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  1. Kevin Collins

    "IMAX" vs Dolby Cinema: Your experiences?

    Kevin Collins "IMAX" vs Dolby Cinema: Your experiences? I am familiar with the new scaled-down IMAX that have proliferated cinemas the last ten years and have seen many movies in them, but just this past month, our local AMC installed a "Dolby Cinema" theater that seems very much to...
  2. gadgtfreek

    2016 Yamaha's get Dolby Vision and HLG

    RX-V1081/RX-V2081/RX-V3081/RX-A1060/RX-A2060/RX-A3060 Firmware Update Version 1.32 Yamaha is pleased to offer the following firmware update to ensure the best possible performance and latest features for your AV receiver. This firmware includes 1. Support for Dolby Vision and Hybrid...
  3. davis.js

    Dolby Atmos - audio file not supported (new Smart TV) ??

    I have recently purchased a brand new 65 inch ULED 4K TV (Hisense), and was surprised when attempting to play a 4K movie from my external hard drive connected to the TV, that the audio file was not supported. It's an mkv file, and it's in Dolby Atmos format. I have an Onkyo Dolby Atmos AV...
  4. John Sparks

    my receiver do Dolby Atmos?

    I have an older AV receiver (Onkyo 608) that does 7.2 It has connections for 2 front highs, really making it 9.2. My set-up now is 7.1. and am using my Sammy K8500 (3D/4K) for pass through. My question is, could I connect 2 Atmos in-ceiling speakers to those front highs and will I get 7.2.2...
  5. RobDog

    Front presence or dolby atmos install ? Yamaha 3070

    Nice to join the forum community, hoping for some feedback and advice on my install Here's What I've got thus far; Matte black room, curtains on both side walls from screen to half way back in the room Sony VPL500es projector to a 110 inch fixed screen. Screen is as high as I can get it- only...
  6. N

    Dolby Atmos Sound Bar?

    I’ve been watching some YouTube reviews of some sound bars with dolby atmos and it seems pretty cool. I’m wondering about a few things... If you’re not a huge audiophile, will it sound just as good or better than an average 5.1 system? Or will separate speakers always still be better than 1...
  7. DavidMiller

    Now we have a format war! HDR10+ vs Dolby Vision

    I didn't see a post about this but since it is cause a lot of talk in the Facebook home theater forums I thought I would share. In case you didn't hear a new format has officially launched. HDR10+, basically the same as Dolby Vision but free (only a association fee) and only 10bit. Samsung...
  8. P

    Digital to analog audio conversion: how will I connect the devices?

    I have a Samsung 4k Smart Tv and an old Technics SA-EX700 Dolby Surround AV-Receiver and I want to be able to get the sound from the TV to play on the sound system connected to the AV control. Since the audio output of the TV is digital (Toslink connection) and the input from of the ampliphier...
  9. gadgtfreek

    Looks like Dolby Vision calibration on 2017 LG OLED's is coming together

    Really excited about this now. http://www.avsforum.com/forum/139-display-calibration/1423111-calman-5-release-notes-discussion-129.html#post54125097
  10. Sam Posten

    Netflix adding Dolby Atmos support starting today with Okja

    https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/dolby-atmos-coming-to-netflix
  11. MarkA

    4K Blu-ray player with Dolby Vision

    I'm interested in buying one at a reasonable price. Any suggestions? Thanks.
  12. Osato

    UHD Dolby Vision UHD blu ray titles list

    I was unable to find a clear list of Dolby Vision UHD blu Rays. Are the discs even labeled? The two confirmed titles that I know of are: Despicable Me Despicable Me 2 Are there others? I am also unable to find confirmed Dolby Vision information for The Lego Batman Movie UHD blu ray. I hope...
  13. Dashingww

    Can't get surround speakers to work with Dolby Digital

    Hi Peeps, okay I have a yamaha Dolby Digital/DTS receiver, I have all my device players going into the receiver with HDMI cables and the receiver going out to the TV with an HDMI cable. When my receiver is receiving a Dolby Digital signal it displays Dolby Digital on the LCD on the front panel...
  14. Scott Hart

    OPPO Adds Dolby Vision Support to Ultra HD Blu-ray Players

    Scott Hart OPPO Adds Dolby Vision Support to Ultra HD Blu-ray Players MENLO PARK, California – June 6, 2017 – OPPO Digital announced that its UDP-203/UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players can now receive a firmware upgrade that enables the Dolby Vision™ feature. Initially released in...
  15. Ronald Epstein

    Turning The Spotlight On: La La Land in Dolby Atmos

    I know what I am about to say will anger many. I might as well get this out of the way from the start.... I did not enjoy LA LA LAND Oh, I give credit to Hollywood for at least trying to capture the splendor of musicals of yesteryear, but alas, this is one of the most joyless and boring films...
  16. M

    Roku Dolby Issue

    My Comcast cable is connected to HDMI 1 and my TV picks up Dolby 5.1 and sends the audio to my AVR via tosklink cable from my TV...no problem. When I use the HBO Go app on my TV I can watch a movie and the Dolby 5.1 is sent to my AVR via toslink cable...no problem. However, my Roku which is...
  17. steve jaros

    "IMAX" vs Dolby Cinema: Your experiences?

