LG has announced a new 9.1.5-channel Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundbar that features an upward-firing center speaker that bounces dialogue off the ceiling. According to The Verge, while up-firing drivers are a big part of how soundbars in general deliver surround sound—it’s one in five here—LG claims the up-firing center is the first in the world . The soundbar also includes a pair of wireless rear speakers that can now additionally send audio to the side of the room, increasing audio immersion as well. It’s important to note that the new up-firing center speaker is still the same channel as the regular center speaker, but adds to the clarity of dialogue. The same goes for the rear speaker pair’s two additional side-firing drivers; This is the same channel as the side speaker of the soundbar. LG claims that its AI Room Calibration can auto-configure the timing of each speaker and sync everything.
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