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
to a friend
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
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
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.
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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!
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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
Surprisingly amazing!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly was a bit skeptical at first but wow. Sound quality is amazing!!! PLUS if you have a sony bravia comparable tv, it syncs with it!!
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Posted .Hi. JoshuaQ,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We couldn't be happier to hear how much you are enjoying your BRAVA Theater Bar 9! Great to hear you have it paired with a BRAVIA TV! We hope you can continue enjoying the amazing sound quality all around you with the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
-DiegoV
Great sound worth every penny
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely worth the money. I had the geek squad come and install it. Great job ! The sound is phenomenal. We purchasedthe subwoofer also I recommend you get both feels like you’re in a movie theater.
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Posted .Hi Ouchgdddfghtewvgg, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, easy to use and works well with new TV.
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Posted .Hi CliffG, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
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
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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
Great Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I don’t understand why a few people gave this bar a bad rating. I agree that it’s not cheap. However the setup and sound is fantastic! And if it was a sound issue, either they didn’t know how to setup or their TV is not compatible. Summary- This is a great sound bar!
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Posted .You made the right choice, Joef! The new BRAVIA Theater 9 are indeed amazing. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -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
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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
Mr.Holmes
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and sound. Was very easy to setup. Would recommend to anyone.
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Posted .Hi EddieH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that you love the great quality and sound of the HTA9000. We worked hard to make the setup process as easy as possible, so we're thrilled that you found it to be a breeze. Thank you for the recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Sounds great
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works really well. Connects really well. No issues so far.
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Posted .Hello Chazz,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're excited to hear that your HTA8000 soundbar is working seamlessly and connecting smoothly. Your positive experience encourages us to keep delivering products that integrate effortlessly into your daily life.
Best regards,
-Fred
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.
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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
Perfect companion for Bravia TV
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.While I was happy with the sound of my A95L I wanted to give a soundbar a try. I added the Theater Bar 8 and SW3 subwoofer. They sound fantastic and represent a very nice upgrade. I love how well integrated it is with the TV. I can control everything from the TV interface so it is easy for other family members to use ... they do not need to anything it just works. I am using the Acoustic Center channel feature so that the speakers of my A95L are handling the center. With Voice Zoom 3 dialog is crystal clear and voice appears to come from the screen which is exactly what I wanted. I wall mounted the soundbar using the included template. This was also very easy though it does not come with the screws. Setup using the Bravia Connect app was simple and it is nice having both the app as well as the TV interface to control the sound.
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Posted .Hi MarkNH, we're glad you are enjoying your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
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.
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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 Bravia theater bar9
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product size is great and all 13 speakers, has unique sound which makes it crystal clear in individual sounds. The quality of the sound makes it outstanding and a masterpiece .The high volume and quality sound makes in unique for both living area and outdoor parties
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Posted .Hello IsaacA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re thrilled to hear how impressed you are with the HT-A9000! It’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying the rich, immersive sound from all 13 speakers and experiencing crystal-clear audio. We're delighted that its powerful volume and exceptional quality have made it a standout feature in both your living space and outdoor gatherings. Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
Worth the extra price ober Bravia Bar 8
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Soundbar to supplement the Sony Bravia TV
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Akhil!
We are so pleased to hear that your HT-A9000 soundbar is an excellent supplement to your Sony Bravia TV. We designed our audio products to integrate seamlessly with our TVs to create a truly immersive home theater experience, so it's rewarding to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
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.
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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
Great, especially when paired with Bravia9 TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been using a Theater Bar 8, without a sub or rears, but with the Center Sync of a Bravia 9. Overall I've been very happy with it, particularly for Atmos encoded content. The surround effects have been surprisingly good, although the height effects have been a little lacking. That could be due to my room, which has a vaulted ceiling that is 16 ft at its peak. It took me a while to get the settings dialed in just right. Out of the box it sounded a little thin. But when I got the sound field setup just right, it fills the room with sound without any problem. The only reasons I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars include: - It's not quite as good for listening to music, at least I have not yet figured out what the optimal settings are for that. - There don't seem to be that many options for further customization of the sound. If Sony's preset options don't work for you, you're pretty much out of luck.
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Posted .Awesome, SamP! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
It’s Sony, it’s priced accordingly
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like it, clean install, everything floating with a long reach wall mount. Get the RS5 surrounds and the subwoofer to really unlock the magic. I love center synch with the Bravia 9.
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Posted .That's awesome, KyleT! We appreciate the positive feedback. We're glad you like your new sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig