Sony has outlined a new range of soundbars, which include Dolby Atmos support, and its latest mid-level TV, the Bravia 3 II.
The products will be available this spring. The audio lineup includes two new soundbars, the Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7, the Sub 9, Sub 8 and Sub 7 subwoofers, and a pair of Rear 9s.
Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 Soundbars
The $870 Bar 7 is a competitor to other large single bars such as the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar and Sonos Arc Ultra.
The Bravia Theater Bar 5 ($350) is a 3.1-channel system that includes a wireless subwoofer, while the Bar 7 ($870) is a premium single soundbar with 9 speaker units.
The Bar 5 and Bar 7 soundbars are compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and pair with Bravia TVs for control via the TV menu. They include Sony upmixing technology including S-Force Pro, Front Surround and Vertical Surround Engine.
Meanwhile, the wireless Rear 9 speakers ($750) feature upfiring drivers and can create multiple phantom speakers.
Bravia 3 II TV
The Bravia 3 II LED TV is available in sizes up to 100 inches and it supports Dolby Vision, as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The TVs feature the high-end processors Sony including the XR Processor and XR Triluminos Pro. The TV offers support for 4K 120Hz, which should be great for gamers, and includes four HDMI 2.1 ports.
- 100 inch Bravia 3 II: $3,100
- 85-inch Bravia 3 II: $1,600
- 75-inch Bravia 3 II: $1,200
- 65-inch Bravia 3 II: $900
- 55-inch Bravia 3 II: $800
- 50-inch Bravia 3 II: $600
While Sony is expected to announce MicroRBG TVs in the near future, the forthcoming agreement with TCL means these Bravia 3s could among be the last Sony-made TVs. The company has yet to detail what will happen with its OLED TVs such as the Bravia 5 II.
Subwoofers
The Sub 9 features two opposable 200mm drivers.
Lastly, the company has unveiled three subwoofers which are compatible with these and other Bravia Theater products. These speakers range from the high end Theater Sub 9 to the more affordable Sub 7. The full range is as follows:
- Theater Sub 9, $900: Dual 200mm driver units in an opposing vibration-cancelling configuration
- Theater Sub 8, $500: Single 200mm driver
- Theater Sub 7, $330: Single 130mm driver, and it can be partnered with a second subwoofer
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
