Klipsch is an audio technology company that specializes in producing high-quality soundbars with Dolby Atmos. If you have purchased a Klipsch Soundbar with Dolby Atmos, you can get the best cinematic audio experience while watching movies. However, to get Dolby Atmos on Klipsch Soundbars, you must connect them to the HDMI ARC ports on both ends.
Once you connect them to the HDMI ARC port, you switch to the HDMI ARC output and enable HDMI CEC to get Dolby Atmos surround sound on your TV. In this article, we will show you how to set up the Klipsch soundbars to get Dolby Atmos sound on the TV.
Dolby Atmos Supported Klipsch Soundbars!
Besides Klipsch produces many soundbar units, only the selected models support the Donly Atmos feature. Here is the list of Klipsch Soundbars that support the built-in Dolby Atmos feature.
- Klipsch Cinema 1200 5.1.4
- Klipsch Cinema 800 5.1
- Klipsch Cinema 800 3.1
How to Setup Klipsch Soundbar for Dolby Atmos
Connect your Klipsch soundbar to the HDMI ARC or eARC port on both ends to get Dolby Atmos output on your TV. Here is how to do it.
1. Take the provided HDMI cord and plug it into the HDMI port marked as HDMI ARC on your Klipsch Soundbar.
2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cord into the HDMI ARC or eARC port of your TV.
3. Once you connect the Klipsch Soundbar to the TV, turn on both devices and tweak a few settings to get the Dolby Atmos experience.
How to Enable Dolby Atmos on Klipsch Soundbar on Samsung TV
Once you complete the physical setup, you must enable the HDMI ARC and HDMI CEC or Anynet + on Samsung TV to get Dolby Atmos output from Klipsch soundbars. Here is how to enable both options.
1. With your Samsung TV turned On, go to Settings and select All Settings.
2. Click on the Sound option and select Expert Settings.
4. Once you set these options to Auto, scroll down and enable Dolby Atmos.
5. Now, go back to Settings → General → External Device Manager → Enable Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) option.
6. Press the TV button on the Klipsch Soundbar remote to change the source to TV. Alternatively, you can utilize the Input button on the soundbar to switch to TV input.
Now, play any Dolby Atmos content on your Samsung TV and check if the Dolby Atmos is working properly.
How to Enable Dolby Atmos on Klipsch Soundbar on LG TV
After connecting your Klipsch Soundbar to the LG TV, switch the HDMI ARC output and enable HDMI eARC Support and SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) on your LG TV to experience Dolby Atmos.
1. Turn on your LG Smart TV and press the Home button on the remote.
2. Hit the Settings button on the remote to access the Settings.
3. Go to the Sound option on Settings and select Sound Out.
4. Select the Use Wired Speaker option and select the HDMI(ARC) Device option.
5. Now, press the back button on the remote and select Advanced Settings on the Sound page.
6. Enable the eARC Support on the Advanced Settings page.
7. After enabling HDMI eARC, go to General → Devices → HDMI Settings and enable SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC).
8. Press the TV button on the soundbar remote or the Input button on the Soundbar and change the source to TV.
Now, play Dolby Atmos content to check if you are getting a Dolby Atmos output from the Klipsch Soundbar.
How to Enable Dolby Atmos on Klipsch Soundbars on Other TVs
Connect your Klipsch soundbar to the TV and turn on both devices. Press the TV button on the soundbar or the input button on your soundbar remote to change the input source to the TV. On your TV, go to Settings → Audio/Sound and change the output to HDMI ARC/eARC. Once you enable the HDMI ARC, you must also enable HDMI CEC to get Dolby Atmos sound experience.
FAQ
The Cinema 1200 series and 800 series soundbars from Klipsch have Dolby Atmos support.
If the Dolby Atmos is not working on Klipsch Soundbars, ensure that the soundbar and TV are connected to each other through the HDMI ARC port. Check if you’re using the right HDMI cable. Update your Klipsch Soundbar and your TV’s firmware to the latest version. If none of the fixes work, contact Klipsch Customer Support for further assistance.
