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Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 8 vs Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9

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SonyBRAVIA Theatre Bar 8SonyBRAVIA Theatre Bar 9
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024April 2024
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels5.0.27.0.2
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Drivers11 speaker units in an acoustic-suspension enclosure; 45 × 90 mm front and centre cone speakers, 10 mm front soft-dome tweeters, a 22 mm centre soft-dome tweeter, and 46 × 54 mm up-firing and side speakers13 speaker units; 45 × 90 mm front and centre cone speakers with passive radiators, 10 mm front soft-dome tweeters, a 22 mm centre soft-dome tweeter, 16 mm soft-dome beam tweeters with acoustic tubes, and 46 × 54 mm up-firing and side speakers (acoustic suspension)
AmplifiersS-Master HX digital amplifier, 11 channelsS-Master HX digital amplifier, 13 channels
Audio formatsOver HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and LPCM up to 192 kHz/24-bit; 360 Reality Audio; High-Resolution AudioOver HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and LPCM up to 192 kHz/24-bit; 360 Reality Audio; High-Resolution Audio
Room tuningSound Field Optimization; 360 Spatial Sound Mapping; Voice mode and Night mode; DSEE Ultimate; Voice Zoom 3 and Acoustic Center Sync with compatible BRAVIA TVsSound Field Optimization; 360 Spatial Sound Mapping; Voice mode and Night mode; DSEE Ultimate; Voice Zoom 3 and Acoustic Center Sync with compatible BRAVIA TVs
Connections
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsNoneNone
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; SBC, AAC and LDAC (receiving); A2DP and AVRCPBluetooth 5.2; SBC, AAC and LDAC (receiving); A2DP and AVRCP
PortsHDMI eARC/ARC out to the TV; HDMI in (4K/60p 4:4:4, HDR, Dolby Vision, HLG, VRR, ALLM, HDCP 2.2); S-CENTER OUT for TV Center Speaker ModeHDMI eARC/ARC out to the TV; HDMI in (4K/60p 4:4:4, HDR, Dolby Vision, HLG, VRR, ALLM, HDCP 2.2); S-CENTER OUT for TV Center Speaker Mode
StreamingAirPlay; Spotify Connect; BluetoothAirPlay; Spotify Connect; Bluetooth
Multi-roomAirPlay to several speakers; wireless SA-RS5 or SA-RS3S rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofers (up to two of the same model) sold separatelyAirPlay to several speakers; wireless SA-RS5 or SA-RS3S rear speakers and SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofers (up to two of the same model) sold separately
AppSony | BRAVIA Connect; settings also appear in the Quick Settings menu of compatible BRAVIA TVsSony | BRAVIA Connect; settings also appear in the Quick Settings menu of compatible BRAVIA TVs
Design
Weight4.7 kg5.5 kg
ControlsPower button on the bar; supplied remote control with SOUND FIELD, VOICE and NIGHT buttons; HDMI CEC with the TV remotePower button on the bar; supplied remote control with SOUND FIELD, VOICE and NIGHT buttons; HDMI CEC with the TV remote
MicrophonesNone; Sony says the speaker system doesn't have a microphoneNone; Sony says the speaker system doesn't have a microphone
MountingWall-mountable with the supplied brackets and template; supplied feet raise it to 76.2 mmWall-mountable with the supplied brackets and template; supplied feet raise it to 76.2 mm
Size1,100 × 64 × 113 mm (W × H × D)1,300 × 64 × 113 mm (W × H × D)
In the boxSound bar, remote control, TV center speaker mode cable, HDMI cable, AC power cord, two feet, wall mounting brackets, screws and template, documents; batteries in some regionsSound bar, remote control, TV center speaker mode cable, HDMI cable, AC power cord, two feet, wall mounting brackets, screws and template, documents; batteries in some regions

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