NEW!!! SONY BRAVIA Theater Overview 2024 | TV | Audio

[@michael-4k4000]

Love this video and love Sony. Love to everyone! Oh that stinks you were invited and couldn't make it, that would have been an amazing trip for you. All that material has been covered by a lot of YTers to no loss there.

[@KMcCullough90]

Fully invested in the Sony ecosystem (77” A95L, STR-AZ7000ES, 7.2.4 living room setup with wireless SA-RS3 rears) and am very, very happy. The Acoustic Center Sync feature gets hate from people for potential timbre differences but honestly it’s mainly higher frequency sound coming from the TV (rest from center channel speaker). A95L speakers are actually not bad and the anchoring of sound to the center of the TV (tweeters point forward from middle third of TV) is spot on. I read an article that the A95L will get an update with Voice Zoom 3 which I’m looking forward to trying. Also, impressed by the new Sony backlight system, but for me, QD-OLED is plenty bright and won’t be changing TVs for a long, long time.

[@ealanosborne]

Hell yeah, dude! Sony’s making huge strides in this sector of home electronics. 🤘

[@KMcCullough90]

@@ealanosborne For sure. Excited to hear your impressions of all the gear/features

[@sam10bw]

I’m looking to add the 75” Bravia 9, AZ5000es and the Quad Theater. I can’t wait to start seeing unboxing and breakdowns to start rolling out.

[@KMcCullough90]

@@sam10bw All look awesome. Though you don’t need the AZ5000ES (other than for extra inputs) if you get the Quad Theatre (comes with a control box/brain to connect to TV via HDMI/S-Center cable)

[@sam10bw]

@@KMcCullough90 Well I have multiple game systems and an Apple TV that’s the only reason I was looking to get an AV receiver. Plus I would rather have more than what I need than to need more and not have them.

[@mikeortiz2139]

I got into Sony products back in 2021. Sony AVR, Core Series Speakers, and an X950H TV. Kept the TV and upgraded the rest. Purchased an A80J last year. It's such an awesome TV. Wish their speakers were more up to par but I get the business model they have going.

[@dlaw8155]

The Sony theatre u neckband is the same as the Sony ns7 that I have, it also projects Dolby Atmos surround and Sony 360 reality.. I used it on my Sony x94j and on my mobile..😊 Look it up Sony NS7 Atmos neckband Speaker...

[@richlandzee8686]

Finally, you have Sony products to review! I couldn't wait for your HT-A9 video and got it July, 2023 when it was heavily discounted. I also got lucky with my recent $200 certified SA-SW5 purchase when that was replaced with a brand new sealed unit when it came in DOA. Now, when you review the Bravia 7, 8 and 9, use them as center chanel with the Quad speakers if you can. I am curious to know your thoughts on whether this will improve the overall audio quality and/or surround sound effects. The Mini LED uses Acoustic Multi Audio 2.0/Audio+ 2.2.2 while Bravia 8 OLED has Acoustic Surface Audio 2.1. The carry-over 83" A80L OLED has 2.2 without tweeters. I think the OLEDs are superior since it vibrates the entire panel vs the questionable "front", side and upfiring 2.2.2 speakers system advertised on the Bravia 9. I would imagine you can physically locate all the speakers on the Mini LED TVs while you might only see the subwoofer on the OLED.

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, that's one of the first things I want to check out is the Acoustic Center Sync in conjunction with whichever Bravia TV I'm getting. Supposedly these latest models have improved the timbre matching between the TV and Bravia Quad speaker system. Let's hope that's true!

[@richlandzee8686]

@ealanosborne - Forgot to also mention the Dolby Atmos effects on the Quad! I thought my HT-A9 was pretty good even though I didn't get any Atmos verification on my HT-A9 when watching an Atmos movie on my Max app. Maybe it's because my 2019 X900F only supports DD+. The control box just flashes "Dolby Audio"+"360 Spacial Surround 48Hz". If the movie says Atmos, which component carries the Atmos metadata signal? The Max app, the TV or both? If the audio gets a downgrade from Atmos, what should the HT-A9/Quad control box say when playing the movie? I can confirm Dolby Atmos content on the speakers because I tested sample files through HDMI direct connect from my laptop.

[@bobsacamano1274]

Thanks for this Ealan. The Quad speakers intrigue me. Looking forward to your review of them.

[@ealanosborne]

You and me both! 😁🎉

[@MattyDaddy14]

I can not wait for your reviews on the new theater bar 8 and 9!!! You’re always super thorough and excited to see how you break the two down compared to each other as well as how they compare to the q990c and ambeo without the sub! 🎉 Also the center sync feature is a big curious factor! 🎉 thank you!

[@ealanosborne]

I can’t wait either!! 🎉

[@JCOTV]

Would you know (or ask your contact) if the Sony core pictures on PS5 gives the teorical maximum bandwidth for streaming?

[@ealanosborne]

I'll see what I can do!

[@defaultHandle1110]

Having no centre channel, I will not choose this as I have a projector. I guess this is not for a cinema room though I wish there was a middle speaker. I’d love to be able to take the speakers from indoors, plug them outdoors and have these speakers in all kinds of spaces.

