Height speaker recommendation for Atmos 7.2.4 setup
I just bought a new AVR with Atmos. Currently I have a 7.2 setup and looking for height speaker recommendation. I'll be hanging them from the ceiling (no ceiling mount or upward firing Atmos speakers).
My current setup:
AVR - Denon AVR-X6700H
RTi A7 (4) (Front L/R, Side L/R)
CS350-LS (1) (Center)
Polk FXiA4 (2) (Rear L/R)
Polk T15 seems to be good size to hang from the ceiling.
Any recommendations?
My current setup:
AVR - Denon AVR-X6700H
RTi A7 (4) (Front L/R, Side L/R)
CS350-LS (1) (Center)
Polk FXiA4 (2) (Rear L/R)
Polk T15 seems to be good size to hang from the ceiling.
Any recommendations?
Comments
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The Atmos speakers have a fairly limited bandwidth typically, and aren’t called upon for heavy output. They also don’t need to be “voice matched” to other speakers. Just use what fits your asthmatics and budget…“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
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The Atmos speakers have a fairly limited bandwidth typically, and aren’t called upon for heavy output. They also don’t need to be “voice matched” to other speakers. Just use what fits your asthmatics and budget…
False. They get the same signal range as the rest of system so get good speakers. Not low tier or low budget speakers -
False. They get the same signal range as the rest of system so get good speakers. Not low tier or low budget speakers
Play any movie - ANY movie - with only the Atmos speakers running. Then play the same movie with your L&R or center. Then tell me what you hear. But hey - if you want to waste money on top tier speakers for Atmos, by all means…;-)“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn -
There are not many small speakers with keyhole to be hung from the ceiling. I'll try my old pairs of Polk FXi3 and FXiA4 in bipole mode to see how it works.
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There are not many small speakers with keyhole to be hung from the ceiling. I'll try my old pairs of Polk FXi3 and FXiA4 in bipole mode to see how it works.
Maybe that is why many use in-wall for that purpose. -
Given your existing setup with Polk RTi A7s and FXiA4s, I’d recommend looking into the Polk Signature S10 or the Polk Reserve R100. These models are designed to handle more power and provide better clarity for the immersive soundstage that Atmos is supposed to create
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I have a similar theater setup and I found the older RT25i work very well as Atmos height speaker along with my RTiA7. They have keyhole mounting, but I'd recommend getting some type of mount that can angle them down slightly. I use a set of old BT77 mounts, but these are similar and less expensive. (Amazon link) https://a.co/d/1EXQkU1
That's just one example. After looking, there appear to be many similar options. Just make sure you get those sunk into a stud when mounting or use more than one toggle bolt.
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There are not many small speakers with keyhole to be hung from the ceiling. I'll try my old pairs of Polk FXi3 and FXiA4 in bipole mode to see how it works.
Those would be good options as well as my previous post. -
Here's my current speaker setup for Atmos (work in progress).
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Hello,
First off Atmos do not paly full range ever.They technically could but nothing I ran across does.
As far as not needing to match the speakers to your system? Well that is actually true. Any speaker that is closer to a neutral design will work .
As far as your current setup? NO, I know your using what you got buy I strongly suggest replacing your Atmos speakers with in ceilings. If you don't fully understand Atmos and placement, I suggest visiting Dolby's website and learn about placement. Not everyone can place exactly as spec'd but with those guidelines , you can make decisions on what will work in your room as close to spec as possible. You have drop tile ceiling so this will be an easy install IF you know how to install inclining speakers into drop tiles. If not, you can hire a professional or learn how to support them correctly .
NEVER EVER do I ever hang any kind of key hole speaker on a ceiling. First off they could fall and that could really hurt someone and damage your speakers. Key holes are for wall hanging ONLY. Your at your own risk .
You will also run Atmos speakers in small so again , no need to fully matched fully spec'd speakers to match perfectly with your system. There is NOTHING WRONG with doing so if you decide to. This is a hobby and you do with your system as you will. No reason to listen to clowns who actually have no idea what they are talking about.
Dan
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Here is the Dolby site for Atmos - scroll down just a bit on the page, and you will see virtually every setup you can imagine, up to 11.1.8. Each setup has an individual “fact sheet” - I’ve included the one I selected for my 7.1(now .3).4 setup. I went with L,R,C,2x side surrounds, 2x rear surrounds and 4x in-ceiling Atmos.
https://www.dolby.com/about/support/guide/speaker-setup-guides/
“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn -
I tried ceiling speakers many years back with a 5.1 setup and didn't like it. The rear height speakers were hung on the wall over 15 years back as rear surrounds with a 7.1 setup. The front height speakers I just hung are very secure. I've been to many sites, watched many videos about the type and position of the height speakers, then I experimented with various positions of the height speakers including Dolby recommendation. I found that positioning them right above the ear level front and back speakers gives the best effect. It also works with Auro3D. Most reviewers recommended small bookshelf instead of ceiling or upfiring atmos and positioning them right above the ear level front and back speakers. Dolby recommendation for height speakers feels too close to the MLP and doesn't give me that much separation. I mostly listen to music and very little movies.
