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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

3.11Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Speaker Channels 3.1 (built-in subwoofer). The reference package is this soundbar-only listing.

5.0.22Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 5.0.2 ch. This is the standalone bar. Optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two woofers. That is 8 drivers. What Hi-Fi and Cord Busters repeat it. Expert Reviews lists only tweeters and woofers.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: under the grille are three full-range speakers, three tweeters and two subwoofers. That is 8 drivers, as on the Amazon page.

112Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 11 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

81Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Same page text. All listed drivers are in the bar. No separate subwoofer is in this package.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Same review text. All listed drivers sit in the bar.

112Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Speaker Layout: 11 Speaker Units. This is the standalone bar. Passive radiators and optional subwoofer or rear speakers are excluded.

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

06Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the bar has no upfiring speakers.7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no physical upward-firing speakers. The advertised Dolby Atmos is virtual.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review: there are no up-firing speakers. Atmos comes from processing.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar has an integrated subwoofer and no up-firing height drivers.

219Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-8Read 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes two top up-firing drivers.

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Component	Driver type	Count
Soundbar	Full-range speaker	3
Soundbar	Tweeter	3
Soundbar	Woofer	2

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: three full-range speakers, three tweeters, two woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: three full range speakers, two woofers and three tweeters.9Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plusRead 15 October 2026Review calls the two low-frequency drivers subwoofers. Amazon calls them woofers. Sizes and orientation are not published.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Woofer	4	Front
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	Front
Soundbar	Midrange driver	2	Side
Soundbar	Height driver	2	Up

Source19Reviewwhathifi.com/tv-home-cinema/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-8Read 8 October 2026Features section explicitly describes four front woofers, three standard tweeters, two side speakers and two top up-firing drivers. Total matches the maker driver count. Passive radiators are excluded. Driver sizes are omitted rather than assigning center/front sizes to unproved quantities.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for more bass consider the Fire TV Soundbar Plus with subwoofer. The listed package has only a built-in subwoofer and a separate subwoofer is not in the box.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no subwoofer. Optional speakers are separate.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

01Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The comparison table lists surround speakers only for the bundle with subwoofer and surround speakers. The in-the-box list has none.

04Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no rear speakers. Optional speakers are separate.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

No1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026One-piece bar. The in-the-box list has no detachable end sections.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. All bar ends are integral, with no supplied detachable speakers.

Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SA-SW7, SA-SW8, SA-SW9, SA-SW3, SA-SW55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. SA-SW7 does not support IMAX Enhanced.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

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SA-RS8, SA-RS9, SA-RS3S, SA-RS55Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00345716Read 8 October 2026Current optional speaker compatibility article, shared HT-A7100/HT-A8000/HT-A9000 section. Latest bar firmware and BRAVIA Connect app are required. Accessories are excluded from package facts.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. Best results over HDMI ARC or eARC. Atmos here is virtual because the bar has no up-firing drivers (TechRadar).

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos requires HDMI input or eARC.

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos, DTS:X. The bar has no up-firing drivers.

Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. DTS:X appears in the HDMI input and eARC columns and not in the ARC column.

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026LED chart: one green light for Dolby Digital or DTS playback, three green lights for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X playback. No connection is named.

LPCM 2ch, LPCM 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. MPEG AAC is region-dependent and omitted. Copy-protected SACD/DVD-Audio is unsupported.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connection	Format
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos
HDMI eARC	DTS:X
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: for playback in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port of the TV. Reviewers say DTS:X works only over eARC, so no DTS:X row is stored for ARC.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: optical connections do not support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. HDMI ARC or eARC is used for Atmos.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Connection	Format	Max input channels
HDMI input	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI input	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI input	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI input	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI input	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI input	DTS	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI input	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI input	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI eARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI eARC	LPCM 5.1ch	6
HDMI eARC	LPCM 7.1ch	8
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby TrueHD	Not available
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Discrete 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-ES Matrix 6.1	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS-HD Master Audio	Not available
HDMI eARC	DTS:X	Not available
HDMI ARC	LPCM 2ch	2
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS	Not available
HDMI ARC	DTS 96/24	Not available
HDMI input	360 Reality Audio	Not available

Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported Audio Formats table. The table has separate HDMI input, eARC and ARC columns. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus works over ARC. Lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos and multichannel PCM require HDMI input or eARC.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

MP36Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026The article says the USB port plays MP3 files from a USB drive. No other file formats are stated.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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192kHz7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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24bits7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, HDMI eARC audio formats explicitly lists LPCM 192 kHz / 24 bit. This describes digital input capability, not amplifier frequency response.

Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	ARC/eARC	HDMI ARC/eARC connection to the TV
Optical	1	Not available	Digital audio input
USB-A	1	Not available	USB audio playback from a USB drive
AC power	1	Not available	Soundbar power input

Source5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your Fire TV Soundbar Plus, back view: optical port, HDMI port, USB port and power port. Screw holes for wall mounting sit on the bottom. The HDMI port is the TV connection and its text says HDMI ARC/eARC.

BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	HDMI IN
HDMI	1	HDMI OUT to TV with eARC and ARC
AC power	1	AC power inlet
USB-A	1	FOR SERVICE only
Other	1	S-CENTER OUT for compatible BRAVIA TV center speaker

Source8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram. USB is service-only, with no local music playback. S-CENTER is an output, not an analog source input.

HDMI ARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI eARC

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: connect to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV. Cord Busters also names eARC.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Connecting a TV.

HDMI-CEC

Yes5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your TV with HDMI, step 2: check that your TV's HDMI CEC setting is enabled.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: the HDMI port is ARC-enabled and the reviewer would have liked a second HDMI passthrough port. The bar has one HDMI port.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the bar lacks an HDMI output port, so it uses up one TV HDMI port.

Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Bar Speaker connector diagram and Supported HDMI Video Formats. The bar has an HDMI IN port.

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus

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BSony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
7680	4320	24
7680	4320	25
7680	4320	30
7680	4320	50
7680	4320	60
3840	2160	24
3840	2160	25
3840	2160	30
3840	2160	50
3840	2160	60
3840	2160	100
3840	2160	120
2560	1440	120
1920	1080	24
1920	1080	30
1920	1080	50
1920	1080	60
1920	1080	100
1920	1080	120
1280	720	24
1280	720	30
1280	720	50
1280	720	60
720	576	50
720	480	60

Source9Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats enumerates these progressive modes. Interlaced 1080i is omitted because the schema has no scan-type column. Enhanced format (4K120, 8K) and an Ultra High Speed 48 Gbps HDMI cable are required for the full list. These are accepted combinations, not inferred maxima at other resolutions. Chroma and bit depth are not assigned to modes without evidence.

HDR passthrough formats

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HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supported HDMI Video Formats. HDMI supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision.

VRR passthrough

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Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports VRR.

ALLM passthrough

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Yes8Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports ALLM.

HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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2.38Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, HDMI Settings. HDMI supports HDCP 2.3.

Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Bluetooth Support Yes.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving is supported.

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

58Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Wireless Bluetooth 5. No minor version and no codecs are stated.

5.211Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Bluetooth Version row.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

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SBC, AAC, LDAC10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Bluetooth section. A2DP/AVRCP audio receiving supports SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC requires compatible source and suitable network environment.

Wi-Fi

No7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no built-in streaming like Roku soundbars, no Alexa and no app.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: no streaming capabilities are built in and there is no Alexa or other smart feature. The maker's connectivity row is HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth, USB. No Wi-Fi is listed by any source.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

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802.11a/b/g/n/ac10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN section.

Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, Wireless LAN frequency bands. Bands are not inferred from the IEEE standard.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

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AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect13Maker product pagesony.jp/home-theater/products/HT-A8000/specRead 8 October 2026Full specifications, Network Services explicitly lists AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Local playback file formats are not established by network service support.

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

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Siri14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports streaming by Siri through an external iOS Home app device. There is no built-in Siri voice interaction.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

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Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

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Companion apps

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Sony | BRAVIA Connect14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, About the App identifies BRAVIA Connect.

Companion app platforms

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Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

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Yes14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Using AirPlay explicitly supports selecting multiple speakers.

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Remote. The page says a TV remote is not included.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Meet your remote page and the included items page show the soundbar remote and 2 AAA batteries.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes a remote control.

Sound processing

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Sound modes

Movie, Music, Sports, Night1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: EQ Modes Movie, Music, Sports, Night.

Sound Field, Voice Mode, Night Mode16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue, Night Mode improves quiet listening and Sound Field enables surround processing.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

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Yes15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Room calibration system

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Sound Field Optimization15Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Product highlights explicitly identifies automatic Sound Field Optimization calibration. Initial installation uses BRAVIA Connect on a smartphone. No microphone presence is inferred.

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Dialogue Enhancer elevates voices above background sounds.

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Voice Mode improves dialogue.

Night mode

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page: Night mode gives crisp dialogue at low volumes and minimized bass.

Yes16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Adjusting Sound Quality and Supplied Remote Control. Night Mode improves quiet listening.

Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Remote: Treble and Bass buttons, each with levels 1 to 9. Dialogue Enhancer levels 1 to 5.

Bass level14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Supplied Remote Control provides bass adjustment.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Quick Settings, Voice Zoom 3, Acoustic Center Sync17Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Specifications, Function with BRAVIA. Requires a compatible Sony BRAVIA TV. Voice Zoom 3 replaces Voice Mode on supported TV input. Acoustic Center Sync is stored for this bar. It has an S-CENTER OUT port and a TV center speaker mode cable.

Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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60W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. On power is bar electrical input consumption, not audio output.

Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

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0.5W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Standby is an upper limit. Low-power standby requires Network/Bluetooth Standby off and pass-through off or Auto with TV off.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

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2.3W18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Network standby is an upper limit.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 30 W electrical rating3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Product specifications: Electrical Rating 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30W. This is the electrical rating of the bar and not an operating consumption figure.

