A little known secret that will help you enjoy (and experience) a movie or television show to its fullest is to improve your home theatre audio.
A great way to do this is to add a soundbar to your setup. But when buying said soundbar, make sure you look for one that uses either DTS:X or Dolby Atmos. These are competing sound technologies that both have the same goal, and that is to enhance and improve your viewing experience.
Here are several of the ways they help accomplish this.
- Immersive Sound: Probably the most significant advantage of soundbars that are equipped with DTS:X or Dolby Atmos is their unmatched ability to provide a three dimensional sound bubble that makes you feel like you are literally surrounded by the sound. This is something that traditional speakers simply cannot match or compete with.
- Vertical Sound: Both DTS:X or Dolby Atmos feature the ability to support overhead channels. When you have a soundbar that offers this, you can literally reproduce audio that comes not only from the front, but also from above. So whether you are experiencing anything from rain drops to missiles falling from the sky this "top down" sound needs to be experienced to be believed!
- Speaker Placement: Typically sound systems that utilize either DTS:X or Dolby Atmos will be relatively easy to set up without extensive wiring, routing or installation. This is also a big advantage for rooms that have limited space.
- Setup: Thanks to soundbars space saving compact designs you can elevate your sound experience as discussed here without having to incorporate a complex speaker setup and cluttering your living area.
- Movie AND Gaming Improvement: While both DTS:X and Dolby Atmos have been incorporated into movie and television productions, they have also been adopted by the video game industry. So now you’ll be able to fully feel all the dynamic audio effects and improve not only your home theatre experience and engagement but also your gaming.
- Better Music Listening Experience: The benefits that DTS:X and Dolby Atmos offer is not limited to just movies and gaming, they can both also improve the songs you love. Often music is mixed and developed with these technologies in mind, so by introducing either of these technologies you’ll hear your favourite songs like never before!
So there you have it. Good luck on your soundbar shopping journey. If you have any questions or need clarification, the team at Kawartha TV and Stereo will be more than happy to help!