Dolby Atmos
What is the difference between stereo, surround and Dolby Atmos?
Short answer
Stereo uses two channels: left and right. Surround, such as 5.1 or 7.1, adds speakers beside and behind the listener, plus a subwoofer.
Stereo uses two channels: left and right. Surround, such as 5.1 or 7.1, adds speakers beside and behind the listener, plus a subwoofer. Dolby Atmos adds height and works with objects instead of fixed channels. That lets you place sound precisely in the space and move it around. An Atmos mix sounds as good as possible on any system, from home theater to soundbar or headphones. Learn more about Dolby Atmos at TFA.