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Dolby Atmos Soundbars

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Like the other two soundbars, the JBL 9.1 can play Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically. uncompressed via Dolby True HD. It doesn’t have as much hardware as the other two models, but it does have two battery-powered speakers that are detachable from the soundbar and can be placed anywhere in the room completely wirelessly. Impressively, this unique feature works amazingly well and the up-firingThese speakers are positioned diagonally upwards so that the reflection of the sound from the ceiling reaches the viewers from above. They are mainly used for 3D sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. Dolby Atmos speakers give a truly successful impression of height.

In combination with the sophisticated room correction feature, this allows the JBL 9.1 Soundbar to create an even better soundscape than the Samsung HW-Q950T, especially in terms of surround sound and 3D Dolby Atmos sound. However, it cannot quite hold a candle to it in terms of additional features. The JBL soundbar does not have a dedicated app. It can be integrated into Google Home, but the soundbar can only be controlled to a limited extent. It also lacks features like a graphic equalizer or the Dialogue Enhancement feature, which could make dialogues even more understandable.

These features and the missing app are not absolutely necessary, but they offer a lot of added value, since the soundbar can be controlled and calibrated better. In return, you have the perfect solution for truly wireless Atmos satellite speakers.

Of course, it is obvious that the Sony HT-G700 cannot quite keep up with the other leading soundbars in the Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos is a 3D sound format that adds sounds from above to surround sound systems and can also assign additional information to sounds so that they can be reproduced even more realistically. category in terms of performance since the Sony model costs less than a third. Its sound is quite decent, but a bit bass-heavy compared to the high-end models. Due to the low price, it also has to do without satellites to produce great, virtual 3D sound.

In this regard, the HT-G700 takes a completely different approach, as it doesn’t have any up-firingThese speakers are positioned diagonally upwards so that the reflection of the sound from the ceiling reaches the viewers from above. They are mainly used for 3D sound formats like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. speakers. Instead, it uses Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine to create the impression of Amtos heights. This stereo downmix of Atmos material has its advantages, though. For example, you don’t need additional hardware like satellites, and the properties of the ceiling and the angle of reflection to the listener don’t matter as well. Therefore, it’s easier to set up and use the soundbar without having to worry about any alignment and installation issues. So it is much more versatile and can even create a good, virtual 3D soundscape in rooms with slanted ceilings.

After all, one thing is certain about the HT-G700. Even though there are no up-firing speakers, the simulated Dolby Atmos sound is really good and not achievable by any other model in this price range. Thus, you can already enjoy this innovative sound format for less money. However, you have to be aware that compared to the high-end soundbars in this category, quite an amount of immersion is lost, since the sound only hits the listener from the front.