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 soundbar for Bravia TV
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sony theatre bar is absolutely amazing. The quality of the sound with the surround sound speakers makes a huge difference in viewing the show you are watching. The sound is like being in an I Max and I’m not kidding. Make sure you invest in this product. You won’t be disappointed and your friends will be amazed by it. My son in law is now going to purchase everything we purchased. He is so excited. He has been wanting to update his TV system. The wires show and he is not happy with that and wants a larger screen and better quality overall for his TV viewing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello DonnaL,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much you love your HT-A8000 theatre bar! It's fantastic that the sound quality with surround speakers makes such a huge difference, giving you an IMAX-like experience. We're excited that you and your son-in-law are so impressed, and we appreciate your strong recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
Great Sound
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the sound. We have owned SONY tv's for years and would not buy another brand one for the media room. It feels and sounds like a movie theatre.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VivianC,
It brings us great satisfaction to hear that the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has transformed your media room into a true cinema experience! There is nothing quite like that theater-quality sound to bring movies to life, and we are so glad it is providing the immersive atmosphere you were looking for. We are also incredibly honored by your long-standing loyalty to Sony TVs—it means the world to us to be your go-to brand for your home entertainment.
Thank you for being a dedicated member of the Sony family.
Regards,
Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Expensive but worth the $
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With or with the subwoofer, all good for this huge speaker. You can feel the movie, as if you are part of it. Don not watch horror movies or you may not be able to sleep. Lol. Amazing speaker. Innovation at its peak!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Interactive87,
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our HT-A9000 Soundbar. It's great to hear that it's delivering such an immersive experience, just like being in the movie itself!
Your kind words about our innovation mean a lot to us. We'll keep working hard to bring even more powerful audio experiences to your home.
Enjoy every moment with your new Soundbar!
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Sincerely,
- Stephanie
Sony Bravia Soundbar ++ Great Sound!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best TV sound we ever had in our living room. Its like going to the movies. Deep and live! Best choice we made enhancing our sound quality. The design in slick yet unassuming. Color matches our TV.
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Posted .Hi ThomasK,
We are very glad to hear that the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 has brought a cinematic experience to your living room with its deep and lively sound. Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for choosing Sony to enhance your sound quality and style!
Regards,
Dominick
Review of the bar 8
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you’re looking for an entry-level soundbar that truly enhances your home theater experience, the Sony Bar 8 paired with the Sony subwoofer is a fantastic choice. Right out of the box, the setup is smooth, and once it’s up and running, the sound quality is remarkable for its price point. The bass from the subwoofer brings depth to movies and music, while the soundbar provides clear highs and mids, making for an immersive experience that’s hard to beat in this range. The sound balance is one of the biggest highlights—whether I’m watching a movie with booming effects or listening to music, the clarity and power of the audio are impressive. Dialogues come through crisp and clear, and the bass adds a satisfying punch that fills the room without overwhelming the other frequencies. For anyone getting started with home audio, the Sony Bar 8 delivers an experience that feels high-end without breaking the bank. It’s an ideal choice for first-time buyers and a great upgrade for anyone still using basic TV speakers.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshV, we appreciate your positive review of our product. We're glad you like your new soundbar! Thanks for trusting Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Design
So close to being perfect
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Aesthetically speaking, this is one of the best looking soundbars out there with the minimalist styling. Placed on the right hutch or on a wall, it's barely noticeable. This is where the positive ends. I'm one of the few that prefers no screen on the soundbar. Connecting to my A80J, I thought a Sony product connected to another would be perfect and easy. It's anything but. After connecting this soundbar, my TV became slow to respond to any input from the TV remote. Adjusting the volume takes forever. After disconnecting the soundbar, the TV returned back to its normal status, volume up/down is quick along with cycling through menus. Something about this soundbar taxes the TV's resources. The Wi-Fi audio connectivity to Spotify and others needs work. This is by far the worst part of the soundbar. Music through the TV works better. For example, listening to Spotify at volume 50 through just the soundbar, turning off the soundbar, then later returning to power on the TV turns Spotify back on and playing the last track at volume 50. It's a jarring experience, especially after not being in the living room for a few hours. The proprietary EQ is good for the masses but sometimes slight adjustments are needed. It would be nice for Sony to provide an option to provide a minimum 5 band EQ in later versions. Please do better, Sony. This coming from a household that uses all Sony TVs and portable devices for many decades.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Anthony, we're glad you like the design of our product. We're sorry to hear that you have issues with your new Sony unit. Please make sure your devices are up to date with the latest firmware:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a9000/downloads
Enable BRAVIA sync on both TV and soundbar. Power reset both the TV and the soundbar by unplugging them from the power source for 60 seconds. Please follow this link for more details:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00223961?utm_source
If issues persist, please reset the soundbar:
https://helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/contents/117_Resetting_the_Speaker_System.html
If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:
~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
Soundbar
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loud and good sound, definitely get a subwoofer for more bass
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's awesome, ShinA! We appreciate the positive review. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig
Sony soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Clear sound. It has great ambience. The lower range and bass were just right as we don’t need a strong sound from a subwoofer. This soundbar sounded better when compared to LG and Samsung.
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Posted .Hi CharlesP,
We feel privileged to know that the Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 delivered clear sound and the perfect balance of bass and ambience for you. Thank you for your kind comparison and for choosing Sony to enhance your audio experience!
