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Sony HT-A8000

BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Soundbar with 11 Speakers, Dolby Atmos, & DTS:X
Item #HT-A8000

Sony HT-A8000

BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Soundbar with 11 Speakers, Dolby Atmos, & DTS:X
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Overview

Hear a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience at home with BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, rediscover your favorite movies with perfectly optimized spatial audio designed to envelope you with every intricate sound just as the creator intended. And expand the experience with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers.

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Hear a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience at home with BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, rediscover your favorite movies with perfectly optimized spatial audio designed to envelope you with every intricate sound just as the creator intended. And expand the experience with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers.

BRAVIA Theater Bar 8

Movie theater surround sound at home 
Sound bar with 11 speakers and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X

Cinema is coming home

Feel the emotion and excitement of the movies with BRAVIA Theater. Our decades of professional filmmaking experience allow us to faithfully recreate the creators vision at home with intricate surround sound and spatial audio.

Unleash the full potential of surround sound

360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates multiple phantom speakers around you and reflects sound off the ceiling and walls, enabling cinema-style surround sound from a single soundbar. Add optional wireless rear speakers for an even more expansive sound stage.

Room optimized sound

Turn the whole room into a movie theater. Sound Field Optimization analyzes and calibrates sound to your room’s size, acoustic characteristics, and your listening position.

Sound straight from cinema

Bring authentic cinema surround sound quality to your living room. BRAVIA Theatre supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced certification.
Product image 1:15

Innovative acoustic design

With 11 speaker units, BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers exceptional acoustic performance. Hear precise spatial audio with dedicated front, center, and up-firing speaker channels.

Expand your surround sound

Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SA-SW3 or SA-SW5) and rear speakers (SA-RS3R or SA-RS5) to hear sound with even greater impact. Connection is simplified as the subwoofer and rear speakers automatically pair when powered on. Subwoofers and speakers sold separately.

BRAVIA Theater and BRAVIA TV

Pair with BRAVIA TV for a cinema-like experience. Hear people’s voices clearly with Voice Zoom 3 when connected with compatible BRAVIA TV.

Easy UI and setup

Use BRAVIA Connect app to easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.

High-Resolution Audio

Get the most out of all your entertainment. Supports video formats 4K HDR, 8K HDR, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features 4K120, VRR, ALLM.

Stream music from everywhere

Support for Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream music and enjoy every detail in high-quality upmixed sound.

