dolby atmos

(October 20, 2021) ARCAM’s newest HDA range member, the AVR5, is an entry-level receiver designed to deliver higher-end performance with comparatively reasonable pricing. The bones of the AVR5 give owners access to 12 channels of decoding with speaker arrangements as large as 7.1.4. Of course...

(September 3, 2021) During a recent interview with StormAudio’s Gary Blouse, National Sales Manager - US and Canada, AV NIRVANA was given the green light to discuss several of the company’s exciting new products. The headliner is a new entry-level processor called the ISP Core 16. Core 16 is...

(August 24, 2021) One of the industry's most elite audio brands, Trinnov Audio, and the leader in reference home theater playback, Kaleidescape, have announced a new promotion effective September 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. Customers purchasing a Trinnov Altitude-16 or Altitude-32...

The Review I was intrigued! The Monoprice SB-300 is a two-channel soundbar that is purported to simulate Dolby ATMOS sound fields through DSP. The deal was made, and as quick as you can say, "DSP Magic" Monoprice sent their SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos® 2.0 Channel Soundbar to me for review...

Every piece of AV gear has a story to tell. My job is to capture that story and relay it with the written word. Some gear is meek, requiring lengthy time before warming to the task, while others explode from a box, unabashedly flaunting a unique personality and eager to spin rich yarns. The...

(September 28, 2020) Roku has announced two new products, including an update to its top-of-the-line Roku Ultra player, along with several interesting promotional campaigns. Ultra, a compact streaming device, ships with 50% more wireless range and onboard Bluetooth support. It's also fully...

Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Movie: :3stars: Video: :5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :4stars: Final Score: :4stars: Movie I’m still amazed at how far the 2001 film The...

(September 6, 2019) What an incredible day in the world of elite audio. First, we pulled back the curtain on Polk Audio’s stunning Legend Series of speakers, and now we’re getting a first look at StormAudio’s ridiculously gorgeous 2020 processors and amps. StormAudio has emerged as one of the...

Aircraft Carrier: Guardian of the Seas Movie: :4stars: 4K Video: :5stars: Video: :5stars: Audio: :4.5stars: Extras: :2.5stars: Final Score: :4stars: Movie I always love these IMAX...

Let’s kick this off with a quick 3D sound refresher. Immersive audio, you see, has only been relevant in the consumer space for a handful of years. And as the industry introduced the technology’s various formats and performance capabilities, reaction from the enthusiast community was one of...

Amazon Prime Video Set to Launch Dolby Atmos Audio Next Month (Amazon, Dolby) (July 24, 2018) What once was an audio trickle is quickly becoming a full-on immersive flood, as Amazon has announced that its joining the likes of Netflix, Vudu, and iTunes on Apple TV 4K by offering Dolby Atmos...

Apple TV 4K Will Support Dolby Atmos This Fall (June 5, 2018) Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference held in San Jose, CA was loaded with exciting announcements, including news that Dolby Atmos is coming to its Apple TV 4K device. According to the company, Atmos sound will begin...

Disney Wades Into 4K Dolby Vision Waters with Star Wars: The Last Jedi (February 22, 2018) It’s been a long time coming, but fans of the epic Star Wars saga might finally see their beloved films get the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray treatment. As of March 27 – the official release date of disc-based...

Emotiva to Invade CEDIA 2017 with an Immersive Sound Powerhouse (RMC-1 Processor) (July 20, 2017) The countdown to CEDIA 2017 is officially on, and Emotiva isn’t shying away from grabbing headlines. Yesterday, the tech site Technology Integrator revealed the company’s plans to unveil its...

Dolby Atmos Comes to Netflix (Netflix; Dolby) (June 28, 2017) Greg Peters (Chief Product Officer, Netflix) has announced that Netflix is now offering Dolby Atmos support. According to a company blog post, the service begins today with Okja, a critically acclaimed film that recently debuted...

Integra’s DRX-3.1 and DRX-2.1 Represent Solid Additions to the Company’s 2017 Lineup (Integra) The new DRX-3.1 (May 26, 2017) May has been a healthy month for Integra, punctuated by several tantalizing product announcements. Last week, the company kept the hits coming with the announcement...