As someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes music, I’m always looking for ways to make the most of my listening experience. This time last year, I acquired the Sony WH1000-XM5 headphones, and I haven’t looked back. The noise-canceling and spatial audio qualities offer a full-bodied experience, and they quickly took over my previous Google Pixel Buds A-Series as my main way of enjoying music. That was until I had the opportunity to experience a one-off Dolby Atmos 9.4.1 setup at a Dolby event in London, and it made me rethink some of my music listening options.
When I’m not using headphones, my current audio setup is very simple: a Denon DHT-S216 soundbar in front of my TV, connected to an older Amazon Fire TV stick model. Spotify is my streaming service of choice, and this combination offers an adequate listening experience that fills the room.
