Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA9000
- SKU:
- 10562787
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 qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Stellar sound bar. Works great without a subwoofer. However I do want to get a subwoofer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Strmchaser96, We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the sound quality of your Sony BRAVIA Theater 8. The addition of a sound woofer truly enhances the listening experience with a fuller and richer sound. However, please note that the BRAVIA Theater 8 is exclusively compatible with Sony wireless subwoofers, specifically the SA-SW5 and SA-SW3 models.
Hope this information helps!
If you need further assistance or have additional concerns, may we contact you directly? If so, please email the following information to socialsupport@am.sony.com. Apologies if you've already shared this information with customer service — we just want to ensure we have your most accurate details: Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Additional Information regarding your experience with the HTA8000. We appreciate your kind review, and we hope you enjoy more great listening experiences with your soundbar! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Maria
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
A premium sound bar from Sony
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very diverse sounding bar. It does a great job of being loud, rich with different sounds and a deep bass. It does an excellent job of highlighting the dialogue in shows, so you can better understand what it being said without having to constantly adjust the volume. I have not tested it on it's own, but have it paired with the SW5 subwoofer. I have been very pleased with the result. Setup is not difficult and the app is pretty straightforward. It is a premium product and it is on par with my Sonos Arc set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Gamer89, Thank you for the amazing review! We're glad that you are impressed with your new soundbar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- 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:Setup, Sound quality
Awesome sound!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works awesome, has great sound. Super easy to setup with the subwoofer and the rear speakers (sold separately).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TvLover, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are happy with your new speakers. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass, Volume
Not loud enough and no bass but fantastic in store
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds great in the store but isn't loud enough at home and seems to have no bass. A technician is coming back to my house to look at it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StuartR, We are sorry to hear that the HTA9000 did not meet all of your expectations. We would like to ensure that you get the best out of your HTA9000. May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication. Full Name: Username: Telephone Number: Model Number: Issue: Regards, Carl
- 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
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
- 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
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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Sound quality
Excellent sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound for just a sound bar. Has great depth of sound and easy to install and use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshY, we're glad you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bar 9 review
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The bar 9 is a very good sound bar if you’re looking to be truly immersed in what you’re watching. I do recommend if you’re buying this soundbar to purchase the rear speaker and sub. The rear virtual speakers that Sony advertises can lack or not be heard at all depending on the room layout. If I could give this bar a rating from 1/10 I would rate it a 7 due to the lack of clarity when listening to music or watching movies with sonys spatial 360 sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MrSky, Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we're glad that you like the soundbar, we're sad to hear that you are not fully impressed with the sound clarity. Make sure to keep your device up to date to enjoy all its features. Again, we appreciate the feedback as it can help us improve in the future. Regards, -Craig
- 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
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
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
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
- 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 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
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
- 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