You are not the only one to think about using bookshelf speakers to create a Dolby Atmos experience. There have been others before with a similar notion. While some succeeded, others failed, and where they fell, you will succeed because I am here to help you with the transition. Yes, bookshelf speakers can be used…
Building a viable home theater is challenging. There are many options to choose from, such as tower, bookshelf, ceiling, center, and subwoofers. Aligning a random set of speakers will not work since you must factor in impedance, proper placements, and angles. It’s a difficult chore, one that experts best do. But you can DIY the…
Dolby is the future of immersive sound. To take full advantage of a home theater system you will have to set it up properly so that it complements the inner dimension of your room and grants you that extra “Oomph”. Although there is no hard and fast rule on the room size limit for a…
One of the most stunning breakthroughs in home cinema is Dolby’s Atmos surround sound system. The best part is that it’s already compatible with practically all modern technology, including video streaming devices, AV receivers, and televisions. But what is Dolby Atmos actually, and how does it work and why does the volume suddenly get low?…
Small and big are relative terms. Most people imagine gigantic rooms whenever the word Dolby pops up in a conversation. What’s small to someone can be quite big to somebody else. Dolby provides surround sound no matter what kind of room you are in, be it small or big. Yes, Dolby Atmos works in small…
The Astro A50 is a marvel in the world of headsets. It boasts some of the most cutting-edge technology which offers outstanding sound quality to the wearer. It has been a popular gaming headset for quite a long time. The Astro A50 offers a respectable battery life, is comfortable to wear, and works on both…
Dolby Atmos is a worthy upgrade from traditional surround sound. It gives you a great 3D surround experience and pulls you into the content you watch. The technology is barely a decade old and has elevated the home theater experience to another level. While I recently upgraded to a Dolby Atmos receiver and home theater…
Dolby Atmos is the hot new kid in the block with its object-based virtual surround sound technology that can move sound seamlessly in 3D space, even above your head. However, to get that overhead sound you need the necessary hardware and Dolby has a solution; Upfiring speakers. However, they are very expensive and that got…
Most of us are aware of Dolby Atmos and how it can produce rich virtual 3D surround sound that wasn’t possible before. I was also planning an upgrade for my home theater system and thought this is a great opportunity to bring Atmos home. That got me thinking. Do I need fancier high-tech speakers or…
2012 was supposed to be the end of humanity. Fortunately, instead, it was the debut year of Dolby’s new surround sound technology, Atmos, with the Disney Pixar movie Brave. I was lucky enough to watch the movie in theatres and bask in the glory of this revolutionary new technology. However, is it better than traditional…
