Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA8000
- SKU:
- 10316955
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome but not $1400 awesome!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Let me start by saying I have owned many soundbars my last 3 being St-5000, The Lg s95R, and A7000. Decided to upgrade my A7000 to the Bravia Theater 9 since I have an A95L qdoled. The Bravia 9 bar does so much right with audio quality and how well it works with the rear speakers where with the a7000 I had to turn settings off and back on to get proper surround sound. Now movies and games are awesome, as is dialog. Overall good bar. Now the bad.. Taking out one of the 2 2.1 ports but increasing the price is an insult. I actually took advantage of that feature. Also having to use a phone app to see a menu and configure settings should be optional, not mandatory. And finally, bars cheaper or same price but with bettet quick come with the sub and rears where the Sony tax I get just a bar, granted I own the rear speakers and subwoofer already. Having said all that I am happy overall, and if money is no object to you get the whole setup, otherwise get a cheaper bar that's just as good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frankiecage, Thanks for sharing your review on the Sony HTA9000 sound bar. While we're glad to hear that you are happy with your new speaker, we still sad that you are not fully impressed with it. Your comments and feedback on this product will surely be helpful to us for future product improvement. Again, we appreciate your feedback, enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Needs a display
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There are new features, but the lack of a display is a big drawback because there's no way to know which features are enabled without referring to the app. It shuts down if you pause for very long - then the (Sony) TV's remote becomes inoperative until you use the soundbar's remote. It requires a lot of juggling of phone and two remotes that conflict. The equalizer function that existed with the previous HTA5000 is gone, so I'm not able to match my room. The sound is clean but lacks bass compared to the HTA5000 I replaced. The app gives better sound adjustment, almost as good as Audessey, and it works well with the Bravia Cam for time-alignment. I was hoping for more.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelS, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We hope you are enjoying your soundbar. We understand your feedback regarding the lack of display, remote and equalizer of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. We're sorry to hear that you have issue with your Sony unit. Please isolate the issue by following this link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00267910
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound. It has great ambience. The lower range and bass were just right as we don’t need a strong sound from a subwoofer. This soundbar sounded better when compared to LG and Samsung.
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Posted .Hi CharlesP,
We feel privileged to know that the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 delivered clear sound and the perfect balance of bass and ambience for you. Thank you for your kind comparison and for choosing Sony to enhance your audio experience!
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great room filling sound!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing fills my living room with impressive sound and really adds depth to whatever you're listening to. Love the flexibility to add surround speakers later on.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MikeS,
We are thrilled to hear that the Theater Bar 8 is bringing impressive depth and sound to your living room! It’s great to know you appreciate the flexibility to expand your setup with surround speakers in the future. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bravia 8 Theater Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the Bravia 8 Theater soundbar! Super easy to set up and install! AWESOME sound!!!
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Posted .Hi RonaldC, we truly appreciate your positive feedback on the HT-A8000! It's fantastic to know you're enjoying its exceptional sound quality and easy setup process. With features like 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X, this unit intelligently positions sound around your room to create an incredibly realistic and immersive audio experience. Thank you for trusting Sony! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound. We have owned SONY tv's for years and would not buy another brand one for the media room. It feels and sounds like a movie theatre.
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Posted .Hi VivianC,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has transformed your media room into a true cinema experience! There is nothing quite like that theater-quality sound to bring movies to life, and we are so glad it is providing the immersive atmosphere you were looking for. We are also incredibly honored by your long-standing loyalty to Sony TVs—it means the world to us to be your go-to brand for your home entertainment.
Thank you for being a dedicated member of the Sony family.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A must have
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's a big improvement over the tv sound alone however is excellent when paired with subwoofer. No LCD to tell you what input you're using. Remote is basic.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi IloveBBuy, thanks for commenting! We're thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. We greatly appreciate your feedback about the design of the soundbar and supplied remote control. Thank you so much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Very good sound bar especially for Sony TVs
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good overall sound. Pairs very nicely with the Sony bravia 5 85in TV. Provides very good spatial sound mapping that a sound bar can provide.
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Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, UmairZ!
