Overall, these headphones are great so far, for the most part.
What I love most about them are the a) easy charging by simply placing them down on the charging pad, b) the 3 Bluetooth buttons to instantly connect to different devices, c) the Virtual Surround feature, and d) the LifeMix mode. I love the second feature, because it makes it so I don't have to resync every time I want to change a Bluetooth device. I simply press one of the three buttons and it instantly connects to one of the three saved devices.
The Virtual Surround feature is also great, and showcases Dolby's expertise in surround sound processing. Watching a movie trailer in stereo, the movie sounded as expected. But switching on the surround processing mode in the app suddenly made it sound as if sounds were really coming from different directions and I could hear a distinction between different sounds in a much more 3D space than with the feature off. This feature makes movies come to life and it is worth the purchase just for this.
However, this feature does not work well for everything. Music is better left in stereo mode, as are games that already have well-mastered stereo for headphones, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For a majority of movie and TV content, though, I can see this feature being amazing to have.
The LifeMix mode is particularly useful if you would like to hear your surroundings while still hearing your content. It works particularly well, and the range of adjustment is great, going from 0 (noise cancelling) to 11 (boost surroundings). The noise cancelling works and does reduce noise, but does not reduce as much noise as the latest Bose or Sony noise-cancelling headphones. But if you are watching content at the same time as having noise-cancelling on, it should not be an issue.
Head-tracking: The headphones also offer a high-end headphones feature called head-tracking. If you turn this on and look away from the screen, the sound will respond as if you are moving your head away from speakers located at the screen, enhancing immersion in the film. When I tried this the first time, it placed the location improperly, so I did not get the intended effect. However, I am sure with more tries it will work properly. Personally, I can do without this feature, but it may be useful for certain movies and games you really want to be immersed in. Keep in mind using this feature uses more battery life.
Sound quality: In terms of sound quality, these headphones are definitely tuned for the wide range of sound common in movies, TV shows, and videogames. You can clearly hear all of the different sounds going on in the movie, especially with the surround sound mode on. For gaming, I tested these with the Dolby Atmos for Headphones setting on the Xbox One, and the surround sound was phenomenal in Star Wars Battlefront II, with me being able to locate every sound precisely and feel as if in a 3D space. The bass in particular isn't as deep or satisfying as on the Sony WH-1000XM3, but it's still there. At the same time, if you prefer less bass in your headphones and a more balanced sound, then you may prefer this sound signature.
However, music specifically does not sound as rich and clear as on other headphones more tuned for music, such as Bose, Sony, or Sennheiser. Pop songs sound clear and bassy enough, but orchestral and acoustic tracks with more nuance don't sound as rich compared to other options. If you are buying these specifically for music, I would look at other options.
Bluetooth modes: These headphones are also unique, because they offer the largest amount of Bluetooth codecs I've seen in a pair of headphones, making them the best headphones for every type of Bluetooth device and content you would like. The Dolby Dimension features support for: AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, and SBC
The aptX Low Latency support is a huge plus for me, because paired with a proper Bluetooth transmitter, this allows the audio from your screen to come to your ears with the least amount of lag possible, minimizing any lip-sync or sound lag issues with any content. This is particularly important for fast-paced games where reacting to sound is important. Bose, Sony, and AirPods all lack this feature, and the difference in delay between those headphones and these is noticable (so long as you have a Bluetooth transmitter that transmits aptX LL). Those headphones are still usable, of course, but if you want the least amount of delay possible, these are the headphones to get. The only codecs they seem to lack are aptX HD and LDAC, but the sound is more than good enough with the other codecs, IMHO.
Connections: Bluetooth is your only option. There is a charging port, but does not support audio over USB. There is no 3.5mm port either. These are truly wireless headphones, except for charging. Thankfully, the broad array of Bluetooth codecs and the amount of Bluetooth transmitters on the market make this a non-issue, and further emphasizes the cable-free convenience this pair of headphones is designed to embody.
Comfort and build quality: The headphones are comfortable, and offer a good range of adjustability that suits me well. The material can make your ears hot after a while, but because they were so comfortable, it wasn't much of an issue for me. I would say the build quality is solid, though plastics are used. As long as you are as careful with these as you would be with any other pair of headphones, you don't need to worry.
Battery life: In terms of battery life, it is about what is expected. You will get several hours of playback with these once charged, and once done using, it is so easy to simply place the headphones down on the charging pad to charge. No plugging in a cable necessary (though this is an option). It is great to be able to simply take the headphones out of the charging pad and begin using them immediately. These are the fastest headphones to switch between charging and using I've ever seen. It also helps that charging for just 15-20 minutes gives at least a couple hours of battery.
Portability: These headphones aren't designed to be taken on the go. They don't fold up into a case like the Bose or Sony options, and don't offer battery life on par with those options. But at home, when close to the charger after each session, this is no problem. The headphones do come with a soft-carry case, but it doesn't look very protective from drops or bangs, so I wouldn't recommend taking these on the go very often.
App: The Dolby Dimension app is also very useful and is how you turn on features like surround-sound, noise-cancelling, LifeMix, and low power mode. The app is very well organized and quick to use. Unfortunately, there are no EQ options to be able to modify the sound signature to how you'd like, but I assume this is because it may mess up Dolby's surround sound process.
Final words: I think these headphones are worth the price for packing so many features into one pair. No other pair of headphones offers Dolby Surround Sound, LifeMix, head-tracking, AptX Low Latency, a cable-free charging dock, and 3-button Bluetooth Switching, all in one set, and these features combine to make this headphone the most versatile and convenient Bluetooth headphones ever made. While the bass may not be as deep as I'd like, and they aren't the best for music; for movies, TV, and gaming at home, these are the best wireless headphones for the job.Noise-canceling — and amplified transparency
Dolby is a company that every reader of The Digital Media Zone knows, but has never actually purchased a product from. Recently Dolby decided to release their first consumer product in the company’s 53 year history, and it’s perfectly targeted at those of us who just can’t get enough of our favorite media at home. It’s a pair of wireless headphones called Dolby Dimension, and they are well thought out and feature packed.
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What I love most about them are the a) easy charging by simply placing them down on the charging pad, b) the 3 Bluetooth buttons to instantly connect to different devices, c) the Virtual Surround feature, and d) the LifeMix mode. I love the second feature, because it makes it so I don't have to resync every time I want to change a Bluetooth device. I simply press one of the three buttons and it instantly connects to one of the three saved devices.
The Virtual Surround feature is also great, and showcases Dolby's expertise in surround sound processing. Watching a movie trailer in stereo, the movie sounded as expected. But switching on the surround processing mode in the app suddenly made it sound as if sounds were really coming from different directions and I could hear a distinction between different sounds in a much more 3D space than with the feature off. This feature makes movies come to life and it is worth the purchase just for this.
However, this feature does not work well for everything. Music is better left in stereo mode, as are games that already have well-mastered stereo for headphones, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. For a majority of movie and TV content, though, I can see this feature being amazing to have.
The LifeMix mode is particularly useful if you would like to hear your surroundings while still hearing your content. It works particularly well, and the range of adjustment is great, going from 0 (noise cancelling) to 11 (boost surroundings). The noise cancelling works and does reduce noise, but does not reduce as much noise as the latest Bose or Sony noise-cancelling headphones. But if you are watching content at the same time as having noise-cancelling on, it should not be an issue.
Head-tracking: The headphones also offer a high-end headphones feature called head-tracking. If you turn this on and look away from the screen, the sound will respond as if you are moving your head away from speakers located at the screen, enhancing immersion in the film. When I tried this the first time, it placed the location improperly, so I did not get the intended effect. However, I am sure with more tries it will work properly. Personally, I can do without this feature, but it may be useful for certain movies and games you really want to be immersed in. Keep in mind using this feature uses more battery life.
Sound quality: In terms of sound quality, these headphones are definitely tuned for the wide range of sound common in movies, TV shows, and videogames. You can clearly hear all of the different sounds going on in the movie, especially with the surround sound mode on. For gaming, I tested these with the Dolby Atmos for Headphones setting on the Xbox One, and the surround sound was phenomenal in Star Wars Battlefront II, with me being able to locate every sound precisely and feel as if in a 3D space. The bass in particular isn't as deep or satisfying as on the Sony WH-1000XM3, but it's still there. At the same time, if you prefer less bass in your headphones and a more balanced sound, then you may prefer this sound signature.
However, music specifically does not sound as rich and clear as on other headphones more tuned for music, such as Bose, Sony, or Sennheiser. Pop songs sound clear and bassy enough, but orchestral and acoustic tracks with more nuance don't sound as rich compared to other options. If you are buying these specifically for music, I would look at other options.
Bluetooth modes: These headphones are also unique, because they offer the largest amount of Bluetooth codecs I've seen in a pair of headphones, making them the best headphones for every type of Bluetooth device and content you would like. The Dolby Dimension features support for: AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, and SBC
The aptX Low Latency support is a huge plus for me, because paired with a proper Bluetooth transmitter, this allows the audio from your screen to come to your ears with the least amount of lag possible, minimizing any lip-sync or sound lag issues with any content. This is particularly important for fast-paced games where reacting to sound is important. Bose, Sony, and AirPods all lack this feature, and the difference in delay between those headphones and these is noticable (so long as you have a Bluetooth transmitter that transmits aptX LL). Those headphones are still usable, of course, but if you want the least amount of delay possible, these are the headphones to get. The only codecs they seem to lack are aptX HD and LDAC, but the sound is more than good enough with the other codecs, IMHO.
Connections: Bluetooth is your only option. There is a charging port, but does not support audio over USB. There is no 3.5mm port either. These are truly wireless headphones, except for charging. Thankfully, the broad array of Bluetooth codecs and the amount of Bluetooth transmitters on the market make this a non-issue, and further emphasizes the cable-free convenience this pair of headphones is designed to embody.
Comfort and build quality: The headphones are comfortable, and offer a good range of adjustability that suits me well. The material can make your ears hot after a while, but because they were so comfortable, it wasn't much of an issue for me. I would say the build quality is solid, though plastics are used. As long as you are as careful with these as you would be with any other pair of headphones, you don't need to worry.
Battery life: In terms of battery life, it is about what is expected. You will get several hours of playback with these once charged, and once done using, it is so easy to simply place the headphones down on the charging pad to charge. No plugging in a cable necessary (though this is an option). It is great to be able to simply take the headphones out of the charging pad and begin using them immediately. These are the fastest headphones to switch between charging and using I've ever seen. It also helps that charging for just 15-20 minutes gives at least a couple hours of battery.
Portability: These headphones aren't designed to be taken on the go. They don't fold up into a case like the Bose or Sony options, and don't offer battery life on par with those options. But at home, when close to the charger after each session, this is no problem. The headphones do come with a soft-carry case, but it doesn't look very protective from drops or bangs, so I wouldn't recommend taking these on the go very often.
App: The Dolby Dimension app is also very useful and is how you turn on features like surround-sound, noise-cancelling, LifeMix, and low power mode. The app is very well organized and quick to use. Unfortunately, there are no EQ options to be able to modify the sound signature to how you'd like, but I assume this is because it may mess up Dolby's surround sound process.
Final words: I think these headphones are worth the price for packing so many features into one pair. No other pair of headphones offers Dolby Surround Sound, LifeMix, head-tracking, AptX Low Latency, a cable-free charging dock, and 3-button Bluetooth Switching, all in one set, and these features combine to make this headphone the most versatile and convenient Bluetooth headphones ever made. While the bass may not be as deep as I'd like, and they aren't the best for music; for movies, TV, and gaming at home, these are the best wireless headphones for the job.