[@milesprebble3820]

Hey Ealan, when will you be posting up a review of the Theatre Bar 9? Can't find any reviews on it but want to pull the trigger!

[@ealanosborne]

Sony hasn’t sent it to me yet! But they said they would at some point… 🤷‍♂️

[@alxking1901]

I have a few Sony products starting with a Hi-8 camera from ‘98 to the PS5 and HT-A9. I am not too experienced with their televisions or projectors but I do associate the name with quality for the most part. I’m home every weekend now so it’s nice that my living room theater is being used WAY more often. Looking forward to all the reviews coming up though I know I won’t need anything for a while. I STILL have PS2 games I’ve not played!

[@ealanosborne]

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen anyone mention “Hi-8!” 😄🎉 Brings me back!

[@RichardMann-t8h]

Ealan, do you know, or can you ask your Sony representative when they are going to make larger size TV'S ? I keep sizing up. I currently have a 4 year old (Samsung) 82". I would to move up to an approximately 110" or at the minimum 100" + for my next TV. I do realize that a Sony flagship 110" would cost 2 or 3+ times the other brands current models. From early reports it maybe time (for me) to come back to Sony.

[@ealanosborne]

Great question! I'll ask them! 👍

[@scott336]

I bought an X95K and couldn't be happier. It has converted me from an LG OLED to anything Sony. Plus the PS5 integration with VRR is great. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new lineup!

[@falkend1fox728]

I just upgraded to the LG G3 from the CX but I am more than excited to see what Sony can put together in a all in one package deal.

[@ealanosborne]

Me too! 🤘

[@J4Berg]

I have been holding off for a new large TV for quite some time. I had been waiting for Sony to release their flagship QD OLEDs in a 83" size. I ended up with the LG 42" OLED to hold me over for while. The Bravia 9 if its as good as advertised I may end up going the mini led flagship set. Will the fact that that the televisions are mini led will they be a little cheaper than their old OLED counterparts? or will we be paying the Sony Tax for the new processor? I have a older version of the "Bravia Theater U" and I actually like it a lot. Sometimes I don't want headphones on and the sound being directed at my ears is loud enough for me to know what's going on without really disturbing my family around me. Good stuff as always.

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, the Sony tax is real, so imagine that will still be true to some degree. 😭😄

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Yo Ealan buddy😊 Sony is insane this year.😊

[@matttafakt]

Do you plan to move the Dragon to your dedicated theater room for testing? I'm 100% sure you'll be even more amazed by having a square room with a flat ceiling :)

[@ealanosborne]

I had to send the Dragon back as soon as I reviewed it. 😭

[@SpringVinMoto]

Hopefully you can keep something to get the DTS and the Bravia Core

[@ealanosborne]

Me too! 🤞

[@MrBjorn6]

How does the Bravia 9 with Subwoofer and surround 5 compare to the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6

[@ealanosborne]

I hope to find that out myself! Stay tuned!

[@MrBjorn6]

@@ealanosborne I think the dragon is a tough act to follow. I doubt if it's better than the Samsung 990 D which is much more affordable 😉

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

I still bought an 85" Z9K after Sony announced its 2024 lineup. The Z9K while 2 years old still has some features that are better then the Bravia 9 like 3 HDMI 2.1 and 85 Watt audio compared to 2 2.1 ports and 70 watt audio on Bravia 9. As far as Brightness the Z9 series were already known to hit 4000 nits. The Bravia 9 is advertised as the brightest 4K TV they ever made...but not the brightest TV they ever made 😉 And upscalling 4K content to nearly 8K is still impressive even though theres arent much native 8K content. So for me the Z9K was still better in a lot of ways then the Bravia 9. 🤔

[@OctZ2001]

When are they going to make a Sony OLED 85” tv?

[@ealanosborne]

The A80L is 83” 🤷‍♂️ Pretty much 85”, I guess.

[@_DST0NE_]

Why won’t these companies upgrade the channel count on their surround hubs?! I’ll pay the dang premium! I had high hopes that the new flagship soundbar would act as the hub for the new A9s.

[@nunocampos1805]

Looking forward to you reviewing the Bravia Quad Theatre on its own, with a sub and with a Bravia 7 as a center speaker.

[@ealanosborne]

Me toooo!! Ahhh! Finally. 😁🎉

[@MattyDaddy14]

After purchasing and living with the Samsung Q90C/Q990C for the past 6 months, and my constant researching of every tv/audio options out there, I’m 99.9999% sold on my next tv/setup will be a Sony Tv as the focal point! Samsung has been a let down after their 1402.5 software update as well as not being able to enjoy Dolby vision and more importantly DTS/DTS-X! According to the specs, the new Bravia tv will have wifi 6(ghz), built in atmos/7.1 decoder/DTS decoder, etc. Side note, the Q990C has DTS capability but I don’t think it can do the Netflix/imax enhanced, most of my viewing is thru streaming apps built in to tv. With discounts on TVs right now, for what I paid for the 65Q90C, I would be within a few hundred bucks for a 75/85” X90L, Sony 65” X93L etc I def cannot wait for when I’m ready to buy a tv for my future HT setup, def have Sony in front of the line based on everything I’ve learned so far! 🎉 Awesome video btw 🎉

