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Sony HTX-8500

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Sony
★★★★★
4 years ago
Simple and effective

This was recommended by a Sony 'expert' in store and he was absolutely bang-on our requirements. Very easy to set up and works very well. Still haven't used all the pre-set sound options but quick tests suggest will do all it promises

johnlewis.com
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★★★
4 years ago
First sound bar

This is my first experience of a soundbar and this one had good write-ups. Once unpacked and book read. I went to set up. Unfortunately, my Tv is not the latest model and the Bluetooth on the TV does not talk to the bar. This is why I gave it a 4 out of 5.

gadgets.ndtv.com
★★★★
4 years ago

In a lot of our reviews of TVs, we tend to recommend buying a separate audio system because of their inadequate sound capabilities. Even if the TV's audio is good enough, it usually doesn't go beyond basic stereo sound; you'll need a good speaker system to turn your living room into a proper home...

Good; Easy to set up and use; Decent mid-range and low-end sound; Can get quite loud; Support for Dolby Atmos; DTS:X; 4K passthrough; HDMI-CEC; Fairly wide soundstage

Bad; Vertical Surround mode is gimmicky; No display; confusing LED-based prompts

News18
★★★★★
4 years ago
Sony HT-X8500 Review: If Dolby Atmos is What You Need in Your Life, This is The Soundbar to Buy

I am sure you have a television at home. And I can say with confidence that this television of yours, no matter how expensive it may be, will not exactly be very good as far as the sound experience goes. Believe me, it is not just a problem with your TV.

Argos
★★★★★
4 years ago
A sonic revelation!

Once set up, this Dolby Atmos soundbar has proved to be an outstanding piece of kit, with modes to suit every conceivable sound need, a rich ambience and superb surround-sound.

TechRadar UK
★★★★★
4 years ago
Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar

This compact Sony soundbar belies its mid-range price with a blockbuster audio performance. The soundstage is wide, with lovely wraparound sound processing courtesy of Sony's clever Vertical S, and that internal subwoofer is a proper beast.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible; Compact all-in-one form factor; Integrated subwoofer; Easy to set-up and use; Brilliant value

No upfiring drivers; Not High-Res Audio capable; Stripped back feature set

very.co.uk
★★★★★
4 years ago
Just what I wanted

Wanted to upgrade from my dying 5.1 surround sound system and very happy with this purchase. Easy to set up (providing you have a fairly recent Sony TV) and the sound/bass are spot on. Easy to use and flick of a button to get the best sounds for films, TV, sports etc.

Indian Express
★★★★
4 years ago
Sony HT-X8500 sound bar review: Bring Dolby Atmos home

Sony HT-X8500 soundbar review: At the moment, the Sony HT-X8500 is among the best soundbars you can bring home, given that it performs ...

Trusted Reviews
★★★★★
4 years ago
Sony HT-X8500 2.1 Ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer HTX8500 review

The HT-X8500 soundbar doesn’t only offer brilliant value for money, it also brings the multiplex home in a way few will find difficult to live with. While it's only a 2.1 system, the impact of Sony’s inventive DSP post processing for that surround sound effect is genuinely impressive.

All-in-one 2.1 design; Good with movies and music; Plug ‘n’ Play installation

No Wi-Fi support; No up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers; Pronounced sweet spot

What Hi-Fi?
★★★
★★
4 years ago
Sony HT-X8500 2.1 Ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Built-In Subwoofer HTX8500 review

Strong home cinema specs and big scale sound are undermined by foggy audio quality

Neat design; Dolby Atmos and DTS:X; Weighty; open sound

Thick; muffled midrange; Lack of crispness and definition; Occasionally confusing operation

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