# Surround Speaker Check — Test Dolby Atmos spatial audio

> Utility to test and optimize Dolby Atmos spatial audio systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeff Perrin Music LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeff Perrin Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888835926)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918/reviews.md

## What is Surround Speaker Check?

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/

## Key features

- Verify Dolby Atmos decoding
- Test speaker configuration
- Evaluate height channels
- Subwoofer test suite
- Manual speaker troubleshooting
- Spatial audio demos
- Dolby Atmos test tracks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subwoofer Check | $0.99 | one-time |
| Center Speaker Check | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-speaker-check/id1052439918/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Delivers!

*2026-02-14, version 2.3.1*

Unfortunately, having been ripped off in the past on other apps, I was wary of the various apps out there for doing this. But this one is no scam! It has super useful stuff to confirm your setup. It’s clear that the author, Jeff, is a real pro and is enthusiastic about what he does. You will need the paid subscription to get the most out of it, but you can pay then cancel to get it for a full year if you’re concerned about an auto renew. Well worth the money.

### 5/5 — Has in app purchases

*2026-01-22*

Incorrectly labeled app requires an in app purchases to u lock feature

Edit. The app is now labeled correctly as having in app purchases. Changing to 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Hello. There are three FREE test tracks you can use for as long as you want. No ads, no purchases required. An in-app subscription unlocks over 2 HOURS of high-quality content with updates and content added throughout the year. Lots of happy users - hope you change your mind and become one of them! :-)

### 1/5 — Has in app purchases

*2026-01-07*

Incorrectly labeled app requires an in app purchases to u lock feature

**Developer response:** Hello. There are three FREE test tracks you can use for as long as you want. No ads, no purchases required. An in-app subscription unlocks over 2 HOURS of high-quality content with updates and content added throughout the year. Lots of happy users - hope you change your mind and become one of them! :-)

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2025-11-19*

Used this app to adjust an unruly Dolby Atmos surround system. The sounds seem much more natural and dynamic! Thank you very much!

**Developer response:** That's great to hear! Thank you so much! 🙏

### 1/5 — Price is ridiculous

*2025-07-09*

A $25 recurring subscription for an app I’ll use once to set up my equipment and then never again!? Ridiculous. Just let me pay for the app and be done with it.

**Developer response:** No recurring subscription is required - you can cancel anytime and STILL have full year access to all Dolby Atmos demo tracks and speaker tests. So that's plenty of time to set up your equipment, check out all the demo tracks at your leisure, and even enjoy the exclusive new content and tests which are released throughout the year. And to make it easy, you can access your subscription status and cancellation or renewal options in the Info page of the app.

### 5/5 — Amazing! Fully Test Dolby Atmos

*2025-05-26*

I used the Audyssey MultiEQ app to dial in my Denon receiver then used this app to further conform my setup by speaker. The subscription includes a video blog with further demos. If you are ready to seriously nerd out in your home theater, this app is for you! I highly recommend subscribing for a year to try everything out.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the great review! 😊

### 1/5 — Let’s change the goalposts

*2024-05-31, version 2.0.2*

Yet another app where one pays for all the content that’s available, and then more stuff is added to the same app which one has to buy a subscription to access. This really, really annoys me!
Ok, so developers want to make as much money as they can, and I suppose for some people paying £24.99 a year (for now) is worth it, but having bought an app it annoys me to have to negotiate all the padlocked options and subscription reminders just ruins my faith in any app.
By all means release new and separate ‘deluxe’ apps with subscriptions but to simply add paywalls to previously bought apps is not good.

### 2/5 — Same bug on 2.0

*2024-04-12, version 2.0.2*

Rear speaker music bits now playing out of my side speaker during 5.1 test with the rears now silent. Worked fine on previous version. Confirmed rear speakers working via Atmos movies I have.

### 1/5 — No need for a subscription

*2023-12-16, version 2.0*

Paying a yearly subscription seems a bit ridiculous just to test out your audio set up. I’d happily pay for a lifetime license if the price was reasonable but paying each year is unnecessary.

### 1/5 — Great idea, Subscription Cost is Absurd

*2023-12-16, version 2.0*

I have used the free mode a couple of times. The yearly subscription amount is quite high. I understand the developer has costs but this is not the way to finance them. Perhaps $7 for a 6 day period or a flat, one time fee world work. This is a utility app that will be used for a few minutes on setting up a new system. Pricing should reflect this.

## Frequently asked questions about Surround Speaker Check

### What does Surround Speaker Check do?

Surround Speaker Check is a utility app designed to help you set up and test your Dolby Atmos home theater system. It provides over two hours of content to verify your system's decoding, speaker configuration, and to experience spatial audio.

### How can I test my speakers with this app?

The app allows you to hear and evaluate your surround speakers in isolation, including height channels. It also features a manual speaker check for troubleshooting and a subwoofer test suite to tune your low-frequency output.

### What are the requirements for playing Dolby Atmos content?

Playback on speakers requires an Apple TV or similar AirPlay-compatible device connected to a Dolby Digital-compatible home theater system. For headphones, a compatible iOS device with Dolby Atmos-compatible AirPods or headphones is needed. Ensure your device supports multichannel audio over AirPlay 2 if not using Apple devices.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and includes free test tracks to ensure compatibility with your hardware. Additional content and features are available through in-app purchases.

### What kind of audio content does the app offer?

The app offers over two hours of spatial audio demos and Dolby Atmos test tracks. It regularly updates with new Dolby Atmos demos and experimental spatial audio content, including spatial object scenes designed to showcase your home theater's capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2025-11-20

Updated for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

### 2.3 — 2025-08-31

- Brand new Subwoofer Test Suite!
- Manual Bass Frequency Test helps you tune your room/set your crossovers.
- Epic Bass demo tracks let you hear the full capabilities of your subwoofer!

### 2.2 — 2025-03-13

- Brand-new test track! "October Sky” is a mellow, yet full range R&B-style track for testing core 5.1 speaker configurations.
- Spatial Lab Season 2! Enjoy even MORE exclusive Dolby Atmos demo content you won't find anywhere else! 
- This update also includes minor performance optimizations for the stereo link test tracks in the Manual Speaker Check page.

### 2.1 — 2024-10-30

- New Stereo Link feature! You can now manually test pairs of speakers using the Stereo Link button in the Manual Speaker Check page. 
- Ready for iOS 18! Surround Speaker Check 2.1 has been thoroughly tested and updated for compatibility with iOS 18 as well as iPadOS 18.
- More great Dolby Atmos Demo Content! With over 70 minutes of content added since version 2.0, Surround Speaker Check is THE premiere destination for exclusive Dolby Atmos demo content!

### 2.0.2 — 2024-04-11

- Fixed a user interface bug where the Manual Speaker Check graphic would not update properly after a user changed between the 5.1.4 and 7.1.4 speaker layout selections.

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