"For years, there have been just two options for better TV sound: A traditional, AV receiver-based home theater system or a soundbar. The AV receiver route is undeniably the best way to go for a truly cinematic experience, but only the most diehard audiophiles are willing to deal with hulking metal boxes, yards of speaker wire, and a minimum of five speakers (plus a subwoofer) that must be placed just so. That's before you delve into the often arcane settings needed for peak performance."
"Starting this summer, however, there's a third choice: Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. FlexConnect is a new platform developed by Dolby that lets you place wireless speakers anywhere you like. The system automatically detects the speakers' capabilities (power, frequency response, etc.), then maps their position in the room. From there, it calibrates the audio to maximize the system's ability to deliver a Dolby Atmos experience (including height and surround channels)."
"In its launch guise, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect uses a smart TV as its central hub. This means you'll need a FlexConnect-compatible TV and wireless speakers. However, future FlexConnect products may embed that hub function in soundbars or even smart speakers-opening up more options for those who don't want to replace their TV. I got a chance to give a Dolby Atmos FlexConnect system a listen earlier this month at an invite-only event in Santa Monica, California, and came away impressed wit"
Traditional TV audio choices have been limited to AV receiver-based home theaters, which require multiple speakers, wiring, and complex setup, or soundbars that prioritize simplicity but often fail to reproduce full Dolby Atmos immersion. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect introduces a third option that uses wireless speakers placed anywhere, automatically detecting their capabilities, mapping positions, and calibrating audio to reproduce height and surround channels. The launch implementation uses a smart TV as the central hub, requiring a FlexConnect-compatible TV and wireless speakers, while future products may embed the hub in soundbars or smart speakers to expand options.
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