BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 | Single Soundbar | 360 Spatial Sound Mapping | Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X®
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BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 | Single Soundbar | 360 Spatial Sound Mapping | Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X®

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Single soundbar with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, Sound Field Optimization, 2-way speaker structure, quad woofer, Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X®.

  • Single soundbar with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping delivers outstanding surround field
  • Quad woofers deliver powerful bass
  • 11 speaker units and automatically optimised sound to suit your acoustic conditions
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FEATURES

Ultimate surround with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping


Experience the ultimate in home surround. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology creates 5 phantom speakers in front of you and reflects sound off the ceiling and walls, enabling cinema-style surround sound from a single soundbar.

Enjoy wider surround sound coverage


Now more people can enjoy the same immersive surround experience. By using phantom speakers, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology achieves wider coverage than conventional virtual surround systems.

Unleash the full potential of 360 Spatial Sound Mapping


Add optional wireless rear speakers for an even more expansive sound stage. Working with the rear speakers, the Bar 8 creates up to 11 phantom speakers, including speakers behind you for that authentic cinema feel.[FN|The number of phantom speakers differs depending on rear speaker combination.]

Add a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers for fuller, richer sound


To complete the cinematic experience, combine Sony’s optional wireless rear speakers with an optional subwoofer and enjoy sound with even greater impact.[FN|Optional wireless speakers’ availability varies by country/region.]

Sound straight from cinema


Bring authentic cinema surround sound quality to your living room. BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 not only supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, but also has IMAX® Enhanced certification.[FN|IMAX® Enhanced feature will be available via a future software update.][FN|IMAX® Enhanced certification is obtained when used in combination with SA-RS5 or SA-RS3S as rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 as subwoofer.]

Upmix stereo content to surround sound


Sony's new upmixer delivers rich surround sound even from stereo content. Its innovative algorithm extracts and redistributes individual audio objects to immerse you in 3D sound. While upmixing, AI Sound Separation processing detects human voices and makes them sound clearer.

Speaker placement made simple


Adding rear speakers? Don’t worry about finding the perfect position. Sound Field Optimization calibrates sound based on their location and uses phantom speakers to fill any gaps in the surround stage.

Calibrated to suit your room


No need to remodel your home to get movie theatre acoustics. Sound Field Optimization analyses your room's acoustic characteristics, then uses advanced signal processing to overwrite them with those of a movie theatre.

The best seat is where you are


Enjoy quality surround sound wherever you're sitting. Just run calibration with our smartphone app, BRAVIA Connect, and BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 will detect your position in the room and optimise sound to suit.[FN|Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the final design.]

New 2-way speaker


Discover clear, wide surround sound from a single soundbar. The Bar 8 features a new 2-way speaker with added tweeters for front and centre, delivering wider surround sound and a precise sound image.

Quad woofer delivers powerful bass


The Bar 8 may be slim but it delivers remarkably powerful, punchy bass thanks to a built-in quad woofer.

Side speakers fill the space with sound


Side speakers reflect wide directional sound off the walls, filling your entire room with expansive sound and giving entertainment a real sense of drama and scale. The ambient sound recognised by the algorithm contributes to the expansive sound too.

Hear sound from overhead


Up-firing speakers reflect sound off the ceiling for immersive overhead audio. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates phantom ceiling speakers for even more atmospheric sound.

X-Balanced Speaker Unit


The speakers’ unique rectangular shape maximises the diaphragm area for punchy bass. It also reduces driver excursion and maintains sound pressure, ensuring less distortion and greater vocal clarity.

Do it all with BRAVIA Connect[FN|Sony | BRAVIA Connect app must be installed on a smartphone. The smartphone and the product must be connected to the same home network via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi®)/Internet.]


The BRAVIA Connect smartphone app guides you through initial settings, assists with troubleshooting, and lets you control volume, sound field and more. It also notifies you about software updates and lets you control a compatible TV too.[FN|This function works with compatible BRAVIA and the latest software. Product availability varies by countries/regions. https://www.sony.net/hav_faq][FN|Updating the mobile app to the latest version is required.]

Set up in seconds


Simply plug in the Bar 8, connect to your TV using HDMI, and power on. With LAN, HDMI IN and HDMI OUT (eARC), you’re all set to enjoy a new spatial surround sound experience.

Accessible for all


To help people who are blind or have low vision set up the soundbar, tactile dots indicate a QR code[FN|QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries/regions.] for the BRAVIA Connect app, which offers screen reader support. Tactile dots on the back panel indicate the eARC HDMI terminal for connecting to a TV.

Space-saving design


The supplied spacer allows the soundbar to sit tidily over the TV stand[FN|Applicable TV models when the TV stand is set to outside position: BRAVIA 9 (85"/ 75"/ 65"), BRAVIA8 (77"), BRAVIA7 (85"/ 75"). BRAVIA availability varies by country and region.][FN|Applicable TV models  when the TV stand is set to inside position: BRAVIA 9 (85"/ 75"/ 65"), BRAVIA8 (77"/65"/55"), BRAVIA7 (85"/75"/65"/55"). BRAVIA availability varies by country and region. ] for an integrated look that saves you space.