Dolby, the company known for surround sound, has released its first consumer electronics product… and not surprisingly, it has something to do with sound.
Meet the Dolby Dimension, a $599 Bluetooth headphone that’s been designed first and foremost for the home entertainment experience, with an emphasis on home. Sure, you can wear it around the streets on the go, but the idea behind it is to be able to get immersive “cinematic” sound from your TV and mobile devices at home without bothering anyone around you.
While it’s a little heavy at 11.6 ounces (330 grams), it’s comfortable to wear and looks and feel swanky — it better for $600 — with a synthetic leather finish and a sturdy aluminum frame. It reminds me a little of Parrot’s Zik headphones. (UK and Australian details are TBA, but that’s about £460 or AU$830.)
It comes with a charging dock that has a magnetic connection and makes it easy to store the headphones when not in use. There’s a USB port for charging the headphone on the go with the included cable, but it’s Micro-USB not USB-C, which is too bad. I also thought for the price it should come with a more protective case than the simple cloth bag that’s included.
You’re probably wondering whether this is a surround sound headphone, and the answer is sort of, but not really. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core ARM processor, the Dimension has a digital processing feature called “virtualization” that Dolby says dramatically enhances the sound of all your movies, shows and music. And when you play content created in Dolby Atmos, you automatically get the best sound for it over a Bluetooth connection.
While you shouldn’t expect true surround sound, I did think it created more of a theater sound than your typical premium Bluetooth headphone does, with everything sounding a little more amped and open. The mix was balanced and dialogue was clear and well-defined.
Meanwhile, the Head Tracking feature makes the sound seem like it’s always coming from your screen, even when you turn your head. It’s supposed to create a more consistently realistic experience. I thought it was weird at first, but I got used to it. I’ll have to use the Dimension for longer to determine how much of an enhancement it is.
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Noise-canceling — and amplified transparency
This is a noise-canceling headphone and the noise canceling is effective. At the same time, there’s also a transparency mode — Dolby calls both transparency and noise-canceling modes “LifeMix” — that allows you to hear everything around you and talk to people while you’re listening through the headphones.
The headphone has five beam-forming microphones and works well for making calls — at least indoors. The microphones are incredibly sensitive and with the transparency set to the highest “boost” level (11, of course) you can literally hear sounds that you normally wouldn’t pick up, such as your hand rubbing lightly against your clothing.
On the right earcup there are touch controls for volume, pausing and playing tracks and skipping tracks forward and back. Tap the earcup twice and it toggles between transparency and noise-canceling modes.
Aside from the power button, the only other buttons on the headphone are three source buttons designated by three dashes. You could pair the headphone to your TV, tablet and phone, then use the buttons to quickly toggle between the devices as you switch from one to another. Just be aware that some TVs and cable or satellite boxes don’t have Bluetooth, so that could limit your TV watching.
Over the years I’ve reviewed a handful of so-called “TV” headphones, including the Sennheiser RS 220, which I liked but has been discontinued. Sennheiser’s popular RS 175 is still around, however, and sells for around $225. It plugs into the optical output on your TV and uses RF, not Bluetooth for wireless. It has bass boost and faux surround modes and is mainly designed for late-night watching without disturbing others in your house (or bedroom), as well as those who are a little hearing challenged.
The Dimension shares some similarities with these types of TV headphones, but it’s more versatile because it can be used with any Bluetooth audio device. I paired it with an iPhone($1,157 at Amazon Marketplace), iPad($380 at Amazon) and Apple TV 4K connected to a 65-inch LG OLED TV. I also tried it with a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Amazon Fire HD 8, but I only had access to an early version of the iOS app so I stuck with the iOS devices as my three “presets.”
I watched various scenes from Ready Player One using the Dimension and compared the listening experience to other premium Bluetooth headphones such as the Sony WH-1000MXM3 and Microsoft Surface Headphones. I came away thinking the Dimension delivered richer, more visceral sound, with better detail and separation.
