WHAT IS DOLBY ATMOS? | Home Theater Explained 

This channel is a big reason why I'm in the middle of dropping $3k+ on a new setup. 😂🤣 LG C9 is otw now and I'm currently in the market for a reasonably priced soundbar/audio setup with Atmos. Even went ahead and got an Xbox One X too. I'm primarily excited to get back into collecting physical media. Started my 4K Blu-ray collection on Black Friday.

I'm gonna stick with 5.1. I'm lucky to have pulled off setting that up in my living room.

when you get this setup you also gotta upgrade your neighbours so they don't complain

I am in the process of upgrading from a 5.1 Dolby system to Dolby Atmos. Thank you for your explanation because having a separate receiver is something that is totally new to me. You broke it down really well and I understand it better.

brought my sony sound bar back in 2019 and love it to this day goes well with my ps5 and my sony 4k blu ray as well my dolby vision tv

Kind of waiting for speaker and receiver systems to get smart enough (I am sure some of this already exists) that all you have to do is plug in a speaker, and it tunes itself for the environment and the hardware being used. Totally self calibrating and adjusting. It would remove the need for matching and balanced hardware. Doesn’t seem like a mic on a single smart phone would be enough though.

It’s a truly epic experience to hear a Great Atmos or DTS X mix

I couldn't grasp comprehend the concept of Atmos even when having watched the Dolby explanation.. thank you very much for explaining it!

Great video Jeff. I really enjoy Dolby Atmos soundtracks on my 5.2.2 setup. It adds a lot to my movie watching experience at home. Man congrats on 20k subscribers.

Just finished the calibration of my 7.1.4 running on a denon 6400, went from a 5.1 system. I only need to calibrate the level of each speaker to reference and im done. I use in-ceiling speaker (4x RSL C34E )in a drop ceiling, hope these sound just as great as the reviews on them. Heard atmos once in a less than ideal setup and was already convinced. Will come back here after some listening of atmos material and give some feedback on the experience. I will try for sure Mad Max fury road , marvel stuff and much more. if you guys have some suggestion let me know! Thanks for the great videos and content as always!

I have a 5.2.2 system with upfiring Atmos modules and it works great! However, I am fortunate that the bounce happens to work correctly in my small 4 seat home theater. I agree that it’s certainly a YMMV thing and ceiling modules may work better for a lot of people depending on ceiling height, texture, distance from screen etc. Atmos is awesome!

What a clear explanation. Nice job!

I really appreciate this video. I never knew what 5.1 or 7.1 meant. You have a new subscriber sir.

Thanks. Even if you just use a 5.1 setup, you still have to set your receiver for 7 channels in the menu. There are now some receivers which are 13.2 channels. There's also a new sound codec called IMAX DTS X (which is DTS's version of Atmos). I wish more people like you would talk about sound, instead of always obsessing about the picture quality. Cheers.

Dude, I cannot stress enough how helpful this video was! Thank you so much!

I love Dolby Atmos & DTS X

I have a Denon 3600x for my system. Had some previous speakers for a 5.1 kenwood system from years ago. When I upgraded I added some sony upfiring speakers for the front and some polk audio speakers for the back. So now I have a 7.1.2 system and am so far loving it. Great that I did this right before the whole covid-19 outbreak so have tons of time to check this system out.

Wow.. this was an excellent overview and very helpful. Thank you!

'Thanks for explaining Dolby Atmos to us in layman terms' I've very recently gone from a Sony STR 1080 7.2 receiver to a Denon 3600h 9.2 receiver and even though the extra height channels makes a huge difference! in my personal opinion even though the Denon has got a wider soundstage the Sony audio has a far more richer sound especially listening to 2-channel stereo music, I've had the Denon for nearly 5 weeks and I'm hoping because of lockdown and the unusual circumstances whether they'll allow me to exchange it, so I can upgrade to the arcam 390 and maybe after a few more weeks of saving i can go for it's marching power amp, because I know I will eventually! anyway before starting out on my Dolby Atmos Mission 3 years ago, these words I should have heeded.... " you always want to improve your audio" lol 🙄

Very nice explanation of the Atmos. Subscribed. Thank you.

This guy knows his stuff.

Wow, that was more interesting than I thought, haha)) 128 channels, that's crazy! seems like downmixing them to even 7 is compromising, and i thought 5.1 was excessive..

