Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar: Dolby Atmos on a budget
If you are an audiophile on a budget, you can refer to the Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar, which comes with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X virtual surround sound, as well as a built-in subwoofer for bass boost. It's also excellent value at just under $300. The cost is particularly impressive when you consider that Dolby Atmos soundbars are often twice as expensive, and with their sleek construction, it looks more expensive than it is.
It's worth noting that, with no upward drivers, this HT-X8500 creates the illusion of surround sound using Sony's Vertical Sound Engine technology. Nonetheless, the immersive audio provided here is impressive. The inclusion of a built-in subwoofer means it can easily sound your parties and movie nights. In terms of connectivity, it's versatile with one HDMI input, one HDMI output, one analog audio in/out, Ethernet, one optical audio input, Bluetooth and WiFi.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 890 x 64 x 96 mm
- Speaker configuration: 2.1
- Power: N/A
- Connections: 1 HDMI input, 1 HDMI Out (ARC), analog audio in/out, Ethernet, optical audio in, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Advantages:
- Integrated subwoofer
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
Disadvantages:
- No upfiring drivers
Buy now: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/soundbars/all-soundbars/p/htx8500
