CES 2021: JBL Introduces New Dolby Atmos Sound Bar With AirPlay 2 Support

[ryanasimov]

ATMOS with less than 7 discreet, widely set speakers is a waste, IMO.

 

[garylapointe]

I love those switches!

 

[McScooby]

The factory is from Harman. By Samsung. So stay away from my house🤭

Yeah, I came here to say the same thing, I can't believe apple skipped on harman & let samsung get them, the group and branding is huge, both for pro users and consumers alike & they have fingers in all pies.

 

[itsmeaustend]

exactly. atmos really needs independent ceiling mounted speakers. some of the very high end sound bars with atmos do an "ok" job of reflecting sound upwards independently but lets face it... $399 for ATMOS in a sound bar with Airplay 2? this won't sound good, or at the least won't sound like "surround" or "ATMOS" sound, no freaking way.

This comment is brought to you by someone who has never used a Surround Soundbar, ever.

JBL makes great sounding 5.1 bars. They do an amazing job at reflection. My soundbar can make it sound like sounds are coming from behind or above you. It's a fun trick to show guests when they visit - put on a demo and they'll be checking over their shoulders.

 

[Mac Prodigy]

wow. $3000 for that tiny Amplifier.
I am a collector of old school HI FI. Bob Carver, Sunfire, Crest, SoundCraftsmen.....

Thats a lot of money!

Carver is tough to beat. I only put McIntosh on the same level personally.

 

[macduke]

Is Dolby Atmos really worth it in a sound bar? Especially without a woofer? I have a well rated Vizio that could sound a bit better, especially after I upgraded to OLED last year and love my Dolby Vision 4K ultra deep color HDR goodness. Seems like my soundbar isn’t living up to the display. My living room isn’t good for surround.