Sony has introduced a new range of BRAVIA Theatre series home audio products comprising five products, alongside the BRAVIA 3 II television to the Malaysian markets. The company confirmed that the audio range will be available starting this June, while the TV will be available in the following month, though pricing is TBA at the time of writing.
New Sony BRAVIA Theatre Audio Range
First up, we have the soundbars. The BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 is equipped with nine speaker units in a 5.0.2-channel configuration, featuring up-firing and side-firing speakers for wider soundstage. It also includes Sony’s proprietary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping (360SSM) for room-calibrated audio, and as mentioned, it can be paired with optional subwoofers and rear speakers to extend bass and surround capabilities, with IMAX Enhanced content support.
Moving down the lineup, the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5 features a 3.1-channel configuration with two distinct units – a soundbar, and a wireless subwoofer. Features include S-Force PRO Front Surround, Vertical Surround Engine and a “unique” upmixer system to deliver 3D audio for television and film content. Both soundbars support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, can be controlled through compatible BRAVIA TVs or BRAVIA Connect app, and include Voice Zoom 3 for enhanced dialog clarity.
For expanding audio setups, Sony also introduces BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9 and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8 subwoofers, as well as BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 rear-firing speakers. Both subs differ in driver layout, with Sub 9 featuring dual 200mm force-cancelling drivers that delivers all the lows with minimal distortions, whereas Sub 8 adopts a more conventional setup involving a single 200mm driver. Finally, the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 speakers include a 80mm up-firing driver that further enhances 360° audio soundstage.
Sony BRAVIA 3 II TV
Sony also bought a new TV called BRAVIA 3 II, serving as a mid-range model available in sizes up to 100 inches. The TV is powered by the XR Processor and XR Triluminos Pro technology for its color and image processing, while MediaTek is brought onboard to help develop chipsets responsible for signal processing and noise reduction. It supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and includes 4K 120Hz support with four HDMI 2.1 ports onboard. Sony noted that the TV also debuts a new remote control designed with accessibility considerations.
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