Soundbar Buying Guide
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What are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?

Bring the cinema experience home with a soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X surround sound.

As you learn about surround sound then you will be able to understand the significance of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Surround sound fundamentally transforms your home entertainment experience by using multiple speakers to create cinematic sounds coming from all directions.

Must-haves for truly immersive surround sound

Can soundbars autonomously generate a surround sound effect?

Simply put, yes. True surround sound does indeed require multiple speakers. However, soundbars leverage their internal technology to generate an equivalent surround sound effect, enveloping you in a cocoon of sound. They enhance depth, realism, and excitement in your favourite content, intensifying emotions and amplifying thrills. From subtle whispers to thunderous explosions, soundbars faithfully reproduce the intended dynamics and directional cues, providing an immersive and lifelike audio experience.

There is a soundbar placed on a console below a TV. Sound waves are coming from the soundbar - three are projecting forward and two are projecting upwards. There is a soundbar placed on a console below a TV. Sound waves are coming from the soundbar - three are projecting forward and two are projecting upwards.

Now, let’s come back to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Many people want to create immersive surround sound experiences in their living room, and that’s precisely what Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver. Dolby Atmos creates a three-dimensional sound field all around you, including overhead. Similarly, DTS:X generates multi-dimensional audio that traverses a 3D space, forming a captivating and realistic soundscape. Both technologies enhance the depth, clarity, and precision of your audio, placing you squarely in the heart of the action just like being at the movie theatre.

There is an illustration of a livingroom soundbar setup including a main soundbar unit below a TV, a subwoofer next to a console, and two rear speakers behind a couch on a stand. Sound waves are coming from the speakers, creating a virtual surround sound effect, as indicated by a dome shape enveloping the livingroom. There is an illustration of a livingroom soundbar setup including a main soundbar unit below a TV, a subwoofer next to a console, and two rear speakers behind a couch on a stand. Sound waves are coming from the speakers, creating a virtual surround sound effect, as indicated by a dome shape enveloping the livingroom.
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Q-Series Soundbar

3D surround sound for the ultimate cinematic experience

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HW-Q990B HW-Q990B

Ultra Slim Soundbar

Impossibly slim and packed with powerful sound

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S-Series Soundbar

Experience music that fills your entire room with rich, vibrant sound

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B&C-Series Soundbar

Hear more than just TV sound

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Highlights
What’s a soundbar?
What do soundbar channel numbers mean?
What are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?
Does the soundbar's design matter?
What’s the best way to connect a soundbar to your TV?
Find out why Samsung soundbars are unique
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver authentic and immersive audio experiences.
Most Samsung soundbars offer support for both technologies¹, so it’s easy to get started.

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  • The images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
  1. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X source content are required.