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Samsung Q-series 3.1-Ch. Dolby ATMOS Soundbar w/ Q-Symphony
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Dolby Atmos
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Generally speaking, I don't disagree with your sentiment. But if your takeaway is that it's not supported just because it down mixes the height channels into stereo because it literally lacks the up firing speakers, then you're not understanding what a "supported" format means. It also doesn't have rear surrounds, which is a requirement for ATMOS. This is a simple sound bar that takes object based Atmos metadata and flattens it into simplified sound. This still preserves dialogue, volume leveling, and some of the Dolby EQ enhancements. So you're right that it loses most of the spatial immersion -intended- by ATMOS, and you're not going to hear the sound of a helicopter coming in from overhead like you would with up firing speakers. But it DOES support the format, and is going to be better than pure stereo. That said, that's also why it scored a ~3.7 on it's ATMOS score on the RTings review. TL
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Why are they marketing as Dolby Atmos?
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What was the glitch?
But I do find it absolutely asinine that their sound bar would have Dolby ATMOS when their TV's still don't support Dolby Vision. They can call it HDR+ Plus Plus Super Plus for all I care, it's still 10 bit color vs 12 bit color at the end of the day.
I had a Samsung C550 2.1 sound bar and got a HW-Q7C 3.1.2 sound bar and the difference was very noticeable I realize it's not the exact same soundbar but it was louder and sounded lot better for movies and better for everything else .I then got a pair of HWA9500 tears at Best buy open box for $40 (still can't believe that deal)
The RTings review pretty clearly says:
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Generally speaking, I don't disagree with your sentiment. But if your takeaway is that it's not supported just because it down mixes the height channels into stereo because it literally lacks the up firing speakers, then you're not understanding what a "supported" format means. It also doesn't have rear surrounds, which is a requirement for ATMOS. This is a simple sound bar that takes object based Atmos metadata and flattens it into simplified sound. This still preserves dialogue, volume leveling, and some of the Dolby EQ enhancements. So you're right that it loses most of the spatial immersion -intended- by ATMOS, and you're not going to hear the sound of a helicopter coming in from overhead like you would with up firing speakers. But it DOES support the format, and is going to be better than pure stereo. That said, that's also why it scored a ~3.7 on it's ATMOS score on the RTings review. TL
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