| Name | Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 | 
|---|---|
| Image |  | 
| MSRP | $849.99 | 
| Released | 2024 | 
| Availability | Available | 
| Current price | Amazon | 
| Speaker configuration | |
| Audio channels | 5.0.2 | 
| Expandable up to: | 5.1.4 (Atmos rears, sub) | 
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 8: 4× racetrack driver, 2× full range (side) + 2× upfiring | 
| Tweeters - total | 3: 2× 10 mm (L+R), 1× 22 mm (center) | 
| Subwoofers | 0 | 
| Audio specifications | |
| Watts RMS | 495 W | 
| Frequency range | Not specified | 
| DTS:X support | Yes | 
| Dolby Atmos support? | Yes | 
| Surround sound? | Virtual | 
| Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | 
| Other (notable) sound features? | Voice Zoom 3 | 
| Sound calibration? | Yes, (Sound Field optimization) | 
| Connectivity & ports | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | 
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | 
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 1× HDMI 2.1 | 
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ❌ | 
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ | 
| USB-A port? | ❌ | 
| Other audio ports | S-center out | 
| Wireless setup & control | |
| Official app? | BRAVIA Connect | 
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | 
| Chromecast built-in? | ❌ | 
| AirPlay? | ✔ | 
| Alexa cast? | ❌ | 
| Multiroom? | ❌ | 
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) | 
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 | 
| Physical specifications | |
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar | 
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 110×6.4×11.3 | 
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 43.38×2.625×4.5 | 
| Weight (kg): | 4.6 | 
| Weight (lbs): | 10.38 | 
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with included wall bracket | 
| Color options: | Black | 
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote, feet, wall mount kit | 
| More info | |
| Model number | HTA8000 | 
| User guide / manual | Help Guide | 
| Official site link | Sony.com | 
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