tldr; Mid-range Sony flagship. Smaller than Bar 9 but still impressive. Great for medium rooms with Bravia TVs.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8
“I mean Bravia 8 is newer, if you can get something open box or refurbished with extended warranty that’s the best price. But if you don’t mind paying the 600 euros the bar 8 sounds great. If you already have the Bravia 7 I say get a Sony yes or yes”
“This is a huge outlay for a non-flagship system. The Soundbar the Sub and the rears all have better versions within the Sony ecosystem......once you're near £1000 you should expect elite performance and the Bar 8 definitely is not that. Why didn't you just pick up a Samsung Q990D? it's well below 1000 and is comfortably better than what you have. I know it's probably not making you feel better but this setup at the price you got it at is a really bad deal, can't you request a refund?”
233 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026