar to prevent signal disruption.
Lastly, we appreciate your feedback regarding the remote control. Because this unit offers a vast array of advanced settings and features, we designed the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app to be the most convenient and comprehensive way to manage the system. This allows for a much deeper level of customization than a traditional remote could provide.
We hope you find this information helpful, and thanks for considering Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
An absolutely abysmal product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is not deserving of the Sony premium badge. Nothing but constant issues from the getgo. I got distorting flatulance sound coming out of speaker and sw5 subwoofer, as well as cutouts on the rear rs5 speakers. I updated it to the latest firmware and even went through all the diagnostic steps which include resetting my router. I even tried it on another network and again, same issues. Sony pins the blame on my wireless network. However my network is top notch (verizon fios gigabit) with no issues with any other products, including my other soundbars from Samsung and Bose. Sound quality is mediocre at best. Surround effects and atmos bubble is decent. However, dialogue is absolute trash. Simply terrible and worse than some old cheap soundbars that I have used in the past. Bass is non existent and music quality is total garbage. If I could give this soundbar negative stars, I would.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tony, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're sad to hear your dissatisfaction on the product and this is definitely not what we wanted your to experience. May we ask for your case ID so we can review?
You may reach us back 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
sound bar 9
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.sounds great with my bravia 8 oled. kind of expensive but i found a open box excelent. all good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Cjd4,
We are delighted to hear that your BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is delivering great sound and pairing perfectly with your BRAVIA 8 OLED!
The combination of these two products creates a truly immersive ecosystem. By utilizing Acoustic Center Sync, your BRAVIA 8 actually becomes part of the audio system, functioning as the center channel so that dialogue comes directly from the screen where the action is happening. This, along with our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, ensures that your living room is transformed into a full cinematic environment. We are thrilled that the performance has justified the investment and is providing the premium experience you were looking for.
Thank you for trusting Sony to bring world-class sound and vision into your home.
Regards,
Dominick
Bravia 9 sound bar with sub and rear peakers
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is excellent in our fairly large media room. Rear speakers really add to overall experience. Easy connections to all speakers. App is pretty good too
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, JohnF!
We are so pleased to hear that your HT-A9000 is delivering an excellent sound experience in your media room. It’s great to know that the rear speakers are adding that extra level of immersion you were looking for, and that the setup and app experience have been seamless for you.
Thank you for choosing Sony for your home theater setup!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Bravia Theater Bar 8 Delivers top notch sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Bravia Theater Bar 8 gives us great sound for movies and shows streamed on our new 55" Class BRAVIA 8 II OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. Sony designed a great performing soundbar that delivers top notch sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Grandmatisix,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the HTA8000 Theater Bar is enhancing your movie and show experience on your BRAVIA OLED TV. We truly appreciate your recognition of the design and performance, and we're glad it’s bringing exceptional sound quality to your home entertainment. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony soundbar bravia 8
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great soundbar, has everything i need. I have the sony bravia tv and works great. I dont need rear speakers or a subwoofer. Everything built into the bravia 8 soundbar. Highly would recommend, its awesome!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Billythekid,
That is fantastic to hear! We are thrilled that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is awesome and has everything you need, delivering great sound and integrating perfectly with your Sony BRAVIA TV. We engineered the soundbar with 11 built-in speakers, including dedicated woofers and up-firing drivers, to deliver immersive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X sound and powerful bass without needing extra components, so we are delighted it meets your expectations as an all-in-one solution.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Sony Theater 9 Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it! Simple installation and sounds great. I would definitely buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome, HappyCamper! We're glad you like your sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Bravia Theater Bar 9 - No regrets!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Haven't had a soundbar of this quality before, so hard to rate compared to others upper mid and top of the line, but this serves very well for my needs. The sound is high quality, vibrant and great for my home theater and gaming uses.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JG23,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the HTA9000 soundbar is delivering vibrant, high-quality sound that enhances your home theater and gaming experience. Your positive feedback truly encourages us, and we’re grateful to be part of your audio journey. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope it continues to bring you great enjoyment.
Best regards,
-Fred
Amazing sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Huge upgrade from my Sony hts350. Even without the added sub
I would recommend this to a friend
Dobly atmos
|Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best soundbar ever. The speakers on it makes dolby atmos perfect
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jimmy,
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're really glad that you are enjoying your BRAVIA Theater 8. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Perfect Bravia 9 Companion
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Switched from Samsung Q990c to get Sony synergy and features with our Bravia 9 TV, and LOVE the upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CPPhoto,
That's fantastic to hear you're loving the upgrade to the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9, especially with your Bravia 9 TV! We're delighted you're experiencing the enhanced synergy and features.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
Awesome Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.immersive audio, sound is clear and detailed. great soundbar for those looking for a clean setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback on the HT-A9000, JohnE! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the immersive, clear, and detailed sound. It's also great to know you appreciate the clean setup.
We designed the HT-A9000 with our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to create an immersive audio experience, and we're so glad to hear that it's delivering for you. Your review highlights exactly what we aimed for: a powerful soundbar that doesn't compromise on a sleek, minimalist design.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We hope you continue to enjoy a fantastic home theater setup!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Great speaker system
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great speaker system. We replaced the standard 7.2 system with this bar. The center speaker was mounted at the same height as the bar needed to be placed, and the rest of the speakers and subwoofer are gone, giving us a lot more space. The system sounds great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's great to hear, sf16gs! We're glad you are happy with your new speaker. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sony Bravia Soundbar ++ Great Sound!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best TV sound we ever had in our living room. Its like going to the movies. Deep and live! Best choice we made enhancing our sound quality. The design in slick yet unassuming. Color matches our TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ThomasK,
We are very glad to hear that the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has brought a cinematic experience to your living room with its deep and lively sound. Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for choosing Sony to enhance your sound quality and style!
Regards,
Dominick