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Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8:
No subwoofer, No rear speakers
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I was able to test this soundbar together with the new Sony Bravia TV. When I unpacked this soundbar, I immediately thought the design was beautiful. Fits perfectly under this TV. But when setting it up I immediately encountered a problem. This is not possible without instructions. Perhaps this is why my test in the first week was disappointing. At first I didn't like the sound at all. I corrected it several times but it did not improve. Only after resetting did I get completely different settings and, for example, I was also asked whether I wanted to connect the soundbar to the TV so that TV sound also becomes part of the sound.
I think the sound is good on normal mode. But I find the surround effect a bit disappointing. You hear the sound becoming broad, but not as in pictures you have to believe that because of the Spacial sound it also comes from "behind". This is really not the case. This also applies to Atmos sound. In the best tests via YouTube you can hear it, but in many films I barely hear it. Anyway, the sound in general is fine.
I think the bass from the soundbar is really good. A subwoofer is not necessary. The remote control is a bit poor. The disadvantage is that with bass you cannot see which setting it is in, not even via the Bravia app. This app is useful, but could be better. Connecting the app to the soundbar sometimes takes quite a while!
The combination TV and soundbar is really a positive thing, it makes it one whole!
This soundbar has almost all surround types, this is done automatically. And this works great! Still, I think if you place background speakers the sound will be much better. But I expected it without these boxes and this is a shame. In short, a nice soundbar, but in combination with a new Sony Bravia TV!
Michel
23 July 2024
Automatically translated from Dutch
Great sound, easy installation
Joep
2 January 2026
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sync with my Sony TV previously with my HarmonKardon soundbar not, beautiful and super sound. Unfortunately I can't get it in GoogleHome configuration (must be me) but I'm happy with it
R.E.
9 February 2025
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Current product
964,-
1.159,-
110 cm
130 cm
Product number | 948731 | |
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Manufacturer code | HTA8000.CEL | |
Brand | Sony | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Height | 6,4 cm | |
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Width | 110 cm | |
Depth | 11,3 cm | |
Weight | 4,7 kg | |
Color | Black |
Separate subwoofer |
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Number of audio channels | 7 | |
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Number of subwoofer channels | 1 | |
Sound reproduction | Surround | |
Surround sound | Dolby Atmos | |
Hi-Res audio | ||
Radio |
HDMI connector | ||
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HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ||
Digital optical connector | ||
Network connector | ||
USB port | ||
USB function | Play media |
Bluetooth | ||
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Built-in WiFi | ||
Plays from network | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
NFC |
Compatible with smartphone / apps | ||
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Controls via app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Controlled via Windows app |
