Sony HTX8500.CEL Ht-X8500 Black 2.1 Channels HTX8500.CEL

Cinematic atmosphere, powerful built-in bass
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.

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 7.1.2ch2 audio. Our advanced digital signal processing converts even stereo audio to cinematic surround with just the click of a button on the remote.

Choose the perfect setting
A button for every sound � choose the one that�s right for what you�re watching or listening to.

Cinema mode
Feel and hear the action all around you, as sound travels behind you and draws you into the movie experience.

Music mode
Hear all the vividness and richness of your favourite music in fine detail.

Game mode
With audio cues coming from all around you, Game mode helps enhance your spatial awareness, sharpen your responses, and improve your gaming performance.

News mode
Hear all the important information in news reports and TV programmes, as voice detail is brought out over the top of background music and effects.

Sport mode
Enjoy sport as if you were at the stadium. Ambient crowd noise is fine-tuned so you can feel the pitch-side excitement without losing what the commentators have to say.

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.

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.

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.

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

One-cable HDMI eARC
With HDMI eARC4 you can enjoy the latest high bitrate surround sound formats, like Dolby Atmos� and DTS:X�, from your compatible TV.

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 playlists.

Audio



Audio decoders



DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Dual Mono, Dolby TrueHD


Audio output channels



2.1 channels


Audio Return Channel (ARC)



Yes


Equalizer



Yes


Equalizer modes



Game, Night mode, Standart


Game mode



Yes


Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)



150 Watt


RMS rated power



128 Watt


Features



Audio formats supported



AAC, LPCM, SBC


Built-in display



No


Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)



BRAVIA Sync


FM radio



No


LED indicators



Yes


Night mode



Yes


Product colour



Black


Recommended usage



TV


TV stand usage



No


Virtual surround



Yes


Wall mountable



Yes


Other features



AC adapter included



Yes


Apple docking compatibility



Not supported


Bluetooth profiles



A2DP, AVRCP


Bluetooth range



25 m


Manual



Yes


Package dimensions



Gross Weight (Package, kg)



0.39 kg


Packaging content



Batteries included



Yes


Cables included



AC, Optical


Quick start guide



Yes


Remote control included



Yes


Ports & interfaces



Bluetooth



Yes


Bluetooth version



5.0


Connectivity technology



Wired & Wireless


Digital audio optical in



1


HDCP



Yes


HDCP version



2.2


HDMI in



1


HDMI ports quantity



2


Number of HDMI outputs



1


USB 2.0 ports quantity



1


USB port



Yes


Power



AC input frequency



50 - 60 Hz


AC input voltage



100 - 240 V


Power consumption (standby)



0.5 Watt


Power consumption (typical)



32 Watt


Product dimensions



Net Weight (Product, kg)



0.3 kg


Product Depth



9.6 cm


Product Height



6.4 cm


Product Width



89 cm


Soundbar speaker



Impedance



3 ?


Soundbar speaker RMS power



128 Watt


Subwoofer



Bass reflex



Yes


Subwoofer impedance



3 ?


Subwoofer included



Yes


Subwoofer location



Built-in


Subwoofer RMS power



64 Watt


Technical details



Number of amplifier channels



3 channels


Vendor information



Brand Name


Sony


Warranty



1 Year(s)


Weight & dimensions



Soundbar weight



3.1 kg