Great video. Thank you for the atmos info. Explains alot. I have a 7.1 upgrading to 9.1 in the future. Probley do 7 speakers then 2 heights.

Another option for ceiling is mounting speaker directly to the ceiling and using ghost wire to connect them. I started off with indoor/outdoor speakers and used their brackets. I then got matching speakers to the rest of mine with keyhole slots for wall mounting and mounted those. I made sure to put my mounting screws into the ceiling joist/stud. Polk OWM is a good option for this. I also like the mounting brackets that come with Martin Logan Motion 2i & 4i. Overhead sound is best with Atmos and in my opinion 5.1.4 is superior to 7.1.4. Just because one can't get into the ceiling for one reason or another doesn't mean you should not try to get that overhead speaker.

Psst...Hey Jeff in 2020…If you’re able to read this message then Congratulations on hitting 20k subscribers!!! I implore you to just keep doing what you’re doing by putting out those awesome high quality video content because In just 2 years time…here..Now 2022 you’re about to hit 100k Subscribers!!! and you and your family just moved into your New Home!!!Damn… Did I say too much?? LOL!! Anyway…A Huge CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS 🎉 to you and your continued success!!!

I have 4 SVS Prime elevation speakers on my ceiling. You also get ceiling mounting brackets with the speakers

Though there are currently only a few video games with DOLBY ATMOS encoding I upgraded to RIG 500 headphones and subscribed to DOLBY ATMOS and even the regular games sound so much better. On Division 2 I can hear every cricket, bird, or footstep etc, and that alone can help with game play especially if you can hear what's coming up behind you. The next generation of XBOX will probably have more games with DOLBY ATMOS encoding. Listening to the DOLBY ATMOS demonstration on my XBOX is really impressive as well.

I know it’s about Dolby Atmos but I was wondering why nobody talk about U-571 it’s a great movie 🎥 and the sound effects is excellent !

I love this channel.. Keep up the great work!

I just bought a soundbar and speakers. One of my best purchases ever.

I'm currently running a Nakamichi 7.1.4 Atmos soundbar in our bedroom theater and I've oriented the rears to downfire rather than bounce, makes all the difference in the world. I simply don't care for the concept of bouncing sound off of anything.

thank god somebody finally fuckin described atmos in terms of object based audio instead of just calling it "high quality plus height channels"

Love the upfiring speakers tbh ❤ tried the 7.1.4 heights, not for me

Films at home what are Dolby atmos blu Ray's usually formatted in how many channels does it automatically adjust depending on how many speakers u have if so that's some clever technology

thanks for the intro, though I was a bit distracted by your eye movements 👀😆 teleprompter I guess?

Hi man great video love it, before you get another 2 elevation svs speakers you need another sub or amp to drive them, use 2 front height and 2 back height for best result, but first look at your avr if it supports 7.2.4 or 5.2.4, i advice you to go with the receiver that can mix with other sounds, such as auro3d, you can upmix you're content from dolby atmos or dts x to auro 3d, what makes a hudge difference in height sounds, i said just try it out, when you got you're new AVR and the 4 height you'll see...have fun and good luck!

I mounted bookshelf speakers at an angle on my cealing.

Great review 👍😀 Got Onkyo 757 Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos & DTS X . Klipsch Center ,Back Surround, Polk Audio for Heights . I like to mix it up. My next upgrade is to 9.2.2 Receiver with preouts to add a Amp to get get 200 WPS for each speaker . Get review

You need a minimum of 4 heights for panning or else it’s going to use the surrounds instead of rear heights to pan from the front height layer

i love my SVS speaker :)

Well explained. Thank you.

hi Jeff now that Apple Music is promoting Atmos in your headphones have you been jamming in your home system I have lol

Good video, but I think I'll just stick with Dolby NR...

Wonderful explanation

is there a height minimum for atmos to be effective??

Is there a huge Difference between Dts X and Dts HD Master?

Good job

Great explanation, thanks

I use a sad Vizio 5.1.2 it tries it’s hardest to play with the big boys but.... it just can’t. That being said it does get very loud and has some decent clarity

I have 5.2.2 with Klipsch r820fs as the mains svs prime elevation as the "Atmos " speakers

I bought a used Surround Systeme but had to buy a reciver new. Then I upgraded my front speakers and used the old ones as atmos speakers.

