Sony Bravia Theater Trio (HT-A8) and True RGB TVs: Everything Announced on May 27

Each satellite speaker houses a 100mm woofer, a 20mm high-resolution tweeter, and an 80mm up-firing driver for height effects. The center unit features a 25mm tweeter flanked by two 45x108mm woofers. Sony developed new aluminum diaphragm drivers specifically for this system to improve clarity and high-frequency performance .

Key audio technologies and features

The core of the Trio's immersive sound is 360 Spatial Sound Mapping (360SSM), developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. This technology generates up to 24 virtual speakers, creating a wide and tall soundstage that extends far beyond the physical units .

The system supports the leading immersive audio formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced. The only cable connecting the three speakers is for power; all audio is transmitted wirelessly . A new Direct Connect feature allows the rear speakers and subwoofer to connect wirelessly to a compatible Bravia TV without needing the soundbar as an intermediary hub .

Expansion and calibration

The Trio is a foundation for a much larger system. It can be expanded with optional Bravia Theater Rear 9 or Rear 8 wireless speakers. More critically, it supports adding up to two wireless subwoofers (Bravia Theater Sub 7, 8, or 9 models), making it possible to build a fully wireless 5.2.4-channel or even 7.2.4-channel setup .

Calibration is handled by Sony's Sound Field Optimization technology, which now uses a USB-C microphone plugged into a smartphone to analyze and correct the room's acoustics .

The True RGB televisions: Bravia 9 II and 7 II

Unveiled alongside the Trio were Sony's first televisions featuring its long-awaited True RGB Mini LED backlight technology, which uses independently driven red, green, and blue LEDs for "purer" color, reduced blooming, and greater brightness . These models represent Sony's premium TV offering for 2026, with no new OLED models in the lineup .

Bravia 9 II: The new flagship

The Bravia 9 II (XR90M2) is the flagship model, equipped with Sony's best RGB backlight drive technology. It is available in 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes, with a super-sized 115-inch model also offered (the 115-inch version lacks the new anti-glare, low-reflection screen found on the smaller sizes) .

Bravia 7 II: The versatile performer

The Bravia 7 II (XR70M2) is the more versatile, slightly more affordable entry into True RGB technology. It features Sony's "RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro" and is available in a wide range of sizes: 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches . Both the 9 II and 7 II support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos .

Pricing and availability

Pre-orders for all announced products began on May 27, 2026 .

Bravia Theater Trio (HT-A8)

• US price: $2,199.99
• Japan price: ¥308,000 (approx. $2,150 USD), available June 13, 2026

Bravia True RGB TV pricing (US)

With the Bravia Theater Trio, Sony has positioned a direct and scalable competitor in the premium wireless audio space, one that is explicitly engineered to match the scale of modern large-screen TVs. When paired with the new True RGB televisions, the complete package represents a new flagship vision for high-end home cinema in 2026 .