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Have you ever thought about having Movie-worthy sound in the comfort of your own home? The first thing that might cross your mind is the home theater, after all, the literal translation is “home cinema”, but it is worth ing that today's technology has already changed a lot and can come in a much more compact form. As Dolby Atmos you get much more quality making use of very few accessories distributed around the room. r4860

Below, we'll explain everything about this three-dimensional sound system and recommend high-quality products so you can get an even more immersive movie experience.

What is Dolby Atmos? 6o92j

O Dolby Atmos is a way of recording and playing back the surround sound, or a three-dimensional sound system, where you can hear each individual sound of what you're watching. From the point of view of the person who mixes the film or series, there is extreme freedom, as each sound element (whether it's a speeding car or someone's dialogue) can be treated as a single object in this three-dimensional medium.

It happens in the same way in the cinema, when one sound seems to be coming from the right side, while others seem to be behind you, or even on the ceiling. The technology Dolby Atmos, however, reinvents this formula and, instead of distributing the sound between several speakers, puts you inside this “sound sphere”. So it's possible manipulate the sound in different directions and simulate various distances from the viewer, with virtually no limits.

The sound from your device, which may come from a soundbar, a Blu-Ray player or your TV for example, is fired from the speakers and can come at the same height as your ears, from the sides (left and right) or above. The reflection of sound from objects in your room reaches you, giving the impression that you are in the middle of all the action that is happening on the screen.

How can I have the technology at home? p561r

One of the most common ways to have sound at home is to acquire a AV receiver that s Dolby Atmos. Since 2014 there are already products made with this technology, capable of decoding the sound and sending it to the speakers. A receiver works as an audio -through, so an HDMI connection from a disc player and a video game can be connected to it. The image output signal is then sent to the TV. Generally, modern models already high image quality, such as 4K / HDR.

Um home theater it also acts as an audio -through system. With it (and with the receiver) your attention should be on the layout of the environment, housing an abbreviated distribution in at least three numbers, such as 5.1.2 e 7.1.2, as indicated by Dolby. This means that, respectively, they must have 5 or 7 speakers at the viewer's ear height, 1 subwoofer and 2 in the ceiling.

For convenience, you may prefer a Blu-Ray player with home theater that already does this decoding and still be able to play your movies. However, Dolby advises that it is not necessary to purchase a brand new device, as long as it is recent and can send quality audio for the receiver to be able to decode and distribute.

Another option, which can often be more economical, is to purchase a soundbar, a unique and very powerful speaker that should be placed below your TV. They are not always the same, but it is common for them to be accompanied by a subwoofer, on a connection that can be wired or wireless, to get better bass. ing that they can still additional speakers, it is possible to make your sound system a true 5.1 surroud (ie 5 speakers/tweeter and a bass).

An example of a great soundbar is the we test and recommend it here at Showmetech. It comes with subwoofer (wireless connection), has 4.1.2 channels and a great differential is that it has Google Assistant, the voice assistant to control your smart home. The most interesting thing is being able to install it both on the wall and on the rack, as the soundbar recognizes its orientation and redirects its audio channels accordingly.

Another soundbar is Samsung HW-Q70R/ZD which, in partnership with the Harman Kardon, created this device that conforms to the Dolby Atmos standard and has the automatic equalization function when turning on the “Adaptive Sound” mode. So the voice volume of a conversation, for example, can be clearer than the rest of the environment, in the same way that the soundtrack of an exciting movie can be prioritized.

And of course, to accompany the sound of cinema, nothing better than a large television with great image definition. We recommend smart TVs Sony XBR-65A9G (Android TV 65 inches, 4K UHD) and LG 55SM8100 (55-inch, which comes with ThinQ AI artificial intelligence and voice assistant). Both models feature both Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, high quality standard HDR format.

There are also products with the competitor DTS: X, similar technology that s up to 32 speakers distributed throughout the room. The difference is that you don't need a “basic requirement” from the label itself for the DTS:X to take action, as it s standard surround speakers – which you, audiophiles, may already have in your home. There are those who question the sound quality when comparing with Dolby Atmos, but that's up to the customer's taste.

How to know if a video, series or movie accepts this standard? 566o69

Just see if the content has the seal ATMOS in the item description. When talking about physical media, award-winning releases and/or Blu-Ray blockbusters like 1917 e Mission Impossible: Fallout Effect have original audio mixed in Dolby Atmos. This means that you will need to watch the English content for the true experience – the dubbed version in another language often becomes 5.1 ou 7.1.

Another option, which for many is much more affordable, is a streaming service. in the case of Netflix, for example, there is a need for you to sign the plan (R$45,90 per month, with the right to 4 simultaneous screens) that allows the transmission of content UltraHD/4K. It is important to check if the transmission quality is set to High ou Automatic and, of course, having an audio device and system compatible with Dolby Atmos.

Then just do a search for “Dolby Atmos” and check if the content displays the badge next to the description. If only the symbol “AD)))” next to the film or series – it means that the content has audio description – it may be that your system does not the technology or that you do not have a .

It is important to that perhaps not all episodes and seasons of a series that appears compatible with Dolby Atmos really work in this format, and this is also true when talking about dubbed content, which does not always the technology (as in Blu-Rays). Some highlights of the catalog are Netflix productions, such as Mowgli: Between Two Worlds, The Irish e Okja (Atmos's big debut on the service in July 2017) and the Space Force, The Witcher e Snowpiercer.

Already Amazon Prime Video works more reserved, since the premiere of the series Jack Ryan in 2018 – the first with Atmos. It turns out that, unlike the competitor mentioned above, the search system of the streaming it's confuse. When entering the keywords “Dolby Atmos” on the platform, you are faced with an error message, as no movie or series has that name – the search was taken literally.

Even more confusing: Ultra HD and standard quality productions are spread out in different lists, without showing the seal audio explicitly. So, as with Netflix, just check if there is an indication of for surround sound in the specification range of the content you choose and, in the case of some productions that it, there is only the indication “5.1".

Os most popular titles are Carnival Row (HDR10+/HDR10 and Atmos), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (HDR10+/HDR10, Dolby Vision and Atmos) and the long Suspiria (HDR10+/HDR10, Dolby Vision and Atmos). With information from Amazon itself, on the platform's "Help" page, there is for branded televisions Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Vizio, and Sharp. Otherwise, a third-party device is required to play the content, such as a Blu-Ray player or video game.

Tell us: are you interested in upgrading your sound system and want to feel like you have an indoor cinema? Leave your opinion about Dolby Atmos in the comments!

SOURCES: Dolby Atmos, dolby lab, Netflix Help Center, Digital Trends, Tech Radar, Amazon Prime Video Help Center, What Hi-Fi, Home Theater Magazine