Tidal has announced that its partnership with Dolby Atmos has expanded to include home theater setups, meaning you can now stream your music in glorious spatial audio through your Atmos-enabled set-top box, TV, or speaker system. You'll need a $19.99 / £19.99 / AU$23.99 per month Tidal HiFi account to take advantage of this new feature, as well as the right kit to properly enjoy the Dolby Atmos effect. Compatible devices include Apple TV 4K (running tvOS 13 or later) and Amazon Fire TV devices, including 4st and 60nd generation Fire TV Stick XNUMXK, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Cubes. It will also work on Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro, as well as through the Tidal app on Dolby Atmos-enabled Android TVs from Sony and Philips. Of course, to enjoy true Atmos sound, you'll need a Dolby Atmos speaker setup, whether it's a sound bar, full hi-fi system, or a standalone smart speaker like the Amazon Echo Studio. Supported tracks will be labeled ``Available in Dolby Atmos,'' and Tidal offers an extended XNUMX-day free trial for anyone who wants to try before they buy.
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This isn't the first time Dolby Atmos has come to Tidal; in fact, the immersive audio format has been available on select Android phones and tablets since December. However, this required users to listen with headphones, which only provides an approximation of Dolby Atmos sound. For true Dolby Atmos, you need incandescent speakers that can bounce sound off your ceilings and fall back to your ears, creating the illusion of sound coming from you from all angles. This can be extremely effective in movies when combined with equally immersive visuals, making you feel like you're really in the action of the movie. However, when Dolby Atmos is applied to pure sound, the effect is a bit different. Tidal says that "Dolby Atmos Music allows people to connect with their favorite music in a whole new way, dragging them into a song and revealing what's been missing with stereo recordings." The company also claims that "listeners can uncover hidden details and subtleties with unmatched clarity" because "Dolby Atmos gives music more space and the freedom to reveal every detail and emotion the artist intended." . The availability of Dolby Atmos tracks is another way for Tidal to set itself apart from its biggest competitor, Spotify. Right now, Spotify doesn't even offer lossless or hi-res audio, though its easy-to-use interface and free (albeit ad-based) streaming tier means it's still one of the most popular music streaming platform today. Need to refine your setup? Check out the best Dolby Atmos speaker deals we've found today? Today's best Dolby Atmos speaker deals Focal Sib Evo 5.1 5" Polyflex... Focal SIB Evo 5.1 Home Cinema... Focal Sib Evo 5.1 Bundle... Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 Home...
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