Sony HTA8000 5.0.2 Dolby Atmos® Soundbar

Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 5.0.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Transform your living room into a premium home cinema with the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8. Designed to deliver powerful, immersive audio in a sleek and sophisticated soundbar, this advanced 5.0.2-channel home entertainment system brings films, television, music and gaming to life with exceptional clarity, depth and detail.

Featuring Sony's innovative speaker technology and advanced sound processing, the HT-A8000 creates an expansive soundstage that places you closer to the action. With support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, compatible entertainment is reproduced with multidimensional audio, helping you experience sound from around and above your listening position.

Its impressive 5.0.2-channel configuration combines multiple front-facing speakers with dedicated up-firing drivers to create a more realistic and engaging listening experience. Whether you're watching a Hollywood blockbuster, streaming your favourite series or enjoying music, the Sony HT-A8000 delivers a significant upgrade over conventional television speakers.

With 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, High-Resolution Audio, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity, this premium Sony soundbar offers an excellent combination of cinematic performance, wireless convenience and intelligent features. Its contemporary design also makes it an attractive addition to your home entertainment setup, whether positioned on a TV cabinet or wall-mounted.

Immersive 5.0.2-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound
Experience a new dimension of home entertainment with the Sony HT-A8000's 5.0.2-channel speaker configuration. Designed to create a more enveloping soundstage, the system combines five main audio channels with two up-firing speakers to reproduce immersive, three-dimensional sound.

With Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatibility, sound can be positioned around you and overhead, adding greater realism to compatible films, television programmes and games. Hear the detail in cinematic soundtracks, subtle background effects and dramatic action sequences with greater depth and precision.

The two up-firing speakers help create the sensation of overhead audio without the need for dedicated ceiling speakers, making it easier to enjoy a more cinematic listening experience at home.

360 Spatial Sound Mapping for an expansive surround sound experience
One of the standout features of the Sony HT-A8000 is its innovative 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. Using advanced digital sound processing and built-in microphones, the soundbar analyses your room acoustics to create an immersive surround sound environment.

By generating phantom speakers around your listening position, it recreates the effect of a much larger multi-speaker home cinema system. This helps audio feel as though it's coming from different directions, rather than simply from the television, creating a more enveloping experience for films, gaming and television.

The result is an expansive soundstage that makes compatible entertainment feel more realistic, helping you become fully immersed in every scene.

High-Resolution Audio for exceptional sound detail
Enjoy your favourite music with impressive clarity and precision thanks to High-Resolution Audio support. The Sony HT-A8000 supports high-resolution audio playback up to 192kHz/24-bit through HDMI eARC, allowing compatible recordings to retain greater detail and depth.

From subtle instrumental details to powerful vocals and complex musical arrangements, you'll hear more of the nuances within your favourite tracks.

Sony's advanced S-Master HX digital amplification also helps deliver clean, detailed sound reproduction, making the HT-A8000 an excellent choice for both cinematic entertainment and high-quality music playback.

DSEE Ultimate restores detail to compressed music
Not all digital music is available in high-resolution formats. Sony's DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) uses Edge-AI technology to analyse compressed audio in real time and enhance its sound quality.

Designed to restore acoustic detail and richness, it helps improve the listening experience when streaming music from compatible services or playing compressed digital audio files.

Whether you're enjoying a favourite playlist, streaming a podcast or listening to your favourite artists, DSEE Ultimate helps deliver fuller, more detailed sound.

Upgrade your home cinema with an optional wireless subwoofer
The Sony HT-A8000 delivers impressive audio directly from its integrated speaker system, but you can take your home cinema experience further by adding a compatible Sony wireless subwoofer.

Compatible options include the Sony SA-SW3 and SA-SW5, which introduce deeper, more powerful low-frequency performance. Enjoy greater impact from explosions, dramatic film soundtracks, music and gaming, adding another dimension to your entertainment.

The soundbar also supports compatible wireless rear speakers, including the Sony SA-RS3S and SA-RS5, allowing you to expand your system with additional surround sound channels.

You can even connect two compatible subwoofers for enhanced bass performance, giving you the flexibility to create a more powerful home cinema setup over time.

Bluetooth 5.2 and LDAC wireless music streaming
The HT-A8000 offers convenient wireless connectivity, allowing you to enjoy music and other audio content without needing to connect additional cables.

With Bluetooth 5.2, you can stream music directly from compatible smartphones, tablets and laptops. It also supports Sony's LDAC audio technology, which allows compatible devices to transmit higher-quality Bluetooth audio compared with standard Bluetooth codecs.

