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What are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?

Bring the cinema experience home with a soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound.

In the livingroom, there is a complete soundbar setup including a main soundbar unit below the TV, a subwoofer, and rear spearkers. All the speakers are emitting sound through various channels including the forward-projecting channels, the subwoofer channel, and the up-firing channels. Together, they create a virtual surround sound effect, as indicated by a dome shape enveloping the livingroom. In the livingroom, there is a complete soundbar setup including a main soundbar unit below the TV, a subwoofer, and rear spearkers. All the speakers are emitting sound through various channels including the forward-projecting channels, the subwoofer channel, and the up-firing channels. Together, they create a virtual surround sound effect, as indicated by a dome shape enveloping the livingroom.

It's essential to understand the concept of surround sound to fully grasp the significance of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Surround sound fundamentally transforms your home entertainment experience by using multiple speakers to project various audio tracks from different directions.

Must-haves for truly immersive surround sound

There are two check boxes: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Both are checked. There are two check boxes: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Both are checked.

Can soundbars autonomously generate a surround sound effect?

Simply put, yes. As previously mentioned, true surround sound does indeed require multiple speakers. However, soundbars leverage their internal technology to generate an equivalent surround sound effect, enveloping you in a cocoon of sound. They enhance depth, realism, and excitement in your favorite content, intensifying emotions and amplifying thrills. From subtle whispers to thunderous explosions, soundbars faithfully reproduce the intended dynamics and directional cues, providing an immersive and lifelike audio experience.

Now, let’s come back to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Many people want to create immersive surround sound experiences in their living room, and that’s precisely what Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver. Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional sound field all around you, including overhead. Similarly, DTS:X generates multi-dimensional audio that traverses a 3D space, forming a captivating and realistic soundscape. Both technologies enhance the depth, clarity, and precision of your audio, placing you squarely in the heart of the action.

Soundbar line up

Q-series soundbar

Perfectly crafted sound, harmonised with QLED

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Ultra Slim soundbar

Impossibly slim yet powerful

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Stylish S-series soundbar

Room-filling surround sound from the all-in-one soundbar

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Essential B-series soundbar

Elevate sound that powers your TV experience

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Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver authentic and immersive audio experiences.
Most Samsung soundbars offer support for both technologies¹, so it’s easy to get started.
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  1. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X source content are required.