Does the Theater Bar 8 come with a subwoofer?

No. It is a single bar with built-in drivers. Sony sells a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers separately if you want more bass and true surround.

How does it compare with the Theater Bar 9?

The Bar 9 is Sony's flagship with more drivers and up-firing channels for stronger height effects. The Bar 8 keeps the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping processing in a smaller, simpler bar.

Do I need a Sony TV to use it?

No, it works with any TV over HDMI. Pairing with a BRAVIA TV unlocks Sony's integrated sound modes and on-screen settings.

Can I add rear speakers later?

Yes. Sony's optional wireless rear speakers and subwoofer expand the Bar 8 into a fuller surround system.

What is 360 Spatial Sound Mapping?

It uses the bar's drivers to project sound around the room, creating phantom speakers for a wider surround effect without physical rear units.

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care

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Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care

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Our take on the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care

The Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is a single-bar soundbar with 11 built-in drivers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, which bounces sound off walls to build a wider surround field without rear speakers. It is aimed at people who want big movie sound from one box and a clean setup. It sits below Sony's flagship Theater Bar 9, which adds more drivers and up-firing channels, and above the cheaper Bar 5. Optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers can be added later for real bass and true surround.

Best forMovie watchers wanting surround from one barSony BRAVIA TV ownersSmall to mid-size living roomsBuyers who may add a sub and rears later

Pros

11 drivers with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Wide, room-filling virtual surround from a single bar
Adds wireless subwoofer and rear speakers when wanted
Integrates with BRAVIA TVs for sound modes and menus
Slim, low-profile black design

Cons

No subwoofer in the box, so deep bass is limited
Virtual surround cannot match true rear speakers
Sits below the Bar 9 on driver count and up-firing channels
Setup and calibration take some tuning

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care prices at every store

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About the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care

The Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 is a sound bar for home theater use. It has 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, which creates spatial audio that surrounds the listener.

The sound system can be expanded with an optional wireless subwoofer and optional rear speakers. This listing also includes a 13-month Axiom Care plan.

Model: Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
Color: Black
Speakers: 11 built-in speakers
Sound technology: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Expandable with: Optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers
Included plan: 13-month Axiom Care

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Does the Theater Bar 8 come with a subwoofer?: No. It is a single bar with built-in drivers. Sony sells a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers separately if you want more bass and true surround.
How does it compare with the Theater Bar 9?: The Bar 9 is Sony's flagship with more drivers and up-firing channels for stronger height effects. The Bar 8 keeps the 360 Spatial Sound Mapping processing in a smaller, simpler bar.
Do I need a Sony TV to use it?: No, it works with any TV over HDMI. Pairing with a BRAVIA TV unlocks Sony's integrated sound modes and on-screen settings.
Can I add rear speakers later?: Yes. Sony's optional wireless rear speakers and subwoofer expand the Bar 8 into a fuller surround system.
What is 360 Spatial Sound Mapping?: It uses the bar's drivers to project sound around the room, creating phantom speakers for a wider surround effect without physical rear units.
Where is the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 Sound Bar + 13-Month Axiom Care cheapest?: At Walmart, for $998.00, as of our latest check.