Regards,
Dominick
Perfect Bravia 9 Companion
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Switched from Samsung Q990c to get Sony synergy and features with our Bravia 9 TV, and LOVE the upgrade.
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Posted .Hi CPPhoto,
That's fantastic to hear you're loving the upgrade to the BRAVIA Theater Bar 9, especially with your Bravia 9 TV! We're delighted you're experiencing the enhanced synergy and features.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
-Eliab
Excellent sound bar,
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound bar, quality-enriched sound. easy to set up and mount on the wall
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Pgfd702,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re honored to hear that you appreciate the HTA8000 sound bar’s rich, quality sound and its easy setup and wall-mounting features. Your positive experience encourages us to continue delivering products that combine excellent performance with user-friendly design.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Awesome Soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.immersive audio, sound is clear and detailed. great soundbar for those looking for a clean setup.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback on the HT-A9000, JohnE! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the immersive, clear, and detailed sound. It's also great to know you appreciate the clean setup.
We designed the HT-A9000 with our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to create an immersive audio experience, and we're so glad to hear that it's delivering for you. Your review highlights exactly what we aimed for: a powerful soundbar that doesn't compromise on a sleek, minimalist design.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for taking the time to share your positive experience. We hope you continue to enjoy a fantastic home theater setup!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Great sound bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A great sound bar on its own but once paired with a subwoofer and surround speakers you can get the sought-after movie experience
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Trainman,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It is fantastic to know that you are getting that sought-after movie experience by pairing your HT-A8000 soundbar with a subwoofer and surround speakers.
We appreciate you choosing Sony!
Warm regards,
Estefany
Can’t go wrong.
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Even in a large room, this sound bar is amazing by itself. I have added the rest of the system but by itself, really great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Noor,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re elated to hear that the HTA8000 sound bar delivers impressive performance even on its own in a large room. It’s wonderful that you’ve enhanced your setup with the rest of the system, yet the sound bar continues to stand out with its quality and impact. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and hope it continues to bring you great enjoyment.
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Mr.Holmes
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and sound. Was very easy to setup. Would recommend to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi EddieH,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It makes us really happy to hear that you love the great quality and sound of the HTA9000. We worked hard to make the setup process as easy as possible, so we're thrilled that you found it to be a breeze. Thank you for the recommendation!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Bass
An absolutely abysmal product
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This soundbar is not deserving of the Sony premium badge. Nothing but constant issues from the getgo. I got distorting flatulance sound coming out of speaker and sw5 subwoofer, as well as cutouts on the rear rs5 speakers. I updated it to the latest firmware and even went through all the diagnostic steps which include resetting my router. I even tried it on another network and again, same issues. Sony pins the blame on my wireless network. However my network is top notch (verizon fios gigabit) with no issues with any other products, including my other soundbars from Samsung and Bose. Sound quality is mediocre at best. Surround effects and atmos bubble is decent. However, dialogue is absolute trash. Simply terrible and worse than some old cheap soundbars that I have used in the past. Bass is non existent and music quality is total garbage. If I could give this soundbar negative stars, I would.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tony, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're sad to hear your dissatisfaction on the product and this is definitely not what we wanted your to experience. May we ask for your case ID so we can review?
You may reach us back at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details :
Full Name:
Best Buy Username:
Telephone Number:
Sony Model Number:
Additional Information regarding your experience with the unit:
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
Sincerely,
-Craig
awesome soundbar
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound bar. Amazing sound theatre like experience.I highly recommend.
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Posted .Hi FeliciaK,
We are thrilled that you’re enjoying the theater-like experience of your BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! By using our 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology and 11 dedicated speakers, we designed this bar to create immersive "phantom speakers" throughout your room for a true cinematic feel.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Eliab
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Worth the extra price ober Bravia Bar 8
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent Soundbar to supplement the Sony Bravia TV
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Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review, Akhil!
We are so pleased to hear that your HT-A9000 soundbar is an excellent supplement to your Sony Bravia TV. We designed our audio products to integrate seamlessly with our TVs to create a truly immersive home theater experience, so it's rewarding to know we've succeeded.
Thank you again for choosing Sony and for sharing your experience.
Best regards, Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Solid addition and a real powerhouse!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This sound bar is amazing! A true power house and exceeded my expectations. This is a must have to finish off the incredible Sony Bravia picture.
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Posted .Hi RickC,
We're ecstatic to hear how much you love the BRAVIA Theater Bar 8! It's fantastic that you feel it's a true powerhouse and the perfect complement to your Sony BRAVIA picture.
Thanks for choosing Sony.
Best regards, Eliab
Sony Bravia theater bar9
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product size is great and all 13 speakers, has unique sound which makes it crystal clear in individual sounds. The quality of the sound makes it outstanding and a masterpiece .The high volume and quality sound makes in unique for both living area and outdoor parties
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Posted .Hello IsaacA,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We’re thrilled to hear how impressed you are with the HT-A9000! It’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying the rich, immersive sound from all 13 speakers and experiencing crystal-clear audio. We're delighted that its powerful volume and exceptional quality have made it a standout feature in both your living space and outdoor gatherings. Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback!
Best regards,
-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Setup, Sound quality
Sony Theater 9 Sound Bar
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it! Simple installation and sounds great. I would definitely buy it again.
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Posted .Awesome, HappyCamper! We're glad you like your sound bar. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig