Patent Review: Virtual Height Filter for Reflected Sound Rendering Using Upward Firing Drivers

This review discusses a patent that applies to speakers designed for new immersive audio formats in home applications and Dolby Atmos, in particular. Not surprisingly, the patent was awarded to Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. As the patent was granted, Voice Coil provided an extensive and informative review - recommended reading for anyone considering entering this important home-theater market segment. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, February 2016.

Triangle expanded its range of home theater products with the new BRA1 surround effect channel speaker. Following the global success of the Borea home theater range, the French speaker manufacturer expands it with a solution that is designed for both an upward firing speaker configuration in immersive setups, or being used as wall surround channels. Cabinet finish options totally match the rest of the Borea range.