Best for Dolby Atmos height effects
Sonos Arc Soundbar
4.9 feature score
Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
4.0 feature score
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Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
5 supporting reviews
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Dolby Atmos height effects were among the Arc’s strongest attributes, with reviewers praising overhead realism, height presence, and immersive Atmos delivery.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Gaming HDMI passthrough, Video passthrough support
Atmos processing was usually considered impressive for the size, but reviewers also warned it is virtual and not fully convincing overhead.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Voice recognition accuracy
Cons: Bluetooth connectivity, Video passthrough support
Dolby Atmos evidence was mostly a limitation for Gen 1, with several reviews pointing to missing height/3D support; one included review praised Atmos handling more positively.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity