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would recommend to a friend
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great buy, shotty delivery..
JeffT Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can’t Beat the sound quality from this sound bar
JohnM Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9
Snow Posted
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
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice sound bar
LEOANDSHELLYB Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Option, especially if you have a Sony TV
JeremyM Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great customer support
ThomasR Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sound bar review
LoriB Posted
Love this sound bar! It has the surround sound without multiple speakers!
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Clarity!
Joey Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mini led tv
hosedbybestbuy Posted
New tv needed to update soundbar great sound plus sub and rear speakers
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great addition to Sony Bravia TV
1lakejunkie Posted
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!
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi 1lakejunkie, great! We're glad to hear that you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great by itself but exceptional in a combo!
The sound in this soundbar by itself is amazing! I ended going all out with the rear speaker rs3 and sw300 subwoofer. The entire system including the app is seem-less! Even being able to pair your phone easily to use as a massive blue tooth speaker is a nice addition.
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ZacharyDixon, we're glad you like your new soundbar! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing sound.
LawrenceE Posted
Perfect fit for my 77” Bravia 8 tv and the Sw-S3 sub. Great sound and easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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Hi LawrenceE,
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that the HTA9000 is a perfect fit for your setup and that you're enjoying the great sound and easy setup. A key feature that makes this soundbar so special is its 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which creates an immersive sound experience by using the speakers to generate phantom speakers all around you. This creates a wider, more enveloping sound field that puts you right in the middle of the action, no matter what you're watching.
Thanks for choosing Sony, have a spectacular day!
DiegoV
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent soundbar for the price
AndrewB Posted
Excellent soundbar. It’s crystal clear and adjusts the audio depending on where you’re sitting in the room. I can’t wait to get the full kit
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi AndrewB. Thank you for your 5 stars rating on our HTA8000 model!. The soundbar you mentioned indeed has the capability to deliver crystal-clear audio and adjusts the sound depending on the listener's position, which greatly enhances the overall listening experience. Hope you keep enjoying it. Thanks for choosing Sony!. Best regards, Milton
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent purchase
SeanS Posted
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 friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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 socialsupport@am.sony.com 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
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound!
KarenS Posted
Speaker and the sound is great with the subwoofer added on to sound system!
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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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.
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Beyond disappointed
JonathanM Posted
Hearing this in the store I was blown away, but when I got home, I couldnt believe how unimpressive it was. I thought about buying the $300-400 Sony SA-SW3 200W subwoofer, but the guy who sold it to me said we listened to it without the subwoofer. He either lied or didn't realize, but that seems hard to believe given the drastic difference from listening to it in the store vs an hour later when I set it up at home. It apparently has two small woofers among its 11 speakers, but if I max out the bass through the Bravia app (which you have to use and is buggy as all get out), the woofer crackle at volume 35-40. Give me a break, Sony. In addition to all of that, the volune is completely inconsistent across different apps (all apps downloaded to the TV i.e not through my Firestick, which we dont even use anymore because the soundbar sounds even worse theough the Firestick). For example, YouTube is super loud and Netflix, Disney+, etc. often sound muted. The 360 Spatial Surround Sound we heard in the store is hardly noticeable, even after going through the setup numerous times. So, not only am I extremely disappointed in this expensive purchase, it's also been a huge waste of time. Now I have to package this thing up to return it. Hopefully I can find something half the price that sounds better, comes with a subwoofer and maybe even wireless rear speakers (looking at you, LG)! I do like the design. Its sleak and doesn't obstruct sight of the TV, so I guess there's that. In short, don't waste your money unless it goes under $300.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JonathanM, While we're glad that you like the design, we're sad to hear that you are not impressed with the sound quality. If you still have the unit, you may reach out to our support team so they can walk you through some settings and help you troubleshoot the problem. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that you'd still consider our products in your next purchase. Thank you and regards, -Craig
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a large group
Donnie Posted
For a family gathering with 12 adults and children of all ages, we needed a very clear soundbar. This soundbar is perfect, and we don't even have to turn it up loud.
I would recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Donnie!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the HT-A8000 soundbar was the perfect addition to your family gathering! It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the clarity is so exceptional that you don't even need to turn the volume up high. We designed this soundbar to deliver crystal-clear audio that easily fills a room, ensuring everyone, regardless of age, catches every word and sound without straining.
Thank you again for choosing Sony to enhance your home entertainment experience!
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Piert’s home theater
RobertP Posted
The bravo nine theater somewhere is awesome sound boy the sound is great especially when pair with the Sony speakers and woofers man awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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Hello RobertP,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're thrilled to know that our product has made a great impression on you. The HTA9000 is indeed an exceptional sound system that provides great audio quality, especially when paired with Sony speakers and subwoofers. The combination offers room-filling spatial audio with its 13 speaker units, delivering a powerful and immersive sound experience. We're glad to hear you are enjoying the setup!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
heatherll Posted
Just got it hooked up thanks to the geek squad! It sounds amazing! I wish I would have added the background speakers too!! Might be the next purchase! Worth the price!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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Hi Heatherll,
We are beyond pleased to hear that your new BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 sounds amazing!
This soundbar is engineered for a massive soundstage using 13 speaker units, and it truly comes to life with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, which creates phantom speakers all around your room for a cinema-like experience. Adding those optional rear speakers in the future will definitely take that immersion to the next level!
Thank you for making Sony part of your home entertainment.
Regards,
Dominick
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Bravia 8 or 9 was a no go for me.
Doug Posted
Great look. Great build. Great sound (in the store). Unfortunately when I bought the Bravia 8 it would not complete the installation in the app. Keep in mind that the only way to use this system is with the app. I called in for support and was told to go to the store and swap the unit out. I went to the store and they didn’t have another 8 in stock so I paid the difference for a 9 that was in stock. I took it home, set it up, and launched the app only to run into the same problem. It would not complete the connection. After hours of restarting my router, my modem, my phone with no success I decided that the Sony Bravia 8 or 9 was not for me. I returned the 9 and the subwoofer and went for a Sonos Arc Ultra system. I went home, set it up, launched the app and completed the installation and now have an amazing system that brings movies to life. This is not meant to slam Sony but the app needs help..obviously. Also I want to mention that Cole who works in the Independence Blvd store was great to work with. Go see him if you are in the market for a home theater system.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendThis review is from Sony - BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 with 11 speakers, Dolby Atmos/DTS: X - Black
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank you for sharing your detailed and honest feedback, Doug.
We are so sorry to hear about the significant issues you experienced while trying to set up your HT-A8000 and the subsequent HT-A9 system. It's incredibly disappointing to hear that you had to return our products, especially after such a frustrating setup process. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this caused you.
We understand that the app is a crucial part of the setup, and we are working with our teams to address these issues. We have shared your comments with our development team, as this is the kind of insight that helps us improve.
Thank you also for the kind words about Cole in the Independence Blvd. store.
We appreciate you giving Sony a chance and for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team