TV and soundbar in perfect harmony


Step up to a completely cinematic experience. Acoustic Center Sync enables the Bar 8 to use your compatible BRAVIA as a centre speaker. So sound comes from the screen, adjusted as part of one integrated speaker system.[FN|This function works with compatible BRAVIA. Product availability varies by countries/regions. https://www.sony.net/hav_faq]

Crystal clear voice. Precise dialogue.


No more muffled voices. Combined with compatible BRAVIA, our new Voice Zoom 3™ powered by AI machine learning recognises human voices and amplifies or reduces their volume so even faint dialogue sounds loud and clear.[FN|This function works with compatible BRAVIA. Product availability varies by countries/regions. https://www.sony.net/hav_faq][FN|Future firmware update on BRAVIA is required.]

Effortless control with BRAVIA


Control surround sound easily with your BRAVIA TV remote. Sound settings automatically appear on the BRAVIA Quick Settings menu for easy control of features, like Sound Field and volume.[FN|Simulated UI. The image varies by countries/regions and products.][FN|This function works with compatible BRAVIA. Product availability varies by countries/regions. https://www.sony.net/hav_faq]

Movies feel so real


With its HDMI 2.1 capability, BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 ensures the original picture quality of any source is preserved, right up to 8K HDR.

An immersive gaming experience


Lose yourself in gaming. Enjoy immersive overhead sound with the PlayStation®5 console[FN|Software updates on both PlayStation®5 console and BRAVIA™ TVs are required.], optimised picture settings by Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode when connecting compatible BRAVIA™ TVs and PS5® console. This product also supports VRR, ALLM and SBTM for more realistic gaming.

Lose yourself in supreme music quality


Bring your music to life as never before. Enjoy tracks the way the artists intended with High-Resolution Audio. Or discover 360 Reality Audio[FN|Please visit www.sony.net/360RA/ to check compatible hardware, application, and 360 Reality Audio streaming service.] for a truly immersive live music experience.

Stream music from your favourite services


It's not all about movies. You can also enjoy music in high-quality upmixed sound. Built-in support for Spotify Connect™ and Apple AirPlay lets you play all your favourite tracks.

Bluetooth®[FN|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.] connection


Stream audio content wirelessly. Bluetooth® technology makes it easy to enjoy music, podcasts and more from your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

DSEE Ultimate


Using Edge-AI, DSEE Ultimate™ (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time, restoring acoustic details for a richer listening experience.

Information on security updates


Where a Sony product contains software that is subject to updates, Sony may issue security updates and updates necessary for the proper functioning of the device.

SPECIFICATIONS

Size & Weight
MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D)
1100 x 64 x 113 mm
MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D) (INCH)
43 3 / 8 x 2 5 / 8 x 4 1 / 2 in
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY
4.7 kg
MAIN UNIT WEIGHT - BODY ONLY (OZ)
10 lb 6 oz
Amplifier
Amplifier Type
Digital Amplifier, S-Master HX
Amplifier Channels
11 ch
Interface
Input and Output Terminals
S-Center Out
Wi-Fi®
Yes
IEEE802.11 version
a / b / g / n / ac
BLUETOOTH® VERSION
Bluetooth® version: 5.2
HDMI
Number of Input/Output
Input / Output: 1 / 1 (eARC / ARC)
eARC
Yes
4K/60p/YUV4:4:4
Yes
HDR
Yes
Dolby Vision™ Compatible
Yes
HLG (hybrid log gamma)
Yes
HDCP2.2
Yes
BRAVIA Sync
Yes
HDMI CEC
Yes
Audio Formats
360 REALITY AUDIO
Yes
HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
Yes
HDMI input
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96 / 24, DTS: X, IMAX ENHANCED, LPCM: 2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch, 360 Reality Audio
HDMI eARC
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96 / 24, DTS: X, IMAX ENHANCED, LPCM: 192kHz / 24bit
BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER)
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Sound Function
Sound Mode
Sound Field
Sound Effect
Night Mode, Voice Mode
SOUND ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGY
DSEE Ultimate
Calibration
Yes
Speaker Layout
Speaker Structure
5.0.2 ch (11 Speaker Units)
bar speaker
HT-A8000
Network Function
Network Function
Spotify Connect, AirPlay
Wireless Features
Wireless Surround (with optional wireless speakers)
Yes
Application
SONY | BRAVIA CONNECT
Yes
Function With Bravia
FUNCTION WITH BRAVIA
Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3™, Quick Setting Menu
Details
POWER CONSUMPTION *APPROX
60W
Wall-mountable
Yes
Eco and energy saving
Power Consumption (Off Mode)
not available
Power Consumption (Standby Mode)
0.5 W
Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals
0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 2.3 W (WiFi / Bluetoothr® connection / all terminals and networks connected)
Standby Mode Activated
After 20 minutes
Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals
After 20 minutes (HDMI CEC / WiFi / Bluetooth® connection)
Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
Turning the Bluetooth® functions and Wireless LAN functions on / off
• Press INPUT (Input), ·(Volume) -, ·(Volume) +, and INPUT (Input) in that order on the supplied remote control to turn off the Bluetooth® functions and Wireless LAN functions.
• Press INPUT (Input), ·(Volume) -, ·(Volume) +, and INPUT (Input) again in that order on the supplied remote control to turn on the Bluetooth® functions and Wireless LAN functions.