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Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)

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  • Best price today: $762.42 at Luna-Time (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 7 stores.

Our take on the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)

The HT-A8000 is Sony's mid-tier BRAVIA Theater Bar, a wide 43-inch soundbar with 11 channels driven by S-Master HX digital amplification and Dolby Atmos plus DTS:X decoding. It supports Dolby Vision and 4K/60p HDR passthrough through its HDMI input and eARC output, and it streams over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It suits people who want big virtual surround from a single bar and plan to add Sony's optional subwoofer and rear speakers later. Against cheaper bars it offers more drivers and room calibration; against Sony's flagship quad-speaker bars it gives up some raw output and bass.

Best forLiving rooms with a large TVApartment dwellers who want Atmos without rear speakersSony BRAVIA TV ownersBuyers planning to add a subwoofer later
Pros
  • 11-channel driver array with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • Wide 43-inch cabinet spreads sound across a big TV
  • HDMI eARC plus a 4K/60p Dolby Vision passthrough input
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and Ethernet connectivity
  • Room calibration and Sony's 360 Spatial Sound mapping
  • Expandable with Sony subwoofer and rear speakers
Cons
  • No subwoofer included, so deep bass is limited
  • Large footprint for smaller TVs and narrow stands
  • Virtual surround cannot match real rear speakers
  • Setup and calibration take some patience

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024) prices at every store

  • Luna-TimeNew

    In stockShips from Germany · duties may apply

    $762.42Checked 1 h ago
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    In stockShips from abroad · duties may apply · made for another market

    $737.49+ $96.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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    In stockSold by Walts TVReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $998.00Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024) price history

$998.00$737.49
Nov 9Nov 11

Lowest price we've seen: $737.49 on Nov 11 at Techinn.com; highest $998.00 on Nov 9. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the HT-A8000 highly for wide, enveloping sound and clean dialogue, especially paired with a Sony TV. The most common complaints are weak bass without the optional subwoofer and a bulky cabinet.

What people mention
  • SoundstagePraisedOwners say the bar throws sound well beyond its width and fills a large room.
  • BassCriticisedReviewers note that low-end punch is modest without the add-on subwoofer.
  • DialoguePraisedVoice Mode and the center channel keep speech clear in movies.
  • SizeMixedThe 43-inch cabinet suits big TVs but is awkward on narrow furniture.
  • SetupMixedHDMI eARC is simple, but room calibration takes some trial and error.
  • ExpandabilityPraisedAdding Sony's subwoofer and rear speakers upgrades it to true surround.

About the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar - Dolby Atmos - Digital Amplifier - S-Master HX - 11 CH - USB - Wi-Fi - Bluetooth - 1 HDMI In - 1 HDMI Output - eARC - 4K/60p - HDR - Dolby Vision - HLG - BRAVIA Sync - Dolby Digital - Dolby Dual Mono - DTS - LPCM 2c - Cinema - Music - Standard - Night Mode - Voice Mode - Immersive Surround Sound - S-Master - Dolby Speaker Virtual - Dolby Surround - Neural:X - (43.30"W x 4.44"D x 2.51"H) - (Black) with a 1 Year Amber Protection in Addition to the Included Full 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. Intended for Residential Use Only and Amber Protection HDTV Screen Cleaner - 200ml Liquid Spray - 6.8oz Screen Cleaner - Includes 200 x 200mm Polar Fleece Cloth - (9"W x 3"D x 5"H) - (Black)

Specifications

color
BlackSource
size
43.30" W x 4.44" D x 2.51" HSource
Connections
HDMISource
Remote Control
YesSource
Surround Sound Formats

Questions and answers

Does the HT-A8000 include a subwoofer?
No. The bar handles bass on its own, and Sony's optional wireless subwoofer adds real low-end punch.
Can I add rear speakers?
Yes. Sony's SA-RS3S or SA-RS5 rear speakers pair wirelessly for true surround sound.
Does it pass through 4K HDR video?
Yes. It has one HDMI input and one eARC output supporting 4K/60p, Dolby Vision and HLG.
Will it work with a non-Sony TV?
Yes, over HDMI eARC or Bluetooth. Some Sony-specific features like Acoustic Center Sync need a BRAVIA TV.
How wide is it?
About 43.3 inches wide, 4.4 inches deep and 2.5 inches tall, so measure your TV stand first.
Does it support DTS?
Yes. It decodes DTS, DTS:X and Neural:X in addition to Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround.
Where is the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024) cheapest?
At Luna-Time, for $762.42, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)?
Rated 4 out of 4 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theater Bar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and 2 Year Amber Protection Plan (2024)?
7 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Newegg, Amazon, Techinn.com, Luna-Time.

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Dolby Atmos
Source
Wireless
Yes
Configuration
2 Channel
Special Purpose
Soundbar
Style
Wall Mount
Dolby Atmos Enabled
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, Ethernet
Max Wattage
495 W