You can experience sound in a completely new way using Dolby Atmos, the world's first object-based video and video technology, on Windows 10. This technology developed by Dolby Labs allows sound to be perceived as a three-dimensional object, allowing you to be immersive and enjoy a truly immersive film and television experience. Read on to learn how to use Dolby Atmos on Windows.

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What is Dolby Atmos? Dolby Atmos 3D Audio Solution Explanation

Three basic types of sound formats are available in the audio system: stereo, surround sound, and spatial sound (also known as 3D audio).

• Stereo is used by your regular headphones, and the sound comes from both sides. This is very basic and lacks details.
• Surround sound Go to the next level and bring sound from around you (left, right, front, back) to create a feeling of being surrounded by sound. 5.1 and 7.1 home theater systems use this technology.
• Spatial sound or 3D audio (used in Dolby Atmos) further raises the bar. It adds a vertical space component to surround sound, allowing you to hear the sounds above and under your head, using dedicated speakers in the cinema. It unlocks hidden sounds that you don't usually hear.

The sound of space allows you to hear the sound of birds singing over your head, as if it really perched on your head, or hear the sound of water running under the bridge, as if you were standing on the bridge.

Microsoft Sonic: Another way to experience spatial sound on Windows 10

You can also experience space sounds with Microsoft Sonic on Windows 10. Unlike Dolby Atmos and DTS, another 3D audio provider, Microsoft Sonic is free to use. It's easier to set up because there's no need for any external hardware except your headset. And, it works with any headphones/headphones. However, it lacks the depth and detail that Dolby Atmos or DTS provides.

To enable Microsoft Sonic, right-click the speaker icon in the system tray, hover over Space Sound, and then click Windows Sonic for Headphones.

To switch back to Dolby Atmos at any time, just repeat the above process and select "Dolby Atmos for Headphones".

What is needed to use Dolby Atmos on Windows 10?

Unlike Microsoft Sonic, the real Dolby Atmos requires dedicated hardware and speakers to produce amazing detail, accuracy and realism of the sound. This may include ceiling and floor-mounted speakers. However, Dolby Atmos for Headphones is a digital signal processor (DSP) that allows you to experience spatial sound on Windows 10 using any headphones.

To do this, you need a Windows 10 PC or newer, Dolby Access, and headphones or headphones. You also need to enable Dolby Atmos for Headphones in your game or app settings.

When enabled, click the sound icon in the system tray and select "Space Sound->Dolby Atmos for Headphones". In this way, when the application or device produces sound, it will be converted into spatial sound.

How to experience Dolby Atmos 3D sound effects

To better appreciate the effects of Dolby Atmos, you need to experience it yourself.

Visit the Dolby Atmos experience page on your desktop or mobile device. Next, plug your headphones into the audio jack, sit back and relax, and click the “Listen to Dolby Atmos” play button. Remember to turn on the media player mute.

This will play a track, played in stereo, surround, and Dolby Atmos respectively, so you can notice the difference. You can even try it without installing or enabling Dolby Atmos for Headphones.

We recommend trying with your eyes closed in a quiet environment for maximum enjoyment. You can also connect your smart TV or smartphone to a Dolby-enabled home theater via Bluetooth and visit the experience page for a more detailed experience.

Which games currently support Dolby Atmos for Headphones?

You can use GamePass to experience Dolby Atmos games such as Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Rise of the Tomb Raider.

You can also experience it in CyberPunk 2077 to build your legend on the streets of Night City.

Other games that support Dolby Atmos sound include:

• "Borderlands 3"
• "Call of Duty: Warzone"
• Forza Horizon 4
• "Gears 5"
• Metro Exodus
• "Resident Evil 2"
• "Tom Clancy's The Division? 2"

Which movies and TV shows support Dolby Atmos?

You can also enjoy the next level of audio of your favorite TV shows and movies on platforms such as Netflix, Disney, Microsoft Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, iQiyi and VUDU. Dolby Atmos is also suitable for speakers, speaker bars and home theater systems.

How to enable Dolby Atmos on Windows 10

Now that you've tried it, here's how to enable and use Dolby Atmos on Windows 10, if you choose to use. It uses the Dolby Access app as its user interface, which is easy to set up if you have a modern computer.

First, you need to download and install the Dolby Access app. Dolby Access allows you to personalize your audio with custom profiles so you can discover exclusive content and game trailers.

Once done, you will receive a push notification that Dolby Access is installed. Launch it from the push notification or app's download page.

Connect your device, if you already have supported headphones, click the forward arrow and then click "Settings". Dolby Atmos for Headphones requires sound settings to be enabled.

Dolby Access currently costs $11.24. To try it for free, click "Trial 7 days". You can use it to enjoy immersive audio with any headset on up to ten Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.

Now, if prompted, log in to your Microsoft account. View the information in the dialog box and click "Get". In the next dialog box, click Continue to enable your default audio device.

Dolby Atmos for Headphones is now available on your Windows 10 PC. Click "Experience Now->Home" and select from a collection of game and movie clips and Dolby demo content to experience the detailed sound.

Restart the Dolby Access app and click "Settings" to see that it is now enabled.

Dolby Atmos for Windows supports the following configurations:

• Dolby Atmos (default and power optimization implementation)
• Dolby Atmos for Gaming
• Dolby Atmos Speakers System (default and power optimization implementation)
• Dolby Atmos Speakers System for Gaming

Summarize

You can also experience Dolby Atmos on Xbox Wireless Headphones, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Lenovo Yoga C940, TCL 5 Series TVs, VIZIO P Series Quantum TVs, and other Dolby Atmos-enabled devices.

The effect of Dolby Atmos sounds more convincing than the description. Try it and see if you can notice any difference in sound. If you're an Apple user, keep reading to learn about Apple's lossless music and supported devices, and then learn how to set up home theater audio with HomePod and Apple TV.

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