HT-X8500

Cinematic atmosphere, powerful built-in bass

Experience cinematic, three-dimensional surround sound with this 2.1 channel Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® sound bar featuring built-in subwoofers for deep bass sound and a slim, elegant design that fits perfectly in front of your TV.

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2.1ch Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X® Single Soundbar with built-in subwoofer | HT-X8500

HT-X8500
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Hear sound from all directions with simulated 7.1.2 surround sound 

Vertical Surround Engine, our latest surround technology, lets you enjoy the thrill of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® from a single slim unit. No matter what type of room you’re in, advanced DSP technology allows just two front speakers to reproduce full, cinematic sound from all around you, including from above.

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Experience sound from above 

Thanks to Sony’s virtual surround technology, the soundbar can position sound in vertical space – so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling or up-firing speakers. As well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Vertical Surround Engine lends a more realistic, multi-dimensional sound to other formats too.

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Surround made simple

Using front speakers only, Sony’s unique digital sound field processing technology virtually reproduces the surround sound field, with audio coming at you from both sides. There’s no need to add rear speakers, meaning you can enjoy rich, cinematic surround sound without cluttering your living space.

Choose the perfect setting

A button for every sound – choose the one that’s right for what you’re watching or listening to.

Experience deep bass sound

The HT-X8500 has a powerful built-in dual subwoofer in the centre – so you can enjoy deep bass sound with minimal equipment cluttering up your living space.

Slim and elegant 

Measuring just 890 x 64 x 96 mm, the HT-X8500 is slim, compact and unobtrusive, and complements your BRAVIA TV. Distinctive design elements include a punched metal speaker grille and sub-woofer ducts on both sides.

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Enjoy all your movies in 4K HDR quality

With the latest 4K HDR 18Gbps pass through and HDCP 2.2/HDCP 2.3, the HT-X8500 is made for the latest home cinema formats.

Easily added to your AV system

Connect a games console, UHD Blu-ray™ player or your set-top box, as well as your TV with HDMI and optical digital inputs.

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Wireless connectivity to your TV

With a Sony BRAVIA TV supporting Bluetooth® Transmitter you can send audio to your sound bar wirelessly

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One-cable HDMI eARC

With HDMI eARC you can enjoy the latest high bitrate surround sound formats, like Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, from your compatible TV.

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Stream all your favourite music

Pair the HT-X8500 with your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth® technology to wirelessly stream all your favourite albums and playlists.

Specifications & Features

This 2.1 channel Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X® sound bar with a built-in dual subwoofer and Vertical Sound Engine delivers a cinematic, three-dimensional surround sound experience, and its elegant design fits perfectly in front of your TV.
  • 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X with Vertical Sound Engine

  • Built-in subwoofers for deep bass sound

  • Slim, low-profile design complements your TV

  • Buttons for sound modes for enhanced movies, music, gaming, news and sport

  • 4K HDR compatibility

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