We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the very good overall sound from your HT-A9000 Home Theater System.
It is especially rewarding to know that the system pairs very nicely with your BRAVIA 5 85" TV, maximizing the acoustic and visual experience. We're thrilled that the innovative technology is providing the very good spatial sound mapping you expect from a premium surround sound solution.
Thank you for choosing Sony!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar, worth it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Paired with the Theater Bar 8, RS5 surrounds, and SW5 subwoofer. An amazing Sony setup! The sound field it creates in the room is wonderful. Looks good underneath the 77" Bravia 8.
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Posted .Hi jrodvball8, we're glad you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
BRAVIA BAR 8
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds good. I would like it to be a bit louder without turning it higher. Nevertheless, it sounds great and functions well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SuperCastro,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the sound quality of your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. To further enhance your listening experience, you can adjust the sound quality to your liking using the remote control screen in the app or the provided remote control. For detailed instructions, please follow these links: https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/022_Adjusting_Sound_Quality.html or https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/067_Sound_Settings.html#.
Hope this information helps!
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Thank you for choosing Sony, and we're looking forward yo ensuring everything works perfectly for you!
Best regards,
Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great sound bar on its own but once paired with a subwoofer and surround speakers you can get the sought-after movie experience
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Posted .Hi Trainman,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It is fantastic to know that you are getting that sought-after movie experience by pairing your HT-A8000 soundbar with a subwoofer and surround speakers.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
Theater bar 9
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Switched from bose and am not disappointed. Crystal clear audio. Even 2.0 stereo can sound spacious with the 360 spatial on. Movies, music, and games sound great.
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Posted .Hi ODIN1123,
It’s awesome to hear the Theater Bar 9 is hitting the mark for you! We're glad you're enjoying how the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping adds that spacious feel to everything from movies to music.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Can’t go wrong.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Even in a large room, this sound bar is amazing by itself. I have added the rest of the system but by itself, really great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Noor,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the HTA8000 sound bar delivers impressive performance even on its own in a large room. It’s wonderful that you’ve enhanced your setup with the rest of the system, yet the sound bar continues to stand out with its quality and impact. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope it continues to bring you great enjoyment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony sound bae
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this sound bar along with a Sony subwoofer. The sound is great. Couldn’t e more satisfied.
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Posted .HI TimD,
We are thrilled to hear you're enjoying the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! Pairing it with a Sony subwoofer is a great choice, as it allows the 11 speakers in the bar to focus on delivering clear mids and highs while the sub handles the deep, cinematic bass.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best Theater Bar
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best soundbar I have ever purchased so far. I did buy Samsung before and honestly it very disappointed be even it was including the two sub speaker but the sound quality was horrible.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your fantastic review, HuyV!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the HTA8000 Soundbar is the best you have purchased so far! It is incredibly rewarding to know that you are so impressed with the sound quality and performance of our premium soundbar, especially after your previous disappointing experience with another brand.
We designed the HTA8000 to deliver an immersive, room-filling audio experience, and your feedback is a wonderful validation of that effort.
Thank you again for choosing Sony for your home audio needs. We hope you continue to enjoy the superior sound quality for years to come!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Soundbar, though Expensive!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Sound, good voice synching, great to be able to control it from the TV screens, and bass is so good you don’t need a sub for most rooms. Only thing I don’t like is that the Xfinity remote doesn’t seem to like to control the sound bar consistently, and there is no visual of the sound level on the TV screen if you use the Xfinity remote. Shoudl be better integrated.
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Posted .Hi KitchenGuy,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the great sound, voice syncing, and deep bass without needing a sub in most rooms.
Regarding the remote control issue, we understand how important seamless integration is. While our soundbars are designed to work with a wide range of accessories, third-party remotes may have varying levels of compatibility. We recommend reaching out to their support team to check for any available settings or updates that could improve the integration.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you continue to enjoy your Sony setup!
- Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very pleased, rich bass in the sound. Quality craftsmanship and ease of use. Goes well with my Sony Bravia. Easy to buy expansions.
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Posted .Hi AlanC, we're glad you like our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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.
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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