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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 668 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9's sound quality, repeatedly praising its amazing and immersive audio. Many reviewers highlighted the clear, detailed sound and exceptional surround sound capabilities. The 360 spatial audio feature also received high praise. Overall, the overwhelmingly positive feedback centers on the impressive audio performance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1st soundbar experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's my first soundbar. I have a ps5 and sony bravia 8 tv! I definitely wanted to go with same manufacturer to hopefully make things a bit easier and I have had no issues since November. Sounds great when i play my ps5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChristopherG, Thank you for sharing your experience with your new Sony HT-A9000 soundbar! We're thrilled to hear that it has enhanced your gaming experience with your PS5 and Sony Bravia 8 TV. It's great to know that sticking with the same manufacturer has made the setup seamless for you. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Sound Bar 8 for NYC Apt

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bravia Soundbar 8 delivers perfectly for my NYC apartment needs. Loud enough for really nice effects without having to crank up the volume. So far no complaints - not even from my neighbors! Getting a nice sound field without the separate sub-woofer which may have been too much for my building. Not sure if I missed something in the initial set up but for some reason I was not able to get the Dolby Atmos to pass through via eArc at first. It was not until I bought new HDMI to have that pass through. Which again to be fair might have been some setting issue - not sure. Easy to set up out of the box but like all nice things you need to spend a minute to dial in the features if you want to get every bit of performance out it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JimmyL, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sony Sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound, very clear, easy to assemble and mount. Seemless connecion with bluetooth devices and sprakers

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, Spidey28!

      We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying the great, very clear sound of your HT-A8000 Soundbar! It's also rewarding to know that the unit was easy to assemble and mount, and that you are experiencing seamless connection with Bluetooth devices and speakers.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s Sony, it’s priced accordingly

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    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Replacement TV and soundbar

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, especially when paired with Bravia9 TV

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    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.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the clarity and Spatial Audio is amazing and the bar 9 is perfect for a big living room. All around one of the most worth purchases I’ve made at Best Buy thus far definitely outperforms the Bose ultra and Sonos arc

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi DerekT, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went to Best Buy to experience the sound quality in person before buying. I met all my need plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JerryL,
      Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. It brings us great joy to hear that the sound quality hit the mark and provided everything you were looking for!

      We appreciate you choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you love top sou d

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a must buy for anyone that craves the theatre sound without goi g to the theatre.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ChristopherM! Thank you for sharing your experience with the BRAVIA Theater 9. It makes us really happy to hear that you're enjoying its immersive sound quality, which truly brings the cinema experience right into your home! Thanks for choosing Sony! Sincerely, -Jenn. Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Speakers for father day!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my dad over a year again and he still uses it and loves it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndrewT,
      Thanks for the wonderful feedback! It is most rewarding to hear that your dad is still loving his HT-A8000 soundbar more than a year later.

      Thank you for putting your trust in Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Top Sound Bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound bar I have. I bought several kinds of sound bar. But this is the best one. I bought this tigether with the subwoofer ans rear speakers. Excellent sound quality. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Juzzting,

      Thank you for the outstanding 5-star review! It is incredibly rewarding to hear that, after trying several kinds, you consider the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 the best sound bar you have ever owned. We are especially thrilled that adding the Sony subwoofer and rear speakers created the 'Excellent sound quality' and comprehensive experience you were looking for.

      Thanks for trusting Sony!

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bass a bit weak.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good soundbar, bass could be better for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FM4919,

      It’s rewarding to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 9! We appreciate your feedback regarding the bass performance, and we are glad that the overall audio experience is adding value to your home theater setup.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product easy to use easy to set up. I really enjoy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for your wonderful feedback about the HTA9000, PaulG! We are honored to hear that you find it easy to use and set up. It’s always our goal to create products that enhance your experience, and we're glad to know you're enjoying it. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

      Thank you again for your review and for being a loyal Sony customer!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound Bar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have never owned a sound bar and this one seems to be ver good and we are happy with our purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HeatherW!
      Thanks for letting us know about your experience with the HT-A9000 soundbar!
      It brings us great joy to hear that you are happy with your purchase, especially as your first soundbar.

      The HT-A9000 is a fantastic system that uses our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to create multiple phantom speakers in the room, delivering an immersive experience. It also features DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support for cinema-quality sound straight to your living room.

      We appreciate your decision to go with Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and great when it came to space on the tv stand

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the fantastic review, LynditaO!

      We’re thrilled to hear that your Bravia Theatre Bar 8 is delivering great sound while fitting perfectly on your TV stand. We designed the HT-A8000 to provide a massive cinematic experience without taking up too much space!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome system for family room

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like this system paired with the subwoofer and rear speakers. Make sure you experiment with the app settings to get the best sound. This is so much better that my previous Sony 3.1 soundbar

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's wonderful, Thad! We're glad you are happy with your new speaker. And yes, the app has all the settings you need to customize your listening experience. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to get a sound bar due to limited space in new basement. This has been a great replacement for previous 5.1 setup. Got the sub and rear satellites and movies sound awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello JP19,

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      We're elated to hear that the HTA8000 has been a great replacement for your previous 5.1 setup. It’s wonderful to know that the subwoofer and rear satellites are delivering impressive sound quality for your movies, especially in your new basement space. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful soundbar. We had it mounted under our new Sony Bravia tv. Looks great, GeekSquad installed it. Helped us set it up. Sounds like surround sound in our small living room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Wpeterson05, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar!

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Bravia Sound Bar 8

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent sound fills the room. Low profile blends into the surroundings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the excellent review, DonniegR!

      We are thrilled to hear that the HT-A8000 is filling your room with sound! We designed its slim, low-profile look specifically to blend into your home decor while still delivering a powerful cinematic experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global