Sony has unveiled its latest Bravia 9 II RGB TVs, which promise cinema-accurate picture quality and the best RGB backlights on the market. However, this new technology may come at the cost of over-saturation in certain scenes.

The $30 million toe in the water

Sony is betting big on its True RGB TVs, which use extremely small red,green, and blue diodes to maximize color volume. According to the company, these screens offer twice the color volume as the new top-end RGB TVs.

The Bravia 9 II also features an antireflection filter that enhances black levels and contrast in bright environments. This, combined with its 4,000-nit peak brightness, makes it a powerhouse in terms of picture quality.

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With the Bravia 9 II, Sony is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of picture quality. however, this may come at the cost of over-saturation in certain scenes. as one reviewer noted, the vivid profile can make some scenes pop with added detail, but it may also impact darker, less colorful shows or movies.

In a scene from a Chinese New Year festival late at night, the vivid profile made fire appear more realistic when set against a pure black background. However, in standard mode,the flames seemed dull by comparison.

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Sony's new Bravia 9 II RGB TVs are not just a new product line,but also a reflection of the changing TV market. With the rise of mini LED technology, TV companies are looking for ways to differentiate themselves and offer something new to consumers.

Sony's partnership with Leon Studio to create real-wood frames for its higher-end Bravia TVs is a nod to the growing trend of art TVs. However, it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to set the Bravia 9 II apart from its competitors.

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One of the key features of the Bravia 9 II is its ability to reproduce the filmmaker's intended picture quality. Sony's My Cinema preset allows users to set the TV to a specific mode that promises to deliver the same picture quality as a professional reference monitor.

However, it remains to be seen whether this feature will be enough to win over consumers. As one reviewer noted, the Bravia 9 II's picture quality is cinema-accurate, but it may also be too vivid for some viwers.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

Sony's new Bravia 9 II RGB TVs are a game-changer in the TV market, but they also raise questions about the future of picture quality. As consumers become increasingly demanding, TV companies will need to find new ways to differentiate themselves and offer something new to the market.

Only time will tell whether the Bravia 9 II will be a success,but one thing is certain: it is a bold move by Sony to push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of picture quality.