Whether you're listening to your favourite albums, streaming playlists or enjoying podcasts, the HT-A8000 makes it easy to bring your audio entertainment into your living room.

Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect
Built-in Wi-Fi provides additional streaming options, allowing you to enjoy music from compatible services and devices.

With Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect support, you can stream your favourite music directly to the soundbar from compatible smartphones and other connected devices.

The system also supports Sony 360 Reality Audio, allowing you to enjoy compatible music recordings with an immersive spatial audio experience.

HDMI eARC and advanced 4K gaming connectivity
Designed to work with modern televisions and entertainment devices, the Sony HT-A8000 features HDMI eARC for transmitting high-quality audio from compatible TVs.

It also supports advanced video technologies, including Dolby Vision, HDR and HLG passthrough, helping maintain picture quality when connecting compatible entertainment devices.

For gamers, support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) makes the soundbar suitable for modern gaming setups. These technologies help provide smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay when used with compatible televisions and consoles.

BRAVIA Sync and Acoustic Centre Sync
Get more from your Sony television with BRAVIA Sync compatibility. When connected to a compatible BRAVIA TV, the HT-A8000 can integrate with your television's controls, making everyday operation easier.

Sony's Acoustic Centre Sync feature allows compatible BRAVIA televisions to work alongside the soundbar as the centre speaker. This helps align dialogue with the action on screen, creating a more natural and connected listening experience.

You can also take advantage of Voice Zoom 3 with compatible BRAVIA televisions, using AI-powered voice processing to adjust dialogue clarity and volume.

Voice Mode and Night Mode for personalised listening
Enjoy greater control over your audio with the HT-A8000's dedicated sound settings.

Voice Mode enhances dialogue frequencies, making conversations easier to follow when watching films, television programmes and streamed content.

Night Mode helps you enjoy entertainment at lower volumes without losing important audio details, making it particularly useful when watching television late at night.

These convenient listening options allow you to tailor the sound to your surroundings and personal preferences.

Easy setup with the Sony BRAVIA Connect app
Getting the best from your soundbar is simple with the Sony BRAVIA Connect smartphone app. Designed to make setup and everyday control straightforward, the app guides you through installation and allows you to adjust sound settings directly from your compatible smartphone.

Change the volume, select sound modes, adjust your listening preferences and manage connected devices without needing to navigate complicated menus.

The app can also provide troubleshooting assistance and software update notifications, helping you keep your Sony soundbar performing at its best.

Stylish, versatile design for any living room
Finished with a sleek, contemporary design, the Sony HT-A8000 complements modern televisions and home entertainment furniture. Measuring approximately 1100mm wide, 64mm high and 113mm deep, its slim profile allows it to sit neatly beneath larger televisions without becoming an unnecessary distraction.

The soundbar can be positioned on a television cabinet or wall-mounted, providing flexibility when arranging your entertainment space. Its understated appearance combines premium styling with powerful audio performance, making it a natural addition to a modern home cinema setup.

Why choose the Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8?
- 5.0.2-channel surround sound: Eleven integrated speaker units create an immersive audio experience.
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X: Enjoy multidimensional cinematic sound with compatible content.
- 360 Spatial Sound Mapping: Creates phantom speakers for an expansive surround soundstage.
- High-Resolution Audio: Supports playback up to 192kHz/24-bit through HDMI eARC.
- DSEE Ultimate: Uses AI-powered processing to enhance compressed digital music.
- S-Master HX amplification: Advanced digital amplification for detailed audio reproduction.
- 360 Reality Audio: Enjoy compatible music in an immersive spatial audio format.
- Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC: Stream music wirelessly with support for higher-quality Bluetooth audio.
- Built-in Wi-Fi: Connect to your home network for convenient music streaming.
- Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect: Enjoy music directly from compatible services and devices.
- HDMI eARC: Connect to compatible televisions for high-quality audio transmission.
- Dolby Vision and HDR passthrough: Designed for modern 4K entertainment systems.
- VRR and ALLM: Support for smoother, more responsive gaming with compatible equipment.
- Acoustic Centre Sync: Integrates with compatible Sony BRAVIA televisions.
- Optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers: Expand your home cinema system as required.
- BRAVIA Connect app: Convenient smartphone control and sound customisation.
- Wall-mountable design: Flexible installation to suit your living space.

The Sony HT-A8000 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 5.0.2ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar delivers an impressive home cinema experience without the need for a complicated multi-speaker installation. Combining Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and High-Resolution Audio, it produces immersive, detailed sound for films, television, gaming and music. With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay and Spotify Connect, plus the flexibility to add optional Sony wireless speakers and a subwoofer, it's a premium and adaptable soundbar designed to transform your home entertainment.