[@ealanosborne]

Hell yeah! Those are worthy goals indeed! 🤘

[@Music.Movies.67]

One thing Sony has not got is still no centre speaker for wireless quad speaker setup. Listen to their customer's is what's needed. Centre speaker is the most important speaker, where all dialogue comes out of centre speaker, Sony should definitely know this. Using a Sony TV for centre is not good enough

[@ealanosborne]

Supposedly this Center Channel Sync with their newest TVs has been improved, so I’ll let you know if it’s a viable alternative to actually needing a center speaker. 🤞

[@adinnugroho6544]

This time, Sony seems using easy naming. Unlike usual 😅. IMO, the new Bravia Quad seems Interesting for me. Seems suitable for those (even myself) who want simpler system while still giving just nice performance

[@ealanosborne]

I agree! Can’t wait to hear it in action. 🤘

[@klc2578]

nope, is not power by the hub. they are active speakers.

[@grampagames]

Do you think is worth upgrading ht-a5000 to the new Bravia theater bar 8 yes or no I already have the SA-RS5 and SA-SW5

[@ealanosborne]

I only had the pleasure of reviewing the A3000, so I can’t speak to the A5000 specifically. But I’ll definitely have a Theater Bar 8 review! 🤷‍♂️🎉

[@stevenmcneely1466]

I plan on buying an 85" Bravia 9 next year so can't wait to hear your review. Also thinking about the Theater Bar 9.

[@ealanosborne]

Go big or go home! 🎉🤘

[@AtlantaJonny]

Congrats on making it to the big time.

[@ealanosborne]

Haha, thanks!! 😁🎉

[@mattgiunt]

I have a Sony 77-A80L Oled and a Sony A8F Oled. I had a Sony 900E full array LED and it could not hold a candle to either Oled. No experience with mini LED

[@ealanosborne]

Me neither! I’m stoked to see any differences. 🤘

[@michael-4k4000]

Why is no one talking about Dolby Flex?

[@ealanosborne]

It was covered pretty extensively when it was first announced (including myself, making a “what we know so far” video…link below). So I imagine more talk will come when it actually launches with select TCL TVs. 🤷‍♂️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKDamn1mZr6nnsksi=oLI7HYUUoXRE1phB

[@hatoraidcowboy]

Wish you coulda made it out there Ealan. Would have been great to see you in person. It was a great event. Sony really knows how to put on a show for content creators. Glad you’re gonna get all the goodies in for review. I cant wait to get them as well. Mainly the new mini led tv 😍

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah, dude! Hopefully next time! 🤞😁

[@neiltaylor6645]

In the uk sony are not realising thr 65" bravia 9

[@ealanosborne]

Huh… 🤔

[@richardnegron9728]

What the prices for the tvs

[@ealanosborne]

I didn’t get those specifics with the info provided to me. TBD, I guess. 🤷‍♂️

[@fonkenful]

Very gentlemanly of you to call out to Caleb. Indeed, the new Bravia lineup looks very intriguing to a long time Sony fanboy (first colour TV was a 27 or so inch Trinitron circa mid ‘70s, final was Trinitron XBR 32, CRT with separate detachable speakers - lift with your back, not your legs😂); almost too bad I pulled the trigger on an LG OLED a few months ago - but maybe my CC will still say, “thanks, Chris, we’re good” The Bravia Quad speaker system looks very cool; would be nice of the control module box allowed for interface to third party center speakers rather than those in select Sony models.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

I am actually considering ditching surround sound for my gaming to just have the TV and the U neckband. Taking up all the space around my rooms is starting to not be worth it.. all the wires .. glitchy tech.. etc etc ..etc .. A neck band with a near-field subwoofer would be MORE than enough in 90% of my listening scenarios .. I'd rather invest into my 2 channel HiFi room.

[@ealanosborne]

Neck Bands For Life! 😄🤘

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@ealanosborne - Sure beats the Rubber Bands and Jam Bands from when I was a kid.. As long as the EQ Bands and Rock Bands sound okay .. I think ditching an 11 speaker Atmos system for gaming and movies wont be so bad. =) #BandOfBrothers

[@retired_and_loving_it1]

A90K. Did you mean A95L? Minute mark 6:30.

[@cwhitchblu]

There’s no way that audio is streaming 80Mbps. That’s the entire stream. If the audio datarate was that high it would be lossless+++. A lossless 7.1 PCM track at 24bit@96kHz is 18Mbps. The stream for audio and video can be up to 80Mbps meaning they could probably support lossless easily especially with the dts and Dolby codecs. But one caveat with Sony Pictures core currently is the high datarate version is locked to Bravia TV owners only. The PS5 version looks terrible by comparison. I’ve got fiber directly to the home with 1M/1M up/down. I can attest that the PS5 Sony Pictures video quality is terrible. I was hoping to use my PS5 to watch Gran Turismo on my JVC projector with a 7.2.4 setup. I stopped as soon as I could see the terrible picture quality on the 120-in screen.