Sony adds the Theater Trio to its Bravia speaker line up - Engadget

Bravia Theater Trio is a three-speaker audio system designed to improve sound compared with using a soundbar alone or placing only stereo speakers near a TV. The system includes two speakers with 100mm woofers, 20mm high-resolution tweeters, and 80mm up-firing drivers, plus a mini soundbar with a 25mm high-resolution tweeter and two pill-shaped 45x108mm woofers. Sony developed aluminum speaker diaphragms for improved clarity and high-frequency performance. The system uses 360 Spatial Sound Mapping to create up to 24 virtual speakers and supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced. Sound Field Optimization calibrates using a USB-C mic, and wireless connectivity reduces cabling. It can expand with Theater Rear 9 or Rear 8 speakers and Theater Sub 7, Sub 8, or Sub 9. Sony also announced Direct Connect for Bravia TVs to wirelessly link to rear speakers and subwoofers without a soundbar.

"The Bravia Theater Trio is composed of two speakers and a tiny soundbar, but you can expand the system further with Sony's other devices. The two speakers each contain one 100mm woofer, a 20mm high-resolution tweeter and an 80mm up-firing driver. The mini soundbar has a 25mm high-resolution tweeter in the middle, flanked by a 45x108mm pill-shaped woofer on each side, and carries an unassuming design that's akin to Sony's recent Theater Bars."

"Sony says it developed new aluminum speaker diaphragms for the Theater Trio with the aim of improved clarity and high-frequency performance. The Theater Trio is equipped with Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology that was created alongside Sony Pictures. This feature creates up to 24 virtual speakers for a wider, simulated soundstage. The setup supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced content for more immersive listening and watching."

"With the help of a USB-C mic for your phone, the company's Sound Field Optimization calibrates the speakers to your living room, plus their wireless connectivity enables flexible placement since the only cord needed is for power. And as I've already mentioned, the Bravia Theater Trio can be expanded by adding the Theater Rear 9 or Rear 8 speakers, and there's the option of tacking on a Bravia Theater Sub 7, Sub 8 or Sub 9 as well."

"Sony also announced a new Direct Connect feature for its Bravia TVs. This tool will allow TVs to connect wirelessly to the company's rear speakers and subwoofers without a soundbar. Sony says this will allow customers to expand their living room audio sys"

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