It also uses DTS Sound with its own optimized version of the DTS:X codec. This will also result in dramatically reducing letterboxing on some titles, not through pan-and-scan or cropping, but by actually offering a larger picture to begin with. The IMAX Enhanced format can handle the 1.90:1 aspect ratio of content shot on IMAX cameras, which will fill more of a standard 16:9 display. Think of it as a competitor to both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, with all of these enhancements rolled into a single format.Īny piece of media that gets the IMAX Enhanced badge – including all of the IMAX titles in the Bravia Core library – is remastered to meet a collection of standards for picture quality, aspect ratio, brightness, color and high-dynamic range.Īnd in addition to brighter, bolder picture quality, it's literally bigger. (Image credit: Sony) What is IMAX Enhanced?Īnnounced back in late 2018, IMAX Enhanced is one of several media formats and certifications that takes advantage of high-dynamic range and multi-channel audio capabilities on today's smart TVs. The result may very well be the best looking streamed movies available, but we'll have to wait and see when we get our first of the new Sony TVs in for review. As a result, Sony recommends a minimum internet speed of 43Mbps, and speeds of 115Mbps or higher for true lossless streaming quality.Īnd, because Sony has full control over both the initial compression and the video processing specifics at the end point, it can tailor the stream to look its best on Sony's new TVs. With streaming bandwidth between 30Mbps and 80Mbps, it can use three to four times as much data as Netflix does – Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K movie streaming. That means not only 4K resolution, but HDR metadata and immersive sound by DTS. The goal is simple: Streaming quality that matches what you'd get from a UHD Blu-ray disc. Sony's lossless streaming technology is called Pure Stream. However, you may need to install an updated version of the app, or reinstall the app for any reason, Sony's Google TV means that you will be able to grab the latest updated version from the Google Play store (opens in new tab).

Sony's streaming service will be accessed through the Bravia Core app, which will come preinstalled on new 2021 Sony TVs.

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