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
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
An AIO Theater Solution
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sound is powerful and immersive. The bass is excellent with the internal woofer setup and you can adjust it using the remote or app. Voice mode helped with difficult dialogue once indistinguishable with the background noise. Definitely reccomend using the *Bravia app* with the soundbar. It adjusts the audio to your sitting position and how the room takes it in.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Rocket21, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My husband loves the sound and is so glad he bought this.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DianeB,
We are thrilled to hear that your husband is so happy with the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! By using our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology and 11 dedicated speaker units, we designed this bar to create immersive "phantom speakers" throughout your room for a true cinematic experience. It is wonderful to know that the combination of clear dialogue and overhead effects is providing the high-quality sound he was looking for.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Excellent Replacement TV and soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent TV picture that integrates well with the surround sound system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamD,
We are thrilled to hear how seamlessly your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 integrates with your television to create a cohesive home cinema experience. Achieving that perfect harmony between stunning visuals and immersive surround sound is exactly what this system was designed for.
Thank you for making Sony part of your home entertainment.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Soundbar
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Loud and good sound, definitely get a subwoofer for more bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, ShinA! We appreciate the positive review. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great sound bar.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Never had a sound bar to this caliber. Definitely would recommend the while package. Add the subwoofer and rear speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Barry,
We're delighted that you are impressed with the sound quality of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 and that it has exceeded your expectations! It's great to hear you are enjoying the full immersive experience with the added subwoofer and rear speakers.
Thanks for choosing Sony. Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great soundbar!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great soundbar! Crisp and clear sounds. Picks up noises/sounds in background.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorineM,
We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the crisp, clear audio and the detailed background sounds your new soundbar provides! It’s great to know the Bravia Theater Bar 8 is delivering the immersive experience you were looking for. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
Cinematic Experience with Sony Theater Bar 9
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bravia Theater Bar 9 with 13 speakers delivers exceptional sound quality for cinematic experience at home. While I have not tested other soundbars, it works as advertised, filling the room with immersive cinematic audio experience and integrating flawlessly with the Sony Bravia 9 TV. This is my first soundbar and Sony did not disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SpectreUser,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the soundbar. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
It’s amazing
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s amazing. So loud and crystal clear. I love it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DylanP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It brings us great joy to hear that the HTA9000 soundbar delivers such powerful, crystal-clear sound that you love. Knowing that it enhances your listening experience means a lot to us, and we’re committed to continuing to provide high-quality audio products that enrich your entertainment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony 9 soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great soundbar with easy connection, great sound simple instructions
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GarryB, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great Soundbar, BUT Beware of How It Mounts!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Soundbar is heavy but the sound is excellent! The only issue is that the Soundbar Mount is separate from the Wall Mount for the 85" Bravia 9 Mini LED QLED 4K TV. The Soundbar mount will attach to the TV Wall Mount, but it doesn't allow the Soundbar to slide up to the bottom of the TV! For all of the other smaller TV sizes in this model, the Soundbar is adjustable and will slide up to the bottom of the TV. Nobody at Best Buy knew this, so my measurements for where the TV needs to be mounted were off by 3 inches! It was too late in the game to correct this problem. The new piece of furniture ordered is 30" high. The Soundbar will need to just sit on the top of the Entertainment Furniture. Check first and verify with Best Buy if you plan on purchasing this Soundbar. Their staff don't seem to know about this issue and assume that the Soundbar can slide up to the bottom of the TV. We truly miss the Entertainment Consults Best Buy used to have, but let go. Cost Savings maneuver?
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TomP, We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding on the mounting of the sound bar together with the TV. We truly understand your situation and the setup you're trying to attain. Your feedback can help us improve more and rest assured, this will be looked into. However, when mounting the TV and the soundbar to the wall, we recommend reaching out to a professional installer. This is for safety and product protection. The wall must have the strength to withstand four times (six times in some models) the weight of the TV and the soundbar. Regards, -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very loud and clear sounding. Would recommend for living rooms
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .HI AdamP,
We're thrilled to hear that you find the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 to be very loud and clear, and that you recommend it for living rooms! The 11-speaker setup truly delivers powerful and immersive sound.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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 :
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
-Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
W soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great and setup was not so bad. App allows you to control sound settings with ease
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jason, Fantastic! We're thrilled to hear that you found the sound quality impressive and the setup manageable. It's great to know that the app's sound settings control feature has enhanced your experience. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you're enjoying your HTA9000. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Sony theater 8
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for new 85” Sony Bravia 5, no need for subwoofer
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robodoc,
We are pleased to hear that your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is the perfect match for your new 85-inch BRAVIA 5! It is great to know that the built-in quad woofers are delivering enough powerful, punchy bass to meet your needs without a standalone subwoofer.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Best Buy, yet again a let down
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is great / I bought an open box excellent but it did not come in as such. Item is missing the instructions, and missing the correct cable to plug into the wall. So had to go out and buy one. I do believe that Best Buy doesn’t take the time to really look when they put an Excellent open box sticker on it. More fair and should have been much cheaper, especially missing the cable that is needed for it to work. Another thing, you should really take out the batteries from the remotes before shipping, one battery had some build up.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Best surround
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it great quality, crisp sound coming from each of the speaker
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MatthewR,
We are thrilled to hear that you are loving the crisp sound quality of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! It is wonderful to know that the 11-speaker system is delivering the immersive and detailed audio experience we designed it to provide. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab