# 'The potent TV audio upgrade that needs an upgrade': I reviewed Sony's new mid-price Dolby Atmos soundbar, and even though it nails some things, it just doesn't have it everywhere it counts

> TechRadar Verdict Sony’s Bravia Theater Bar 7 leaves me wanting more, but not in a good way. The support for HDMI passthrough as well as both DTS:X and Dolby Atmos are great, but the lack of bass depth and immersive…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/sony-bravia-theater-bar-7-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e92b45afbe7a8e7c71d8b)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #sony #soundbar #headphones
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4e92b45afbe7a8e7c71d8b

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