    I am familiar with the new scaled-down IMAX that have proliferated cinemas the last ten years and have seen many movies in them, but just this past month, our local AMC installed a "Dolby Cinema" theater that seems very much to duplicate IMAX. I toured it the other day while no movie was showing...
  18. Tino

    PCM or Bitstream out for Dolby Atmos?

    Bit confused. Recently purchased a Yamaha VX-581 Dolby Atmos receiver. And also the Samsung 4K player along with the LG OLED 65 E6 I just popped in Jack Reacher and it says to enable bit stream out to enjoy Dolby Atmos. Had it set on PCM so the three choices I have are PCM BITSTREAM...
  19. Ronald Epstein

    Turning The Spotlight On: Monster Trucks (In Dolby Atmos)

    When the studio sends out a screener hoping for a review, one has no choice but to give that film a look no matter how uninspired by the content. In this case, a family film by the name of Monster Trucks. For me, these were two subject matters that I had little interest in exploring...
  20. Ronald Epstein

    Turning The Spotlight On: Hacksaw Ridge in DOLBY ATMOS

    While I completely understand the fact that Mel Gibson, as a person, is not someone who is widely admired -- I continue to be a huge admirer of the films he directs. It's very hard to argue that some of the greatest films of this generation include those directed by Mr. Gibson: Braveheart, The...
  21. Jesse Skeen

    What do I need for Dolby Atmos and DTS X?

    I'm almost embarrassed to have to be asking this question as up until now I've known everything about sound (haven't even had a setup without surround since 1989), but after looking through options I'm just a bit confused. What I would LIKE to do is replace my current 7.1 receiver (which doesn't...
  22. Ronald Epstein

    Turning The Spotlight On: Deepwater Horizon and Dolby Atmos (with a little rant included)

    Deepwater Horizon is a Blu-ray release that should be celebrated for its highly energetic Dolby Atmos soundtrack. However, before I can even begin to praise the work that has been done on this sound mix, I need to instead rant against those responsible for abandoning Atmos on Blu-ray. I have...
  23. Dave Moritz

    Sony just announced a jaw-dropping OLED Bravia 4K TV with Dolby Vision HDR

    http://www.theverge.com/ces/2017/1/4/14159258/sony-oled-bravia-4k-hdr-tv-ces-2017-specs
  24. Ronald Epstein

    Dolby Announces Sony’s Soundbar HT-ST5000 and AV Receiver STR-DN1080 Will Feature Dolby Atmos

    Dolby Laboratories Announces Sony’s Soundbar HT-ST5000 and AV Receiver STR-DN1080 Will Feature Dolby Atmos Moving Audio San Francisco and Tokyo, January 4, 2017 -Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced that Sony’s soundbar HT-ST5000 and AV Receiver STR-DN1080 will feature Dolby...
  25. Ronald Epstein

    Dolby Laboratories Announces Dolby Vision Coming to Sony’s 4K HDR TV Line

    Dolby Laboratories Announces Dolby Vision Coming to Sony’s 4K HDR TV Line LAS VEGAS, January 4, 2017 - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced that Sony’s newly announced premium 4K HDR TV line will feature Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology. Sony’s new HDR TV line...
  26. Ronald Epstein

    Dolby, Lionsgate, Universal and Warner Bros. Announce Dolby Vision Titles on UHD 2017

    Dolby Laboratories, Lionsgate, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announce Commitment to Release Dolby Vision Titles on Ultra HD Blu-ray in Early 2017 Las Vegas, January 4, 2017—Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B)...
  27. Ronald Epstein

    Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics Announce First TVs to Support Both Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos

    Dolby Laboratories and LG Electronics Announce First TVs to Support Both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Technology Supported by major studios and streaming services, LG OLED TVs deliver dramatic visuals and breakthrough audio for a transformative consumer experience LAS VEGAS, January 4, 2017 -...
  28. S

    Dolby Surround vs Dolby Digital

    I have an old receiver that has Dolby Surround. Most of the content I play is Dolby Digital. Is my receiver capable of playing back the surround sound coded into my content, or is it just playing stereo?
  29. RobertR

    My Dolby Cinema experience

    I rarely go to movie theaters. The picture and sound from my home theater is so good that it takes a lot to get me to the theater. However, people have been talking so much about Dolby Cinemas, and how much better they are than the typical movie theater, that I decided to give it a try. I...
  30. CCT10

    Cincinnati Bell Fioptics Dolby Digital Questions

    I am in the process of turning an attic into a Home Theater and Cincinnati Bell Fioptics is the cable provider I have. I am using an Entone cable box that has an HDMI out and an optical out. Currently I can only get the Dolby Digital to convert properly using the optical directly out of the...
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