Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HTA9000
- SKU:
- 6577855
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 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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Sony Bravia 8 theater bar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is a well-designed soundbar that enhances TV audio with clear dialogue and an expansive soundstage. However, to achieve a truly immersive home theater experience, especially for larger rooms or bass-heavy content, investing in additional components like a subwoofer and rear speakers is advisable. Its current discounted pricing makes it a more attractive option for those seeking quality sound without the complexity of a full surround sound system.
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Posted .Hi Venkatajanapa, we're glad you are enjoying your new soundbar. Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
great sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have this sound bar paired with a sony TV and it works flawlessly in a master bedroom. Great spatial audio!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Lifx,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We couldn't be happier to hear that your HTA8000 soundbar paired with your Sony TV is delivering flawless performance and great spatial audio in your master bedroom. It’s wonderful to know our products are enhancing your home entertainment experience so seamlessly. Your feedback encourages us to keep delivering high-quality audio solutions that bring immersive sound to your everyday life.
Best regards,
-Fred
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
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
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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
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
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.
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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
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.
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Posted .Hi Megan, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying your new HTA9000! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
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.
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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
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.
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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
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
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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
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.
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
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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
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
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
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!
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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 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!
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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.
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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