Footnotes

  1. The number of phantom speakers differs depending on rear speaker combination.
  2. Dolby Vision and Atmos content compatible with streaming services or compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  3. IMAX® Enhanced feature will be available via firmware update about Summer 2024. IMAX® Enhanced certification is obtained when used in combination with SA-RS5 or SA-RS3S rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofer.
  4. Acoustic Center Sync works with compatible BRAVIA TVs. For full compatibility list: https://www.sony.net/hav_faq.
  5. BRAVIA Connect app must be installed on a smartphone. The smartphone and the product must be connected to the same home network. Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
  6. 4K: 3840 x 2160. 8K: 7680 x 4320 pixels. Requires HDR compatible content from supported streaming services or HDR compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  7. Game title supporting 4K/120fps and/or VRR required.
  8. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  9. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.
  10. Download Spotify app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  11. Visit https://www.sony.net/360RA/ to check compatible hardware, application, and 360 Reality Audio streaming service. 360 Reality Audio requires subscription to compatible online music service and third-party terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  12. Compared to 2021 models. PET = Polyethylene terephthalate.
  13. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Amplifier
Amplifier Type Digital Amplifier: Yes, S-Master HX: Yes
Number of Channel 11ch
Application
Sony | BRAVIA Connect Sony | Home Entertainment Connect via Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth® Communication (Receiver)
AAC Yes
SBC Yes
LDAC Yes
Bluetooth® Specification
Bluetooth® communication(RX / TX)¹³ RX/-
A2DP Yes
AVRCP Yes
Bluetooth® version¹³ 5.2
Bluetooth® Standby¹³ Yes
Color
Color Black
Decode Format
High Resolution Audio Yes
360 Reality Audio Yes
HDMI input Dolby Digital: Yes Dolby Digital Plus: Yes Dolby TrueHD: Yes Dolby Digital Plus/Atmos: Yes Dolby TrueHD/Atmos: Yes Dolby Dual mono: Yes DTS: Yes DTS HD High Resolution Audio: Yes DTS HD Master Audio: Yes DTS ES: Yes DTS 96/24: Yes DTS:X: Yes IMAX ENHANCED: future update, LPCM: 2ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM fs: -192kHz/24bit, MPEG-H 3D Audio BL profile(Level3/Level4): Yes, 360 Reality Audio: Yes
HDMI ARC Dolby Digital: Yes, Dolby Digital Plus: Yes, Dolby Digital Plus/Atmos: Yes, Dolby Dual mono: Yes, DTS: Yes, DTS 96/24: Yes, LPCM 2ch: Yes, LPCM fs: 48kHz/24bit, DTS: Yes, DTS HD High Resolution Audio: Yes, DTS HD Master Audio: Yes, DTS ES: Yes, DTS 96/24: Yes, DTS:X: Yes, IMAX ENHANCED: future update, LPCM: 192kHz/24bit
HDMI eARC Dolby Digital: Yes, Dolby Digital Plus: Yes, Dolby Digital Plus / Atmos: Yes, Dolby TrueHD: Yes, Dolby TrueHD / Atmos: Yes, Dolby Atmos: Yes, Dolby Dual mono: Yes
Firmware Update
via Network Yes
Function for Custom Installation
Control Features CIS IP Control: Yes
Controller Connectivity Certification (Crestron/Control4/Savant): Yes, Certification (IHIJI): Yes
Function with BRAVIA
Acoustic Center Sync Yes
Voice Zoom Yes
Quick Setting Menu Yes
Interfaces
Button on main unit Power: Yes
HDMI HLG (hybrid log gamma): Yes, HDCP2.2: Yes, HDCP2.3: Yes, 18Gbps: Yes, 40Gbps: Yes, x.v.Color (xvYCC): Yes, HDMI control: Yes, Scene Select Sync: Yes, Home Theater Control: Yes, BRAVIA Sync: Yes, HDMI CEC: Yes, HDMI standby through: Yes, Number of Input/Output: 1 / 1 (eARC/ARC), eARC: Yes, 3D pass through: Yes, 4K/60p/YUV4:4:4: Yes,, 8K/60 YUV 4-2-0 10bit (Non compression): Yes, 4K/120 YUV4-4-4 10bit (Non compression): Yes, HDR: Yes, Dolby Vision: Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi method: Yes, IEEE802.11 version: a/b/g/n/ac
Speaker Terminal S-Center out: Yes
Display LED indicator: Yes, LED Indicator OFF Mode: Yes
Network Service
Spotify Connect Yes
AirPlay 2 Yes
Operation
Easy Setup Yes(BCA)
Power
Power Cable Length Bar Speaker (mm): 1600
Power Supply Power Requirement: 120 V, Power frequency: 60 Hz
Power Consumption Power Consumption(On Operation) *approx: 62W, Power Consumption(On Standby mode) *approx: Less than 0.5W, Power consumption(Bluetooth® standby mode) *approx¹³: Less than 2.3W Power consumption(Network standby mode) *approx: Less than 2.3W
Plug details AC plug type: A
Power Setting Auto Standby: Yes, Network / Bluetooth® Standby Mode¹³: Yes
Shop Front Mode
Built in Demo Yes
USB playback demo Yes
DEMO mode(1/2/3/4) Yes (Yes/Yes/-/-)
Sound Function
Sound Adjustment Subwoofer volume: Yes(w Option Woofer), Bass level: Yes, AV Sync: Yes, Rear Speaker volume: Yes(w Option Rear), Advanced Auto Volume(AAV): Yes, Audio DRC: Yes, Mute: Yes, Rear level: Yes
Sound Mode Sound Field: Yes
Sound Effect Night Mode: Yes, Voice Mode: Yes
Sound Enhancement DSEE Ultimate: Yes
Surround Dolby Speaker Virtual: Yes, Dolby Surround: Yes, Neural:X: Yes
DCAC Feature Sound Field Optimization: Yes, mic for DCAC: Yes(built-in)
Speaker Grill
Speaker Grill (Bar) Bar grill type: fixed, Front Grille Material: Fabric
Speaker Layout
Speaker Structure 11 units
Speaker Unit(Center)
Woofer (Center) Number of speaker: 2, Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension, Unit size (mm): 45 x 90, Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 3 5/8, Driver Unit: cone, X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
Tweeter (Center) Number of speaker: 1, Unit size (mm): 22, Unit size (inch): 7/8, Driver Unit: soft dome
Speaker Unit(Side)
Full range Number of speaker: 2, Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension, Unit size (mm): 46 x 54, Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 2 1/4, Driver Unit: cone, X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
Speaker Unit(front)
Woofer (front) Number of speaker: 2, Enclosure Type: Acoustic suspension, Unit size (mm): 45 x 90, Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 3 5/8, Driver Unit: cone, X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
Tweeter (front) Number of speaker: 2, Unit size (mm): 10, Unit size (inch): 13/32, Driver Unit: soft dome
Beam Tweeter Number of speaker: 2
Upfiring Speaker Upfiring Speaker: 2, Unit size (mm): 46 x 54, Unit size (inch): 1 13/16 x 2 1/4, Driver Unit: cone, X-Balanced Speaker Unit: Yes
Supplied Accessories
Remote Commander Model Name: RHT-AH513U, Batteries for remote commander: Yes
Cable TV center speaker mode cable, HDMI Cable, AC Cord
Instruction Manual / Reference Guide English(US) or English(GB): Yes, French or French(CA): Yes, Spanish or Spanish(LA): Yes
Card Warranty Card
Others Wall mounting bracket: Yes, Wall mounting template: Yes, Foot: Yes
Weight and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) bar speaker (WxHxD) mm: 1100 x 64 x 113, bar speaker (WxHxD) inch: 43 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/2, carton type: Box, Carton (WxHxD) mm: W1204 x H137 x D250
Weight (Approx.) bar speaker (kg): 4.7, bar speaker (oz): 10 lb 6 oz
Wireless Function
Wireles Surround (with optional wireless speakers) Yes

