If you're a Comcast customer, you can watch Super Bowl LIX in 4K with Dolby Vision and Atmos.

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      If you are a Comcast Xfinity subscriber with an Xi6 box or one of Comcast’s Xumo streaming boxes, you’re in for an exciting treat on Sunday, February 9, 2025, when Taylor Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Louisiana for Super Bowl LIX. According to Comcast, this year's major event will be presented in an "enhanced 4K format." To be honest, Comcast is downplaying the visual and auditory experience that many of its customers will enjoy. What we’re looking at is 4K resolution combined with Dolby Vision HDR AND Dolby Atmos surround sound.

      Yes, that’s actually happening. While Fox will broadcast Super Bowl LIX in 1080p, the video will be upscaled to 4K using cutting-edge professional equipment. The video feed will then go through Dolby’s specialized HDR processing, allowing a Dolby Vision HDR signal to be transmitted to compatible TVs, enhancing the HDR effect based on each TV’s unique capabilities. In simpler terms, the game should look absolutely spectacular.

      Complementing the stunning visuals will be a Dolby Atmos surround sound signal, providing anyone with Dolby Atmos-enabled TVs, soundbars, and home theater systems an immersive audio experience that adds realism to the game. Be sure to listen for Taylor Swift cheering from the upper left corner of your living room.

      Equally as thrilling as the high resolution, HDR, and Atmos surround sound experience is Comcast's plan to deliver the signal at 30 Mb per second. This suggests a less compressed video signal with rich color details that will enhance the overall sharpness and clarity of the picture. To maintain a stable high bit rate signal for the entire game, Comcast employs a proprietary DASH standard with an "edge delivery" mechanism to ensure the high-quality experience runs smoothly.

      For the complete experience, Comcast customers will need a 4K TV, ideally with Dolby Vision (although HDR is available without it), and Dolby-compatible devices like the Xi6 or Xumo Stream Box. Anyone unsure about whether they have the necessary equipment should verify with Comcast, as there may still be time to acquire the needed gear before the big event.

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