Great video. I just installed height speakers to my 5.1.2 system and was wondering if you prefer a certain placement for the height channels. I installed mine in the middle of the room and was wanting to know if setting them up in front of the room would sound better.

Wow I've learned so much!!!

I currently have a 5.1 DD set up but I am hoping to get Atmos for 2020. The C9 left a big hole in my wallet :) BTW, I did watch the 4K Bluray version of the long night (GoT) this weekend on the LG C9. I have to completely admit it was a totally different experience than streaming. I was even able to clearly see the distant mountain ranges during the night scenes and clearly see the dragon dog fight between the clouds. I think ep3 of GoT really demonstrates clearly the difference between streaming and physical media. I am a believer now 🙏🏻

Great video! Awesome explanation of atmos!

If anyone can help me find the right sound system, I am debating between a Samsung HW-Q600A and a Vizio M51ax-J6. What's the best one for Dolby Atmos?

You should do a new video explaining the differences between DTS:X

10:10 "Yeah mate, it goes up to eleven."

Denon avr-x3600h, cheapest 11.2 AVR you can get and it is great. Only downside is it will only power 9 but process 11 speakers, you'll need a dedicated amp to power the last 2 speakers. It ain't that expensive either, got mine on sale for $799 plus tax CAD.

Guy knows his shit !!!

not all the channels are just for objects. Dolby Atmos Cinema Processor," supports up to 128 discrete audio tracks and up to 64 unique speaker feeds.

When do you suppose this Dolby Atmos will fully take place in the movie experience? 5 years? 10 years? Any good guesses?

Wouldn't Atmos sounds bars have some sort of reciever in? I'm only renting so had to buy a Atmos sound bar. Fit the Samsung made by harmon/kardon. Sounds pretty awesome but don't have a home theatre to compare it to a proper set up!

Great review

Mahalo for the video bro!! I just got my Jurassic Park five disc 4K Blu-ray’s!! And there is no way I can watch this on night in my THX ULTRA 2 system or I will piss off the Neighbors and my landlord!! Lolol

Hey Jeff Wondering if I connect Bose Lifestyle T20 Home theatre system to Dolby Atmos aftermarket Receiver like Yamaha or onkyo etc. instead of Actual Bose media player that came with system, will that deliver Dolby atmos sound ?

I just subscribed to your channel. I hope you might be able to help me with a question. About 4 years ago I bought a Samsung 4K 65 inch TV. I bought a Jamo surround sound speaker system (added upfiring Elac speakers too) then bought a Denon 4K capable Dolby Atmos AV receiver. But then realised the TV wasn't Dolby Atmos capable. I eventually bought an XBox as I read it was capable of Dolby Atmos pass through , the sound was incredible watching Netflix series like The Haunting On Hill House. via Dolby Atmos. I have now discovered that Samsung for whatever reason don't have Dolby Atmos pass through on any of the TV's (I understand they don't want to pay Dolby a fee), but I think that's unfair on customers who might want a Samsung TV, but then can't have Dolby Atmos with it. It appears Samsung have introduced a technology called Object Tracking Sound (I hope it's not just marketing speak), which seems to be an attempt to compete with Dolby Atmos. Here's my question, I hope you might be able to help me with. If Samsung does not carry Dolby Atmos, will OTS be recognised by something like my Denon AV receiver and be able to play the sound based on that system coming from the TV? If not, Samsung would leave me with no choice but to switch to a brand like LG Oled which comes with Dolby Atmos as standard.

I don't have an ATMOS capable system, just the regular 5.1 that can decode Dolby tru-HD. But when I play a 4K ATMOS movie, I swear I can immediately tell the difference. The sound is just so much more expansive, there is so much detail clarity, everything is just punchier. It's a mystery to me how ATMOS can make a difference even on a regular system.

wish there was a quality sound bar for around $400 that did it right. some folks just don't have the space for all the speakers needed.

Is it not enough to buy a good 4K TV with Dolby Atmos without any Speakers to have a great Movie feeling when watching a 4K Blu ray ?

I got a Onkyo SR705 which is DTS MA but not ATMOS. What are some solution to get this ATMOS compatible?

thanks bro. New Sub here !

Is Regal theatre RPX which I think is their version of IMAX a Dolby Atmos or is it DTS HD sound

I have a Dolby Atmos system from Onkyo(HT-S7800) If I upgrade my sub with the SVS SB2000. Will I notice a upgrade or does my onkyo receiver hinder the sub?

