Already available in China, the TCL Z100 Dolby Atmos FlexConnect wireless speaker (except for the power cable) is heading to the United States this summer. At the same time, TCL has announced that its 2025 QM8K, QM7K and QM6K Mini LED TVs will feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect exclusively at launch.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, what is it?££££
As a reminder, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology allows you to pair suitable speakers with a compatible TV to enjoy an immersive sound environment, like the Sony Bravia Theater Quad or Sony HT-A9 products (click to discover the product test by the AVcesar editorial team). Designed to evolve, a Dolby Atmos FlexConnect configuration allows you to start with an additional speaker and add up to four (limited at TCL) without counting the Z100-SW wireless subwoofer (130 W), the TV can serve as a central channel.
Advantage of the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect functionality? Free placement of the speakers in the room and automatic calibration each time the system evolves in the form of adding a speaker. And if you feel like changing the room's decoration by changing the location of the TV, adding/removing a piece of furniture at the precise location of the speaker/one of the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speakers, a few minutes later an automatic calibration and sound consistency is back.
As you will have understood, this feature aims to offer an alternative solution to the installation of a traditional surround sound system often constrained by the dimensions of the room, the location of the sockets and the mounting requirements (wall mounting of the speakers) and wiring.
TCL Z100, acoustic package££££
The TCL Z100 speaker is equipped with a woofer, a front tweeter and a speaker facing upwards to meet the Dolby Atmos specifications. Thus, four TCL Z100 speakers associated with the integrated speakers of one of the televisions mentioned above, make it possible to create a 7.1.2 discrete channel configuration.
While the TCL Z100 speaker's indicative price is still unknown, the brand has announced three colors—gray, teal, and beige—for easy integration into any interior. Hopefully, the TCL Z100 won't be exclusively available in China and the United States, and will eventually see the light of day in Europe as well.
