Dolby Atmos and DTS: X: Some of today's top - of - the - line soundbars will let you take advantage of the latest object - oriented audio technologies, such as Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. Soundbars that feature object - oriented audio, are typically limited to 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 configuration, where they only reproduce the front two
height effects channels.
Not exact matches
The soundstage feels big, wide, and spacious, with fine extension into the vertical in the
height channels, both for action and atmospheric
effects.
The 5.1 -
channel lossless audio, Dolby TrueHD rather than the more common DTS - HD Master Audio, is even better, with music and
effects dazzling at demo - worthy
heights.
By adding the extra
height channels you'll get a more enveloping sound
effect.
We particularly missed the «sphere of sound»
effect you get with Atmos when you've got rear
height channels married up with front
height channels.
The Onkyo is a 3.1.2 -
channel setup, which means that the soundbar has discrete left, center, and right
channels, a subwoofer, and two
height -
effects drivers.
The 7.2.4 SVS Ultra surround sound system is being run with a Dolby Atmos AV receiver to provide overhead
height channels and features two reference SVS PB16 - Ultra subwoofers, two Ultra Bookshelf speakers as fronts, one Ultra Center speaker, two Ultra Surround speakers as side surrounds, two Ultra Bookshelf speakers as rear surrounds and four Ultra Bookshelf speakers for overhead
height effects.
Dolby Atmos is a so - called object based sound system designed to deliver greater audio precision that also adds
height channel effects to the usual horizontal surround sound experience.
Inside you'll find two speakers drivers for each left, right and centre
channel as well single
height speakers to create 3D sound
effects via Dolby Atmos and DTS: X.
Center
channel speakers may be the most underrated loudspeakers in a home theater system but you still need world - class front, surround and
height effects speakers to create a fully immersive listening experience.