With the LifeMix and Virtualization turned on you can get up to 10 hours of battery life and up to 15 hours in a power conservation mode. Those wouldn’t be good numbers if this was a mobile headphone, but the idea is that you’d watch for a few hours, then put the headphones back in their charging dock. You can get 2 hours of battery life from a 15-minute charge and the headphone fully charges in 2 hours.
Interestingly, there’s no cord that comes with this headphone and thus no wired mode. It’s one of the few headphones I’ve seen that’s Bluetooth-only.
At its price point, this is obviously not a headphone for the masses, and it’s targeted at folks who have plenty of extra dough to drop on a pair of high-end headphones that offer some enticing convenience features. If you can overlook the price, they’re fun to use for movie watching and music listening (although you can get better sounding music headphones for $600). I like them, I just wish they were less expensive.
I’ll post a final, rated review after testing the product longer, and using the shipping version of the headphones’ app.
Dolby Dimension key specs
- 40mm custom-designed drivers
- 11.6 ounces (330 grams)
- Power Base charging dock included with Micro-USB cable for charging on the go
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz with custom Dolby EQ
- Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core ARM processor
- 5 omni-directional microphones for LifeMix (noise-canceling and transparency)
- 10 hours of battery with LifeMix and Virtualization; 15 hours with low power mode
- Get 2 hours of battery life from a 15-minute charge
- Full charge after 2 hours
- Bluetooth classic A2DP codecs: AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency and SBC
- Bluetooth range of up to 100 feet (33 meters)
- Can pair with and remember up to eight devices
- Carrying pouch included
- Price: $599
11.14.2018
The first wireless headphones perfected for entertainment at home
Dolby introduces its own headphones under the name “Dimension”.
The wireless headset with Bluetooth 4.2 uses a Snapdragon quad core processor for noise canceling and its own sound processing. With “Lifemix” the user should be able to set how much ambient noise is audible or hidden (Transparency). In addition, there is the virtual surround system “Cinematic Sound” and with a simple keystroke you can easily switch between different audio sources.
New Dolby Headphones
The Dolby Dimension is supported by its own app for Android and iOS, which allows fine-tuning of many parameters. The headset supports the AAC, APTX, APTX Low Latency and SBC Bluetooth codecs. The runtime is specified with a maximum of 10 hours with activated “Lifemix” and a maximum of 15 hours in the Low Power Mode.
The Dolby Dimension headphones are available now in the US for $599,-. Information about a sales start outside the USA is not yet available.
Dolby is a company that every reader of The Digital Media Zone knows, but has never actually purchased a product from. Recently Dolby decided to release their first consumer product in the company’s 53 year history, and it’s perfectly targeted at those of us who just can’t get enough of our favorite media at home. It’s a pair of wireless headphones called Dolby Dimension, and they are well thought out and feature packed.
When Dolby decided to enter the headphone space they knew it was already quite crowded. You have many brands that have solid positions within the many sub-groups of the space. Dolby decided what they wanted to create was a set of headphones that was perfectly suited to the new ways people experience audio and video media at home.
In many homes it is a rare occurrence for the entire family to gather around the television and enjoy a program or movie together. Instead, one person gets the big TV while everyone is glued to their phones, tablets, and computers. Even when people do have time to finally relax on the couch and enjoy a movie there can be many obstacles to cranking up the volume on their Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Maybe the kids are sleeping, or the apartment walls are too thin. The Dolby Dimension headphones were designed for people who love a high-fidelity audio experience, but just can’t use their home theater speakers as much as they’d like to.
In many homes it is a rare occurrence for the entire family to gather around the television and enjoy a program or movie together. Instead, one person gets the big TV while everyone is glued to their phones, tablets, and computers. Even when people do have time to finally relax on the couch and enjoy a movie there can be many obstacles to cranking up the volume on their Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Maybe the kids are sleeping, or the apartment walls are too thin. The Dolby Dimension headphones were designed for people who love a high-fidelity audio experience, but just can’t use their home theater speakers as much as they’d like to.
Upon first glance, the Dolby Dimension headphones don’t really stand-out from the crowd. They are black over-the-ear headphones that don’t have a pesky wire hanging out the bottom of them. That lack of a wire is part of the first feature we really love. Not only are they Bluetooth enabled (in fact, they are Bluetooth only) but the company recognized that there is usually more than one device we’d like to pair our headphones to. With that in mind, the Dimension headphones have three separate buttons that can be matched to three different devices. Simply press the button that corresponds to your phone when you’re listening to music while doing household chores, then tap the button mapped to your television when it’s time to watch a movie. Want to watch a cooking show on a tablet while preparing dinner? You can have another button mapped to your tablet. No longer will you need to constantly pair and un-pair to switch devices. In fact, using their app you can pair the headphones to eight devices, and then quickly switch which buttons map to those devices.
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Like many headphones released recently, Dolby decided to forgo extra buttons and dials on the Dimension headphones. Instead the right ear cup has a touch panel. Swipe up and down to control volume. Swipe left and right to change tracks. Double-tapping on the touch panel toggles Dolby LifeMix.
Of course the new headphones have active noise cancellation (ANC), but they also have a feature that Dolby calls LifeMix. It has eleven levels of adjustability. At the highest level they block as much outside sound as possible. At the lower levels they don’t just reduce the cancellation, they actually pipe the sound into the headphones. At home this could be perfect for enjoying a movie, but still being able to hear if the baby is crying.
Dolby’s product managers are people too, so that means they like to binge the latest Netflix shows as much as the rest of us. But to be able to power through a marathon session of your favorite show with headphones, they better be extremely comfortable. We didn’t have time to watch six hours of Stranger Things while trying them on, but they did feel quite nice.
There’s another feature that sets the Dolby Dimension headphones apart from the competition. When listening to video through headphones it can be disorienting if you look away from the video. That’s not a problem with the built-in head tracking technology. You can essentially lock the location of the video, and if you turn your head away from it the sound will pan around you to accurately place the source.
It’s hard to imagine a pair of high-end headphones not supporting voice assistant technology, and in this area Dolby has you mostly covered. If you tap and hold the touch panel you can enable Google Assistant or Siri. Unfortunately they don’t support Amazon Alexa right now.
Did we mention Dolby makes these headphones? Given that, you know they are chock-full of audio processing and rendering goodness. They sound amazing, and even better when you turn on their virtualizations. All of that technology does impact battery life though. If you have all the head tracking and virtualizations enabled you’ll only get about 10 hours of use. If you turn those off you’ll get 15 hours of use before needing to charge them.
Charging the Dolby Dimension headphones is another area where the company put a lot of thought into the product. They can be charged via micro-USB, but they also come with a wireless charging dock. When you’re done enjoying your favorite content just stick them on the small charging puck, and you’ll know where they are the next time you need them, and they’ll be fully charged.
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The Dolby Dimension headphones are available now, and starting today you can even pick them up on Amazon. While you get them delivered in two days, all this technology comes at a cost. They retail for $599.99. It’s a big price to pay, but Dolby put so much thought into these headphones that they are squarely at the top of our list of most lusted-after gadgets!
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HomeReviewDolby Dimension is a $600 wireless Bluetooth headphone with ‘cinematic’ sound
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Dolby, the corporate recognized for encompass sound, has launched its first client electronics product… and never surprisingly, it has one thing to do with sound.Meet the Dolby Dimension, a $599 Bluetooth headphone that is been designed first and foremost for the house leisure expertise, with an emphasis on dwelling. Positive, you may put on it across the streets on the go, however the concept behind it’s to have the ability to get immersive “cinematic” sound out of your TV and cell units at dwelling with out bothering anybody round you.Whereas it is a bit of heavy at 11.6 ounces (330 grams), it is comfy to put on and seems and really feel swanky — it higher for $600 — with an artificial leather-based end and a sturdy aluminum body. It jogs my memory a bit of of Parrot’s Zik headphones. (UK and Australian particulars are TBA, however that is about £460 or AU$830.)It comes with a charging dock that has a magnetic connection and makes it straightforward to retailer the headphones when not in use. There is a USB port for charging the headphone on the go along with the included cable, nevertheless it’s Micro-USB not USB-C, which is simply too dangerous. I additionally thought for the worth it ought to include a extra protecting case than the easy material bag that is included.You are most likely questioning whether or not this can be a encompass sound headphone, and the reply is type of, however not likely. Geared up with a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core ARM processor, the Dimension has a digital processing characteristic known as “virtualization” that Dolby says dramatically enhances the sound of all of your motion pictures, exhibits and music. And once you play content material created in Dolby Atmos, you routinely get the perfect sound for it over a Bluetooth connection.What you get within the field.
