Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8:
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According to our soundbar expert
You can enjoy spatial audio and a strong bass with the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 Home Cinema Set. You place the speakers behind you, so you also hear the sound from the back. This way, you immerse yourself in the sound of the movie. You can wirelessly connect them to the soundbar, so you don't have any extra cables in your room. With the subwoofer, you hear a strong bass. As a result, your movies and series have more depth. This way, the explosion in the movie sounds more realistic. Thanks to True Dolby Atmos and the 2 upwards facing speakers, the sound is reflected to where you're sitting via the ceiling. You also hear the sound from above you. This adds an extra dimension, which makes the movie sound even more realistic.
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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
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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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Product number | 948731 | |
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Manufacturer code | HTA8000.CEL | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
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 |
Product number | 890112 | |
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Manufacturer code | SASW3.CEL | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Subwoofer type | Wireless |
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Active speaker | ||
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Recommended amplifier power | 200 W | |
Speaker sensitivity | 18 dB | |
Impedance | 2 O | |
Frequency range | 28 - 200 Hz | |
Speaker subwoofer diameter | 16 m |
Digital optical connector |
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Color | Black | |
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Depth | 40,2 cm | |
Width | 20,1 cm | |
Height | 38,25 cm | |
Weight | 10,5 kg | |
Material | Plastic |
Product number | 961845 | |
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Manufacturer code | SARS8.CEJ | |
Brand | Sony | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Speaker composition | 2 speakers | |
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Bluetooth | ||
Water-resistant |
Color | Black | |
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Material | Plastic |
