{"product_id":"sony-bravia-theatre-trio-sr-ht-a8kit","title":"Sony BRAVIA Theatre Trio + SR Home Cinema HTA8KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSony BRAVIA Theatre Trio Home Cinema System with Sub 9 and Rear 9 speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete flagship surround-sound package created for large-screen TVs and dedicated movie spaces. Combining the three-piece HT-A8 front soundstage with premium wireless rear speakers and Sony’s most powerful wireless subwoofer, it delivers precisely positioned dialogue, genuine overhead effects, deep low-frequency impact and an expansive sound field that reaches far beyond the television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete flagship home cinema package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the Sony HT-A8 BRAVIA Theatre Trio, SA-RS9 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW9 wireless subwoofer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360 Spatial Sound Mapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines physical speakers with up to 24 virtual or “phantom” speakers to create a wider, taller and more enveloping sound field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium cinematic formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced audio for immersive movie, television and gaming sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Sub 9 bass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two opposing 200mm aluminium drivers and 600W output produce deep, controlled bass while reducing unwanted cabinet vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Rear 9 surround speakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each rear speaker combines a woofer, tweeter and up-firing driver for clearer effects behind and above the listening position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete Sony flagship home cinema system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony HTA8KIT.CEK brings together three of Sony’s premium BRAVIA Theatre products in one carefully matched system. At the front of the room, the BRAVIA Theatre Trio uses separate left, centre and right speaker cabinets rather than attempting to reproduce the entire front soundstage from a single soundbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated centre speaker anchors voices and on-screen action to the television, while the separate left and right speakers create greater physical separation, scale and width. The included Rear 9 speakers then add genuine sound from behind the seating position, while the Sub 9 handles the demanding low-frequency effects found in modern films, games and concert recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e360 Spatial Sound Mapping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology analyses the position of the physical speakers and uses advanced signal processing to generate additional phantom speakers around the room. The BRAVIA Theatre Trio can create up to 24 virtual speaker positions, extending effects beyond the physical location of each cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than limiting the best experience to one narrow listening position, the wider sound field helps several people enjoy convincing surround sound across a sofa or larger seating area. The addition of the Rear 9 speakers strengthens the sensation of movement behind the listener and allows the system to create a more complete three-dimensional sound field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear dialogue from a dedicated centre speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre channel uses a two-way design with two woofers and a dedicated tweeter. This gives speech, vocals and on-screen effects their own physical speaker rather than relying entirely on virtual processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSony’s X-Balanced Speaker Units maximise the usable diaphragm area while limiting unwanted driver movement. This helps the system maintain clarity and sound pressure during demanding scenes, with voices remaining intelligible even when the soundtrack becomes busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen connected to a compatible Sony BRAVIA television, Voice Zoom 3 can use AI-based processing to raise or reduce the level of human voices without simply increasing the overall volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 wireless speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included SA-RS9 Rear 9 speakers add 180W of manufacturer-rated amplification across the rear pair. Each speaker contains a front-facing woofer and tweeter alongside a large 80mm up-firing speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe up-firing drivers reflect sound from the ceiling, helping reproduce height information from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks. This allows effects such as aircraft, weather, environmental ambience and objects moving above the listener to occupy a more convincing vertical position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwivelling wall-mount brackets are included, giving the speakers greater placement flexibility where floor space is limited. They may also be positioned on suitable furniture or speaker stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRAVIA Theatre Sub 9 with dual opposing drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SA-SW9 Sub 9 is Sony’s premium wireless BRAVIA Theatre subwoofer. It uses two opposing 200mm aluminium drivers, each powered by 300W of amplification for a combined manufacturer-rated output of 600W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning the drivers opposite one another helps cancel unwanted mechanical vibration within the cabinet. The result is bass designed to remain deep and forceful without becoming loose or excessively distorted. This is particularly valuable during film soundtracks, where the subwoofer must reproduce both sudden impacts and quieter atmospheric low-frequency information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 9 connects wirelessly to the Theatre Trio, although it still requires a nearby mains power socket. The HT-A8 also supports a second matching Sub 9 should an even larger room require more balanced bass coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete system supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based soundtracks, allowing compatible content to place effects around and above the viewer rather than restricting them to conventional horizontal channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIMAX Enhanced certification is also supported when the Theatre Trio is used with compatible rear speakers and a subwoofer, as supplied in this package. Compatible IMAX Enhanced content can therefore be reproduced using the complete speaker configuration rather than a virtualised front-only presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Field Optimization for your room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaker placement does not need to be perfectly symmetrical. Sony’s Sound Field Optimization measures the acoustic characteristics of the room along with the position, distance, phase and delay of the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn