What are Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?

Discover how a soundbar can generate surround sound effects, and learn about Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
There is a soundbar below a TV screen. The different channels in the soundbar begin emitting sound. It has three forward-projecting channels and two up-firing channels.
In the living room, there is a soundbar setup including a main soundbar unit below a TV, a subwoofer next to a console, and two rear speakers behind a couch on a stand. They all emit sound in various directions including forward and upward to create a virtual surround sound effect, as indicated by a blue dome enveloping the livingroom. Below, there are logos for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

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