Adding more speakers for Atmos / DTS:X

Mudfrog
Mudfrog Posts: 39
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Hey guys, I just picked up a Denon 2200W to replace my constantly dying Onkyo TX-NR809. The new receiver supports Atmos and DTS:X. I'm looking to add two more speakers to take advantage of the new formats. I'm currently running Monitor II 70's in front, CS2 in center and 30's in the rear. What should I look at adding to utilize both formats. I was thinking about Front Wide speakers, possibly using some more 30's? I really like the Atmos speakers that fire at the ceiling from the front L/R towers, but will DTS:X utilize those as well? Since Polk does not offer the Atmos style speaker what recommendation do you have for my current setup.
Main HT:
Speakers: CS2, Monitor 70's, Monitor 30's, BIC F12 12" Sub
Receiver: Denon AVR-2200W
TV: 60" Vizio M60-C3- 4K
HTPC: I3-3220, 4GB, 560ti, 7 TB of HDD's, LG Bluray
Bluray: Pioneer BDP-150
Other: Xfinity X1, Xbox One
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Def tech has ATMOS modules.
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  • Mudfrog
    Mudfrog Posts: 39
    edited July 2016
    I'm familiar with them. My biggest question is if DTS:X will utilize the Atmos modules, if not I think a front high channel may be better for me.
    Main HT:
    Speakers: CS2, Monitor 70's, Monitor 30's, BIC F12 12" Sub
    Receiver: Denon AVR-2200W
    TV: 60" Vizio M60-C3- 4K
    HTPC: I3-3220, 4GB, 560ti, 7 TB of HDD's, LG Bluray
    Bluray: Pioneer BDP-150
    Other: Xfinity X1, Xbox One
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,315
    edited July 2016
    Mudfrog wrote: »
    I'm familiar with them. My biggest question is if DTS:X will utilize the Atmos modules, if not I think a front high channel may be better for me.

    At CEDIA in the Denon/Marantz Atmos theater they played a DTSX beta demo using the same Atmos setup. They said DTSX would be frontwards/backwards compatible using Atmos setup.

    If in-ceiling speakers can be installed, this would be the better route
    Post edited by txcoastal1 on
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  • Mudfrog
    Mudfrog Posts: 39
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Mudfrog wrote: »
    I'm familiar with them. My biggest question is if DTS:X will utilize the Atmos modules, if not I think a front high channel may be better for me.

    At CEDIA in the Denon/Marantz Atmos theater they played a DTSX beta demo using the same Atmos setup. They said DTSX would be frontwards/backwards compatible using Atmos setup.

    If in-ceiling speakers can be installed, this would be the better route

    Awesome, unfortunately I cannot use in ceiling speakers as it's a drywall / plastered ceiling. The up firing setup would be best for me.
    Main HT:
    Speakers: CS2, Monitor 70's, Monitor 30's, BIC F12 12" Sub
    Receiver: Denon AVR-2200W
    TV: 60" Vizio M60-C3- 4K
    HTPC: I3-3220, 4GB, 560ti, 7 TB of HDD's, LG Bluray
    Bluray: Pioneer BDP-150
    Other: Xfinity X1, Xbox One
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