How Dolby Has Changed the Meaning of Immersive Audio at Home

The very first Dolby Atmos surround sound system was installed in the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, CA, in 2012. Since then, Dolby has worked to bring immersive audio systems into the mainstream, including your home theater.

Today, it is not uncommon to see Dolby Atmos featured on boxes of new TVs and A/V receivers, online music streaming services, and cars. Dolby is sweeping the sound industry with their revolutionary immersive audio system. Continue reading to learn how you could bring a Dolby Atmos experience into your Franklin Lakes, NJ, home theater.

Upgrade from Traditional Surround Sound to Object-Based Audio 

No matter how crisp the images are on your screen, a poor surround sound experience will instantly ruin your movie. The audio transports you from your home to a new setting, whether it’s the middle of a football stadium or a battle in Middle Earth. Despite that, many homeowners are settling for outdated surround sound systems without realizing it. 

The channel-based approaches that have defined surround sound for decades are a thing of the past. In their places is a whole new way to experience your favorite movies. Over the past decade, audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X have transformed the way we listen to movies and even albums. 

This blog explains how these immersive audio systems work and the best ways to incorporate this technology into your Short Hills, NJ, home.