Sony has announced two BRAVIA television ranges built around its True RGB backlight technology, alongside a three-speaker home-cinema system. The 27 May launch introduces the flagship BRAVIA 9 II, the BRAVIA 7 II and BRAVIA Theater Trio.

The TV announcement centres on how the backlight produces colour. The audio announcement takes a different route to a familiar problem: placing clear front-channel sound around a large screen without making a conventional soundbar the centre of the system.

What Sony means by True RGB

Sony’s system controls red, green and blue LEDs independently. The company says this gives it finer control over colour and brightness than approaches that begin with a less selective light source.

That is an explanation of the technology and Sony’s claimed benefit, not an independent measurement of the finished televisions. Colour accuracy, viewing angle, reflections and processing all need to be judged on the particular model and settings.

The BRAVIA 9 II range includes a 115-inch option. BRAVIA 7 II spans sizes from 50 to 98 inches. Sony also identifies a Glare Free treatment for the flagship range, another reason to compare the exact model rather than assume the two series have identical screens.

For a living room, the first comparison should still include size, viewing distance and the position of windows and lights. A larger panel can be an expensive way to make a reflection more noticeable.

A front speaker system that can grow

BRAVIA Theater Trio uses three front speakers. Sony says owners can expand compatible arrangements with optional rear speakers and a subwoofer. Its Direct Connect approach also allows certain compatible televisions to work with supported optional speakers without a soundbar.

Compatibility is doing real work in that description. Do not assume an older Sony television or any wireless speaker can participate. The announcement notes product, region and software conditions, and some combinations require firmware updates.

Australian buyers should check local model numbers, prices and release information before planning a system around the US announcement. The sensible shortlist includes the complete package: television, necessary speakers, installation space and any optional equipment that the demonstration used.

ULKA’s technology news follows announcements with that distinction between a product family’s promise and the configuration a reader can actually buy.

Questions

Are BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II the same television in different sizes?

No. Sony identifies differences in their ranges and features, including the flagship’s glare treatment.

Does Theater Trio require rear speakers?

The announced system starts with three front speakers. Compatible rear speakers and a subwoofer are optional additions.

Will Direct Connect work with any BRAVIA?

No. Sony specifies compatible products and software requirements, which need checking for the intended combination.

Sources

Sony Electronics, BRAVIA True RGB televisions and Theater Trio announcement, distributed through PR Newswire, 27 May 2026. Cover: Sony press imagery.