AC power cord14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Connecting to an AC Outlet identifies mains power.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

Width942Height64Depth131mm(37.1 × 2.5 × 5.2 in)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Size (LxWxH) 94.2 x 13.1 x 6.4 cm. That is length (width) 942, depth 131, height 64 mm. The US page gives 37 x 5.2 x 2.5 in, which agrees within inch rounding.

Width1,100Height64Depth113mm(43.3 × 2.5 × 4.4 in)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Dimensions are approximate body only, excluding protrusions, feet and wall bracket.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

4,000g(8.8 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Technical details: Soundbar Weight 4.0 kg. The US page gives 8.8 lb, which agrees.

4,700g(10.4 lb)18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Specifications, General. Weight is approximate bar only.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit. The bar has two mounting holes on the bottom (Amazon safety page).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting the soundbar on the wall section.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 cable, AC power cord, AAA batteries (2), Wall mount kit, Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Soundbar Plus, Remote, HDMI 2.0 Cable, 1 AC Cord, 2 AAA Batteries, Wall mount kit, Quick Start Guide.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Also included page: High Speed HDMI cable, power cord and 2 AAA batteries, plus the wall mounting accessories.

Soundbar, Remote control, Two AAA batteries, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Two feet, Wall mounting brackets, Wall mounting template, Reference Guide, TV center speaker mode cable4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list.

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: Wall mount kit.5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wall mounting accessories: paper template, 2 anchors, 2 wall screws, 2 soundbar screws and 2 brackets.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents and Mounting the Bar Speaker on a Wall. The package list includes wall mounting brackets and a template.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026In the box: HDMI 2.0 Cable.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. The package list includes an HDMI cable.

Optical cable included

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TetjfEykAzfQbxXcbPRead 15 October 2026Setup page: connect to the TV optical port using an optical cable (sold separately).5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Other TV connection options: optical cable sold separately.

No4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, Checking the Package Contents. Complete standalone package list supplies no optical cable.

General

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Series

Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Page text: Meet the Fire TV Soundbar Plus Series. The series has a soundbar only, a soundbar with subwoofer and a soundbar with subwoofer and surround speakers.

BRAVIA Theatre1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page and model identifier.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

HM34BR3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/T5e2dahaqpkYECRdZTRead 15 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance page for the soundbar only: Model Number HM34BR. The bundle with subwoofer lists HM24BR and HM24SW instead.

HT-A80001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page and model identifier. Optional bundles are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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02724292954821Retailer pagewalts.com/product/ht-a8000Read 8 October 2026Specifications UPC row for standalone HT-A8000 in the US. The retailer identifies the bar, not a speaker bundle.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 November 20246Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026AFTVnews article date 14 November 2024. Amazon Japan opened pre-orders the same day.

17 April 20243Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release for the standalone Bar 8.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026The page is live. The listing carries a rating count and shows no discontinued notice.

Available1Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page. Buy button is available on the US store at access.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.996Press articleaftvnews.comRead 15 October 2026US price of the soundbar only: $249.99. Excludes sales tax. The subwoofer and surround bundles were $374.99 and $489.99.

$999.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: standalone Bar 8 US MSRP excluding tax. Later Sony store prices and bundles are excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US from this Amazon US page.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026CA from this Amazon Canada page for the same ASIN.8Reviewcordbusters.co.uk/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026UK review of the bar sold in the UK with UK and EU power cables.11Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 15 October 2026German article from January 2026 says the Soundbar Plus is sold on Amazon Germany at 189.99 euro.

US, CA3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-17-Cinema-is-coming-home-Sony-Electronics-introduces-brand-new-range-of-BRAVIA-R-Theater-home-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics US launch release, Pricing and Availability section: a US price and a separate Canadian price are listed.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Design section: all the units come in a matte black.

Black21Retailer pagewalts.com/product/ht-a8000Read 8 October 2026Product finish and Color rows explicitly say Black.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MT1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026

electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta80001Maker product pageelectronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/hta8000Read 8 October 2026Standalone Bar 8 product page on the US store.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specifications2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/sound-bars-home-theater-systems-sound-bars-surround-speakers/ht-a8000/specificationsRead 8 October 2026Maker support specifications page, Speaker Layout section.

Manual

d1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdf5Owner's manuald1o9vk2qokce73.cloudfront.net/S3+Cloudfront/FireTV/Fire+TV+Soundbar/FireTV_SoundbarPlus_Online_QSG_NA_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fire TV Soundbar Plus quick start guide, 4 pages, file 22-005394-01. The PDF has no text layer. Read through OCR and by eye.

helpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdf4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/ht/208283c/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Help Guide, full PDF.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026US: 1-year limited warranty and service.2Maker product pageamazon.ca/dp/B0CXZTT4MTRead 15 October 2026Canada page also states a 1-year limited warranty.

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