- Adjustable channels for 3D immersive audio
- Hi-res audio via TIDAL Connect and Google Cast
- New dialog enhancement mode
Sennheiser’s flagship soundbar, the Ambeo Max, is getting a major firmware update called AMBEO OS2 that should deliver a serious audio upgrade to what’s already a very impressive soundbar.
This is the most important upgrade since the Sennheiser Ambeo Max launched back in 2019, and it keeps the soundbar current with more recent high-end examples of the best soundbars from the likes of Sony and KEF.
There are three key components to the upgrade. There’s customizable 3D audio; extended hi-res lossless audio performance; and a voice enhancement mode to deliver better vocal clarity in movies, TV shows and sports.
Sennheiser Ambeo OS2: what’s new and how to get it
OS2 delivers adjustable volume levels for the side, top and center channel speaker virtualization, enabling you to tweak the 3D audio to suit your room and your own personal preference.
The existing Dolby Atmos Music on TIDAL has been supplemented with support for audio up to 24-bit/192kHz via TIDAL Connect. And you can now stream at up to 24-bit/96kHz via Google Cast for Audio.
Last but not least, there’s a new Voice Enhancement Mode that Sennheiser says “ensures dialog remains clear and intelligible even when sound effects or music dominate the mix”. I wonder how that’ll cope with Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar.
Ambeo Max owners can get the new upgrade in two ways: via the Smart Control app on iOS or Android, or by downloading it to a USB drive from sennheiser-hearing.com.
This is obviously good news for Ambeo Max owners. But I think it’s worth noting for prospective Sennheiser soundbar purchasers too, since a company delivering an update this significant after five and a bit years is a pretty impressive commitment to its customers.
