Sony Wireless Subwoofer with 200 mm Driver

A 200 mm aluminum driver is designed to add deeper, more impactful bass to compatible Sony sound systems, giving movies and music more low-end presence without changing the rest of your setup. The Sub 8 also has two possible orientations, which gives you more flexibility when choosing where it goes.

If you prioritize fuller bass from a compatible BRAVIA setup, this has a clear role, if you prefer a simple soundbar-only system, it adds another component to place and configure.

Getting the most from it

The Sub 8 works with the BRAVIA Theater Trio and Quad, Theater Bar 9, Bar 8 and Bar 7, as well as the HT-A7000, HT-A5000, HT-A3000 and STR-AN1000. Check your system against that list before buying: this is an add-on for supported equipment, not a universal wireless subwoofer.

There’s also a direct connection option for compatible BRAVIA TVs, allowing you to boost low frequencies without a soundbar or other equipment. That function requires a compatible BRAVIA TV and the latest software. For everyday adjustments, the BRAVIA Connect app can guide setup and control volume, sound field and sound optimization, a BRAVIA TV remote can also access bass settings through Quick Settings.

In a living room, the practical payoff is more weight in a movie soundtrack while keeping the main system in place. Try either orientation to work with the room layout and keep the cable management out of sight. The listing gives no room-size recommendation, so you’ll need to judge placement without that measurement.

Why it’s worth it

This is a focused upgrade for someone who already owns compatible Sony gear and wants more low-frequency impact, rather than replacing an entire audio setup. Worth considering if bass feels like the missing piece in your current system and you want controls integrated with your BRAVIA TV or the phone app.

The option to connect two Sub 8 units is aimed at listeners who want increased sound pressure and more even, balanced low frequencies around the room. A second unit is sold separately, so that fuller-room approach means buying another subwoofer rather than expecting one to do everything.

Worth noting

Compatibility is the key buying check. The model list is specific, and the direct-TV feature also has a software requirement, owning a BRAVIA TV alone does not establish that the function will work. It may not suit you if your equipment isn’t listed, or if you want a setup with no additional speaker to position.

The two orientations offer placement flexibility, but the product details don’t specify dimensions or a recommended room size. Think about available floor or furniture space and where a cable can be managed neatly before deciding. The Sub 8 adds bass, it isn’t presented as a replacement for a soundbar or a complete home theater system.

Final verdict

Choose the Sony BRAVIA Theater Sub 8 if you have one of the listed compatible systems—or a compatible, up-to-date BRAVIA TV for direct connection—and want a more substantial bass presence. Its app and TV-remote controls, flexible orientation and optional second-unit setup make it a purposeful add-on. Skip it if your setup isn’t confirmed compatible, you don’t have room for another component, or you’re looking for a complete audio system rather than a bass upgrade.