Sony Bravia 9 II
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Format passthrough gets enthusiastic approval, including DTS alongside Dolby formats.
Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality
Cons: reliability, build quality
DTS:X playback helps produce a very large, immersive soundstage and is a meaningful plus for movie audio.
Pros: overall satisfaction, overall image accuracy
Cons: value for money, bass performance
DTS:X playback is handled well by the integrated audio system and contributes to a broader, more cinematic presentation.
Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality
Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling
DTS support is a useful differentiator for disc libraries and is welcomed alongside Dolby Atmos compatibility.
Pros: gaming performance, peak brightness
Cons: HDMI 2.1 support, HDMI 2.1 port count
Missing DTS support is a notable exclusion for some home-theater setups, though many viewers using the TV speakers may never notice.
Pros: contrast ratio, value for money
Cons: peak brightness, HDR brightness
The lack of DTS is a drawback for disc-based home theater, forcing DTS material to fall back to PCM.
Pros: glare resistance, black levels
Cons: Dolby Vision support, color gamut
DTS decoding and passthrough are completely absent, a recurring drawback for Blu-ray collections and external audio setups.
Pros: picture quality, peak brightness
Cons: value for money, sound quality