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Sony HT-X8500

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Product information

Key specs

Built-in WiFi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Width
89 cm
Height
6,4 cm
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert
  • Dolby Atmos sends sound effects to your listening position via the ceiling, so it sounds extra spatial.
  • The soundbar has both an HDMI and an optical connector to connect the bar to the TV.
  • When you connect the soundbar with an HDMI cable, you can control it with your TV remote.
  • You can't control the soundbar with your voice, due to the lack of a voice assistant.
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Description

Improve the sound of your favorite movies, series, games, and TV shows with the Sony HT-X8500. This soundbar has the Dolby Atmos technology. The sound isn't only sent straight ahead into room, but also upwards and to the sides. This results in a realistic sound experience. The built-in subwoofer emphasizes the bass, so the sound effects are enhanced. You can use different modes, such as theater, music, games, news, and sports to make the most of the sound. Do you rather listen to music? Connect the bar to your smartphone or tablet and stream music via streaming services such as Spotify or Deezer. You can also connect the soundbar to your television with an HDMI AR or optical cable.


Improve the sound of your favorite movies, series, games, and TV shows with the Sony HT-X8500. This soundbar has the Dolby Atmos technology. The sound isn't only sent straight ahead into room, but also upwards and to the sides. This results in a realistic sound experience. The built-in subwoofer emphasizes the bass, so the sound effects are enhanced. You can use different modes, such as theater, music, games, news, and sports to make the most of the sound. Do you rather listen to music? Connect the bar to your smartphone or tablet and stream music via streaming services such as Spotify or Deezer. You can also connect the soundbar to your television with an HDMI AR or optical cable.


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This is what you get

  • Manual (789.57 KB)
  • Remote
  • AC adapter and charging cable
  • Optical cable
  • Wall mount material

This is what you get

  • Manual (789.57 KB)
  • Remote
  • AC adapter and charging cable
  • Optical cable
  • Wall mount material

Key specs

Built-in WiFi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Width
89 cm
Height
6,4 cm
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
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Reviews

79 reviews
8,8/10 (79 reviews)

Rating

42 reviews with 5 stars

30 reviews with 4 stars

7 reviews with 3 stars

0 reviews with 2 stars

0 reviews with 1 star

Rating per section

Sound quality
8,7
Connection options
8,7
Design
10,0
Options
9,3

Customer images

Most helpful reviews

9,6/10

Very good addition to the standard TV sound!

  • User friendly
  • Good quality
  • HDMI cable is not included
  • Ramos1992
  • 18 May 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Good sound experience for the average listener

  • Spatial sound
  • Bright
  • Less bass
  • Rvanveelen
  • 17 May 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

A cinema sound at home in times when cinema experiences

  • Mvr
  • 19 March 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,4/10

Fine

  • Dolby Atmos
  • Both HDMI and Bluetooth connection
  • Sound quality outside of Dolby Atmos is mediocre
  • Kirsten
  • 22 June 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

Highly recommended for everyone

  • Good subwoofer
  • Good design
  • Paul t gilde
  • 20 June 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,0/10

A great soundbar if you want more but no extra speakers

  • Sound
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • Treble not adjustable
  • Mike
  • 28 February 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

RECOMMENDED!

  • Superb sound
  • Combination with the Sony TV gives a great set
  • With a lot of bass, it can become a problem for the relationship with the neighbors....
  • Conrad
  • 29 June 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

A wonderful soundbar for a limited space.

  • Compact
  • Does not disturb the TV furniture
  • No
  • Jo
  • 8 December 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
10/10

Good sound

  • good sound
  • Ismaël mankupranata
  • 29 August 2020
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,0/10

Definitely an addition to your viewing and listening experie

  • Surround sound gives a very nice effect when watching movies and series
  • Very easy to connect to laptop and phone via bluetooth
  • Doubt if I can use the dolby atmos function often (Netflix has this with few series)
  • Johan wijma
  • 4 April 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,6/10

Very good addition to the standard TV sound!

  • User friendly
  • Good quality
  • Built-in subwoofer
  • HDMI cable is not included

I have had this soundbar for a few weeks now. What immediately stands out is the sleek design. A (small) downside is that no HDMI cable is included. Still annoying if you don't have an extra HDMI cable at home. Nevertheless, the soundbar is very easy to use. So connected and installed. There's no shortage of options either! This way you have multiple settings for the sound (for example vertical sound, auto sound, cinema, music, voice, night, etc.). If I "just watch TV" then I switch the soundbar to auto sound. For movies and/or games, I switch to one of the other sound settings. It is recommended that you only enable vertical sound for movies. With normal television, the vertical sound does not come out very well. Switching between the sound settings is easy and quick to control via the remote control.

Music from your phone or laptop can also be easily played on the soundbar via a Bluetooth connection.

For a 2.1 soundbar, the sound is very good. The built-in subwoofer also works well. You can set the subwoofer in three positions. For me personally, the second setting is ideal and in balance with the other tones. If you are looking for the ultimate cinema experience, then this soundbar will be slightly less suitable. The sound is certainly room-filling and good, but I would consider the soundbar more as an addition to the standard TV sound.

  • Ramos1992
  • 18 May 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
8,8/10

Good sound experience for the average listener

  • Spatial sound
  • Bright
  • Less bass

Nice packaging and very clear installation instructions. HDMI cable is not included, but everyone has one at home, right? Connecting is done. Nice full sound with a spacious feeling. It does lack a bass, but I don't mind that in my home. Personally, I prefer several separate speakers, but this is a very good alternative!

  • Rvanveelen
  • 17 May 2019
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
9,2/10

A cinema sound at home in times when cinema experiences

A cinema sound at home in times when cinema experiences are unfortunately scarce

  • Mvr
  • 19 March 2021
  • Automatically translated from Dutch
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Sony HT-X8500

Coverage

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Manufacturing errors outside the warranty
  • Theft
  • Water damage

What isn't covered?

  • Damage caused by gross negligence isn't covered
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as dents) isn't covered

ERGO Product insurance

  • 3-year advance payment (11,00 per year) 32,99 one-time payment
  • 5-year advance payment (10,40 per year) 52,00 one-time payment

Deductible

In case of damage, a deductible of 10% (repair) or 10% (theft) applies

Specifications

Product

Product number
828426
Manufacturer code
HTX8500.CEL
Brand
Sony
Warranty
2 years
Processing of your defect
Via Coolblue

Physical properties soundbar

Height
6,4 cm
Width
89 cm
Depth
9,6 cm
Weight
5 kg
Color
Black
Quality category
Mid-range

Physical properties subwoofer

Separate subwoofer
No

Sound

Sound quality according to customers
Good
Number of audio channels
2
Number of subwoofer channels
2
Sound reproduction
Surround
Surround sound
Virtual surround sound
Surround sound systems
DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Hi-Res audio
No
Radio
No

Ports

HDMI connector
Yes
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Yes
Number of HDMI connectors
2
Digital optical connector
Yes
Network connector
No
USB port
Yes
USB function
Software updates

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Yes
Built-in WiFi
No
Plays from network
No
Multi-room audio
No
NFC
No

Smart

Compatible with smartphone / apps
No

Awards

Best tested
No

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