✔️ How does Dolby Atmos work in headphones?
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Headphones have come a long way in recent years and Dolby Atmos headphones are one of the new devices joining the lineup. The interesting thing about this technology is that the company gives you a surround sound experience. Traditionally, surround sound in a home theater environment works with multiple channels. So how does Dolby Atmos work in headphones?
Well, that's what we're going to explore in this article today as we explore how Dolby Atmos works and the science behind it.
Let's go, okay?
What is surround sound and how does it work?
As the name suggests, surround sound is the audio that surrounds you. In short, sound is transmitted to your ear from all sides, giving you an immersive experience. For songs, it's the full effect of instruments, while for movies, it can be the sound of thunder coming from above or the sound of footsteps coming from behind you.
Surround sound has taken hold of the masses in theaters. A typical movie theater consists of center, left, right and rear channels to give you a full surround sound experience. It was designed so that your ear can pick up sound from all sides, depending on the source.
In a typical scenario, movie dialogue will play through the center speaker, while all background music and the score will play through the rear speakers as normal. However, if someone is talking on the side, the sound will come out from one of the side speakers.
Surround sound and human ears
A modern surround sound system consists of a 5.1 or 7.1 channel arrangement. A 5.1 channel system consists of 5 speakers and a subwoofer, while a 7 channel system consists of 7 speakers and a subwoofer.
So when you play a compatible audio file or a Dolby Atmos movie, the audio streams over these channels to create an immersive experience. In a 5.1 channel sound system, the sound is mixed down to six or eight channels.
And it's not just about mixing audio. It all depends on how you place your speakers in a home theater setup. In a 5.1 setup, the main speakers are in the center. One is right behind your head and the other speakers are left and right. And in the case of 7.1 channels, there are two additional speakers for right and rear right, and for left and rear left. Simple, right?
This is how a typical surround sound system works. So how did Dolby squeeze this great technology into the headphones' small footprint?
How does Dolby Atmos work?
Dolby Atmos is a virtual surround sound system that simulates audio signals in 3D audio to deliver a realistic and immersive experience.
Interestingly, Dolby Atmos headphones don't use dedicated channels inside the headphones. According to their terms, Dolby Atmos unleashes channel/speaker sounds. Instead, it manipulates the audio source using software to make it appear three-dimensional to the headset drivers.
If we get a little technical, Dolby Atmos uses spatial audio software to convert audio into 3D objects. It then places the objects anywhere, creating virtual surround sound.
So when you're playing a Dolby Atmos-enabled movie or game, the headphones process the sound accordingly to give you a realistic experience thanks to the dual drivers (in most cases) of your headphones.
It was about how Dolby Atmos works in headphones in simple terms.
The best Dolby Atmos headphones
1.Logitech G435 Lightspeed
Logitech G435 Lightspeed is an affordable pair of headphones with Dolby Atmos. The highlight of these headphones is the ultra-lightweight form factor. If we talk about numbers, this one weighs just over 0,36 pounds. It has an excellent design and fits the ears and head comfortably.
The overall sound quality is decent for the price. The sound is clear. However, the bass is below expectations. It has a solid connection with no latency or lag, making it the perfect gaming headset with Dolby Atmos.
Again, your PC needs to have Dolby Atmos (free on the Microsoft Store) to get the most out of the box. The audio sounds immersive in some games, and that's a big plus. And at 18 p.m., the battery is not there and either.
2. Corsair HS80 Wireless RGB
The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless supports Dolby Atmos for headphones; If your system is equipped with Dolby Atmos for Windows, you can take full advantage of it. These are strictly gaming headsets with gaming aesthetics like LED lights. Fortunately, Corsair has kept it minimalist with clean, crisp lines.
For the price, the sound is decent with strong and precise bass. At the same time, the microphone (which looks a bit odd) delivers crisp, clear sound. You can play with the equalizer through the iCue app. Interestingly, you can edit your EQ profiles through Dolby Access. And the folks at IGN say the difference between the edited audio and the original is stark.
Finally, the battery is not bad either. Corsair promises up to 20 hours on a single charge. And as long as you keep the headphones charged, you should be good to go.
3. Astro Wireless Headphones Gaming A50
The Astro Gaming A50 is a premium gaming headset with Atmos, and some variants are compatible with Xbox, PC and Mac for Atmos. Unlike its predecessors, this pair of headphones packs a punch with its gaming aesthetic, thanks to the big mics, large headband, and ear cushions. Most importantly, the sound is detailed and you won't experience any distortion.
However, the bass is a bit disappointing. That said, enabling Dolby Atmos elevates the sound and gives you immersive sound. The battery life is less than the others on the list and you get around 15 hours after a single charging session.
Hello, immersive audio
In fact, headphones can't replace good home theater speaker setups. But considering you get almost the same virtual surround sound in a compact size, I'd say it's worth taking the plunge, right?
SOURCE: Reviews News
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