Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in subwoofer, Black
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Style: Soundbar
Features
- 7.1.2ch Dolby Atmos/DTS X with Vertical Sound Engine.Waterproof : No
- Dual built-in subwoofers for deep bass
- All sound upscaled close to 7.1.2ch audio
- Seven different sound modes to enhance your entertainment experience
- Voice enhancement for greater clarity
- Slim, low-profile design complements your TV
- 4K HDR passthrough-enabled to ensure a high-quality entertainment experience
- One-cable HDMI eARC for simple, high-quality connection to your TV
- Easily integrates with your AV system with HDMI and optical inputs
Description
Cinematic audio with built-in subwoofers, in a compact package. The all-in-one X8500 Soundbar features 7.1.2 channel sound, Vertical Sound Engine technology, and Dolby Atmos /DTS:X compatibility for a cinematic, three-dimensional surround sound experience. The elegant, compact design fits perfectly in front of your TV, especially in places where space is at a premium. Buttons for sound modes for enhanced movies, music, gaming, news and sport.
Brand: Sony
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 25 watts
Connectivity Technology: wired, wireless
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Mounting Type: Wall Mount
Audio Output Mode: Surround
Mounting Type: Wall Mount
Enclosure Material: Plastic Or Metal
Speaker Type: Soundbar,Subwoofer
Additional Features: Dolby Enabled, Subwoofer
Antenna Location: For Televisions
Color: Black
Is Waterproof: FALSE
Warranty Type: Limited
Control Method: Remote
Speaker Size: 94.61 centimeters
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Specific Uses For Product: Home Theater Systems, Television Audio Enhancement
Controller Type: Remote Control
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 25 watts
Number of Power Levels: 25
Connectivity Technology: wired, wireless
Wireless Technology: WIRED TYPE
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology: Wired
Connectivity Protocol: Bluetooth
Power Source: Corded Electric
Number of Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Brand: Sony
Model Number: HTX8500
Model Name: HTX8500
Built-In Media: AC Adaptor ( cable length 2 m), AC Cord, Batteries for remote commander, HDMI Cable, Remote Commander (RMT-AH501U), Wall Mount Template, Quick Setup Guide, Instruction Manual
Warranty Description: 1 year
Number of Items: 1
Customer Package Type: FFP
UPC: 027242914582
Manufacturer: Sony
Age Range Description: Adult
Number of Audio Channels: 2.1, 7.1.2
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 6.1"D x 35"W x 3.8"H
Item Weight: 16 ounces
Compatible Devices: Television
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Number Of Circuits: 9
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I bought a Sony OLED TV and a Yamaha 4K Dolby Atmos receiver. Surround sound worked with the cable box but wouldn't work when streaming. I could not get the TV to pair with the receiver while streaming. My son gave me a Toshiba sound bar and I couldn't get that sound bar to pair with the TV either. I couldn't stand the poor sound quality of the TV so I decided to get a Sony sound bar and hope that I could get the TV to pair with the sound bar. I have a small fortune invested in the Yamaha receiver and Bose speakers. I was looking for a sound bar that gave me value for my money so I selected the Sony HT-X8500. I read some good reviews on Amazon. I have a small TV room and the sound quality is excellent. It was very easy to install. In ten minutes I had it hooked up and paired to the TV. The sound bar has the sub woofers built in so there is no need to find a location for a sub woofer. The remote is great. I like the news and voice function when I'm not using the cinema function. The only thing that I didn't like was that it takes about 15 seconds for the speaker to switch from streaming to cable. If you want a sound bar for a small room you can't go wrong with the Sony HT- X85OO.
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If you're going to spend the money on this, I highly recommend just throwing down $1000 for the higher end version. This is okay, but it's nothing special, and will just make you wish you'd spent more money on something higher end. Music on this sounds totally mindblowingly spectacular, but voices don't, which is a big problem for an audio device that you're hooking up to a TV. Whenever a scene comes on that's mainly sound effects and music, then this thing really shines and impresses me, but when people start talking then it often disappoints. It's better than my TV's speakers for sure, but voices are sometimes less muddy (though lower quality overall) on my TV's speakers. A big problem is that there are only three bass settings, and the bass is what makes the voices muddy, so you either end up having a little too much bass with voices slightly muddy, or too little bass. The controller and integration with a Sony brand TV also leave a lot to be desired. I have a Sony TV, so you'd think there would be some nice integration, but there's not. For example, when you turn the volume up or down, it doesn't show the volume on the TV, only on the sound bar. The sound bar's whole interface leaves a lot to be desired. There are like 5 LEDs that they use to display everything (including volume), which tends to be confusing. You'd think with a Sony TV at least that the TV would display the settings instead, or at least the volume, but no such luck. You're stuck with the confusing LEDs. The fact that it comes with a remote at all is slightly annoying; the last thing I need is another remote. The controls have a lot of complex options and functionality. There are different options you can cycle through by holding a button down instead of pressing it and vice versa. It has a bunch of presets, stuff that specific to certain kinds of content, all sorts of options. You'd think that would be good, but it often just ends up being confusing and unnecessary. The default options are probably the best (which is probably why they made it the default), and you can spend hours cycling through the other options just to find stuff that isn't as good as the default. The whole interface and remote are needlessly complex and confusing. I would have actually preferred if you just plugged the sound bar in and there were no options, remote, or confusing LEDs. The vertical surround sound and other surround sound stuff it does is pretty cool when you're listening to music, but the moment it switches to voices you're going to wish you'd spent more money for the higher end version. The surround sound does seem to surround when music is playing, but when voices are playing then it often feels like a slightly smaller sound stage than my TV's built in speakers. The surround sound stuff seems to occasionally slightly distort voices as well, but like the muddy voices it's often transient. This thing definitely shows off how cool it could be if you'd spent more money. Overall, this might make a nice gift for a friend or family member (or a child) who isn't an audiophile or who has an old TV, but I'd highly, highly recommend just spending $1000 instead if you're going to buy a sound bar for yourself. It's just kinda not worth it at this price point. It does look beautiful though, I'll give it that, and when music is playing it's totally spectacular. It is overall better than my TV's built in speakers, but the occasional muddy or distorted voices bother me.
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