Audio format support

Format support is a major strength: reviewers cite Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, with some also noting Samsung/Google’s Eclipsa Audio readiness alongside common Dolby legacy formats.

Wireless II is repeatedly credited with broad hi-res support including up to 24-bit/384kHz playback, plus DSD256 and MQA core decoding; several reviews note that speaker-to-speaker wireless linking can downsample and that wiring the pair unlocks higher inter-speaker resolution.

Supports a wide range of formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, with common praise for how convincingly it renders immersive mixes.

Reviews consistently cite Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and one video review also calls out LPCM support.

Reviews consistently describe broad codec support, including Dolby formats, PCM variants, and DTS surround decoding, while also noting some format caveats such as no DTS:X.

Format support is a clear strong point, with repeated praise for broad hi-res handling, streaming service coverage, and flexible digital playback paths.

Codec and signal support are solid for the price, with AAC and aptX-family Bluetooth plus HDMI ARC, though the omission of USB and optical narrows digital-audio flexibility.

Beyond standard Bluetooth playback, multiple reviews highlight USB-C wired playback supporting lossless or hi-res audio from compatible sources, making format support a notable strength when used wired.

Dolby Atmos support is consistently referenced; some reviews also mention DTS Virtual:X, while at least one video review (older Bar 500) notes a lack of DTS support. Expect strong format coverage for mainstream movie streaming and discs, with some variability by generation.

Strong Dolby support is a headline feature, including Dolby Atmos; higher quality Atmos can depend on eARC and proper TV passthrough. Optical fallback is typically limited to non-Atmos formats, and DTS:X is not supported.

Over Wi-Fi and within the Sonos ecosystem it supports many streaming services and can deliver higher-quality audio than Bluetooth alone.

The Era 300 handles stereo, high-res, and Dolby Atmos well, but its headline Atmos support is still constrained by service compatibility and app-based playback. That keeps format support strong overall rather than completely frictionless.

Digital format support is solid for mainstream use, especially with USB-C and HDMI ARC. A few reviewers flagged the 24-bit/96kHz USB ceiling as acceptable but not especially future-proof.

Reviews agree the Nova S50 handles Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital signals properly for a budget bar, but several reviewers stress that it delivers virtual rather than true Atmos because the 2.1 layout lacks real height drivers.

Strong Dolby Atmos decoding and broad hi-res/lossless support, but notable gaps include no DTS:X and limited Dolby Atmos Music support depending on source and service.

Multiple reviews say it supports Dolby Digital or Dolby Audio 5.1 alongside DTS Virtual:X, but not Dolby Atmos.

Audio format support is only directly supported through the same SBC and AAC codec evidence in one review.

Dolby Audio and common Dolby Digital formats are supported in reports and specs, but there is no Dolby Atmos support.

USB-C wired playback is reported to support lossless/hi-res sources in several reviews, but some hear only subtle gains versus Bluetooth and one reviewer could not get USB audio working, making it somewhat setup-dependent.

Codec and format evidence is limited but specific: reviewers mention Bluetooth playback with SBC and AAC support. They do not describe advanced hi-res Bluetooth codecs, and one review notes the lack of AptX for high-resolution playback.

Audio-format evidence is limited to codec-style support, with reviews mentioning AAC and SBC rather than broader file-format playback.

The bar supports Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace processing, but reviewers also noted missing DTS or DTS:X support and the need to use HDMI rather than optical for full Atmos playback.

Audio format support mirrors the codec evidence: AAC and SBC are supported, while premium Bluetooth formats are not cited and TechRadar specifically notes the absence of LDAC or aptX Adaptive.

Review coverage consistently points to Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo PCM support, with clear limitations around DTS and Atmos on Gen 1.

Reviews agree the HT-S100F handles basic TV audio well but has limited format ambition, with explicit mention of missing DTS and no Atmos-grade presentation.

Format support is modest, with reviews noting 16-bit/48kHz limits on wired playback and no advanced wireless codec support to raise fidelity.

Audio format support was criticized where tested, with one review noting no high-resolution audio support.

Audio format support is limited, with reviews noting a lack of high-resolution support and a generally modest feature set.

Audio format support is described as basic: Dolby Digital/Dolby Audio is referenced, while Dolby Atmos and DTS-family immersive/decoding features are repeatedly noted as missing.