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Is There a Dolby Atmos Add-On Processor?

Al Griffin  |  Sep 28, 2015

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Q Is there an add-on processor, either available now or forthcoming, that will add Dolby Atmos decoding capability to an existing preamp/processor or receiver? —D. Lockett

Q I’m sorry to report that I don’t know of any external processors that add Dolby Atmos decoding to a current pre/pro or receiver. That said, a number of manufacturers, including Onkyo, Pioneer, and Yamaha have released firmware updates in the past year for specific receiver models that add Dolby Atmos processing capability. (Check the receiver maker’s Website to see if your model qualifies.) If it’s any consolation, a new Dolby Atmos-capable receiver can be had for as little as $600 MSRP.

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Traveler's picture
Submitted by Traveler on September 28, 2015 - 12:30pm

Is there a way to enable Atmos (or the others) with a sound bar?

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Submitted by Tangential on September 29, 2015 - 4:37am

Do we really need Atmos in the home? 5.1 is great.

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