Horizon - Dolby Atmos | Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound Test | Soundbar Home Theater Subwoofer Bass

Horizon - Dolby Atmos | Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound Test | Soundbar Home Theater Subwoofer Bass

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Surround sound technology is a type of audio technology that is designed to create an immersive audio experience for the listener. It works by using multiple speakers placed around a room to create a sense of spatial sound.

The concept of surround sound originated in the 1940s with the introduction of Cinerama, a widescreen format that used multiple speakers to create a more immersive movie-watching experience. Over the years, surround sound has become a standard feature in home theaters, cinemas, and other entertainment venues.

Surround sound typically uses a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker configuration, with five or seven speakers placed around the room and a subwoofer to handle the low-frequency sounds. The speakers are positioned in specific locations to create a sense of directionality and spatial awareness for the listener.

The 5.1 speaker configuration includes three speakers in the front (left, center, and right), two speakers in the rear (left and right), and a subwoofer. The 7.1 configuration adds two additional speakers in the rear (left rear and right rear).

Surround sound technology also uses various audio processing techniques to enhance the listening experience. One such technique is Dolby Digital, which compresses and encodes audio data to be transmitted through digital channels. Another technique is DTS (Digital Theater Systems), which uses a higher bit rate and sampling frequency to deliver higher quality audio.

There are also several variations of surround sound technology, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which use object-based audio to create a more immersive and dynamic audio experience. These technologies allow sound engineers to place sounds in a three-dimensional space, creating a more realistic and engaging listening experience.

In conclusion, surround sound technology is an audio technology that uses multiple speakers and audio processing techniques to create a spatial and immersive listening experience. It has become a standard feature in home theaters, cinemas, and other entertainment venues, and continues to evolve with new technologies like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Dolby Digital: Also known as AC-3, it is one of the most widely used codecs for surround sound. It uses data compression to deliver up to 5.1 channels of audio, with a maximum bitrate of 640 kbps.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems): This codec is used in many movie theaters and Blu-ray discs. It uses lossy compression to deliver up to 7.1 channels of audio, with a maximum bitrate of 1.5 Mbps.

Dolby TrueHD: This codec supports up to 7.1 channels of audio, with a maximum bitrate of 18 Mbps. It uses lossless compression to preserve the original audio quality.

DTS-HD Master Audio: This codec supports up to 7.1 channels of audio, with a maximum bitrate of 24.5 Mbps. It uses lossless compression to preserve the original audio quality.

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