Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan & Fury are all outstanding.
Dumbo and the Fantastic Beasts movies too.
Dolby Atmos® FAQ
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Dumbo and the Fantastic Beasts movies too.
Just watched APOCALYPSE REDUX on an older blu ray, and would love to see it in 4K Ultra (although I did stream it a couple of years ago off Netflix or somewhere like that).
However, it was apparently recorded in stereo, and later back surround channels were added (up-mixed? reverbed?). On my old blu ray, at least, the sound was good but not terribly discrete.
How was it handled for the Atmos mix? Does it say?
That was interesting! Hmm . . . he griped that our home subwoofers are set way too highly! I'll try a movie with them toned down and see if it makes a difference (who knows, might even hear the dialogue during explosions).
Wonderful explanation. I'm wondering about frequency range of the Atmos channels. From my listening I've only noticed mid-range & highs. Not sure how it would sound with some mid bass.
Might not be realistic for home use ???
Oh brother, I can't believe I am even thinking about Atmos but here goes. I love my 5.1.
I will be taking a 12' X 14' bedroom in my house and making it a designated listening room with TV of course. I will be looking at the 12' wall so the sound field will be rectangle.
I know that if there ever was a time this is it.
I have 5.1 as of this writing and always enjoyable..
Garry's first post is so awesome.
It looks like 4 in the ceiling is best?
Can you do the ceilings without the 7.1 on the floor?
Can you do 2 in the ceiling, where at front, middle or rear?
I am not intimated with the floors as when setting up on the final day, moving speakers a little here and a little there for proper imaging is not hard.
When they are in ceiling they cannot be moved around, what if after awhile I want to move the listening spot a little front or a little rear? Easy to change the floors, but what about ceilings?
Ditch the thought of Atmos and focus on 7.1?
Ever since I was 10 years old I always winged it with audio placement more or less, but this likely will be my final resting place so I don't want to blow it.
I will be taking a 12' X 14' bedroom in my house and making it a designated listening room with TV of course. I will be looking at the 12' wall so the sound field will be rectangle.
I know that if there ever was a time this is it.
I have 5.1 as of this writing and always enjoyable..
Garry's first post is so awesome.
It looks like 4 in the ceiling is best?
Can you do the ceilings without the 7.1 on the floor?
Can you do 2 in the ceiling, where at front, middle or rear?
I am not intimated with the floors as when setting up on the final day, moving speakers a little here and a little there for proper imaging is not hard.
When they are in ceiling they cannot be moved around, what if after awhile I want to move the listening spot a little front or a little rear? Easy to change the floors, but what about ceilings?
Ditch the thought of Atmos and focus on 7.1?
Ever since I was 10 years old I always winged it with audio placement more or less, but this likely will be my final resting place so I don't want to blow it.
I know the official Dolby Atmos site has all the configuration diagrams on it. I also believe the system software adjusts for speaker placement.
Would you do it J-Pup? I guess the built in correction is like Audessy or similar? You see I am still in manual mode.
Oh man, it’s never just cut and dry with this audio stuff is it! Let the silicon tell me where my sweet spot is- uh probably notWould you do it J-Pup? I guess the built in correction is like Audessy or similar? You see I am still in manual mode.
I feel an up-mix of Zappa’s Cyborg coming on
Lord British
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I have a 7.2 setup in my home with an Atmos capable amp but no height speakers installed. Does anyone know if there is a benefit to playing an Atmos encoded track without them? Do you gain anything as opposed to the "regular" 7.1 mix, or is it pointless unless you have height speakers? Does it vary from album to album?
do you have to open up walls and ceilings to install the heights? I guess i'm asking why you cant set up for 5.1, find your sweet spot, then install the heights?
If I did add the ceilings whether they be in ceiling (flush mount) or the ceiling hanging down kind, don't know what they are called, would have to be done before. I would dread the thought of bringing in all that equipment and have a room full of sheet rock dust.
I have been reading and you tubing , also went to audio store and I am going to take the DOLBY ATMOS
plunge with 4 flush mount in ceiling speakers, this will likely be a couple months from now.
With all the research I have been doing I have come to some conclusions:
1. Your 5.1 system needs to be perfect, this is where all the energy needs to be as it is the foundation of Atmos. Additional speakers will not make a ****** 5.1 sound better.
2. My expectation is if done well and correct there will be an added audio feature but it won't be a jump like 2.0 to 5.1, that still is your biggest improvement.
