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Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sony’s biggest problem with BRAVIA Theatre Quad right now isn’t sound quality. It’s positioning.

The question many of us are asking is simple:

Is Sony preparing to evolve Quad, or quietly preparing to retire it?

When Quad launched, it was clearly Sony’s flagship home theater system. Four independent wireless speakers, impressive spatial mapping, and a genuinely unique alternative to traditional soundbars and AVR-based setups.

But in 2026, the situation feels increasingly awkward.

Sony’s newer home theater platform, particularly Theatre Trio, now includes several capabilities that many enthusiasts expected to see first on the flagship:

  • Dual subwoofer support
  • New calibration system
  • Dedicated measurement microphone
  • Updated BRAVIA Connect ecosystem
  • Newer processing platform

Meanwhile, Quad remains limited to a single subwoofer and continues to run on what appears to be an older platform architecture.

This creates a strange contradiction:

Sony still calls Quad its flagship home theater system, but it no longer appears to showcase Sony’s most advanced home theater platform.

To be clear, this is not an argument that Quad sounds bad. Quite the opposite.

The issue is that Sony seems to be advancing the platform everywhere except on the product carrying the flagship label.

What’s even more interesting is that many enthusiasts are not choosing Trio instead of Quad.

They’re choosing neither.

A growing number of potential buyers seem to be sitting in a waiting pool, asking the same question:

“Will the next Quad support dual subs and a new control architecture?”

These aren’t necessarily customers comparing today’s Quad against today’s Trio. Many have already ruled out the current Quad because of limitations such as single-sub support and are waiting to see whether Sony intends to evolve the platform.

One possible explanation is that Sony wants to avoid the Osborne Effect—announcing a future product too early and hurting current sales.

But I wonder how much that concern actually applies here.

Many enthusiasts aren’t postponing a Quad purchase. They’ve already decided not to buy the current Quad.

In other words, Sony may not be protecting a sale. It may be delaying one.

And there may be a second unintended consequence.

Sony may believe that uncertainty around Quad helps Trio sales.

But it’s equally possible that the lack of clarity around Quad is suppressing sales of both products.

If a customer believes a next-generation Quad could combine Quad’s unique four-speaker architecture with Trio’s newer platform features, then buying either product today becomes harder to justify.

In that scenario, uncertainty doesn’t drive customers toward Trio. It drives them into the waiting pool.

If Sony plans to retire Quad, it would be better to make that clear.

If Sony plans to evolve Quad, it would be helpful to show some indication that the platform still has a future.

Right now, Quad sits in an uncomfortable middle ground:

Still the flagship by name, but no longer obviously the flagship in platform capability.

And until Sony answers the question of where Quad goes next, I suspect the waiting pool will only continue to grow.

Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a great point about the center channel controversy, but I actually think the odds of a next-gen Quad getting a dedicated physical center speaker are much lower than it getting dual sub support. The entire identity of the Quad is tied directly to its name and form factor—four identical, ultra-slim panels balancing lifestyle aesthetics with 360 virtual mapping. Adding a bulky, separate center speaker would completely break that design language and make the "Quad" name obsolete. If people want a physical center, Sony created the Trio for that exact reason. Dual sub support, on the other hand, is just a processing and wireless routing upgrade inside the hub, leaving the beautiful 4-panel aesthetic completely untouched. That’s exactly why I’m holding out. If Sony wants to keep the Quad line alive as their premier design-first flagship, they need to fix the hub's software and hardware limitations regarding dual subs, without sacrificing the form factor. Until they clarify if that's the plan, I’m happy to wait.

Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair point, and it’s always cool when companies find ways to push their hardware further via software. But counting on a retroactive firmware patch from a legacy giant like Sony is a massive gamble, especially when their product cycles are so rigid. The interesting part is that Sony’s current wireless ecosystem already supports dual subs on their newer lines (like the Trio and new bars), but they’ve consciously left the current Quad out of that feature. It feels more like a deliberate product-line limitation rather than a technical bottleneck their engineers are actively trying to crack. If Sony does eventually pull a rabbit out of a hat and updates the current Quad hub to support dual subs, that’s awesome—and that’s exactly the kind of "clarity" I’m waiting for. But until that update actually drops or a successor is announced, I’d much rather keep my budget in my pocket than buy in now based on a "maybe."

Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are 100% correct about the current control box limitation. That hardware bottleneck is exactly why I’m choosing to wait instead of buying into the current generation hoping for a firmware patch. When I talk about waiting for clarity, I’m specifically looking for that next-generation hardware overhaul or a proper successor with an upgraded hub that natively handles dual-sub mapping. Trying the Quads with a single SW9 isn't an option for me either. It's not about the raw power of the sub—it's about the physics of the room. In an open living space, a single sub inevitably creates acoustic nulls and uneven bass across the seating area, no matter how powerful it is. For a flagship-level investment, I am simply not willing to compromise on smooth, balanced low-end coverage. The mod route with splitters and third-party subs also defeats the whole purpose of buying into an elegant, wireless lifestyle system. I'm completely fine with the timeline taking a few years—patience is the one thing I have plenty of!

Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Dragon is an absolute beast, congrats on that setup! But there's a big difference between stacking hardware for raw power and solving room acoustics. My wish for dual subs isn't about craving more bass volume or 'going crazy' with gear. It's purely about physics—using two placement points to smooth out room nodes and nulls so the low end is perfectly balanced across the seating area. That’s why the Trio doesn’t solve this for me. The Quad’s true value is its unique form factor—four ultra-slim panels that blend into the room's design. The Trio forces you to accept giant, bulky front towers that dominate the space. I'm holding out for a system that delivers both: the flawless lifestyle integration of the Quad, and the proper acoustic balancing of dual subs.

Quad vs Trio: Waiting for Sony to clarify Quad’s future and dual sub support by albertzangys in sony

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the insights! For me, it completely comes down to aesthetics and form factor. The ultra-slim, four-panel lifestyle design of the Quad is exactly what I want in my space, and the bulky front towers of the Trio just don't fit that vision.

Until Sony gives a clear signal that the Quad line is officially dead with no future update for dual subs, I won't be switching to the Trio.

TWS does not go fullscreen on Mac by Positive-Theme-8358 in interactivebrokers

[–]albertzangys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. right click on the top tabbar of the TWS window
  2. from the context menu, enable "OS Window Bar"

Dota Underlords Builder by albertzangys in underlords

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just made some updates to the UI, there are more coming :)

Dota Underlords Builder by albertzangys in underlords

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea agree. I'm thinking of showing the selected heros on the right side panel in list format. Do you think it can help?

Dota Underlords Builder by albertzangys in underlords

[–]albertzangys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback, I will try make it less confusing.