Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA8000
- SKU:
- 6577858
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
Customers are saying
Customers commend the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8's exceptional sound quality, frequently praising its immersive surround sound and clarity for both music and TV audio. The ease of setup and installation is another frequently cited positive aspect. No significant negative feedback was reported.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Big Booms
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only Speaker needed in the room, especially when used with my Bravia 8 tv. Easy mounting process aswell.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeffreyI,
That's excellent feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is performing so well, especially when paired with your BRAVIA 8 TV, and that you found the mounting process easy. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Overpriced soundbar that works sometimes
|Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this soundbar as an "upgrade" from my previous Sony soundbar but it didn't turn out the way I hoped. The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 requires the Sony BRAVIA Connect app. The soundbar sounded amazing the first night after the initial setup. The 2nd time using the soundbar was when I noticed how terrible it is. After turning on a movie, no sound was coming out of the soundbar. The BRAVIA Connect app needs to be turned on when you watch anything. I turned on the app but no sound was coming out still so I turned off the soundbar on the app and turned it back on which caused it to work again. The app will say "Dolby Audio 5.1 ch" when a movie is playing and "Dolby Audio 2.0 ch" on YouTube. The 3rd time using the soundbar, I encountered the same issue again. Turning the soundbar on and off like I did the time before did not work this time. I assumed that I had a malfunctioning piece of hardware so I exchanged the soundbar. After replacing the soundbar, I kept having the same problems with the app. I will turn on the app and play a movie, the soundbar will be connected to the TV but it will keep saying "No audio signals" while the movie is playing. Some times restarting my Sony TV will work, some times turning the soundbar on and off on the app will work, most times the soundbar won't work at all. An update for the app is needed in February 2025 which caused the soundbar to stop connecting. I had to replace the device on the app but it couldn't register the device. After an hour of the device not registering, I started to write this review and wanted to get a screenshot of the error. The error failed one more time before finally working. The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 is a major disappointment. The Sony BRAVIA Connect app is terrible. When the soundbar works, it sounds really great but the stress of whether or not it'll work is not worth it. If I was still within the time frame to return this product, I would. I should have purchased a BOSE soundbar instead.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello some1,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with our BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 (HT-A9000). Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to provide high-quality products. Your issue seems to be related to connectivity and performance. Here are a few troubleshooting steps that might help improve your experience: Stable Connection: Ensure that the Wireless Playback Quality is set to "Priority on Stable Connection." You can do this via the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app. Select Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings and set the Wireless Playback Quality to "Priority on Stable Connection."
Stable Connection: Ensure that the Wireless Playback Quality is set to "Priority on Stable Connection." You can do this via the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app. Select Settings → Wireless Speaker Settings and set the Wireless Playback Quality to "Priority on Stable Connection."
Speaker Positioning: Ensure that the control box and speakers are correctly placed and not obstructed. Moving the speaker more than 5 cm (2 inches) away from the side of the wall can often help with sound quality. If the speaker is in a corner, turning it about 45 degrees can improve performance.
Software Updates: Check that your soundbar and connected devices have the latest software updates. For details on software updates, refer to the product Help Guide or go to Settings → Software update in the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app.
Interference: Interference between the network connection and speaker connection may occur. Try switching the band of the wireless LAN router to 2.4 GHz and set up the wireless network connection again.
For more information, please visit the following link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00267910
If the problem continues or if you need further information or technical support, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]. Kindly include the following details so we can assist you more effectively:
- Name:
- Username:
- Model Number:
- Description of the Issue:
- Telephone Number:
We value your input and are committed to improving our products based on customer feedback. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth for the money
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing Sound and 360 Spitual got realy good deal from bestbuy had sony HT-A9 and replaced with this , enjoying
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AliK, Thank you so much for sharing your impressive experience so far with your BRAVIA Theater Bar 9! The amazing sound and 360 Spatial Sound technology seem to have made a significant impact. Great to hear you scored a good deal at Best Buy too! Enjoy your enhanced audio experience. Thanks for trusting Sony! -Jess
Great buy, shotty delivery..
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound bar is great. Easy setup, great features, easily calibrated. Delivery on the other hand... A carrier service was used which resulted in non-delivery specific personnel handling it. I agreed to meet him at the to of the easement and requested he message me when he gets close. I receive the message, and not 30 seconds later, a second message stating he left it in the grass by the mailbox so he could start backing out.. $800 soundbar sitting along side the road...
I would recommend this to a friendSony Bravia Theater Bar 9
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far, so good. We are happy to replace all of the large speakers we had before with this low profile system.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Snow,
We designed the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 to deliver a premium, immersive audio experience while maintaining that sleek, low-profile system you mentioned. We're happy it's an excellent replacement for your previous large speakers and is fitting perfectly into your space. Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Transform Your Entertainment: Sony BRAVIA Theater
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has completely transformed my home theater experience with its powerful, immersive sound and cutting-edge Dolby Atmos/DTS:X technology. Its sleek design pairs perfectly with my setup, and the crystal-clear audio quality brings movies, music, and games to life. Sony has truly delivered a masterpiece, and Best Buy made the entire purchase process seamless. If you’re looking to elevate your entertainment, this is the soundbar to get!
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Posted .Hi DonW, we're glad you are enjoying your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Sound bar is wonderful
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far this sound bar enables me to be in the kitchen and still be able to hear the voices on the shows I have in the TV. This is very important to me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for your excellent feedback, BarbaraN!
We're so pleased to hear that your HT-A8000 soundbar is delivering exactly the result you needed: clarity! Knowing that the soundbar enables you to hear the voices on your shows even when you're in the kitchen confirms the effectiveness of features like our Voice Zoom 3 technology, which is specifically designed to isolate and boost dialogue clarity.
