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Improved Height Channel Audio on Sonos Arc

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Has anyone else noticed an improvement in the height channel audio when listening to Dolby Atmos content on the Arc? I was watching some Dolby Atmos demos and listening to music last night, and the height channel effects sounded so much better than it ever has. The audio from above was clearer and more defined, and I heard sound effects that I never heard before. I wonder if the latest 14.0 update has anything to do with this.

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GuitarSuperstarAnswer

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My ears are definitely not deceiving me. Whatever adjustments Sonos made on the Arc recently, it has improved the height channel effects tremendously. Nice work, Sonos.

@James L. Can you confirm these adjustments and if they were part of the 14.0 update?

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jgatie

Funny, I was doing the exact same thing last night and thought the same. Can I be sure it’s different? No. But it did seem like the height effects were . . . uhhh . . . heightened.

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GuitarSuperstarAuthorAnswer

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My ears are definitely not deceiving me. Whatever adjustments Sonos made on the Arc recently, it has improved the height channel effects tremendously. Nice work, Sonos.

@James L. Can you confirm these adjustments and if they were part of the 14.0 update?

"Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi

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ledzep1

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Has anyone else noticed an improvement in the height channel audio when listening to Dolby Atmos content on the Arc? I was watching some Dolby Atmos demos and listening to music last night, and the height channel effects sounded so much better than it ever has. The audio from above was clearer and more defined, and I heard sound effects that I never heard before. I wonder if the latest 14.0 update has anything to do with this.

Funny, I was doing the exact same thing last night and thought the same. Can I be sure it’s different? No. But it did seem like the height effects were . . . uhhh . . . heightened.

Interesting what do you have the height channel set to?

Mines on +4, I just put it to that based on feedback back when it was introduced, might need to lower it if its improved in V14 though.

jgatie

Interesting what do you have the height channel set to?

Mines on +4, I just put it to that based on feedback back when it was introduced, might need to lower it if its improved in V14 though.

Mine is Trueplay tuned and set to ‘0’. Mind you, I have 9’ flat ceilings and sit 11 feet from the Arc, which is in a good range.

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GuitarSuperstarAuthor

Lead Maestro

@ledzep1 I have had mine set to +6. I have 8-foot ceilings and sit about 6-8 feet from the Arc. I didn’t need to lower it after the 14.0 update.

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ledzep1

Headliner II

@ledzep1 I have had mine set to +6. I have 8-foot ceilings and sit about 6-8 feet from the Arc. I didn’t need to lower it after the 14.0 update.

I will leave it at +4 then, I have quite high ceilings as well. Will need to dig out some atmos movies that show off the height channels more.

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peta

Lyricist III

Never heard any height effects to date, even at +10 just gets louder overall. Sonos app shows Dolby Atmos is being received. Tried most of the recommended movies Netflix Apple TV Disney+ 4K UHD discs via Panasonic DP-UB 820 player. Arc sited on console 2ft high, 8ft ceiling MLP 6ft 6inches away. Full system Arc/ Sub/one rears/LG C1 OLED/AppleTV/Panasonic disc player all connected by Belkin 4K HDMI cables.Any suggestions?

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GuitarSuperstarAuthor

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Never heard any height effects to date, even at +10 just gets louder overall. Sonos app shows Dolby Atmos is being received. Tried most of the recommended movies Netflix Apple TV Disney+ 4K UHD discs via Panasonic DP-UB 820 player. Arc sited on console 2ft high, 8ft ceiling MLP 6ft 6inches away. Full system Arc/ Sub/one rears/LG C1 OLED/AppleTV/Panasonic disc player all connected by Belkin 4K HDMI cables.Any suggestions?

If you have a Netflix premium subscription, test the film Roma at around the 1:03:25 mark. For the next few minutes you should clearly hear the trees burning/crackling above you.

Are your ceilings flat and without obstructions? What Dolby Atmos Blu-ray discs do you own?

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peta

Lyricist III

Thanks for replying, yes Netflix premium tried Roma sound comes from front of soundstage similar story with Wandering Earth sparks.Sonos App reports Dolby Atmos being received but no height heard. Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Discs as follows Saving Private Ryan/Blackhawk Down/Blade Runner/Everest/Unforgiven/Apocalypse Now/The Patriot/Venom/Hacksaw Ridge/War Of The Worlds/Blade/13 Hours/Interstellar, again no height sounds heard.Have run Trueplay multiple times without improvement ( App version 14.2 ) and yes my ceiling is flat no obstructions, clad with dense glossy hardwood panels. Excellent 5.1 sound effects but my “Sound Bubble” is flat to date.Given the considerable cost and care taken I feel some disappointment overall.

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GuitarSuperstarAuthor

Lead Maestro

@peta Make sure the settings on your TV are set to this:

HDMI Input Audio Format: Bitstream

Digital Sound Out: Pass Through

eARC: On

FYI… I don’t think Unforgiven and Interstellar have a Dolby Atmos audio track but the other films you listed do.

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