Sony A9F OLED TV - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 02:07 PM

First to arrive at Sony's International Press Conference in NYC.

More to come shortly.

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 02:18 PM

New catagory of flagship consumer TVs, The Master Series.

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 02:51 PM

The A9F has a new enhance built in audio, a true 3.2 channel system. As an added benefit the front center speaker can be disconnected from the built in amp and addressed via a pair of standard passive audio inputs in the rear of the TV. Just connect your audio receivers center channel to the TV's center input and the acoustic panel becomes your center speaker.

Very cool dual purpose audio system that can be used to best match your system and needs.

Before anyone says they want a high quality center channel I suggest listening to this as the dynamic range, and overall fertility is excellent.

Geoff D · 07-31-2018, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

The A9F has a new enhance built in audio, a true 3.2 channel system. As an added benefit the front center speaker can be disconnected from the built in amp and addressed via a pair of standard passive audio inputs in the rear of the TV. Just connect your audio receivers center channel to the TV's center input and the acoustic panel becomes your center speaker.

Very cool dual purpose audio system that can be used to best match your system and needs.

Before anyone says they want a high quality center channel I suggest listening to this as the dynamic range, and overall fertility is excellent.

I remember some TVs from many years back had the option to be used as the centre speaker for a surround system, I think it's a great idea. And the more "fertile", the better!

Blu350z · 07-31-2018, 03:05 PM

“Netflix support HDR, while the streaming service currently provides 400 hours of HDR content and 2,000 hours of 4K content.”

Pretty sure 300 of that HDR content is stand up comedy. Lol

Were they using the same chip and panel that they showed off at CES? That looked impressive but I think I’m done with Sony.

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 03:06 PM

Just to add a comment on using the acoustic panel for the center speaker, it adds perfect imaging of the vocals.
Also the dynamic range was excellent, just imagine a center channel driver the size of a 65" TV.

Blu350z · 07-31-2018, 03:50 PM

690E, 720E,800E, 830F, 850F, 900F, A1E, Z9D, Z9F, A9F

Too many models out for Sony, this was Samsung’s issue the past 2 years. I know pretty much all the E models will be gone but by holiday season they will show the replacements for them

Also now they have 2 Z9F models. The soundbar and now the TV...

Can you ask about that? Lol

ray0414 · 07-31-2018, 04:14 PM

Ant1010 · 07-31-2018, 06:46 PM

October is the expected launch date in the U.S.?

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 07:04 PM

More on the acoustic panel. When you use the acoustic panel as the center speaker it uses all three L/C/R actuators and the dual subs as the center. It creates a big sound stage with a large dynamic tonal range.

The demo in the private room was impressive.

wesslan · 07-31-2018, 07:37 PM

Try to find out if they have improved input lag Robert. That's one of the big issues with A1/AF8 today since they are slower than LG, Panasonic and Samsung. Now that they have

- New faster processor - X1 Ultimate
- Acoustic Surface Audio+
- eARC supported
- Netflix Calibrated Mode
- all four HDMI 2.0b ports are full-bandwidth
- 6-color, 3-axis CMS, white balance upped from 10 to 20 points
- Factory calibrated for white balance and uniformity
- HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support
- Input lag??

- no HDMI 2.1 or variable refresh rate (VRR)

LordoftheRings · 07-31-2018, 09:14 PM

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Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 09:17 PM

@Ant1010, no one at Sony will say the launch date or prices at this time. I expect end of September to early October for the A9F and Z9F.

@wesslan, Sony will not talk about the specs. We'll test input lag when I get our 1st allocation.

I loved everything I saw today about the A9F and spent a lot of time with the audio engineer who developed the new actuators and the addressable center channel design and how it operates. I also spoke in detail with the A8F and Z9F product managers and several of the technical specialists.

DanBa · 07-31-2018, 09:19 PM

eARC supported = HDMI 2.1 eARC supported

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 09:22 PM

Good A9F video from today's press conference:

DanBa · 07-31-2018, 09:29 PM

"HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support"

Does this mean

HEVC-HDR10, HEVC-HLG and HEVC-Dolby Vision support

and

VP9-HDR10 (aka VP9-PQ) YouTube HDR and VP9-HLG YouTube HDR support?

Thanks

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 09:33 PM

I asked the same ^^ questions at the press conference today and from what I was told yes to all you said.

elwaylite · 07-31-2018, 09:49 PM

This is good news, but not enough for an upgrade for me:

- all four HDMI 2.0b ports are full-bandwidth
- 6-color, 3-axis CMS, white balance upped from 10 to 20 points

I'm afraid the MSRP is gonna sting on this one compared to the A8F. Also, after owning both, I won't have the lean back design again. Its beautiful, but the A8F design works better in my HT. The A1E is in the bedroom now, and it works fine in there leaning back.

LordoftheRings · 07-31-2018, 09:54 PM

Robert, I know it's not important, it's nothing to consider, it has no essence in today's world, but I ask anyway for people who live in the prehistoric ages: that new TV from Sony, it does not support 3D?

If not, what does?

Robert Zohn · 07-31-2018, 10:06 PM

No 3D.

07-31-2018, 02:07 PM	#1
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Sony A9F OLED TV First to arrive at Sony's International Press Conference in NYC. More to come shortly.

07-31-2018, 02:18 PM	#2
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	New catagory of flagship consumer TVs, The Master Series.

07-31-2018, 02:51 PM	#3
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	The A9F has a new enhance built in audio, a true 3.2 channel system. As an added benefit the front center speaker can be disconnected from the built in amp and addressed via a pair of standard passive audio inputs in the rear of the TV. Just connect your audio receivers center channel to the TV's center input and the acoustic panel becomes your center speaker. Very cool dual purpose audio system that can be used to best match your system and needs. Before anyone says they want a high quality center channel I suggest listening to this as the dynamic range, and overall fertility is excellent.

07-31-2018, 03:05 PM	#5
Blu350z Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Berkeley, CA Blu-ray collection:150 Trading Score:13	“Netflix support HDR, while the streaming service currently provides 400 hours of HDR content and 2,000 hours of 4K content.” Pretty sure 300 of that HDR content is stand up comedy. Lol Were they using the same chip and panel that they showed off at CES? That looked impressive but I think I’m done with Sony.

07-31-2018, 03:06 PM	#6
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Just to add a comment on using the acoustic panel for the center speaker, it adds perfect imaging of the vocals. Also the dynamic range was excellent, just imagine a center channel driver the size of a 65" TV.

07-31-2018, 03:50 PM	#7
Blu350z Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Berkeley, CA Blu-ray collection:150 Trading Score:13	690E, 720E,800E, 830F, 850F, 900F, A1E, Z9D, Z9F, A9F Too many models out for Sony, this was Samsung’s issue the past 2 years. I know pretty much all the E models will be gone but by holiday season they will show the replacements for them Also now they have 2 Z9F models. The soundbar and now the TV... Can you ask about that? Lol

07-31-2018, 06:46 PM	#9
Ant1010 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	October is the expected launch date in the U.S.?

07-31-2018, 07:04 PM	#10
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	More on the acoustic panel. When you use the acoustic panel as the center speaker it uses all three L/C/R actuators and the dual subs as the center. It creates a big sound stage with a large dynamic tonal range. The demo in the private room was impressive.

07-31-2018, 07:37 PM	#11
wesslan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Sweden Blu-ray reviews:1	Try to find out if they have improved input lag Robert. That's one of the big issues with A1/AF8 today since they are slower than LG, Panasonic and Samsung. Now that they have - New faster processor - X1 Ultimate - Acoustic Surface Audio+ - eARC supported - Netflix Calibrated Mode - all four HDMI 2.0b ports are full-bandwidth - 6-color, 3-axis CMS, white balance upped from 10 to 20 points - Factory calibrated for white balance and uniformity - HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support - Input lag?? - no HDMI 2.1 or variable refresh rate (VRR)

07-31-2018, 09:14 PM	#12
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	■ https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.ph...&id=1533049095

07-31-2018, 09:17 PM	#13
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	@Ant1010, no one at Sony will say the launch date or prices at this time. I expect end of September to early October for the A9F and Z9F. @wesslan, Sony will not talk about the specs. We'll test input lag when I get our 1st allocation. I loved everything I saw today about the A9F and spent a lot of time with the audio engineer who developed the new actuators and the addressable center channel design and how it operates. I also spoke in detail with the A8F and Z9F product managers and several of the technical specialists.

07-31-2018, 09:19 PM	#14
DanBa Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010	eARC supported = HDMI 2.1 eARC supported

07-31-2018, 09:29 PM	#16
DanBa Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010	"HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support" Does this mean HEVC-HDR10, HEVC-HLG and HEVC-Dolby Vision support and VP9-HDR10 (aka VP9-PQ) YouTube HDR and VP9-HLG YouTube HDR support? Thanks

07-31-2018, 09:33 PM	#17
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	I asked the same ^^ questions at the press conference today and from what I was told yes to all you said.

07-31-2018, 09:49 PM	#18
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	This is good news, but not enough for an upgrade for me: - all four HDMI 2.0b ports are full-bandwidth - 6-color, 3-axis CMS, white balance upped from 10 to 20 points I'm afraid the MSRP is gonna sting on this one compared to the A8F. Also, after owning both, I won't have the lean back design again. Its beautiful, but the A8F design works better in my HT. The A1E is in the bedroom now, and it works fine in there leaning back.

07-31-2018, 09:54 PM	#19
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Robert, I know it's not important, it's nothing to consider, it has no essence in today's world, but I ask anyway for people who live in the prehistoric ages: that new TV from Sony, it does not support 3D? If not, what does?

07-31-2018, 10:06 PM	#20
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	No 3D.

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