included USB Type-C calibration microphone connects to a compatible smartphone during setup. The BRAVIA Connect app then guides the user through the measurement process and optimises the system around the room and chosen seating position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially useful in real living rooms where doors, furniture, fireplaces or open-plan layouts can prevent speakers from being positioned at identical distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI 2.1 connectivity for movies and gaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theatre Trio provides one HDMI input and one HDMI eARC\/ARC output. Its HDMI connection supports modern video features including HDR, Dolby Vision, VRR, ALLM and Source-Based Tone Mapping, while Sony states that picture quality can be preserved up to 8K HDR with compatible sources and displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayStation 5 users can enjoy immersive overhead audio alongside compatible gaming features such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode when the system is connected to a supported Sony BRAVIA TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic streaming and wireless playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to home cinema use, the system supports Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth playback. Bluetooth 6.0 compatibility includes SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs, while High-Resolution Audio support provides greater flexibility for higher-quality music sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSony’s DSEE Ultimate processing uses Edge-AI to restore detail that may have been lost from compressed music files. Stereo recordings can also be upmixed across the complete system, while Multi Stereo can reproduce the same programme through the front and rear speakers for more evenly distributed room-filling sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple control through BRAVIA Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sony BRAVIA Connect app guides users through installation, speaker pairing, room calibration and everyday control. Volume, sound-field settings and listening modes can be adjusted directly from a compatible smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of compatible Sony BRAVIA televisions can also access key audio controls through the television’s Quick Settings menu and use the regular BRAVIA remote for everyday operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification lookup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eSony BRAVIA Theatre Trio Kit with Sub 9 and Rear 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; 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padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eSony BRAVIA Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentre speaker dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e589 × 64 × 165mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentre speaker weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eApproximately 3.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront speaker dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e160 × 337 × 165mm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront speaker weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eApproximately 3.6kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear speaker dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e154 × 286 × 154mm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear speaker weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eApproximately 2.7kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e390 × 400 × 350mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eApproximately 23.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #dddddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFront system wall-mountable; swivel wall mounts included with Rear 9 speakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #d71920; padding:16px 18px; margin-top:24px; background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuyer’s Best Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete BRAVIA Theatre Trio package is best viewed as a premium alternative to both a conventional soundbar and a complicated AV receiver system. It offers much of the scale and physical separation associated with individual speakers, but without requiring speaker cable to be run from an amplifier around the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important part of the design is not simply its headline power output. It is the use of a genuine dedicated centre speaker alongside physically separate left, right and rear speakers. This gives dialogue a clear focal point while allowing effects and music to spread well beyond the width of the television. For customers using a 75-inch, 85-inch or larger screen, that wider presentation can feel considerably more proportionate than sound from a compact bar positioned directly beneath the TV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding the Rear 9 speakers and Sub 9 also makes this a meaningfully different proposition from purchasing the Theatre Trio on its own. The rear speakers introduce genuine information from behind the seating position, while their up-firing drivers strengthen Dolby Atmos height effects. The Sub 9 adds the physical weight needed for action films, cinema soundtracks and gaming without asking the smaller front speakers to reproduce the deepest frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is particularly well suited to medium-to-large living rooms, premium television installations and customers who want an immersive cinema experience without filling the room with conventional hi-fi speakers and an AV receiver. Its automatic room calibration also makes it more forgiving in spaces where furniture or room shape prevents perfectly symmetrical speaker placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are practical considerations. Although the speakers communicate wirelessly, they are not battery-powered and each component still requires access to mains electricity. The Sub 9 is also a substantial 23.3kg cabinet, while the separate front and rear speakers require more room than a conventional all-in-one soundbar. Customers wanting the smallest or least expensive installation may therefore be better served by a premium soundbar package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the right room, however, the combination of a dedicated centre channel, substantial wireless subwoofer, premium rear speakers and Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping makes this one of the most complete lifestyle home cinema systems available. It is an especially compelling match for a large Sony BRAVIA television, where integrated controls and Voice Zoom 3 further simplify everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58290476319055,"sku":"HTA8KIT.CEK","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2081\/4747\/files\/SONHTA8KITCEK_main.webp?v=1784807002","url":"https:\/\/northxsouth.ie\/products\/sony-bravia-theatre-trio-sr-ht-a8kit","provider":"northXsouth Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}