Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8
The Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 lands as a solid mid-range soundbar, built around 9.0.
64/100
9.0360 W5.0Alexa
£805best price at Amazon
In stock at 1 retailer
We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.
Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily
Why we rate it
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
- HDMI eARC
- No subwoofer included
- No rear speakers included
Score profile
Scored against the soundbars classWhere the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Channels and drivers
Channels9
Total power360 W
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosYes
DTS:XYes
Ports and inputs
HDMI eARCYes
Optical inYes
Bluetooth5
Features
Voice assistantAlexa
App controlYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 vs Sony Sony HT-A3000
Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8Sony HT-A3000
| SonySony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8This page | SonySony HT-A3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Channels | 9 | 3.1 |
| Max power | 360 WBetter | 250 W |
Who it's for
Is the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need subwoofer included, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other soundbars, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 67.
What stands out on the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8?
Its dolby atmos stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8?
The Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
You might also consider
Alternatives & similar soundbars
If you want to spend less
Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8
The Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 covers the basics for less outlay.
See review →If you want the best
Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8
The Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED K75XR90 75" + BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 scores higher and adds headroom for demanding setups.
See review →
