New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Dolby Atmos on a soundbar can feel like a promise until you sit down, hit play, and realise nothing really moves above you. We have been there, buying a bar that looks serious on paper, then living with sound that stays stuck at TV level. This is exactly why we did not start with specs or brand names, we started with the moment you expect Atmos to show up and it simply does not.

So when we say we shortlisted Dolby Atmos soundbars on Amazon, we kept one simple test in mind. Does the height effect feel present in a normal living room, or does it just get louder. This list is for people who want that lift in rain scenes, crowd noise, and action moments without turning the volume into a fight with the neighbours, while ...