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When you should not count on true encompass sound, I did suppose it created extra of a theater sound than your typical premium Bluetooth headphone does, with every part sounding a bit of extra amped and open. The combo was balanced and dialogue was clear and well-defined.In the meantime, the Head Monitoring characteristic makes the sound seem to be it is at all times coming out of your display screen, even once you flip your head. It is presupposed to create a extra persistently lifelike expertise. I assumed it was bizarre at first, however I bought used to it. I will have to make use of the Dimension for longer to find out how a lot of an enhancement it’s.
Dolby, the corporate recognized for encompass sound, has launched its first client electronics product… and never surprisingly, it has one thing to do with sound.Meet the Dolby Dimension, a $599 Bluetooth headphone that is been designed first and foremost for the house leisure expertise, with an emphasis on dwelling. Positive, you may put on it across the streets on the go, however the concept behind it’s to have the ability to get immersive “cinematic” sound out of your TV and cell units at dwelling with out bothering anybody round you.Whereas it is a bit of heavy at 11.6 ounces (330 grams), it is comfy to put on and seems and really feel swanky — it higher for $600 — with an artificial leather-based end and a sturdy aluminum body. It jogs my memory a bit of of Parrot’s Zik headphones. (UK and Australian particulars are TBA, however that is about £460 or AU$830.)It comes with a charging dock that has a magnetic connection and makes it straightforward to retailer the headphones when not in use. There is a USB port for charging the headphone on the go along with the included cable, nevertheless it’s Micro-USB not USB-C, which is simply too dangerous. I additionally thought for the worth it ought to include a extra protecting case than the easy material bag that is included.You are most likely questioning whether or not this can be a encompass sound headphone, and the reply is type of, however not likely. Geared up with a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core ARM processor, the Dimension has a digital processing characteristic known as “virtualization” that Dolby says dramatically enhances the sound of all of your motion pictures, exhibits and music. And once you play content material created in Dolby Atmos, you routinely get the perfect sound for it over a Bluetooth connection.What you get within the field.
Sarah Tew/CNET
When you should not count on true encompass sound, I did suppose it created extra of a theater sound than your typical premium Bluetooth headphone does, with every part sounding a bit of extra amped and open. The combo was balanced and dialogue was clear and well-defined.In the meantime, the Head Monitoring characteristic makes the sound seem to be it is at all times coming out of your display screen, even once you flip your head. It is presupposed to create a extra persistently lifelike expertise. I assumed it was bizarre at first, however I bought used to it. I will have to make use of the Dimension for longer to find out how a lot of an enhancement it’s.
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Noise-canceling — and amplified transparencyThis is a noise-canceling headphone and the noise canceling is efficient. On the identical time, there’s additionally a transparency mode — Dolby calls each transparency and noise-canceling modes “LifeMix” — that means that you can hear every part round you and speak to folks whilst you’re listening by the headphones.The headphone has 5 beam-forming microphones and works nicely for making calls — at the least indoors. The microphones are extremely delicate and with the transparency set to the very best “increase” stage (11, after all) you may actually hear sounds that you simply usually would not decide up, reminiscent of your hand rubbing calmly towards your clothes.