BRAVIA Theater Bar 8

Movie theater surround sound at home 
Sound bar with 11 speakers and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X

Cinema is coming home

Feel the emotion and excitement of the movies with BRAVIA Theater. Our decades of professional filmmaking experience allow us to faithfully recreate the creators vision at home with intricate surround sound and spatial audio.

Unleash the full potential of surround sound

360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates multiple phantom speakers around you and reflects sound off the ceiling and walls, enabling cinema-style surround sound from a single soundbar. Add optional wireless rear speakers for an even more expansive sound stage.

Room optimized sound

Turn the whole room into a movie theater. Sound Field Optimization analyzes and calibrates sound to your room’s size, acoustic characteristics, and your listening position.

Sound straight from cinema

Bring authentic cinema surround sound quality to your living room. BRAVIA Theatre supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced certification.
Product image 1:15

Innovative acoustic design

With 11 speaker units, BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 delivers exceptional acoustic performance. Hear precise spatial audio with dedicated front, center, and up-firing speaker channels.

Expand your surround sound

Expand the cinematic experience with optional wireless subwoofer (SA-SW3 or SA-SW5) and rear speakers (SA-RS3R or SA-RS5) to hear sound with even greater impact. Connection is simplified as the subwoofer and rear speakers automatically pair when powered on. Subwoofers and speakers sold separately.

BRAVIA Theater and BRAVIA TV

Pair with BRAVIA TV for a cinema-like experience. Hear people’s voices clearly with Voice Zoom 3 when connected with compatible BRAVIA TV.

Easy UI and setup

Use BRAVIA Connect app to easily control BRAVIA Theater from your smartphone and change volume, sound profiles, and advanced settings.

High-Resolution Audio

Get the most out of all your entertainment. Supports video formats 4K HDR, 8K HDR, Dolby Vision and HDMI 2.1 gaming features 4K120, VRR, ALLM.

Stream music from everywhere

Support for Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth lets you wirelessly stream music and enjoy every detail in high-quality upmixed sound.

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Footnotes

  1. The number of phantom speakers differs depending on rear speaker combination.
  2. Dolby Vision and Atmos content compatible with streaming services or compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  3. IMAX® Enhanced feature will be available via firmware update about Summer 2024. IMAX® Enhanced certification is obtained when used in combination with SA-RS5 or SA-RS3S rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofer.
  4. Acoustic Center Sync works with compatible BRAVIA TVs. For full compatibility list: https://www.sony.net/hav_faq.
  5. BRAVIA Connect app must be installed on a smartphone. The smartphone and the product must be connected to the same home network. Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
  6. 4K: 3840 x 2160. 8K: 7680 x 4320 pixels. Requires HDR compatible content from supported streaming services or HDR compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).
  7. Game title supporting 4K/120fps and/or VRR required.
  8. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
  9. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content.
  10. Download Spotify app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  11. Visit https://www.sony.net/360RA/ to check compatible hardware, application, and 360 Reality Audio streaming service. 360 Reality Audio requires subscription to compatible online music service and third-party terms, conditions, account, and fees may apply. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration, and credit card information.
  12. Compared to 2021 models. PET = Polyethylene terephthalate.
  13. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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