3. Up firing speakers are, well, I'm not going to do it, I will only consider doing it in discrete fashion.
4. All these speakers are a drain on the AVR, there is too much power being taken from the AVR. In my case I have a 3 channel amp and a 2 channel amp for my 5.1. As I am in my thought process I believe I will be adding a smaller pre amp/amp for the additional 4 height speakers, not sure of the watts yet, but probably something low key.
5. Placement is important in the height speakers so I will be thoughtful in advance before I cut the holes, but again, they are not as important as the 5.1.
Kind of reminds me when in the early 90's I got my first 5.1 system by Phillips, all in the box. A little exciting, didn't know what to except but when I put on that Jurassic Park Laser Disc, wow ee..
plunge with 4 flush mount in ceiling speakers, this will likely be a couple months from now.
With all the research I have been doing I have come to some conclusions:
1. Your 5.1 system needs to be perfect, this is where all the energy needs to be as it is the foundation of Atmos. Additional speakers will not make a ****** 5.1 sound better.
2. My expectation is if done well and correct there will be an added audio feature but it won't be a jump like 2.0 to 5.1, that still is your biggest improvement.
3. Up firing speakers are, well, I'm not going to do it, I will only consider doing it in discrete fashion.
4. All these speakers are a drain on the AVR, there is too much power being taken from the AVR. In my case I have a 3 channel amp and a 2 channel amp for my 5.1. As I am in my thought process I believe I will be adding a smaller pre amp/amp for the additional 4 height speakers, not sure of the watts yet, but probably something low key.
5. Placement is important in the height speakers so I will be thoughtful in advance before I cut the holes, but again, they are not as important as the 5.1.
Kind of reminds me when in the early 90's I got my first 5.1 system by Phillips, all in the box. A little exciting, didn't know what to except but when I put on that Jurassic Park Laser Disc, wow ee..
Oh I believe you'll be fine Mark given you already have great gear; and aren't some of those in-ceiling speakers adjustable as to directionality, at least able to be rotated with a 45 degree downward angle?
Frogmort
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I really want to take the leap to Atmos, DTS-X, etc., and from my research, I've pretty much decided to get a factory refurbished avr, probably Denon or Marantz from accessories4less, and some high quality outdoor speakers for the 4x ceiling speakers. I don't want to cut into my ceiling, plus the outdoor style speakers come with their own built in brackets for mounting into a ceiling joist, with easy on-the-fly angling capabilities and adjustments built right in. Seems like it would be much simpler to install and more flexible for fine tuning.
AVR: $700+
Outdoor Speakers (x4): $200~$400+
= $900~$1100++
AVR: $700+
Outdoor Speakers (x4): $200~$400+
= $900~$1100++
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Found an used Denon AVR 4100W from some years back for a good price.Already had some high mounted speakers in front.Bought some outdoor speakers for rear hight 2 + 25 m speaker cable and now have Atmos 5.1.4. I use preout for 5.1 to my P7's second 5.1 input and pre out from Height 2 to spare amp.The only amps I use in the AVR are Height 1.
Total cost $600.Sounds great!
I use preout for 5.1 to my P7's second 5.1 input and pre out from Height 2 to spare amp.The only amps I use in the AVR are Height 1.Total cost $600.Sounds great!
Well, the audio room (as well as the entire lower level finishing project) is well under way and I've wired the 5.1.4 ATMOS ceiling speaker wire (as well as smurf tubes for the surround cabling, etc). Insulation (and drywall outside of audio room) is done and I'm in a "no turning back" mode now. I am excited to be reporting this (especially given the at-home quarantines being the new normal) but worried the trades will be told to stay home too...and wondering if this thing will be done anytime in the next 18 months. First world problems.....stay tuned.
Anyway...ATMOS is now in my near future. Yea!
I am excited to be reporting this (especially given the at-home quarantines being the new normal) but worried the trades will be told to stay home too...and wondering if this thing will be done anytime in the next 18 months. First world problems.....stay tuned.Anyway...ATMOS is now in my near future. Yea!
Is there an Atmos receiver with dedicated multi-channel inputs?
My Marantz SR8012 has 7.1 multichannel inputs if that is what you are asking. It has 11 powered channels and 2 sub outputs that can be used in a variety of speaker configurations. It does not have dedicated Atmos channel inputs.
My Denon AVR X7200WA has them, it’s a superseded model. Denon AVR X8500 has them (latest Denon flagship AVR).
