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    Need help with atmos idea

    I just bought Klipsch r25fa which are standing front speakers with up firing speakers built into the top. I feel that I would do much better installing ceiling speakers. My question is can I remove the driver and horn from the r25fa and install them in the ceiling? Should I make a box for them...
  2. H

    Dose TV matters for Dolby Atmos with AV receiver.

    Hello... I am planning to buy a TV and I want it to connect to a AV receiver which supports Dolby Atmos ( 5.1 + 2 upward firing). I will be watching mostly Netflix and prime videos. I am not planning to connect a dvd player with the AV receiver. So I am wondering 1. Will all TVs that has hdmi...
  3. D

    ATMOS setup

    New to the forum, old to the world. New house, new HT setup. Somewhat like learning a new language and difficult for me. 5.1.2 system with 65" Samsung TV, Yamaha Aventage RX-A660 avr, Sony X700 dvd, cable box, Roku, turntable, CD changer, distributed audio via MusicCast/Yamaha amps. All...
  4. T

    Dolby Atmos upgrading? From older Denon

    Hello I have a older Denon avr 2803. I have been running a 6.1 setup. Two fronts front center left and right rear surround and a single rear channel and a svs sub. The speakers are Klipsch rf3s. I was looking at the avrx3500h. Which is a 7.2 channel. I alreadly have two ceiling speakers that I...
  5. J

    Help: upgrading to Atmos

    Planned system: TV = Samsung 78" Amp = Denon X3500H or X4500H Speakers = Klipsch RP-600M Sub = 1x SVS PC13 Ultra Center = Klipsch RP-504C Surround = Mission M7DS Bipolar Atmos Height 1 = 2x Klipsch in-ceiling CDT-3650-C II Atmos Height 2 = 2x Klipsch in-ceiling CDT-3650-C II Note1: This will be...
  6. S

    7.1 Signal into 9.2 Receiver

    Hello all. I am new to the site, and this is my first post on HTF. So thanks in advance for any and all feedback, My apologies if this is not the right area to post this topic. I am finishing my basement and have decided to put in a dedicated home theater room. The decision came to me a...
  7. E

    Atmos setup/speaker choice

    I've upgraded from 5.1 to a Denon 3600 receiver for Atmos. Going to use preouts with my Rotel 5x100 + the receiver for the extra channels. I currently have 5 NHT Super Ones. My room has vaulted ceilings. I'm going to add two more Super Ones for the surrounds. Two part question: What is the...
  8. M

    Recommendations for filling voids and immersion

    Hello Quick story... Built a HT in my basement. Started with 5.2.2. Later changed to 7.2.4. All speakers are in wall. So the rear surrounds are in the back corners and fronts in front corners. Added rear backs behind seats 1/2, and 3/4. Atmos are in front and rear of seating by about 2-3...
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    Do i need dolby atmos speakers for dolby atmos audio??

    If i have an A/V receiver which supports dolby atmos... Can i play dolby atmos audio at any speaker ?? Or do i need to get specific speaker model which support dolby atmos??
  10. Dave Moritz

    Is Dolby Atmos & DTS-X the last format consumers will support?

    Continue reading...
  11. Aaron Silverman

    Front Height (on actual bookshelves): Bookshelf or Atmos Upfiring?

    I currently have a basic 5.1 setup running through a Sony STR-DN1080, and want to add front height speakers. Here's the room: I plan to put the front heights on top of those two tower bookshelves, which are exactly 6' tall. The ceiling is around 9.5'-10' total, and viewing distance is just...
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    Advanced Atmos Configuration Help Needed

    Hello all, thank you for your time. I really need help from some serious home theatre audiophiles, with my atmos configuration. I have read many forums and many people’s 2 cents, and I’m still stumped. I am hoping to do 5.2.4. My home theatre space is 21 feet long by 13 feet wide, with a...
  13. D

    get most from Atmos

    new guy, hi... looking for some advice on tweaking the current system which is; Denon AVRX2200W powers a 10 year old Aperion 5.1 = 2 towers / ctr ch / 2 surrounds.. .the sub blew for 3rd time so using a cheaper Sony, which works o k .... when buying the Denon, picked up some Jamo spherical...
  14. aceinc

    Atmos & DTS-X from computer while waiting for UBP-X800M2

    I put in my ceiling speakers, I have 11 channels of amplification (minimum of 200 watts per). I have a Marantz AV7704 and I want to hear what everything will do. Sources attached to the system include; Sony XBR75X900F Xfinity X1 DVR. Sony BDP-S370 An older HP desktop with HDMI out running...
  15. nohackmove

    Hello to everybody

    Hi All, I am a rookie person for Home Audio - Video Systems. I have purchased a Marantz NR1607 two year ago, and purt together with Canton Movie 85 CX 5.1 Speakers for my home theater system build. I was looking for a community to get in touch with other interested people with AVR systems for...
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    Calling AV enthusiasts! Custom Cinema £50,000 to spend on hardware, would love help with decisions..

