Just because content is available with Dolby Atmos doesn't mean you can stream it that way. Learn why, plus why you can stop worrying about HDMI 2.1 ports.
Each week, we'll hand pick some of the most commonly asked questions and answer them as concisely and helpfully as we know how. In this installation of You Asked, resident expert Caleb Denison will answer your questions on why you might not be able to get Dolby Atmos from your streaming device, what’s a great upgrade from the Sony Z9D, and what’s the best Dolby Atmos soundbar under $500?
Related How does it know? Well, this is a great time to talk about EDID. EDID stands for extended display identification data. It’s a little informational message that’s embedded in the signal that passes from one HDMI device to another. The EDID is how your Xbox Series X, for example, knows whether your TV can do Dolby Vision, 4K 120, etc. The Xbox gets a message from the TV that tells the Xbox exactly what the TV can — and by default, what it can’t — do.
Time to upgrade? Joe wrote: I was lucky enough to get two Sony Z9Ds. Should I upgrade to a new TV such as the new Sony 77-inch QD-OLED, or a backlight master drive LCD, maybe a 95-series or Z9K? I don’t think 8K is really necessary, but if the price is right, I would upgrade. Dolby Atmos soundbars David Rodriguez wrote: I recently purchased a TCL QM8 75-inch. Now I would like a minimalist soundbar to go with the picture. I’d rather have one soundbar and a subwoofer over rear speakers. Looking for an Atmos soundbar that will fit under my QM8 . Budget ideally under $500. Please let me know what you suggest.
HDMI 2.1 ports aplenty Aaron Smith asked: I’m looking to upgrade my TV, but I’m frustrated with the limited number of HDMI 2.1 sockets on Panasonic and Sony TVs. When I finally upgrade my TV, I will be connecting my PC to one of the HDMI 2.1 inputs and a 4K Blu-ray player to the other. Here is a perfect example. Aaron seems frustrated that both his HDMI 2.1 ports will be occupied when he plugs in his PC and 4K Blu-ray player. In this case, the frustration is probably unnecessary. Why?
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