Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 495W 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-A8000

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 495W 11-Channel Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-A8000

The Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 (HT-A8000) is a premium 5.0.2-channel soundbar designed to deliver immersive cinematic audio from a streamlined single-bar system. Featuring 11 integrated speaker units, including up-firing and side speakers, dedicated tweeters and four built-in woofers, the Bar 8 combines powerful physical speakers with Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to create an expansive surround sound field. Support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced brings cinema-style multidimensional audio into the home, while HDMI eARC, 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz passthrough make it suitable for modern televisions, movies and gaming systems.

Key Features

• 5.0.2-Channel Soundbar: Integrated multi-channel speaker configuration provides immersive front, side and overhead audio from a single soundbar.
• 11 Speaker Units: Combines front, centre, side and up-firing speaker units with integrated woofers and tweeters.
• 360 Spatial Sound Mapping: Creates phantom speakers around the listening area to produce a wider and more immersive surround sound field.
• Dolby Atmos: Supports object-based Dolby Atmos audio for immersive three-dimensional movie and entertainment sound.
• DTS:X: Supports DTS:X object-based surround audio.
• IMAX Enhanced: Compatible with IMAX Enhanced content and supported system configurations.
• Built-In Quad Woofer: Four integrated woofer units provide powerful low-frequency reproduction without requiring a separate subwoofer for basic operation.
• Up-Firing Speakers: Reflect sound from the ceiling to reproduce overhead effects and enhance vertical sound positioning.
• Side Speakers: Direct sound toward surrounding walls to expand the perceived width of the soundstage.
• 2-Way Front & Centre Speakers: Dedicated tweeters complement the front and centre drivers for improved clarity and precise sound imaging.
• X-Balanced Speaker Units: Rectangular speaker diaphragms maximise effective surface area while helping reduce distortion.
• Sound Field Optimization: Analyses speaker position, room acoustics and listening position to optimise sound reproduction for the room.
• AI Sound Separation: Sony processing identifies individual elements within audio and helps improve vocal clarity when upmixing stereo content.
• DSEE Ultimate: Uses audio processing to enhance compressed digital music sources.
• High-Resolution Audio: Supports compatible high-resolution audio content.
• 360 Reality Audio: Compatible with Sony 360 Reality Audio content and supported streaming services.
• HDMI eARC: Enables high-quality audio transmission, including compatible lossless and object-based audio formats, from a connected television.
• 4K/120Hz & 8K/60Hz Passthrough: Supports high-resolution, high-frame-rate video passthrough for compatible televisions and source devices.
• Dolby Vision: Supports passthrough of compatible Dolby Vision HDR content.
• Wireless Streaming: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect provide flexible music playback options.
• BRAVIA Connect App: Provides guided setup, system control, sound adjustments, troubleshooting and software update management from a compatible smartphone.
• Expandable System: Supports compatible optional Sony wireless subwoofers and rear speakers for an even larger surround sound experience.
• Wall Mountable: Can be positioned on furniture or wall-mounted using the supplied mounting hardware.

Speaker & Audio Specifications

Supported Audio Formats

HDMI & Video Features

Connectivity & Streaming

BRAVIA Integration

Physical & Power Specifications

Technical Specifications

What's Included:

• 1 × Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 Soundbar (HT-A8000)
• 1 × Remote Control
• 2 × Batteries for Remote Control
• 1 × HDMI Cable
• 1 × TV Centre Speaker Mode Cable
• 1 × AC Power Cord
• 1 × Foot / Spacer
• Wall Mounting Brackets
• Wall Mounting Template
• Reference Guide

Please Note: The HT-A8000 is the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8. It incorporates four woofers but does not include a separate external subwoofer or rear speakers as standard. Compatible Sony wireless subwoofers and rear speakers are available separately. Certain features, including Acoustic Center Sync and Voice Zoom 3, require a compatible Sony BRAVIA television.

The Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 5.0.2-Channel Soundbar (HT-A8000) combines 11 physical speaker units with Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing to create an expansive home cinema experience, while HDMI eARC, high-frame-rate 4K and 8K video passthrough, wireless streaming and expandable rear speaker and subwoofer options provide extensive flexibility for premium home entertainment systems.