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  • Front. Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with 13 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black.
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  • The image features a black electronic device with a HDMI port on the back. The device is designed for use with a TV, and it has an HDMI out port for connecting to the TV. Additionally, there is an eARC/ARC port on the device, which is used for enhanced audio return channel (eARC) or audio return channel (ARC) functionality. This allows for better audio quality and compatibility with various audio formats.
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  • The image features a close-up of a Sony remote control with a green power button. The remote has a total of 12 buttons, including a volume control, a channel control, and a play/pause button. The remote also has a night mode button, which is located between the volume and channel controls.
  • The image features a large flat screen TV mounted on a wall in a modern living room. The TV is displaying a picture of a man in a space suit, possibly from a movie or a TV show. The room has a sleek and minimalist design, with a long bench and a vase placed nearby. The overall atmosphere of the room is clean and well-organized, with the TV being the focal point of the space.
  • The image features a living room with a couch and a flat screen TV. The living room is designed for sound optimization, providing an immersive audio experience. The room is optimized for maximum impact, ensuring that the sound is evenly distributed throughout the space. This creates a more enjoyable and engaging environment for watching TV or listening to music.
  • BRAVIA CINEMA IS COMING HOME Recreate the excitement of the movies, right at home. BRAVIA will fill every corner of your space with a captivating cinema-like experience.
  • Loud and clear dialogue: Pair with compatible BRAVIA TV to unlock Voice Zoom 3 and always hear people's voices clearly, even in loud action scenes. Voice Zoom 3.
  • "Truly cinematic movie experience at home with Dolby Vision Atmos IMAX Enhanced - dts."
  • Unleash the full potential of surround sound with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
  • Perfectly pairs with Sony BRAVIA TVs. Acoustic Center Sync fuses soundbar and TV speakers for elevated sound and fuller dialogue. BRAVIA + BRAVIA Theater.
  • Wirelessly stream your music and hear every note in high-quality up-mixed sound. Spotify works with Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth.
  • Smart control of your soundbar. Use the BRAVIA Connect app to easily control your BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.
  • Boost your bass and surround sound Upgrade to pounding bass and true surround sound with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers. SA-SW3 Subwoofer SA-SW5 Subwoofer BRAVIA Theater Rear 8 Speakers SA-RS5 Rear Speakers
  • Innovative design creates exceptional acoustic performance with 13 total speakers.
  • Support for all the latest video and gaming formats, including 4K HDR, Dolby, IMAX VISION ENHANCED, and HDMI 2.1 Features, is available. These features include 4K/120 VRR, ALLM, SBTM, and Auto HDR. Additionally, exclusive features for PlayStation 5 are offered, such as Auto Genre Tone Mapping and Picture Mode.
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Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 with 13 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

Model:
HTA9000
SKU:
6577855
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Your price for this item is $1,199.99
The comparable value price is $1,499.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 668 reviews

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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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  • Great Sound

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

    Easy set up, stunning sound, I will be getting the Sub Woofer next month

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      It makes us really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the easy setup and stunning sound of your HTA8000. We’re excited that you’re planning to add the Sub Woofer next month — it’s sure to make your listening experience even more powerful and immersive. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope you continue to enjoy every moment with your sound system.

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Sony Bar 9

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

    Very great soundbar. Definitely a upgrade from my Sony HTA-5000

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Gabe, Perfect! We're glad you like the great audio quality of your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Easy setup

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

    The sound is very clear and setup is easy. You can control it with your phone and it pairs nicely with SA-SW5 subwoofer.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the HTA8000, JANELLEW. We're very glad to hear that you're enjoying the clear sound quality and found the setup process straightforward. It's great to know that controlling the soundbar with your phone has been convenient and that it pairs seamlessly with the SA-SW5 subwoofer for enhanced bass.

      If you haven't already, we recommend taking advantage of the available sound customization features to tailor the audio even further to your preferences. Running any included calibration or sound field optimization can help ensure the system delivers the best possible performance for your room. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Gus
      Sony Social Media Team Sony_US

  • Soundbar

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

    Great sound bar. also bought the sub woofer and rear speakers. System sounds great. the rear speaker are not that loud though

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thanks for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are delighted to hear how much you are loving your Sony Soundbar! Great to hear you have paired it with a BRAVIA TV! With the HTA8000, music comes to life. 360 Reality Audio puts you in the middle of the concert, studio session, or whatever you’re listening to, for a totally immersive and unique experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a great day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Good Purchase

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

    I like so far. Good Purchase. Good Purchase. Good Purchase.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad you're happy with your new Sony sound system. We're confident you will continue to enjoy its exceptional audio performance, especially with its 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which creates an immersive, room-filling audio experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a great day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Sounds great but setup not so great.

