S20 Dolby Atmos

[ez1to3]

Trying to use Dolby Atmos though wired headphones, but it looks like it doesn't have any effects on the headphones sound.

Using Spotify, a USB C to AUX cable, and Skull Candy headsets. 

Any way to trouble shoot this, or are their USB C to AUX adapter that work better? Sound quality seems worse than my previous S8+ which used the same headphone, but directly plugged into the Aux port. 

[CHMultimedia]

A DAC is a piece of hardware that converts digital signals to analog signals (Digital Analog Converter). It is necessary to convey audio from a device to headphones. New Samsung phones do not possess an integrated DAC (because the 3.5mm jack is gone, yay...), which is why you need so-called "active" USB-C to 3.5mm adapters. But this creates a new problem where you must pick a quality adapter, otherwise your audio will be poorly processed.

[CynicalJerk84]

well there ya go. that's awesome thanks for filling me in. do you recommend a product that that does all these thing's. one preferably Samsung compatible. maybe we have to invent one.

[CHMultimedia]

Samsung has one. Check the link Halston has posted. But if you want top-of-the-line DACs, Audioquest Dragonfly. It has a price though... and it stings badly. But that's as good as it gets.

[CynicalJerk84]

ok perfect i don't care the cost i enjoy music to much. i don't like being forced into wireless and all there lame problems.

[CynicalJerk84]

https://www.peakaudio.ns.ca/products/dragonfly-black/

[CynicalJerk84]

found a dealer in my area. if i plug this into my usb attachment that came with my phone. would this work you think?

[ez1to3]

Interesting - had not herd of this product before. Will take a look. Thanks!

[Vic20]

I got a BT amp that converts wired set to wireless. You just attach to BT receiver and pair with phone. This is the one I have FiiO BTR1K:
https://www.amazon.ca/Bluetooth-Headphone-Pairing-Receiver-Transmission/dp/B07JM5ZQPF/ref=sxts_sxwds...

Works as a DAC as well when connected to the Note 10+ with USB-c/c cable (not included). I also have the BTR3, however, it does not work when wire connected to phone. But it does offers LDAC format.

[CynicalJerk84]

i had no idea either one existed. i was just planning to have it completely wired. no Bluetooth no other wireless. i plan to attach the usb to usb c attachment that Samsung provided. to the dragon fly thing ChMultimedia mentioned maybe that will work.

[CHMultimedia]

It basically offers the disadvantages of Bluetooth in a clunkier package