How to Enable Dolby Atmos on Your Windows 10 PC

Aug. 12, 2017

Dolby Atmos is one of the most advanced sound technologies available currently. Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 are already compatible with the superb technology, allowing you to use your Dolby Atmos certified sound system easily with the consoles. Sadly, the same can’t be said for your Windows 10 PCs. Natively, Microsoft does not provide any support for Dolby Atmos technology, rendering your new Atmos certified sound system the same as any other high-end audio device. Well, fret not, as we bring to you our guide on how to install and enable Dolby Atmos on your Windows 10 PC, so that you can finally make the most of the advanced technology on your headphones. But before we get started, let us discuss what exactly is Dolby Atmos and how it works to provide you an enriching sound experience.

What is Dolby Atmos?

The next big thing in the audio industry, Dolby Atmos is a technology designed for surround sound systems. Dolby Atmos provides a 3D system for the audio, basicallydelivering the sound in 3-dimensional space, giving you an immersive experience of surround sound. It is the next step forward, in giving the user the illusion that he/she is at the center of the action. To know more about Dolby Atmos, you can read our detailed articlehere.

While Dolby Atmos is a great product to use, it is only available as a30-day trialon your PC, and the full version will set you back by$14.99.Furthermore, you can only take advantage of the Dolby Atmos if your sound system or headphones areDolby Atmos certified.If you wish to use your normal gaming headsets with the advanced technology, sadly, you cannot.

Thankfully, Microsoft itself has developed its own feature of“Windows Sonic for Headphones”, which available as afree service in the Windows 10 Creators Update. To make use of it, follow the steps below.

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Dolby Atmos is clearly the future, thanks to the immersive and interactive audio experience offered by the technology. If you happen to have a Dolby Atmos certified sound system or headphone, the Dolby Access app should work well to help you enhance the overall sound quality of your devices. Alternatively, you can use Windows Sonic for Headphones as well, to enhance the depth and the overall throw of the music. Tell us about your pick from the two, and the changes you experienced thanks to Dolby Atmos or Windows Sonic, in the comments section below.

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