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 Specification Details Speaker Configuration 5.0.2 Channel Total Speaker Units 11 Amplifier Channels 11 Channels Amplifier Type Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX Built-In Woofers 4 Up-Firing Speakers Yes Side-Firing Speakers Yes Dedicated Centre Channel Yes Virtual Surround Technology 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Room Calibration Sound Field Optimization Audio Enhancement DSEE Ultimate Sound Modes Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode High-Resolution Audio Supported 360 Reality Audio Supported Supported Audio Formats Format Support Dolby Atmos Yes Dolby TrueHD Yes Dolby Digital Plus Yes Dolby Digital Yes DTS:X Yes DTS-HD Master Audio Yes DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Yes IMAX Enhanced Supported LPCM Up to 192kHz / 24-bit via HDMI eARC 360 Reality Audio Yes HDMI & Video Features Specification Details HDMI Input 1 HDMI Output 1 × HDMI eARC / ARC eARC Yes 4K Passthrough Yes 4K / 120Hz Passthrough Supported 8K / 60Hz Passthrough Supported HDR Supported Dolby Vision Supported HLG Supported HDMI CEC Supported BRAVIA Sync Supported Connectivity & Streaming Specification Details Wi-Fi Yes - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth Receiver Codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC Apple AirPlay Supported Spotify Connect Supported Ethernet / LAN Yes S-Center Output Yes Control Application Sony BRAVIA Connect BRAVIA Integration Feature Details Acoustic Center Sync Supported with Compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs Voice Zoom 3 Supported with Compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs BRAVIA Quick Settings Integration Supported with Compatible Models Sound Field Optimization Yes Optional Wireless Rear Speakers Supported Optional Wireless Subwoofer Supported Physical & Power Specifications Specification Details Dimensions - Body Only 1100 × 64 × 113mm (W × H × D) Weight - Body Only Approximately 4.7kg Wall Mountable Yes Power Consumption Approximately 60W Standby Power Consumption Approximately 0.5W Network Standby Up to Approximately 2.3W Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand Sony Product Family BRAVIA Theatre Product Name BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 Model HT-A8000 Product Type Home Theatre Soundbar Speaker Configuration 5.0.2 Channel Speaker Units 11 Amplifier Channels 11 Amplifier S-Master HX Digital Amplifier Surround Technology 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Object-Based Audio Dolby Atmos / DTS:X IMAX Enhanced Supported Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.2 Network Streaming Apple AirPlay / Spotify Connect HDMI 1 × Input / 1 × Output (eARC / ARC) Video Passthrough Up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Dimensions 1100 × 64 × 113mm (W × H × D) Weight Approximately 4.7kg Power Consumption Approximately 60W Colour Black 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.