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Sony BRAVIA Theater Bar 8
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Key specs
Channels
5.0.2216%2.113%3.1.212%5.0.23%
5.0.2 appears on 3% of the 120 soundbars we've cataloged (of 124).
HDMI Earc
YesMost commonTrue89%False11%
True is the most common — on 89% of the 115 soundbars we've cataloged (of 124).
Surround Sound Format
Most commonDolby atmos33%Dts:x17%Dts virtual:x13%Dolby digital12%
Dolby atmos is the most common — on 33% of the 237 soundbars we've cataloged (of 124).
Expandable System
YesMost commonTrue82%False18%
True is the most common — on 82% of the 109 soundbars we've cataloged (of 124).
Sound
- Channels
- 5.0.2
- Surround Sound Format
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 11
- Frequency Response
- 60-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 60 Hz
- Dialogue Enhancement
- Yes
- Total Power Output
- 495 W
- Up Firing Drivers
- 2
Connectivity
- HDMI Earc
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Hdmi-arc, wifi, bluetooth, wired-3.5mm-aux
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, SBC, LDAC
- Optical
- No
- HDMI Input Count
- 1
Design
- Expandable System
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black
- Dimensions Depth
- 245 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 140 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 1200 mm
- Is Portable
- No
- Mounting Type
- Wall-mount, bookshelf/tabletop
- Power Source
- AC mains
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Voice Assistant Support
- Works with Apple Siri
Identity
- Model Number
- HTA8000
Release
- Date
- 2024-07
- Msrp Usd
- 999 USD
- Year
- 2024
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