Dolby 5.1 Vs Atmos Official

In a 5.1 setup, if a bird flies over your head, the sound pans from the front speakers to the rear speakers. It stays at ear level. In Atmos, the sound moves smoothly across the ceiling, creating a pinpoint accurate location of where the bird is in the sky. 2. Hardware Requirements

However, Dolby 5.1 is still a great option for those who:

Three front speakers (Left, Center, Right), two surround speakers (Left, Right), and one subwoofer.