Music: Cinematic electronic ambient (Hans Zimmer style) Why it’s top tier: This demo is shot in New Zealand. It focuses on specular highlights (the sun glinting off water). It is brutal on LCD/LED TVs that lack Full Array Local Dimming (FALD).
Modern TVs come with streaming service ads, but real AV geeks still use Bravia sample tracks for three reasons:
One of the newest entries. Featuring deep African percussion and a wide soundstage, this track was designed to showcase Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology.
The one that started it all. A minimalist synth melody over a driving electronic beat. The female vocal’s ethereal quality contrasted perfectly with the chaotic, joyful visual of bouncing balls. Note: This track is commercially available, but the specific demo edit (with extended intro) is rare. bravia sample music download top
If you cannot find the original tracks, why not build a modern equivalent? Curate a playlist of songs with similar production qualities:
Pair these with 4K HDR nature footage from sites like 4K Media (free and legal) to create your own demo loop.
If you only have room for five tracks, get these: Music: Cinematic electronic ambient (Hans Zimmer style) Why
Have a favorite Bravia track we missed? Drop the model number of your old TV in the comments below. If you still have the original SD card from a 2008 Bravia, you might be sitting on a goldmine of rare audio.
Happy listening, and keep that contrast ratio high.
Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal have many of these tracks. Create a “Bravia Test” playlist. Streaming quality (320kbps or lossless) is often sufficient for casual listening. Pair these with 4K HDR nature footage from
When downloading Bravia sample music, not all files are equal. Original Bravia demos used high-bitrate LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. Here is what to look for:
| Format | Bitrate | Best for | Availability | |--------|---------|----------|--------------| | MP3 | 320 kbps | Casual listening | Common | | FLAC | 700–1000 kbps | Audiophile stereo | Less common | | WAV | 1411 kbps | Studio reference | Rare in demos | | Dolby TrueHD | Variable | Surround sound demos | Extremely rare |
Pro tip: Avoid anything below 256 kbps MP3. Low-bitrate versions destroy the dynamic range that makes Bravia tracks special.