If it’s summer, that must mean it’s soundbar season. And right on cue, Samsung has announced that almost every soundbar model in its 2022 collection is now available from its website as well as partnering retailers. It’s a group of speakers that’s heavy on immersive audio thanks to Dolby Atmos support, and most of these models include special features that make them even more attractive if you own or are planning to buy a Samsung smart TV.
To enjoy Dolby Atmos, you’ll need a Dolby Atmos-capable TV, soundbar, and a source of Dolby Atmos content like movies or shows on Blu-ray, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and several other streaming video services. DTS:X It’s just like Dolby Atmos, but it’s not as widely supported. It’s most common on disc-based media like 4K UltraHD Blu-rays, and as far as we know, there are no streaming video services that currently offer DTS:X content.
Alexa Built-in Any soundbar with Alexa built-in means that it’s also a smart speaker that lets you issue voice commands to Amazon’s voice assistant. You can set timers, ask questions, and play games, but more importantly for a home theater, you can ask for music to be played and you can control some TV functions with your voice, too.
AVA Samsung’s proprietary system for analyzing your room and adjusting the soundbar’s tuning for better clarity for dialog and other voices.
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