Anyone have any idea when Sony will update their TV's with Dolby Vision

[DJJez]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

No, Sony launched HLG with the rollout of the Android 7.0 update so Sony TVs with the X1 Extreme processors just got HLG HDR.

u got any pics of your house setup? your house setup sounds insane judging by ur signature

[elwaylite]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Sony has not announced an official date at this time for the X930E, X940E, Z9D and A1E, but likely end of summer.

Thanks. So I would not even expect the players to see anything, IF they get it, before then.

[Robert Zohn]

Correct ^ on everything you said.

[elwaylite]

I have my doubts, but I would love to see the X800 and X1000 get DV when the flat panels do. At $299, the X800 with DV would pretty much kick most players in the teeth for normal usage. Plus they are great streamers for Netflix and Amazon.

[Robert Zohn]

Can't agree more!! However, in all of my conversation with the fine folks at Sony the reply I get is mixed between "we're looking into that, and some say no DV on the two current UHD BD players".

[elwaylite]

I think if they choose not to it's a bit odd for two reasons. One, why sell flagship displays with DV when you can't bundle your player with, or you can, but it is deficient. Two, usually something like the X1000 has a 2 year lifespan, so do you replace it next year with one that does DV? I ASSumed all along Sony skipped releasing a player last year waiting on the MediaTek SoC for DV. But, we all know what ASSuming does.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by elwaylite

I think if they choose not to it's a bit odd for two reasons. One, why sell flagship displays with DV when you can't bundle your player with, or you can, but it is deficient. Two, usually something like the X1000 has a 2 year lifespan, so do you replace it next year with one that does DV? I ASSumed all along Sony skipped releasing a player last year waiting on the MediaTek SoC for DV. But, we all know what ASSuming does.

Because Sony capitulated that Dolby Vision was a must have for higher end displays, but their BD player marketplace was competing against their UHD streaming marketplace, so they delayed their entrance until the marketplace/part availability worked out.

[Geoff D]

Good old Sony. Why compete only with other manufacters & content providers etc when you can compete against your own?

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Sony XBR-75X940E 75inch, DV at JoeSav is $2700.
Would that be consider affordable for the Working Class. Cource x800 with DV FW at $299 would be affordable for them.

Sony 55X930E with Dolby Vision capable being currently sold for $1600.
Would'nt that look proper with x800 with DV hooked up. Think many many peoples can afford that Combo.

[Robert Zohn]

Your quoting a well know scam company. The only thing Ultra in their company offering is how Ultra far below the true net cost they advertise the latest, best and hottest TVs they chose to sucker in unexpecting victims.

[JohnAV]

Afraid he doesn't understand the difference between a authorized online dealer and eBay like grey marketeer. Example Sony 55X930E it goes for most authorized online dealers for $1999, and JoeSav $1630. Problem with unauthorized dealers is you don't know what you are really buying, damaged, a return, factory refurbished b-stock, from a another country, not USA certified/licensed.

If you can't find on https://www.sony.com/retailers stay away from the dealer.

[Robert Zohn]

You are 100% correct, Sony, LG and Samsung list 100% of every single authorized retailer regardless how how small or if they buy through distribution. All authorized dealers are listed and if they are not listed they are not authorized to sell the product.

I don't have any first hand info, but from what I'm told they say "the one advertised has the Chinese panel, if you want the good one it's XXX dollars more." After that trick the aggressive after sell starts.

[moviemike4]

Has any one seen Dolby vision in action i have i got despicable me 1 and 2 Ultra Hd had my son bring over the old panasonic Ub 900 the oppo 203 killed it in dolby vision , colors like black purple red much much darker , and bright colors much more brighter.

[elwaylite]

Ive seen it on my OLED, nothing really impressive at this point IMO. I've seen a lot of "colors pop more" comments recently and such, makes me think the display you are using isnt cal'd properly, or the colors are just too saturated, but hey, whatever makes everyone happy.

[Staying Salty]

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/40-ole...l#post54095697

Originally Posted by ARROW-AV

Actually, you need the CalMan BETA with Dolby Vision calibration support added which isn't released yet, and you can calibrate the Sony TVs for HDR such that they will display Dolby Vision properly... where further to the CalMan BETA with Dolby Vision calibration support added you need the firmware BETA from Sony for the DV activation with respect to the Sony TVs, which will be released publically in 8-12 weeks' time. So within a matter of a few months you will be able to calibrate the Sony TVs directly. With respect to the LGs you cannot. However, there is a workaround that allows you to create an external file that you then have to force onto the TV.

[MarcinL]

I have first hand experience with JoeSav. Their tactic is to bait you into a very low price that is unbelievably great and then once you place an order you'll get a call within 24-48 hours that to let you know this model is on a backorder but they can upgrade you to another one that is ready to ship at the same price that every competitor has. If you say no they will downsell the heck out of the model you bought telling you its a Chinese 8 bit panel and inferior to the regular made model (Basically just BS) and either you agree to get the regular price model or they'll tell you that there is a delay and your model will come in within 4-6 weeks. They'll call again later to see if you ready to get a regular model and try to throw in something for free like HDMI cable or give you free shipping for regular model. It's a typical bait and switch to a model everyone sells anyway and they are still unauthorized to begin with. However good news is that if you buy your TV today you can use joesav price with Citibank to match. Did that with my Samsung 850D and 900E and saved hundreds. Just use Citibank credit card

[MarcinL]

By the way their BBB rating is an F and pattern of complaints match the description

[tkdkid717]

Really thought the Dolby vision patch would come today since Sony released their first Dolby Vision disc.

[gkolb]

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Correct ^ on everything you said.

Robert, we're into the middle of August, any retailer insight into the mind of Sony on the Dolby Vision display update timing??

I'm finding it harder to breathe calmly now !

[Robert Zohn]

I'll ask again and get back with the latest info; the last update I got just before my TV Shootout was fall 2017.