Sony HT-X8500

EQ presets plus bass adjustment feature available. Bluetooth compatible. Can play Atmos and DTS content. Dialogue enhancement and night mode feature available.

Always-on surround sound feature. No room correction feature. No discrete center channel. Lacks low-bass.

The Sony HTX8500 is alright for mixed usage. This 2.1 setup has a boxy and slightly dull sound profile, though it can still reproduce vocals and lead instruments pretty accurately. Despite its dual subwoofers integrated into the bar, you don't feel the...

+ Easy to setup and use ; + Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ; + Good connectivity options ; + Less wires / clutter to worry about ; + Space-saving ; + Punchy bass ; + Great cinematic audio reproduction ; + Clean, slick look

- Muffled midrange ; - Surround sound could be better ; - Bass is usually overpowering ; - Lack of a built-in display for easier use ; - Pricey

The Sony HT-X8500 soundbar is a simple, yet effective audio upgrade for any home entertainment setup.

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

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

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

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

Sturdy build ; eARC support with HDMI passthrough ; Easy to set up ; Support for Dolby Atmos and DTS-X

Virtual surround is gimmicky ; LED indicators instead of a display could be confusing for some

The Sony HT-X8500 brings with it good performance especially considering the fact that it doesn't have a subwoofer. It has eARC, making it futureproof, one 4K HDR passthrough and simple design. The bundled remote control is functional as well. The...