For those of you who were fortunate enough to watch the Disney Pixar movie Brave in the local cinema, you may have come away wondering what hit you. The sound was so impactful in some theaters that it left you a little shaken. No longer sitting in a comfy chair, you found yourself in the rugged and mysterious land known as DunBroch. 

What was the difference between other movies? And how did it transport you from Denver to the Scottish Highlands? 

The Answer: Brave was the first film to be released in Dolby Atmos. Unlike other surround sound systems, Dolby Atmos added height channels and treated sound as an object, changing how soundtracks are heard. Sound technicians can place these audio objects anywhere in three-dimensional space, recreating sound just as it occurs in real life. The effects are mesmerizing. 

Are you ready to transform your home theater experience with the ultimate surround sound? Now, you can. 

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Recreating Lifelike Audio

As the onscreen movie unfolds, the sounds move all around you, from a sword flying overhead to heavy boots racing behind you. To achieve this, commercial cinemas have long speaker arrays along the front, rear, and side walls. Ceiling speakers provide the required overhead audio. 

In your home, high-fidelity in-wall speakers surround you, creating realistic audio without detracting from your cinematic design. Overhead audio is delivered through two or more in-ceiling speakers or, depending on the room, through Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. You’ll also need a Dolby Atmos-enabled AV receiver or processor, which decodes the signals to be routed through the right speakers to take you into another realm. 

More Than Home Theaters

If you don’t have a home theater and don’t intend to take the ultimate home entertainment plunge just yet, Dolby Atmos surround sound can be set up in media rooms and most other areas where you watch TV. Like a home theater, our audio-video experts strategically install in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, maintaining your home’s design while captivating your friends and family with “you are there” audio realism.

For smaller rooms, we can integrate the latest Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars that provide innovative spatial audio technology. The result is sound as you hear it in real life, immersing you in the barely spoken whispers and the arrows flying past you. 

Not Just for Movies

Are you ready to experience your music in Dolby Atmos surround sound? In 2019, the company released Dolby Atmos Music, an immersive audio experience that surpasses stereo’s limitations.

Today, numerous audio devices and streaming services support this format, from Apple Music to Amazon Music Unlimited and TIDAL. Hearing your favorite artist in Dolby Atmos takes the songs you love to a new level. This surround sound system lets you hear every note, from the vocalist to every instrument, delivered in extreme clarity and depth. As with a movie, it transports you to a live concert or recording studio. 

Working with Electronic Integration 

At Electronic Integration, we’ve provided best-in-class, innovative home entertainment solutions for over 30 years. From the latest OLED and disappearing TVs to native 4K HDR laser projectors and Dolby Atmos surround sound, we design, install, and program systems that transport you to another world and leave you spellbound. To learn more about today’s surround sound systems or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Electronic Integration today.