We're thrilled we could make your viewing experience easier and more enjoyable throughout your home.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Just try the demo in store!!!!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Its amazing for what you get. Make sure to try the demo In the store, it will sale more than I could.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Megan, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Nice sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice sound bar puts out great sound was a little difficult to connect to Bluetooth, but I finally got it paired up to rear speakers. I am very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you so much for sharing your experience and feedback, LEOANDSHELLYB! We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the great sound from your HTA8000 sound bar and that you’re happy with your purchase.
We understand that setting up Bluetooth and pairing with rear speakers can sometimes be a bit challenging, so we truly appreciate your patience and persistence in getting everything connected. If you have any further questions or need tips on getting the most out of your sound bar and rear speakers, our support team and community are always here to help.
Thanks again for choosing Sony and for being a valued customer!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Can’t Beat the sound quality from this sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound quality I’ve ever heard from any sound bar. Built in software tailors sound perfectly for my listening space and with the SW5 subwoofer and the RS5 surround speakers overall effect is truly amazing. With this audio system and my 65 inch Bravia 8 tv the movie viewing experience is every bit as good as the multiplex and better because it’s right in my living room.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JohnM, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We are thrilled to hear that you are impressed with the sound quality of the BRAVIA Theater BAR 8. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Purchase The Matching Television As Well
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Worth The Purchase For An Overall Better Movie Experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MomentInTime!
Thanks so much for sharing your positive review on the HT-A8000!
We are immensely pleased to hear that the soundbar is proving to be worth the purchase and providing you with an overall better movie experience.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing a Sony soundbar!
Best regards,
Estefany
Mini led tv
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.New tv needed to update soundbar great sound plus sub and rear speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi hosedbybestbuy,
We're thrilled to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers great sound and completes your new TV setup! Enjoy the immersive audio.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
Great customer support
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my Bravia TV with sound bar and subwoofer. The service was exceptional and all my questions or concerns were addressed by a very well trained, knowledgeable customer service representative.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello ThomasR, thank you for this fantastic 5 stars! We are honored to hear you're enjoying your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Your entertainment setup must be fire with the TV, the soundbar and subwoofer all together! We're also glad to hear the attention at the store was outstanding and all your concerns were properly addressed. Thank you for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn.
Amazing Option, especially if you have a Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Bar 8 is simply amazing. I paired it with a Bravia TV, SW5 sub and SW5 rear speakers in my bedroom. The sound is amazing, lifelike, clear and really makes the most of my Sony TV. I also got the Bravia cam so it optimizes the sound automatically no matter where I sit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JeremyM,
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We’re thrilled to hear about your setup. Pairing the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with your Sony TV, SW5 sub, SW5 rear speakers, and the BRAVIA Cam sounds like the ultimate home theater experience. Thank you for choosing Sony! Enjoy! -Maria
Decent purchase
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Having some issues with this soundbar. Sound is excellent the on screen menu is giving me problems. Sony is currently trying to see if it’s a software issue. Outside of that, sounds great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SeanS,
We are truly heartened to learn that you consider the audio performance of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 to be excellent and that the unit sounds great.
We understand your frustration regarding the trouble with the on-screen menu. Our commitment is to ensure a seamless experience, and we appreciate you working with our support team to investigate the issue.
In the meantime, if you haven't already, please try these simple steps which often resolve most common software issues:
1. Check for Software Updates: Ensure your soundbar is up to date by downloading the Sony | BRAVIA Connect app and searching for a software update.
2. Reset the Speaker System: Performing a reset can clear out any software glitches and return the unit to its factory settings. To reset your soundbar, please follow the instructions in the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/117_Resetting_the_Speaker_System.html?search=reset%20
If the problem continues after performing these steps, you may reach out to us at [email protected] so we can better assist you. Please include the following information in your email:
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Model Number:
Issue/Concern:
Thanks for considering Sony!
Regards,
Dominick
Sound bar review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this sound bar! It has the surround sound without multiple speakers!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LoriB,
Thanks for letting us know that you're loving the The BRAVIA Theater 8! It's designed with our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to create multiple 'phantom' speakers, giving you that truly immersive, cinematic surround sound experience from a single unit that you're enjoying now!
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony North America.
Great Clarity!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bravia Theater Bar 8 sounds amazing. The Sony app makes the setup and sound adjustments so easy. My Bravia 7 TV and Sony SA-SW3 subwoofer work so well together. I really enjoy the Voice Zoom 3 setting control to really get dialogue so clear and loud.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Joey, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the amazing sound quality, ease of setup, voice zoom 3, dialogue clarity, and it works perfectly with your Sony Bravia 7 and Sony SA-SW3 subwoofer. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Speaker and the sound is great with the subwoofer added on to sound system!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KarenS,
Thanks for the great review. We're so glad to hear you're enjoying the rich, powerful sound of your BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8, and that the subwoofer is creating an even more immersive experience for you.
Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Nicel
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best sound system I have bought. Easy to set up my family is enjoying it. Matter I am watching right now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JorgeB,
Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Soundbar! With the HTA8000, audio comes to life. 360 Reality Audio puts you in the middle of the concert, studio session, movie or whatever you’re listening to, for a totally immersive and unique experience.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a fantastic day!
-DiegoV
Great addition to Sony Bravia TV
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Decide to go with the Sony Bravia TV and Combined with the Sony soundbar, makes this purchase impressive! Excellent sound quality and clarity! Highly recommend!! The Best Buy customer service rep was extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
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Posted .Hi 1lakejunkie, great! We're glad to hear that you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
