Apple's New Apple TV 4K Adds Four-HomePod Surround Sound, Critics Flag Cost
Apple unveiled a new Apple TV 4K that can drive four HomePods for surround sound, but reviewers note cheaper rear-speaker alternatives exist.
What to know
- New Apple TV 4K ($299, ships Nov 13) supports connecting four HomePods for front/rear surround sound using computational audio calibration.
- Users can mix HomePod mini 2 and full-size HomePod 2 as long as front and rear pairs match; prior Apple TV 4K models cap out at two HomePods for stereo.
- AppleInsider calculates the full four-HomePod setup costs at least $900, more than several dedicated wireless surround-speaker alternatives.
The four-HomePod and Apple TV 4K combo delivers a genuinely immersive, integrated home theater experience.
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“And the new Apple TV 4K ties the whole home theatre together! It creates an incredible experience with immersive sound by working with HomeView and HomePod mini 2.”
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The setup is overpriced compared to dedicated wireless surround-speaker systems that cost less and offer more features.
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“Apple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money.”
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AppleInsider says the four-HomePod setup is costly versus rivals
AppleInsider published a comparison arguing the four-HomePod surround configuration costs at least $900 including the new Apple TV 4K, and that several cheaper wireless rear-speaker systems offer more features for less money.
“Apple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money.”
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Apple's four-HomePod surround sound setup costs at a minimum $900 with a new Apple TV 4K. These five alternatives deliver dedicated wireless rear speakers and more features for considerably less money. https:// appleinsider.com/articles/26/1…
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Early adopters praise the all-Apple home theater setup
Social media posts described the new four-speaker HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K combination as an immersive, integrated home theater experience.
“And the new Apple TV 4K ties the whole home theatre together! It creates an incredible experience with immersive sound by working with HomeView and HomePod mini 2.”
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And the new Apple TV 4K ties the whole home theatre together! It creates an incredible experience with immersive sound by working with HomeView and HomePod mini 2. The movie buff, TV binge-watcher, and gamer are going to love what the next generation of Apple TV 4K can do.
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Users can create a four-speaker surround sound experience with HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K (4th generation).
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Apple unveils new Apple TV 4K with four-HomePod surround sound
The new Apple TV 4K can connect up to four HomePods (front-left, front-right, rear-left, rear-right), mixing HomePod mini 2 and full-size HomePod 2 as long as front and rear pairs match, using computational audio to calibrate timing and levels to the room. It is available to pre-order now at $299 (128GB, Wi-Fi 7, Ethernet) and ships November 13.
“intelligently recognize each speaker's position in the room, so audio timing and levels are automatically calibrated to the space…”
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