Do you have a Blu-ray player? Do you want to watch the new Star Wars movie in Hi-Def? If so, you might want to check out Dolby Atmos. Dolby Atmos is a new way of watching movies that allows you to experience the sound as if it were right in front of you. It’s perfect for watching big Hollywood blockbusters and enjoying a more immersive experience on your TV. To get started, simply add an Atmos compatible Blu-ray player to your home theater and enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows in Hi-Def glory.
Does My Tv Support Dolby Atmos?
Yes, you can get Dolby Atmos through the TV. You can also get it through your Blu-ray player and your soundbar.
What Is Dolby Atmos?
Dolby Atmos is a technology that creates a more immersive audio experience. It works by sending audio content to your speakers in the ceiling. This allows you to hear sounds as if they are coming from all around you, and in perfect sync with the action on screen. This is especially useful for movies, where the sound effects can be difficult to hear when it isn’t coming from directly above you. Dolby Atmos works with any movie or TV show that has been encoded with Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless audio tracks.
How does Dolby Atmos work?
1. You will get a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar.
2. You place your existing speakers on the center channel and ceiling speakers.
3. You will get a Dolby Atmos-enabled Blu-ray player to play your movies and TV shows.
4. Your TV will be able to receive the audio from your soundbar and the Blu-ray player through HDMI pass through or via an A/V receiver with a digital optical output (5.1 surround).
How Can Add An Atmos Compatible Blu-Ray Player To My Home Theater?
1. You will need a Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar.
2. You will need a Dolby Atmos-enabled Blu-ray player.
3. You will need an A/V receiver with a digital optical output (5.1 surround).
4. You will need an HDMI cable to connect your Blu-ray player and A/V receiver to your TV.
What Is The Difference Between Dolby Digital Plus And Dolby TrueHD?
1. Dolby Digital Plus is the new name for Dolby TrueHD. Both are lossless audio formats that are compatible with Dolby Atmos.
2. The difference is that Dolby TrueHD is a bit more expensive and has a bit more data than Dolby Digital Plus.
3. You can use your existing Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD surround sound setup to get Dolby Atmos through your home theater, but you won’t be able to play movies encoded with the newer formats on a regular Blu-ray player or soundbar.
4. You can get Dolby Digital Plus and TrueHD through your existing Blu-ray player and soundbar, and you can also get them through your TV (via HDMI pass-through or via an A/V receiver with a digital optical output).
5. If you have a surround sound setup, you will need to use the front channels of your surround sound system to play the movies that were encoded with Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD.
6. Dolby Digital Plus is no longer available in stores, but you can still get it on Blu-ray discs that you buy at stores like Best Buy.
7. Dolby TrueHD is available on Blu-ray discs that are sold at Best Buy (if they are still sold) and Amazon.com.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Dolby Atmos In Your Home Theater?
1. You will be able to hear the subtle sounds in movies (like a door opening) that you can’t hear with regular surround sound.
2. You will be able to hear the direction of sounds coming from all around your home theater.
3. The Atmos height channels will help you get the best experience when watching 3D movies, especially on TVs that have very limited 3D viewing angles.
4. You will be able to enjoy movies and TV shows encoded with Dolby Atmos on your TV without having to buy a new Blu-ray player or soundbar as long as you have an A/V receiver with a digital optical output (5.1 surround).
5. You can use your existing surround sound setup to get Dolby Atmos through your home theater, but you won’t be able to play movies encoded with the newer formats on a regular Blu-ray player or soundbar since those devices don’t support it yet (Dolby TrueHD only).
6. You can get Dolby Digital Plus and TrueHD through your existing Blu-ray player and soundbar, and you can also get them through your TV (via HDMI pass-through or via an A/V receiver with a digital optical output).
7. If you have a surround sound setup, you will need to use the front channels of your surround sound system to play the movies that were encoded with Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD.
8. You will have to buy new speakers that support DTS:X or DTS Neural:X for the best experience when watching 3D movies on TV’s that have very limited 3D viewing angles.
9. If you want to enjoy the best experience when watching 3D movies on TV’s that have very limited 3D viewing angles, then you will need a 4K display and a new receiver that supports both 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
What Are Some Of The Best Blu-Ray Players That Support Dolby Atmos?
1. LG B6.2 and LG B6.3 players support Dolby Atmos.
2. Sony XBR-65X930 and XBR-75X940 receivers support Dolby Atmos (and DTS:X).
3. Samsung Q7F QLED TV supports Dolby Atmos (and DTS:X).
4. Vizio M-Series 2016, 2017, and 2018 models support DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, and TrueHD (via HDMI pass-through) through their 4K tvs and A/V receivers with a digital optical output.
5. Phillips’ DVD players that have a digital optical output can also play movies encoded with the older formats (Dolby Digital, TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, etc.) on their 4K or 1080p displays via an A/V receiver with a digital optical output.
6. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that has a digital optical output (5.1 surround sound) and a 4K TV with HDR10, Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos support.
7. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that supports 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
8. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that has at least one HDMI 2.0 input (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
9. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that supports 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
10. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that supports 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
11. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that supports 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
12. If you want to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, then you will need to get a new A/V receiver that supports 4K and HDR10 (like Sony’s XBR-65X930 or Samsung’s Q7F QLED TV).
Conclusion:
With the exception of Sony’s XBR-65X930 4K Ultra HD TV, all of the other major television brands (Samsung, LG, Sharp, Panasonic, and Vizio) have not yet announced plans to release any new models with 4K and HDR10 support.
Instead of buying a new television set or a new A/V receiver to enjoy movies encoded with the newer formats on your home theater system, you can upgrade your current TV or A/V receiver (or both) to support 4K and HDR10.
FAQs:
Q: What is “4K” and what does it mean for my TV or A/V receiver?
A: 4K, also known as Ultra High Definition, is the next generation of high definition television. It has four times the resolution of standard HDTV (1920 x 1080) and can be viewed on a high-definition screen with a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels.
Q: What is “HDR” and what does it mean for my TV or A/V receiver?
A: HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. HDR refers to the capability of a television or AV receiver to display content with greater contrast and brightness, creating more realistic colors than traditional TVs can produce. With HDR, you can see details in dark scenes that you have never seen before on your current TV set.
Q: What are “4K UHD TVs”?
A: 4K UHD TVs are televisions that support at least three times the resolution of HDTV (1920 x 1080) and can be viewed on a high-definition screen with a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels.
Q: What is “4K Ultra HD”?
A: 4K Ultra HD refers to the capability of a television or AV receiver to display content with four times the resolution of standard HDTV (3840 x 2160) and can be viewed on a high-definition screen with a resolution of 8192 x 4320 pixels.
Q: What is “HDR UHD TV”?
A: HDR UHD refers to the capability of a television or AV receiver to display content with greater contrast and brightness, creating more realistic colors than traditional TVs can produce. With HDR, you can see details in dark scenes that you have never seen before on your current TV set.