So what is Dolby Atmos? Dolby Atmos is basically a spatial audio format built into soundbars (and other audio gear). It makes ...

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 ...

Terms like 5.1 and Atmos can confuse buyers ... After 5.1, the next level of sound fidelity is 7.1 surround sound — first introduced with Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 in 2010.

Dolby Atmos Music works differently. Instead of being limited to just two channels, it uses the same 9.1-channel, 7.1.2 surround-sound format as the home theater version of Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos soundbars take things a step further with numbers like 5.1.2 or 7.1.4. These extra digits represent the number of height channels (usually 2 or 4) that create a more realistic ...

Seasonal Sales These 4 Memorial Day soundbar deals are some of the best we've seen – and our favorite Dolby Atmos model is among ... the Sony HT-A7000 offers a 7.1.2 channel configuration ...

The 7.1.4 Atmos test works well with my setup, with rear mapped to surround and back height to front height. (Interestingly, with 5.1 and no Atmos, rear height channels go to the surround speakers.) ...

Nope is a prime example, as the grand finale of this film is a sensational demonstration of Dolby Atmos in action. A mind-bending extra terrestrial soaring overhead is the ideal candidate to test your ...