Home cinema enthusiasts who want to get the best out of three-dimensional sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X should seriously consider having more channels. The more speakers in the room – even up high – the more immersive and resolved the three-dimensional soundscape that surrounds the listener becomes. But when more channels shouldn’t come …
Overheard at Yamaha’s development meeting: – Guys, I have an idea. What if we make a surround receiver with only five channels, and remove almost all of the inputs? – Hmm, that might be interesting. Is there anything else we can do? – You know the 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS: X? …
Getting a real home theater experience in a regular living room is not a matter of course. Especially not if you shy away from “big, ugly” amplifiers and boxed speakers. Most people choose a soundbar, and that’s fine – I have one myself. But there are alternatives that provide much better and greater sound, without …
While a soundbar is ideal for enhancing sound in the living room, you need to up your game if you are looking for proper home theater experiences. Yes, there are some good soundbars – some even have wireless rear speakers – that provide a good enough movie experience. But who are we trying to fool? …