: For those without dedicated rear speakers, technologies like DTS Virtual:X became a major selling point, simulating height and surround channels through psychoacoustic processing. 4K/HDR Pass-through
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: 2017 saw Dolby Atmos and DTS:X move beyond high-end receivers into soundbars, using up-firing drivers to bounce sound off the ceiling for a "3D" effect. : For those without dedicated rear speakers, technologies