#dolby-atmos

#dolby-atmos

They're one of the more comfortable gaming headsets that I've had the opportunity to review, thanks to a combination of their super lightweight build and breathable mesh earcups, and they even fit my oversized noggin. Because they don't have ANC, they have a much more open and natural sound profile, which is nice for anyone who needs to still be aware of their surroundings while deep in a round of Arc Raiders.

I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won't want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo - be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes - it leaves me energized and excited. But up to this point, Dolby Atmos has only been available in luxury vehicles that have a whole array of speakers.

Woot has an excellent deal on refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbars, the 2020 model that's similar to the original Arc aside from not having any microphones. It debuted for $749, but you can get one with a one-year Sonos warranty for $319.99 while supplies last. If this discount doesn't sell out quickly (which it may), the promotion will end in two days. Definitely a nice deal considering Sonos itself offers the same model refurbished for $539.

The Samsung HW-Q990F is the system to get if you want everything you need for an immersive surround sound setup right out of the box. The package includes the main soundbar, featuring 15 drivers, two wireless rear speakers with three drivers each, and a subwoofer equipped with dual 8-inch drivers. That adds up to a true 11.1.4 channel configuration, which is about as immersive as soundbar systems get.

Meta revealed that Disney+ was coming to its Quest headsets earlier this year during its Connect event. Now, the streaming app and its vast catalog are finally available to Meta's VR users in the United States. Meta recently overhauled the Quest's entertainment experience with a new Horizon TV hub that brings its streaming features into one place. Horizon TV also added support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound, both of which Disney+ subscribers can now take advantage of.

Showcase Cinemas opened in Foxborough in 2008 and announced its early 2026 closure in October, according to Boston25. The Foxborough theater will be Phoenix's second Bay State location, alongside its Pittsfield site, and is expected to open in the summer of 2026. Phoenix Theatres also has locations in Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, and Tennessee, with this location being its 93rd, according to the announcement.

Sony's BRAVIA Theater System 6 is an all-in-one sound system that has 10 total speakers, including a subwoofer, rear speakers, and a soundbar, to offer a cinematic surround sound by Dolby Atmos/DTS:X. In addition, in the box, you'll find left and right rear speakers, a wireless rear amp box, a remote, batteries for the remote, an HDMI cable, and an AC cord.

In the soundbar world, Samsung's options are often at the front lines of innovation, performance, and value. This year, Samsung unveiled a soundbar equipped with an internal gyroscope, enabling you to adjust the soundbar's orientation to suit your room's specific needs without compromising sound quality. Also: The best soundbars of 2025: Expert tested and recommended Although Samsung wasn't the first to integrate a gyroscope into its soundbar, its execution of the feature was remarkable. However, home entertainment newbie Marshall also recognized that consumers want a soundbar that is sonically consistent regardless of its orientation. Marshall's Heston 60 soundbar builds upon the lessons learned from Samsung, adding its own design-first twist to the technology.

Marshall's first try at a Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Heston 120, is an ambitious effort. Marshall's consumer arm (once a separate entity) became a success by leveraging the amplifier brand's musical legacy for an expansive line of headphones and Bluetooth speakers that sound nearly as powerful, raucous, and downright fun as they look. Moving into soundbars might seem like a natural succession, but creating an all-in-one distributor of surround sound and spatial audio formats that sits neatly beneath your TV is not without its challenges.

My favorite thing about the Xbox Wireless Gaming Headset is that how easy it is to connect to your console. It leverages the existing wireless connection from the Xbox Series S/X to pair directly, no need for USB dongles or extra apps. Just press the pairing button on the headset and the console's sync button, and you're ready to game.

The design enhancement also accounts for a cleaner, higher-resolution, lower-vibration and lower-distortion sound. The newly integrated Magnetic Fluid Driver - an oil-type liquid filled with magnetic particles injected between the driver magnet and voice coil - balances out audio that more closely replicates the original source. An ultra-thin free edge perfectly manages an accurate low frequency response for a rich bass reproduction.

Motorola started teasing the X70 Air in China late last month, and as the name implies this is going to be a very thin device. We've since heard that it could be launching internationally as the Edge 70, and today a new leak confirms that while also telling us precisely what to expect in terms of slimness. According to legendary leaker Evan Blass

The visual technology centers around a patented triple-laser optical engine that delivers stunning 4K clarity with 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness. The 14-element all-glass lens ensures sharper, more precise visuals that maintain their clarity over time, avoiding the distortion and blurring that plague projectors using plastic elements. You get professional-grade color accuracy with ΔE ≤ 0.8 in Movie Mode. The dynamic iris system deserves special attention here.

Bang & Olufsen Bang and Olufsen, the high-end audio brand, are about to unleash a new pair of earbuds that make a statement, to say the least. The earbuds in question are the Beo Grace, inspired by the acoustic principles of the brand's flagship headphones, the . The Beo Grace earbuds have been tuned by the company's world-renowned tonmeisters to deliver audiophile-quality sound.

I'd argue a big part of the Spotify appeal is how easy it is to start using the free version. Both the desktop and mobile apps let you start building a library and engaging with its algorithm, and makes it super easy to do so. No matter what device you are listening from, Spotify's door is the widest open, and the easiest to get your foot in.

Anker took its portable and incredibly bright Nebula X1 projector and jammed it into a 30 x 17 x 13.5-inch box with a 160W subwoofer to create the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro. The resulting Google TV party projector - announced at IFA 2025 - weighs 72.4 pounds, so Anker also gave it a retractable handle and wheels to keep it mobile.

KEF has long been synonymous with premium home audio, producing some of the most revered hi-fi and home theater speakers in the world. Now, with the launch of the KEF XIO soundbar, the British audio specialist is extending its design and engineering prowess into the high-end soundbar market - delivering a product that prioritizes convenience without compromising the brand's signature sonic excellence.

I can immediately see why it made such an impression at CES.