# Surround Speaker Check > Test Dolby Atmos spatial audio Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1052439918](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1052439918) ## Overview - **ID:** `id1052439918` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Jeff Perrin Music LLC - **Category:** Utilities - **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (41 ratings) - **Version:** 2.3.1 - **Last updated:** 2025-11-20 - **First published:** 2015-10-31 - **Size:** 177 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-20 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918) - **Website:** [https://www.jeffperrinmusic.com](https://www.jeffperrinmusic.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://www.jeffperrinmusic.com/privacy.html](http://www.jeffperrinmusic.com/privacy.html) ## Description Surround Speaker Check is a fun and entertaining utility to help you set up and enjoy Dolby Atmos on your home theater gear! Also works as great way to test spatial audio on Dolby Atmos-compatible sound bars and headphones! Surround Speaker Check is more than just the world’s most popular AV utility app - with over 2 hours of content, it’s now THE best way to experience Dolby Atmos spatial audio like you’ve never heard before! SURROUND SOUND TESTING - Verify your system is properly decoding Dolby Atmos surround sound audio - Confirm your speakers are properly configured - Hear and evaluate your surround speakers in isolation (including height channels) - Tune your room, test your sub with the new Subwoofer Test Suite - Use the Manual Speaker Check feature to help troubleshoot and fine-tune your system - Confirm your Apple TV is properly set-up for surround sound playback DOLBY ATMOS TEST TRACKS - True Dolby Atmos audio support provides an accurate and complete test environment - Supports up to 7.1.4 speaker layouts - Works with Atmos-compatible soundbars SPATIAL AUDIO PLAYGROUND - Over two hours of spatial audio demos and Dolby Atmos test tracks - Regularly updated Dolby Atmos demos experimental spatial audio content - Enjoy spatial object scenes designed to unleash the full potential of your home theater Uses specially-produced Dolby Atmos surround tracks with on-screen 3D graphics Designed by guitarist and immersive audio producer Jeff Perrin as a means to confirm the integrity of various surround systems while producing surround sound music tracks. NOTE: Playback of test content on speakers requires an Apple TV (or similar AirPlay-compatible streaming device) connected to a Dolby Digital-compatible home theater system. Spatial audio support over headphones requires compatible iOS device with Dolby Atmos-compatible AirPods or Dolby Atmos-compatible headphones. When played back over an optical connection or non-Atmos devices, surround content will fold down to Dolby Digital 5.1 or stereo 2.0 format, depending on device capabilities. In all cases, a fast internet connection is highly recommend. *Playback of Dolby Atmos content on non-Apple devices requires that the device supports multichannel audio (ie. Dolby Digital 5.1 or Atmos) over AirPlay 2. Please check your device specifications. Please try out the free included test tracks so as to ensure compatibility with your hardware before making any purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Rankings - #202,901 — Overall ## Review summary Surround Speaker Check is valued for testing and calibrating surround setups and works well with Apple TV/AirPlay, with users noting natural-sounding results and helpful companion functionality. The paid content is seen as valuable by enthusiasts. However, reliability concerns (subwoofer test issues, restore purchases bugs, tvOS/DD5.1 compatibility) and pricing are frequent negatives, along with a lack of in-app documentation for test cues. ### Pros - Very effective for testing and calibrating surround speakers and levels, with users noting more natural, dynamic sound after calibration. - Strong Apple TV/iOS integration and AirPlay compatibility, helping verify setups and enabling cross-device calibration. - Subscription offers extra demos and video/blog content that serious home-theater enthusiasts value. - Notable improvement in sound quality for older or basic speakers. ### Cons - Subwoofer test is inconsistent/incomplete; early tests don’t exercise the subwoofer and later tests sometimes fail to produce audio. - Recurring subscription price is high; many users prefer a one-time payment. - Restore purchases bug after reinstall; unable to restore center test purchase. - Compatibility issues with newer tvOS and Dolby Digital 5.1 passthrough; DD5.1 no longer works. - Lack of documentation for test results/colors (e.g., red vs blue center test), causing user confusion. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Sound test for Dolby Atmos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6447675518) — 4.30 / 5 - [Immersive Check](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6479229089) - [HT Builder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6751848005) - [Spatial Audio Preview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6761795541) - [SoundID Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6756719750) — 1.00 / 5 - [Audyssey MultEQ Editor app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1210584625) — 3.00 / 5 - [Home Theater SPL](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1005066204) — 1.00 / 5 - [Odysound - Spatial Soundscapes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1442296911) — 4.60 / 5 - [Headphone Sound Check](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6771039438) - [MixReview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759870555) - [TestCard ProHD 4k](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id705103583) — 3.10 / 5 - [Speaker & Subwoofer Test](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6784830656) — 4.70 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1052439918)