This comprehensive guide explores Dolby Atmos, the immersive surround sound technology taking the home entertainment world by storm. Learn its basics, how to achieve it at home, and common pitfalls to avoid for a truly authentic experience.
Dolby Atmos is the most immersive version of surround sound you can get at home. Though it took some time to catch on, the format is now everywhere, from movie theaters to Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, as well as the world’s streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Disney+.
But what, exactly, is Dolby Atmos? How is it different from other kinds of surround sound? And perhaps most importantly: If you decide you want to experience Atmos at home, how can you make sure that’s exactly what you’re getting? Dolby Atmos can be awesome, but getting it is (unfortunately) a bit more complicated than simply buying a TV or a soundbar with the Dolby Atmos logo on the box. Just want to know what all the Dolby Atmos fuss is about? We got you covered. Want to become a Dolby Atmos expert? This guide will get you there, with as little jargon as possible. We’ve organized this ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos into three parts. Part 1 covers the basics. If you just want to know what Dolby Atmos is and why you should care, this will cover a few key concepts. The next time Dolby Atmos comes up in conversation, you’ll know exactly what folks are talking about. Part 2 gets a little deeper. It’s for people who are seriously thinking of how they can get a Dolby Atmos experience at home, with explanations about the gear you’ll need and how to decipher some of the jargon that gets thrown around, like discrete versus virtual channels, and what numbers like 7.2.4 mean. Part 3 is dedicated to navigating the Dolby Atmos ecosystem to make sure you’re actually getting the Dolby Atmos sound you’ve invested in. As with so many things in our technological world, it’s not quite as simple as it should be. That’s why we’ll get into the sneaky gotchas that can come between you and a true Dolby Atmos experience. Part 1: what is Dolby Atmos? Traditional surround sound literally surrounds yo
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