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

    Really love this soundbar, it sounds fantastic in my living room that is prone to echos. The setup is really simple but I do wish we weren't forced to create an account so Sony can collect data for simply wanting to use a soundbar. Once everything is setup though, the connection is a breeze.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jaypher,
      Thank you for such a great review! We're happy to hear you like the fantastic sound and simple setup of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. For personal and privacy concerns: Sony has a Privacy Policy to help protect your personal information. Sony does not share any personal information with third-party companies without your consent. We appreciate your feedback and thanks again for purchasing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Excellent sound!!!

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    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 is an excellent soundbar. This soundbar has made my viewer pleasure much better because of the sound quality. I can really her the deep bass sounds that I did not in my previous t.v.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CharlesN, We’re thrilled to hear how much it’s enhanced your viewing pleasure with its impressive sound quality and deep bass. It’s great to know it’s making such a difference compared to your previous TV setup. Enjoy your upgraded audio experience and thanks for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Awesome sound from just a sound bar!!!

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

    Sounds amazing! Easy to set up with out new Sony Bravia TV we purchased from Best Buy. I can control it from my phone or using the remote or the tv remote. It also pairs well with our PS5. Overall great buy!!

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChristopherS, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you like your new speaker. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Love it !!!!

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

    Great quality audio, game changer! It’s the best soundbar

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi YJ123, Perfect! We're glad you like the great audio quality of your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    My system

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

    Wow! Big and very moving sounds in a very slim packaged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MyXR, Perfect! We're glad you like the great audio quality of your Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 9. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Awesome sound quality

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

    Yhis is definitely a must for any TV . It does pair well with Sony TVs , it links to it and you can adjust rear levels and bass levels if you add rear speakers and a subwoofer

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KennethM, thank you for your positive review!

      The BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is indeed an excellent choice for enhancing any TV setup, especially when paired with Sony TVs. It integrates seamlessly, allowing you to adjust rear speaker levels and bass levels when additional rear speakers and subwoofers are connected, creating an immersive home theater experience.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Gus Sony_US

  • Sound Bar

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

    Great sound bar. I recommend it 100%. Great sound.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      We are so pleased to hear that you love your HT-A8000 soundbar and that you would recommend it 100%. It is truly rewarding to know that the great sound has met your expectations. We designed this product to provide a powerful and immersive audio experience, and it brings us great satisfaction to know we've succeeded.

      Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.

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

  • Great soundbar.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super crisp dialogue but could add more bass. This could use a sub and surrounds. As soundbars go this is amazing.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello PeterR, thank you for sharing your review. It is fantastic to know you're enjoying the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 outstanding sound quality! We really appreciate the feedback regarding to adding more bass, we'll surely take in consideration. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sincerely, -Jenn. Sony_US

  • 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.

    Low profile and great sound. Works well in a large room.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thanks for your review of the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying its low-profile design and great sound. We understand the importance of a home theater system that not only delivers an immersive audio experience but also blends seamlessly into your living space—It's also wonderful to know that the Theater Bar 8 is performing well in your large room!

      Thanks for choosing Sony.

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

  • Sound Bar

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

    Good price great sound. Connecting was easy and quick.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thanks for that excellent 5-star review! We're so glad you find the price and sound of the HT-A8000 great, and that the connection process was quick and easy. One of the key features of this model is its 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which creates an immersive, room-filling audio experience that we're sure you will continue to enjoy.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, and have a great day!
      DiegoV Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    great bar

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

    amazing bar. would recomend to any audiophiles out there

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Awesome, JakeW! We're glad you like your new sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • A must buy with a new tv.

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

    Great sound system. A must buy with a new tv. Pair it with the gpod sub, and youll be amazed.

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi IareMatt10, thank you for the amazing review! It's truly wonderful to hear you're enjoying the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. It's designed to deliver immersive, cinematic sound, and when paired with a quality subwoofer, it truly brings your TV experience to the next level. We love you consider it a must buy with a new TV. Enjoy every moment of your upgraded home theater and thank you for choosing Sony! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Love this new sound bar

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

    Works great with our Song rear speakers. Love that it runs by app

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Great quality sound!

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

    Amazing! Easy set up with great sound. Not much more to ask for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JKell411, That's awesome! We're happy that you like the sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Sony 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.

    Awesome sound bar for an incredible price. No more Bose products for me

    This review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black

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

      Thanks for the fantastic review of the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8! We're thrilled to learn that you're enjoying the outstanding sound quality—and we really appreciate to hear you found it to be an incredible value.

      We're confident that the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 will continue to impress you and enhance your entertainment for years to come. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jenn | Sony Social Media Team. Sony_US

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