Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA8000
- SKU:
- 10101620
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
Great soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing sound. Elevates any movie experience with or without a subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, Roger!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the HT-A8000 soundbar delivers amazing sound that elevates any movie experience!
Your feedback is incredibly valuable, especially noting its strong performance even without a separate subwoofer. We design our soundbars to deliver powerful, immersive audio right out of the box, and it is rewarding to know the technology is exceeding your expectations.
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
So so
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Solid sound bar, do not see the full value, with it being $1300
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacksonC, Thanks for the feedback.
Our top-of-the-line soundbar HTA9000 takes surround sound technology to new heights. Featuring 13 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, hear the room filled with truly immersive theater-like surround sound perfectly optimized to your space. Regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good soundbar
|Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is really good. The spatial audio makes it feel like the sound is coming all around the room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hu Lion, nice! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Great soundbar with annoying app requirement.
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased it as a present and they love it! Also purchased a subwoofer to go along with it (The SA-SW3) and they did not even use it, feeling the bar itself was good on its own. The downside, as is the downside with a lot of products coming out in recent times, is that it needs an app to allow customization. It's not Sony exclusive issue (I have Bose earbuds that also make you download an app) but it's quite annoying at this point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LazyMummy, we're glad you like your new soundbar. We appreciate your feedback regarding the “Sony | BRAVIA Connect” App. The HTA8000 soundbar does indeed require the "Sony | BRAVIA Connect" app for customization. This app allows users to control their BRAVIA and BRAVIA Theatre products from their smartphones, simplifying the initial setup and providing problem-solving capabilities. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Voice zoom
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound bar is very nice. Love the voice zoom feature on it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnS!
Thanks so much for the feedback on your new gear.
We are really happy to hear that the sound bar is a great fit for your home. It’s awesome to know that the Voice Zoom feature is making a difference in how you listen!
The HT-A8000 features 11 speaker units that create a massive, cinematic soundstage right in your living room.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Estefany
Good But Not Worth The Price
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The soundbar is attractive, well made, and easy to install, but the sound quality isn't any better than soundbars half the price. In order to get good quality sound, you'll need to buy the subwoffer, which is another $500. So, $1500 is far to much money for what you get.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BillFlag,
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to read that you found our soundbar attractive, well-made, and easy to install. However, we regret that the sound quality did not meet your expectations compared to less expensive models.
While our soundbars are designed to deliver high-quality audio, we also recognize that adding a subwoofer can significantly enhance the overall sound experience. The subwoofer enhances bass frequencies, providing a richer and more immersive sound.
We understand your concern about the additional cost. We recommend checking out our HT-X8500 model, which includes a built-in subwoofer at a more affordable price point.
We appreciate your review and are continually looking to improve our products based on customer feedback.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Stephanie
Works great
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great works great is small it's in small spots works good yeah like it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello JeremyS!
We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how the HT-A8000 soundbar is performing for you. We are very glad to hear that you like it and that it works great and fits well in those small spots.
The A8000 is built for flexibility, featuring 7.1.2 channels, built-in subwoofers and up-firing speakers all in one compact body. It also features 360 Spatial Sound Mapping when paired with optional rear speakers, offering a truly immersive sound field that adjusts perfectly to your room layout.
Thank you for being a valued Sony customer!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Great Sound. Limited settings.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This system sounds really nice for a bar. Have it hooked to a G5. After purchase I noticed some sound settings were not available unless used with the Sony Television.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnthonyC,
That's great to hear your HT-A8000 soundbar system sounds really nice, especially hooked up to your G5! We're glad it's delivering a quality audio experience for your bar environment.We appreciate your 4-star rating and your feedback. If you have any questions about optimizing your current setup or exploring ways to enhance your sound, even without a Sony TV, feel free to ask!
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
DiegoV
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds GREAT! The sound bar makes it sound like a theater in our living room
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Pams,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Bravia Theater Bar 8...Great value!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased along with a new Sony 85" Bravia 7, and the sound quality is noticeable. Easy controls and remote. I stream via DirecTV and it was linked to my remote very easily, but I occasionally use the SONY remote to enhance the sound. Voices come across much clearer than with the Sound Bar that the Theater 8 replaced
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mr2nsMan,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has enhanced your viewing experience, especially with its clear voice projection and easy controls. Pairing it with your Sony BRAVIA 7 sounds like a fantastic setup!
Enjoy your new sound system, and thank you for choosing Sony!
