I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

Movie sound production is a complex and painstaking process, requiring multiple teams of individuals with special skills to create and mix the dialogue, music, and sound effects that comprise a typical Dolby Atmos movie soundtrack. How do I know this? I spent two days touring the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California where … Read more

Sony dropped OLED for its flagship 2024 TV – here’s why

Sony revealed its 2024 TV lineup earlier this week and the announcements included four new models. The Sony Bravia 9 is the flagship TV for 2024, but, in a reversal of course for the company’s flagship models, it will use mini-LED technology, not OLED.  Sony’s mid-range OLED, the Sony A80L, was one of the best … Read more

Sony copies Samsung’s Q-Symphony feature for its soundbars and TVs

Last updated: April 19th, 2024 at 20:41 UTC+02:00 Samsung has been the world’s biggest TV brand for 17 consecutive years and the biggest soundbar brand for ten years. It must be doing many things right to achieve such a huge feat, and Sony has taken a few leaves out of the South Korean firm’s book … Read more

Cans for peanuts: Amazon’s new headphone sale has insane price cuts on Sony, Bose and more

There’s never a bad time to upgrade your headphones, but there’s something about good headphones and colder months that just go together. Whether you’re looking for a pair to accompany you on the couch with an audiobook and a blanket, pretending you’re in a Taylor Swift music video on the way to work or getting … Read more

Sony debuts Bravia Theater line of Dolby Atmos soundbars and speakers

Sony didn’t announce any new home theater audio gear at CES, so it was only a matter of time before the company would reveal its latest soundbars and speakers. Today, the company unveiled its new Bravia Theater line, a moniker that the company’s soundbars and living room speakers will carry for the foreseeable future. Sony … Read more

Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass

Sony’s Extra Bass line of headphones has given listeners an added dose of low-end tone for years, and was generally cheaper than its high-end 1000X cans. The company is still keen on offering brain-rattling bass to those who want it, but the Extra Bass moniker and its confusing alpha-numeric product names are gone (more to … Read more

Sony INZONE H9 wireless gaming headset review

Sony INZONE H9: One-minute review Sony, without a doubt, has a reputation as an exceptional manufacturer of products. It’s a company that’s seriously made a name for itself, building one of the most successful console series we’ve seen in the last two decades. Its DualSense controllers, PlayStation handhelds, and general hardware ecosystem over the years … Read more

Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite Review: The PS5’s Perfect Wireless Headset

Sony’s first-party PlayStation gaming headsets can be hit or miss. Good news! The latest version, the Pulse Elite wireless headset, is more of the former. It costs $150, can pair with multiple devices at once, and even comes with a wireless charging hanger. This headset’s predecessor was a miss, touting 3D audio and impressive sound, … Read more

It’s the last day to save up to 50 percent on tech from Apple, Anker, Sony and others

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is nearly over and if you’re interested in saving on tech, you’ve come to the right place. This sale event may not have been a boon for discounts on laptops, tablets, wearables and the like, but we were able to dig up a number of decent tech deals available right now. … Read more