Still don't get how you can get Dolby Atmos effect from one speaker. It's clear from your comments that the atmos soundbar reviewers haven't actually heard what a proper Atmos setup should sound like.

Hey Jeff, Great video! I just bought the Yamaha 7850 receiver from Costco. So far so good but from what i gather it only does 5.1.2 instead of the 7.1.4 I thought/wanted it to do. Anyway, I don't want to spend any more money and my room is only 11 X 13 so all good. My dilemma is finding a film that takes full advantage of ATMOS AND frequently uses the height speakers. Since you watch a lot of films, can you recommend one? Thanks!

My dad asked me if movies on Blu Ray / 4K still use Dolby Digital 5.1 and I told him Dolby Atmos is the new standard, is that true. In my family we have an older 5.1 Dolby setup, it still sounds awesome but I or my dad can't really afford to upgrade it to Dolby Atmos even though I really want to.

How could you add an extra set of atmos height channels for the rear if you have a 9.2.2 receiver?

I want to see the most crazy atmos setup somone can do.

buy XLR balance receiver, outlaw 7220 & a good speakers. Good speakers & amp will last 50 yrs nothing change. Set up only 7.2.4. movies are up to 7.1.

Hi, you know if out there for sale 4K hdr 120 FPS movies yet??

Question please: I have 3.1 Klipsch RP setup with a Denon X4400h receiver. When the Atmos signal is being passed through, should I be seeing the atmos logo on the receiver? Or does the logo only come on when you have actual atmos speakers plugged in?

What's the difference between having to drill some holes to your wall or to your ceiling? 😂

I'm wondering if a Denon AVR -X2300W receiver (that I own) and doesn't have Dolby Vision capabilities (on its description), if I buy a Dolby Vision TV, a Dolby Vision Bluray player can I watch Dolby Vision films or not because of the receiver capabilities? Please who knows to answer me. Thanks

Hi, I totally I agree with you about SVS they make brilliant speakers. sinds recently all my speakers are SVS. I got a 5.1.4 setup Front Prime Pinnacle, omg! what a sound! with these speakers sounding bigger than they look, Ultra Center, Prime bookshelf, 4 Prime Elevations and my latest buy is the SVS PB 12 nsd subwoofer through a brilliant blackfriday deal at the SVS dealer here in the Netherlands. Last sunday I watched saving private Ryan 4k blu ray, I was blown away!! from the sounds bubble your in with this SVS Atmos setup! back in the day I was impressed with the sound in the cinema, but to get this and even better sound in my own livingroom!!. Ready player one 4k blue ray was brilliant aswell. In the near future thinking of upgrading to the SVS Ultra surround speakers so I can have a 7.1.4. setup. Great channel btw!! ....oh forgot to tel, the brains in my setup is the Denon AVR--x6400H

7.2.4

Have you (or anyone else) seen/heard a difference on discs made in Mexico vs not made in Mexico?

So basically with a 7.1 system you make it a 5.1.2 system :)

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I have no need for dolby atmos...my Yamaha..stereo handles 5.1 channels but I have 4 3way speakers that handle 500 watts ,,,and one 18 inch 2000 watt subwoofer ,,with equalizer ,,and sounds loud and clear..little theaters speakers are not at this level of power

Yeah... I don't see 9.1 or 11.2 vs Atmos much any different...

You kind of look like Joell Ortiz.

Between the modern trend of actors mumbling and all this audio track stuff I'm sick of watching films where I cannot hear the dialogue in films on a normal stereo TV playing back a Blyray!!!!! PS Why do you call the thing that OUTPUTS the sound a receiver??? and dosen't the disk player (bluray/4k) output the surround /atmos sound so why do you need a seperate 'receiver'?

Overated selling point. I've been a life-long audiophile, and Atmos is literally a selling point of tripe. IMHO, DTS has been, and always will be the best standard, because not myself (or most consumers) don't have 15 speakers.

What are you talking about headphones are fake at most we only have two ears. Dolby Atmos audio tracks when played out of a headphone are binaural. To get true 3D audio recorded you use a binaural microphone.

7.2.4 is awesome for home theatre

sticking with 2.1 - im already bored of unnecessary tech

Go to Audioholics youtube they explain Dolby atmos in further explanation, this kid doesnt know what he talking about!

Eh. 2.0 stereo speakers are good enough for me.

Nicely explained. Good job Jeff !!!!