Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 26, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 26, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including controlling interest	$ 35,856	$ 40,563	$ 136,325	$ 162,358
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	1,146	(75)	(10,726)	846
Unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	(729)	279	(64)	456
Comprehensive income	36,273	40,767	125,535	163,660
Less: comprehensive (income) attributable to controlling interest	(626)	(1,004)	(1,103)	(2,634)
Comprehensive income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.	$ 35,647	$ 39,763	$ 124,432	$ 161,026