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


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    HTX8500

    Model #: HTX8500
    769692
    Sony
    $499.99

    At a Glance

    Product Dimensions 2.63"h x 35.13"w x 3.88"d

    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.Read More

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    Product Overview

    Product Overview

    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.

    Everything upscaled close to 7.1.2ch

    Now you can enjoy everything you watch in maximum 7.1.2ch1 audio. Our advanced digital signal processing converts even stereo audio to cinematic surround with just the click of a button on the remote.

    Sound modes to match your entertainment

    Five different sound modes enhance your entertainment experience. Go deeper into the movies with Cinema mode, and enhance your game play thanks to Game mode created by Playstation developers. Sports mode fine tunes ambient crowd noise so you can feel the pitch-side action, while Music mode lets you hear the detail in every song. News mode is designed for clear dialogue.

    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.

    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.

    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 including Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma.

    One-cable HDMI eARC

    With HDMI eARC2 you can enjoy the latest high bitrate surround sound formats, like Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®, from your compatible TV.

    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.

    Wireless connectivity to your TV

    With a Sony BRAVIA TV supporting Bluetooth® Transmitter you can send audio to your sound bar wirelessly3.

    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 playlists4

    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.

    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.

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    General Specs

    Product Weight (lbs.)6
    ColorBlack
    Number of Speakers1
    WirelessYes
    Wall MountableYes
    AmpDigital Amplifier, S-Master
    Color Finish NameBlack
    Wifi CapableYes
    Bluetooth CapableYes
    Manufacturer Warranty1 year
    Speaker TypeSound Bars
    Width (in.)35.13
    Depth (in.)3.88
    Height (in.)2.63
    Channels3
    Bluetooth Version5.0
    Width (cm)89.23
    Height (cm.)6.68
    Depth (cm.)9.85
    Product Weight (kg)2.72
    Number of USB Ports2

    Specifications

    Size & WeightMain Unit Size-890 mm x 64 mm x 96 mm (35 1/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 3 7/8 in). Main Unit Weight-3.1 kg / 6 lb 13 2 / 5 oz
    AmplifierAmplifier Type- Digital Amplifier, S-Master. Amplifier Channels-3
    InterfaceInput and Output Terminals- USB type A(firmware update only), Bluetooth-RX(receiver), Bluetooth Version-5.0, HDCP2.2-2.2/2.3
    HDMINumber of Input/Output-Input / Output: 1 / 1 (ARC / eARC), EARC-Yes,4K/60P/YUV4:4:4 Yes, HDR Yes, Dolby Vision Compatible™-Yes,HLG (HYBRID LOG GAMMA),HDCP2.2-2.2 / 2.3,BRAVIA Sync-Yes,HDMI CEC-Yes
    Audio FormatsHDMI Input, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD, Dolby Dual mono, DTS, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS ES, DTS 96 / 24, DTS: X, MPEG2-AAC HDMI EARC Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital plus,Dolby TrueHD,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,MPEG2-AAC Optical Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital plus,Dolby Digital plus / Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,LPCM 2ch,MPEG2-AAC Bluetooth(receiver) AAC,SBC
    Sound FunctionAuto Sound,Cinema,Music,Game,News,Sports,Standard,Night Mode,Voice Mode,S-Force Pro,Vertical Surround Engine (Dolby Speaker Virtual/DTS Virtual:X)
    Speaker Layout2.1ch (built-in Subwoofer)
    Wireless FeaturesTV Wireless Connection
    What's In The BoxRemote Control Batteries for remote commander HDMI Cable AC Adaptor AC Cord Quick Setup Guide Instruction Manual