TCL Alto 9+ Soundbar: Thoughts?

[mlabonte21]

Getting pretty close to buying this Atmos soundbar: https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/s...und-bar-ts9030



Anybody have any experience with it?

Thanks!

[oddbox83]

Doesn't mention any DTS processing, which would be a worry since must BDs use DTS.

[McGarnigal]

https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/...atmos-soundbar

[mlabonte21]

Originally Posted by oddbox83

Doesn't mention any DTS processing, which would be a worry since must BDs use DTS.

I use Apple TV for all movies/TV.

Only other sources would be Switch + PS5.

[mlabonte21]

Originally Posted by McGarnigal

https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/...atmos-soundbar

Thanks-- I saw that before and definitely helped steer me towards it.

Was just curious if anybody in the forum has any firsthand experience with it.

[RBBrittain]

I was looking at it to go with my TCL Roku TV, but I got confirmation from TCL via BestBuy.com that it doesn't support any kind of DTS. Probably would accept LPCM at up to 7.1 via HDMI in (no eARC) from a BD player that decodes DTS-HD MA, but no height effects from a DTS:X disc. (Edit: If you're planning to play physical media from a PS5 with disc drive that could be an issue. Also, I understand the PS5 doesn't support Atmos for gaming.) Ultimately decided to stick with my existing setup for now.