KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speaker vs Sony HT-A8000 – Specs, Price & Comparison (2026)

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Brand	KEF	Sony
Model No	Q350 Bookshelf Speaker	HT-A8000
Wired / Wireless	Home Theatre Speaker Specification	Home Theatre Speaker Specification
Driver Type	Dynamic	Dynamic

Driver Diameter	165 mm Aluminum Uni-Q 25 mm Vented Aluminum Dome HF	Tweeter : 16 mm Woofer Driver : 45 mm X 90 mm Full-Range Driver : 46 mm X 54 mm
Impedance	8 Ohms ( Min. 3.7 Ohms )	NA
Sensitivity	87dB	NA
Frequency Response	Frequency Response ( Â±3dB ) 63Hz-28KHz Crossover Frequencies 2.5KHz Frequency Range Free Field ( -6dB ) 42Hz	20Hz - 20KHz
Maximum Power Input	NA	AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Output	15 - 120 W ( RMS ) Two-Way Bass Reflex	495 W ( RMS ) Surround Sound Channel Configuration : 5.0.2
Signal to Noise Ratio	110dB	NA

Noise Cancelling
Aux Connectivity	No	No
Weight	7.6 Kg	Unit Weight : 4.7 Kg
Dimensions	Speaker : 358 mm X 210 mm X 306 mm With Rubber Feet 362 mm X 5210 mm X 306 mm	Soundbar : 1100 mm X 64 mm X 113 mm
Available Colors	Black, White	Black
Accessories	KEF Q350 2 Bookshelf Home Theatre Speaker User Manual 2 Foam Port Plugs Warranty Information 8 Self-Adhesive Rubber Feet	Sony HT-A8000 Soundbar Speaker Foot AC Cord HDMI Cable Remote Control Reference Guide Wall Mounting Bracket Wall Mounting Template Batteries For Remote Control TV Center Speaker Mode Cable
Other Features	Featuring a Computational Fluid Dyanmics (CFD) port design with the port repositioned to the rear of the speaker. KEF, Wireless Music System , speaker, wireless speaker system, satellite speaker, bluetooth, stereo, home entertainment. The Q350 uses a famous technology to great effect, with the Uni-Q drive unit. This involves positioning the treble unit in the middle of the woofer Made from lightweight yet rigid aluminium, the woofer unit is fast to respond and linear in its response. This helps give life-like dynamics and low levels of distortion. Early in this review process I realized that Q350 is not the poor person's LS50, but has a unique goodness of its own. The Q350 is a lively and open-sounding loudspeaker.	Room Optimized Sound : Sound is auto calibrated to your room’s characteristics with Sound Field Optimization. Sound Straight From Cinema : Supports industry-standard formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced. Innovative Acoustic Design : With 11 speaker units, hear exceptional acoustic performance and precise room filling spatial audio. Unleash The Full Potential Of Surround Sound : Hear cinema-style surround sound all around you with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. Bravia Connect App : BRAVIA and Soundbar connects on a single App for seamless experience. You can connect TV remote and can control as one system.
	Compare KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speaker with: Samsung HW-Q800F Bose Smart Soundbar 700 JBL RALLYBAR XL JBL BAR 800 TCL X937U	Compare Sony HT-A8000 with: KEF Q550 Floorstanding Speaker Samsung HW-QS750F/XU JBL BAR 800 Samsung HW-Q900F JBL RALLYBAR XL

Variations in sound output and surround capabilities affect how immersive the audio experience feels. These speakers are ideal for creating a home theatre-like environment with immersive sound output. Connectivity features such as Bluetooth and HDMI ensure compatibility with a wide range of devices. Support for technologies like Dolby Atmos and DTS enhances the depth and realism of sound. KEF Q350 Bookshelf Speaker and Sony HT-A8000 are feature-rich speaker setups offering a combination of powerful sound, surround experience, and connectivity options.

Verdict: Both systems are competitive, and the right option depends on your room size, usage, and feature requirements.

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Sound Output: 15W vs 495W
Channels: 15 vs 495
Dolby Atmos: No vs Yes
Bluetooth Version: NA vs 5.2
Frequency Response: Frequency Response ( Â±3dB ) 63Hz-28KHz Crossover Frequencies 2.5KHz Frequency Range Free Field ( -6dB ) 42Hz vs 20Hz - 20KHz

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