Sony’s New BRAVIA Theatre Range Brings Cinema Home
Sony is bringing a slice of Hollywood into living rooms with its newly announced BRAVIA Theatre home audio lineup, designed to recreate a cinema-like experience without leaving the couch.
Unveiled earlier this month, the BRAVIA Theatre range includes the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 soundbar, the complete BRAVIA Theatre System 6 home theatre system, plus optional add-ons like the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 wireless rear speakers and the BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7 wireless subwoofer. Sony says the new range is engineered to deliver immersive surround sound, inspired by the multi-speaker setups typically found in commercial cinemas.
At the heart of the offering is the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6, a 3.1.2-channel soundbar paired with a wireless subwoofer. Supporting Dolby Atmos and DTS: X and equipped with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technologies, the Bar 6 aims to produce a three-dimensional sound field even from stereo content. A dedicated centre channel and Sony's AI-powered Voice Zoom 3 are designed to keep dialogue crisp and intelligible, particularly when paired with a compatible 2025 BRAVIA TV model.
For those wanting to step up the experience, the BRAVIA Theatre System 6 is an all-in-one 5.1-channel, 1000-watt powerhouse. It also features a soundbar, subwoofer, and separate rear speakers. It also supports Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, adding features like Multi Stereo to further boost the immersive effect by replicating stereo content across more channels.
Optional upgrades come from the BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7. Sony claims these wireless additions elevate spatial realism even further, courtesy of its proprietary 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, while maintaining a compact, stylish footprint suited for modern interiors.
Seamless integration is a key selling point across the range. Sony says users can control their BRAVIA TV and BRAVIA Theatre products through the BRAVIA Connect app, offering a unified setup and streamlined operation, without constantly swapping remotes. Additionally, BRAVIA sound settings can be accessed directly through the TV’s quick settings menu for easier adjustments.
Sustainability also plays a part in the BRAVIA Theatre story, with Sony noting that it uses recycled PET fabrics and reduced plastic packaging as part of its ongoing "Road to Zero" environmental plan.
Sony's BRAVIA Theatre products are already available or listed for pre-order in several international markets, including the UK and the USA. Australian availability is expected from July 2025.
BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6: US$649 / £499.95 / A$899
BRAVIA Theatre System 6: US$770 / £599.95 / A$1,199
BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8: US$449.99 / £449.99 / A$699
BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7: US$449.99 / £449.99 / A$499
For more information visit Sony
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Joining StereoNET in 2025 as Deputy Editor, Australia & New Zealand, Jason’s decades of experience comes from a marketing, brand development, and communications background. More recently, a decade in specialist retail has armed him with the knowledge required to deliver the right information to a captive and curious audience.
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