Sony India has announced an expansion of its BRAVIA Theatre lineup with the launch of the flagship BRAVIA Theatre Trio, along with the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7, BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9, and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8.
At the heart of the range is the BRAVIA Theatre Trio, a wireless home theatre system designed for large-screen TVs.
The BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 is a rear speaker designed with the same approach as the Trio.
The BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 is a wireless rear speaker pair designed for use with compatible BRAVIA Theatre systems to enhance surround sound depth.
Meanwhile, the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and Theatre Rear 9, priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 58,990 under launch offers, will be available from July 1.
Sony India has announced an expansion of its BRAVIA Theatre lineup with the launch of the flagship BRAVIA Theatre Trio, along with the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7, BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9, and BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8. The new products combine several of Sony's audio technologies and aim to create a wider soundstage for home TVs.
At the heart of the range is the BRAVIA Theatre Trio, a wireless home theatre system designed for large-screen TVs. Unlike traditional soundbars that are limited by their physical width, the Trio includes dedicated left, center, and right speakers to create a wider soundstage and improve dialogue clarity. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS, and works with compatible BRAVIA TVs. When paired with the Sub 9 and Rear 9, the system can produce up to 24 phantom speakers.
The BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 incorporates Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, which creates a wider soundstage through virtual phantom speakers. It also features Sound Field Optimisation, along with support for Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced. This soundbar houses nine speaker units, including up-firing and side-firing speakers, as well as four passive radiators.
The BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5 is a soundbar that comes with a wireless subwoofer. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The soundbar uses Sony's Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technologies to create a virtual surround sound experience. The 3.1-channel system includes a dedicated centre speaker for clearer dialogue, and Voice Zoom 3 is designed to further improve speech clarity when used with compatible BRAVIA TVs. It also includes Sony's upmixer and Voice Mode features.
Picture: The Telegraph / Mathures Paul
The BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9 is a wireless subwoofer powered by a 600W amplifier. It has a dual-subwoofer setup and features what Sony calls vibration-cancelling dual opposing drivers to minimize distortion. It uses an aluminium speaker unit and connects to compatible BRAVIA products via the BRAVIA Connect app and direct connection options.
The BRAVIA Theatre Sub 8 is marketed as a deep bass subwoofer with a 300W amplifier. It supports a dual subwoofer setup and features an aluminium speaker unit. Like the Sub 9, it connects to compatible BRAVIA TVs through Direct Connect and the BRAVIA Connect app.
The BRAVIA Theatre Rear 9 is a rear speaker designed with the same approach as the Trio. It has large up-firing speakers and aluminium speaker units. It includes wireless connectivity and a swivel wall-mount bracket, as well as support for the BRAVIA Connect app and direct connection with compatible BRAVIA products.
The BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 is a wireless rear speaker pair designed for use with compatible BRAVIA Theatre systems to enhance surround sound depth. These speakers are wireless and easy to set up and place.
In addition to the new products, Sony introduced BRAVIA Direct Connect. This feature lets compatible BRAVIA TVs connect directly with BRAVIA Theatre subwoofers and rear speakers without needing a soundbar. It supports various setups, including a TV paired with a subwoofer, a TV with rear speakers, or a TV with both a subwoofer and rear speakers.
Sunil Nayyar, managing director of Sony India. Picture: The Telegraph / Mathures Paul
Sunil Nayyar, managing director of Sony India, said at the launch: "The bulk of the new soundbar happened inside the cinema where our engineers have spent a considerable time."
Later, in a statement, he said: "Powered by Sony's cutting-edge audio technologies, including 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Dolby Atmos, this new lineup is designed for consumers seeking exceptional sound, deeper bass, better surround sound, seamless connectivity, and great value. As the home entertainment category continues to grow, we focus on driving innovation and creating new standards in immersive experiences for Indian consumers."
Nezu Daisuke, global head of home product business division at Sony Corporation. Picture: The Telegraph / Mathures Paul
Nezu Daisuke, global head of home product business division at Sony Corporation, said at the launch: "Indian customers are looking for clear dialogues, meaningful bass and immersive surround sound. We have come up with a new sound solution with the system."
He also said in a statement: "India is a key market for Sony, and we will keep introducing leading technologies and experiences that set new standards for home entertainment while meeting the evolving needs of consumers."
Sony has announced pricing and availability details for its latest BRAVIA home theatre products in India. The flagship BRAVIA Theatre Trio is priced at Rs 2,39,990, with a launch offer price of Rs 1,69,990, while the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 7 carries an MRP of Rs 99,990 and will be available at a best-buy price of Rs 82,990. Both products will go on sale from July 1. The company will also introduce the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5 on August 18, priced at Rs 37,990, with a promotional price of Rs 29,990. The BRAVIA Theatre Sub 9 and Theatre Sub 8 are scheduled to launch on August 3, at best-buy prices of Rs 79,990 and Rs 34,990, respectively. Meanwhile, the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and Theatre Rear 9, priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 58,990 under launch offers, will be available from July 1.
