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Sony HT-X8500 vs Bose TV Speaker
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Sony HT-X8500
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Channels2.1
Channels2.0
Variants
- HT-X8500
- TV Speakers (Black)
Our Verdict
Sony HT-X8500
Bose TV Speaker
The Sony HT-X8500 is a 2.1 setup that's better for movies than the 2.0 setup Bose TV Speaker. The Sony's surround performance is better and it supports Atmos, which is great if you watch a lot of movies. It also has EQ presets, its HDMI ARC and HDMI In ports support all common audio formats, and it supports DTS via Optical. It even supports eARC. However, the Bose feels better built, its sound profile is better balanced and neutral, and it's more compact overall, which some users may prefer.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.8
6.2
Height (Atmos)
4.8
0.0
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
4.8
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
7.2
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Stereo Dynamics
7.4
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
No
No
Enclosure
Integrated
No Subwoofer
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
No
No
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
34.9" (88.7 cm)
23.5" (59.6 cm)
Height
2.5" (6.3 cm)
2.2" (5.7 cm)
Depth
3.9" (9.8 cm)
4.1" (10.4 cm)
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
N/A
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Yes
Yes
Bar Brackets Included
No
No
Mountable Satellites
No
No
Satellite Brackets Included
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.0
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
6.8
7.2
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
Channels
2.1
2.0
Tested Preset
Standard
No Preset
Slope
-0.52
-0.10
Standard Error
3.31 dB
2.82 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
17.2 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
6.8
7.2
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Standard
No Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
-1
0
Suggested Treble Setting
N/A
N/A
Slope
-0.48
-0.10
Standard Error
3.44 dB
2.82 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
59.9 Hz
55.0 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
18.0 kHz
19.9 kHz
Stereo Soundstage
6.0
6.5
Crosstalk Error
1.99 dB
2.99 dB
Stereo Dynamics
7.4
6.2
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
92.6 dB SPL
84.6 dB SPL
DRC @ 90dB
N/A
DRC @ Max Volume
2.19 dB
2.41 dB
Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion
7.5
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.57
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
Center
6.7
6.8
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Phantom
Phantom
Slope
-0.82
0.08
Std. Err.
3.14 dB
2.45 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
91.4 dB SPL
88.1 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.44
0.50
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.27
1.08
Surround 5.1
3.3
3.3
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Stereo (Downmix)
Stereo (Downmix)
Slope
-0.76
-1.17
Std. Err.
5.33 dB
4.79 dB
SPL @ Max Volume
89.5 dB SPL
84.7 dB SPL
Weighted THD @ 80dB
0.52
0.55
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
1.32
1.11
7.1 Rears
No
No
Height (Atmos)
4.8
0.0
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Surround (Downmix)
Not Supported
Slope
-0.19
N/A
Std. Err.
5.82 dB
N/A
SPL @ Max Volume
80.0 dB SPL
N/A
Weighted THD @ 80dB
2.65
N/A
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
0.60
N/A
Sound Enhancement Features
4.7
2.1
Room Correction
No
No
Dialogue Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Yes
No
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
No
No
Bass Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Treble Adjustment
No
No
EQ
Presets
No
Surround Level Adjustment
No
No
Rear Level Adjustment
No
No
Height Level Adjustment
No
No
Virtual Surround
Yes
No
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
1
1
HDMI Out
eARC
ARC
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
No
Full HDMI In
1
No
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
No
1
RCA In
No
No
USB for Files
No
No
Ethernet
No
No
Subwoofer Output
No
Yes
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
10
4.8
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
2.0
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
10
0.0
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Not Supported
Dolby TrueHD
Supported
Not Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
DTS:X
Supported
Not Supported
DTS-HD MA
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
Up To 7.1
Not Supported
Audio Format Support: Optical
10
6.5
Dolby Digital
Supported
Supported
DTS
Supported
Not Supported
PCM Channels
2.0
2.0
Audio Latency: ARC
10
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
10 ms
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
28 ms
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
Audio Latency: HDMI In
7.5
0.0
HDMI Latency Video
Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
N/A
PCM-5.1 ch
N/A
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
N/A
Dolby Digital
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus
N/A
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
N/A
ARC
-23 ms
Optical
5 ms
Full HDMI In
-126 ms
Audio Latency: Optical
10
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
69 ms
Dolby Digital
126 ms
Video Passthrough To TV
6.6
0.0
1080p Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
4k Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
Not Supported
Not Supported
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
60Hz
Not Supported
8k Max Refresh Rate
30Hz
Not Supported
HDR10 Passthrough
Yes
No
HDR10+ Passthrough
No
No
Dolby Vision Passthrough
Yes
No
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
No
No
FreeSync Passthrough
No
No
G-SYNC Passthrough
No
No
ALLM Passthrough
No
No
Wireless Playback
6.0
6.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Playback
No
No
Chromecast built-in
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
Spotify Connect
No
No
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
No
No
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
No
No
Apple Siri
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No
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