    Hello everyone, I am a novice in this area and would be very grateful for any help with finalising the hardware spec list for our cinema build. Although I am no expert on the 'tech' side of things I do greatly appreciate a beautiful picture and sound (hence this build!) and really want to get...
  17. aceinc

    Was Dolby's plan to restrict non-native upmixing on Atmos implemented?

    I have a Marantz AV7704, which is up to date firmware wise. I was testing the upmixing capabilities of my new 4 height channels. For source material I was using Xfinity and Avengers Ultron, and then Deadpool 2. Both I believe are Dolby 5.1, at least off of Xfinity. My test was to find action...
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    Receiver shopping for future Atmos

    Shopping for a new receiver but I'm a bit confused on something. I'd be looking at future state as a 5.1.2 setup, or 7.1.2 at most. My question being what should I be looking for in a 7 channel receiver, that will allow me the ability to add an amp for a 9 channel setup down the road? Also, is...
  19. C

    Dolby Atmos add on Receiver?

    Hey everyone! I don't know if I came to the right place but I currently own a recently new Denon 7.1 reciever, without Atmos or dts-x support . Thing is I would like to add overhead channels , but without buying a new 1000 dollar receiver. Does anyone know of a way to add Dolby Atmos or overhead...
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    5.1 or 5.1.2 or all In-ceiling speakers

    Hi everyone, I am in the process of building my house and I want to put together my home theater system. I would like to know what is my best option for my home theater. Having a 5.1.2 with Dobly Atmos? or a 5.1? or all in-ceiling speakers?? Also if the speakers locations are good. I have...
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    Will placement of D.A. speakers change function

    I'm looking to buy Klipsch floor standing speakers with built in or separate Dolby Atmos modules...I have 10 foot ceilings...If I build a 7 foot high storage loft over where I plan to put the speakers, will it kill the functionality of D.A. modules ? ? ?
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    Advice on Speaker Selection for Atmos in-ceiling

    Hi there, First time poster. Planning out an upgrade to add Atmos to my existing home theater. I already have a solid 7.1 setup and a receiver that can do 7.1.2. I'm trying to figure out what speakers to by for the ceiling channels. My fronts are Martin Logan (motion 40s and a 30 center)...
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    Sloped ceiling speakers for Atmos

    Thanks for the add. I’ll be receiving my new Marantz AV 8805 in a couple days. Right now I’m running a 5.1 but would like to add ceiling speakers for an Atmos setup. I have cathedral ceilings that start at 8’ and peak at 11’. Im looking for experience/advice on this setup. See attached photo.
  24. S

    Receiver shopping for future Atmos

    Shopping for a new receiver but I'm a bit confused on something. I'd be looking at future state as a 5.1.2 setup, or 7.1.2 at most. My question being what should I be looking for in a 7 channel receiver, that will allow me the ability to add an amp for a 9 channel setup down the road? Also, is...
  25. RickyG512

    Atmos Setup: Rear sound coming out with the front, Please Help! :(

    Hi Guys, I have a Yamaha RX-A3070 AV Receiver and suffering from major atmos problems which is super super frustrating, please help! In reality, I have 5.1.2 Speakers, my 2 Atmos speakers are in-ceiling speakers firing down. On the amp I have it set to 5.2.2 Bi-Amp where it notices I don't...
  26. JT643

    Help With Dolby Atmos and Apple TV

    I am trying to get Dolby Atmos out of my new Vizio Atmos soundbar. Here is my hardware: Apple TV 4K Vizio Soundbar (SB36512) Eiki Projector (1080P - HDMI in only) My problem is that I can’t get an HDMI audio signal from my Apple TV and also to my projector. I have tried an HDMI splitter, but...
  27. M

    Question on an Atmos layout

    Hi guys, I'm pretty new to this, and was hoping for some advice. I'm having a home built, and the builder is allowing me go in before the walls are closed and run low voltage for a home theater. now, when i say home theater, it's nothing like most of the projects on this forum. it's basically a...
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    Atmos Receiver Choices/help

  29. olddog

    Choices for in wall/ceiling speakers for Atmos please

    I am building a new home and need some in-wall/celing speakers for Atmos on a Denon X3300W. Celings are catherdral style so at a slant. Been looking at the Polk 70RT,-Micca M series,-and the Klipsh R 5650, Klipish CDT-5650 (I like the way the speakers can be swivled as the celing is at a pitch)...
  30. Dave>h

    Great Dolby Atmos Scenes

    Hi all, I am looking for some great stand out Dolby Atmos scenes that show off Dolby Atmos. I am looking for scenes where the sound is substantially different or enhanced from the typical DTS-HD or DD Master Audio track. I recently picked up a copy (good god how many versions of this film...
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