-Maria
Sounds good, but over-priced and finicky
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 without the sub or any surround speakers. Although expensive I figured since I already owned a Sony BRAVIA TV, it would make the connection simple and take advantage of any sync'ing abilities between the 2. I was wrong. For whatever reason, the process that should be quite straightforward is anything but, especially when using eARC on both devices. I tried factory resetting the TV and the soundbar, swapping cables, reordering the sequence of actions, etc. I was about to give up when lo and behold it connected, no idea why. The soundbar itself sounds fine and clear, but lacks bass, which I expected. It has a nice, simple appearance and appears to be of high quality. Setting up the soundbar room acoustics and distances is accomplished using an app on your phone, which worked fine. Everything worked fine for several weeks, including the ability to control it with the TV remote, when it suddenly disconnected and I had to start over trying everything to get it to reconnect, taking 2 days. It shouldn't be like this!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tebucky,
Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8. While we're glad you like the great sound quality, we regret that you encountered some audio issues with the soundbar connected to your Sony TV. We want to make sure that you’re taken care of and go through some troubleshooting with you to make sure your Sony audio system is great. Be sure to download the Sony BRAVIA Connect app. For smooth setup and easy troubleshooting. This is a control app for easy use of Sony TVs and home theater products.
One of the possible solutions to the issue is by updating the firmware of the Home Theater System for optimum performance and improve stability of the wireless speaker connection. For details on software updates about soundbars or home theater systems, refer to the product Help Guide or go to Settings → Software update in the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app.
If the behavior continues, we recommend changing the Wireless Playback Quality to Priority on Stable Connection: Open the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app, select Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings, and set the Wireless Playback Quality to Priority on Stable Connection.
To isolate and resolve this issue, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00267910
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00191214
For future reference, we can offer assistance on how to set up or operate the features and functions of your Sony Home audio system by visiting our Sony Support website to download the help guide and look for additional information about your product. Also, you can chat with one of our agents who would be glad to help.
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
Name:
Best Buy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
Jess
Excellent open box
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got a great deal it was $599 for an excellent classed open box. I like the sound but I want to get a subwoofer and rear speakers. It didn’t come with a remote though which is fine if you have a Sony tv.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar on its own
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best soundbar i have ever listened to on its own but adds a lot with sw5 and rs5 speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jack7127, Thanks for the 5-star rating! Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Pleasant Surprise
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I was a little reluctant at first as to its size but after hearing a demo in the store, it sounded pretty good. When I set it up at home with a paired subwoofer, it sounded great and filled my large open room more than I expected with a nice clear undistorted sound. At half volume was what I watched movies with. I did try 70 percent volume and still very clear but too loud. I saw no reason to get anything louder unless you have a theater room and want more woofer effect. Well worth it when pairing with a large Sony TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Harry, great! We're glad you like our new product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Two thumbs up
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Definitely great sound quality compared to the bravia 6. And even better when combined with the sub.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Parker,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that the HTA9000 is delivering great sound quality for you, especially enhanced by the addition of the subwoofer. It’s rewarding to know our product is elevating your audio experience, and we truly appreciate you sharing your positive feedback with us.
Best regards,
-Fred
Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound!! Sounds like you are in a movie theater! Easily blue toothed to our projector!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your fantastic review, DavidS!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the HT-A8000 is delivering that incredible, immersive audio experience—it sounds like you're truly in a movie theater!
It’s also wonderful to know that the Bluetooth connectivity with your projector was easy and successful. We designed this system for simple setup paired with stunning, cinematic sound.
Thank you again for choosing Sony to elevate your home viewing experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Great Soundbar
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Soundbar is a great upgrade from my previous system plus i got a great price on it during a sale.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Whickz71,
We're truly heartened to learn that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 has provided such a significant and noticeable upgrade to your audio experience.
You are now enjoying an entirely new level of cinematic sound, thanks to its 13 high-performance speakers and innovative 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which works to create up to 11 phantom speakers around your room. It truly is designed to deliver that immersive, theater-like surround sound straight to your living room.
And securing it at a great price during a sale just makes that upgrade all the more satisfying!
We really appreciate you choosing Sony.
Regards,
Dominick
Good
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall very good, if you get on a sale definitely worth it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Manny, Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you like your new speakers. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bravia 9
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great soundbar even without the bass module. Great range and gets really loud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Vonny,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Amazing soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm blown away by the incredible sound quality of this soundbar ! It truly fills the entire room with rich, immersive audio. Movie nights just got a major upgrade, and even listening to music is a whole new experience. The clarity and depth are outstanding, making every note and sound effect crystal clear. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to elevate their home theater system
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CaitlynJ, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are impressed with the audio quality of the speaker. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