The three “preset” buttons permit you to toggle Bluetooth connections between three units.
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The three “preset” buttons permit you to toggle Bluetooth connections between three units.
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On the precise earcup there are contact controls for quantity, pausing and taking part in tracks and skipping tracks ahead and again. Faucet the earcup twice and it toggles between transparency and noise-canceling modes.Apart from the ability button, the one different buttons on the headphone are three supply buttons designated by three dashes. You might pair the headphone to your TV, pill and cellphone, then use the buttons to rapidly toggle between the units as you turn from one to a different. Simply remember that some TVs and cable or satellite tv for pc bins haven’t got Bluetooth, so that might restrict your TV watching.Through the years I’ve reviewed a handful of so-called “TV” headphones, together with the Sennheiser RS 220, which I preferred however has been discontinued. Sennheiser’s well-liked RS 175 continues to be round, nonetheless, and sells for round $225. It plugs into the optical output in your TV and makes use of RF, not Bluetooth for wi-fi. It has bass increase and pretend encompass modes and is especially designed for late-night watching with out disturbing others in your own home (or bed room), in addition to those that are a bit of listening to challenged. The Dimension shares some similarities with some of these TV headphones, nevertheless it’s extra versatile as a result of it may be used with any Bluetooth audio gadget. I paired it with an iPhone ($1,155 at Amazon Market), iPad ($380 at Amazon) and Apple TV 4K linked to a 65-inch LG OLED TV. I additionally tried it with a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Amazon Hearth HD eight, however I solely had entry to an early model of the iOS app so I caught with the iOS units as my three “presets.”I watched varied scenes from Prepared Participant One utilizing the Dimension and in contrast the listening expertise to different premium Bluetooth headphones such because the Sony WH-1000MXM3 and Microsoft Floor Headphones. I got here away pondering the Dimension delivered richer, extra visceral sound, with higher element and separation. Transparency boosted to 11.
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With the LifeMix and Virtualization turned on you may stand up to 10 hours of battery life and as much as 15 hours in an influence conservation mode. These would not be good numbers if this was a cell headphone, however the concept is that you simply’d look ahead to just a few hours, then put the headphones again of their charging dock. You will get 2 hours of battery life from a 15-minute cost and the headphone totally costs in 2 hours.Curiously, there is no twine that comes with this headphone and thus no wired mode. It is one of many few headphones I’ve seen that is Bluetooth-only.
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With the LifeMix and Virtualization turned on you may stand up to 10 hours of battery life and as much as 15 hours in an influence conservation mode. These would not be good numbers if this was a cell headphone, however the concept is that you simply’d look ahead to just a few hours, then put the headphones again of their charging dock. You will get 2 hours of battery life from a 15-minute cost and the headphone totally costs in 2 hours.Curiously, there is no twine that comes with this headphone and thus no wired mode. It is one of many few headphones I’ve seen that is Bluetooth-only.
At its value level, that is clearly not a headphone for the lots, and it is focused at people who’ve loads of additional dough to drop on a pair of high-end headphones that supply some engaging comfort options. If you happen to can overlook the worth, they’re enjoyable to make use of for film watching and music listening (though you may get higher sounding music headphones for $600). I like them, I simply want they had been inexpensive. I will publish a ultimate, rated overview after testing the product longer, and utilizing the transport model of the headphones’ app. Dolby Dimension key specs40mm custom-designed drivers11.6 ounces (330 grams) Energy Base charging dock included with Micro-USB cable for charging on the goFrequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz with Dolby EQQualcomm Snapdragon quad-core ARM processor5 omni-directional microphones for LifeMix (noise-canceling and transparency)10 hours of battery with LifeMix and Virtualization; 15 hours with low energy mode Get 2 hours of battery life from a 15-minute chargeFull cost after 2 hoursBluetooth traditional A2DP codecs: AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency and SBCBluetooth vary of as much as 100 ft (33 meters)Can pair with and keep in mind as much as eight devicesCarrying pouch includedPrice: $599
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