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Where to add Atmos speakers for maximum audio impact.
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I just picked up a pair of SVS Prime Elevation speakers new in box off eBay. My plan is to secure another pair for my 5.2.4 setup. Not going to rush the install, taking my time to study existing installations and compare that to my situation. I have a vaulted ceiling of wood paneling out here and I want to do this once!
I have a vaulted ceiling and installed the Elevations on the walls...not the most aesthetic but my ears don't mind
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Thanks for posting this! I had articulated mounting arms in mind when all of this Atmos started brewing. I like the idea of being able to make adjustments to improve the sound field. I don’t expect to get it right initially. Thanks.I have a vaulted ceiling and installed the Elevations on the walls...not the most aesthetic but my ears don't mind
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Well, I would have rather mounted to the ceiling but that wasn't practical so I came up with a wall mount. Side benefit is the ability to play with the positioning of the Atmos speakers is much easier than other options.
Thanks! I used different mounts for the two of four speakers I’ve already installed… but these look more functional for my use case (Prime Elevation mounted to exposed joists in an unfinished ceiling).
Just ordered two pair. I’ll test on the two next speakers this weekend. If they are indeed better then I’ll swap out and return the other mounts.
Amazon search is so haphazard. This sort of ball and socket with a single screw to the speaker is what I scrolled endlessly to find. These never appeared.
"Scrolled endlessly," I feel your pain
I bought two of those ball mounts to use on tripods for a mock up test. They worked pretty good...
I installed 4 Cambridge Audio Minx Min 12 speakers on the ceiling using their Minx 400M wall mounts and it was an easy installation and it sounds great when playing any Atmos music or soundtrack. I used the Dolby recommended distances and settings and toe-in each speaker towards the sweet spot. For great Atmos sound, watch the TV Show Earthsounds on Apple TV+.
Thats what I have done, I bought 4x B&W M-1 (100W max.) speakers which come with wall mounting brackets. I've been able to point them downwards & towards my seat - not totally adjustable, but gives an immersive sound field (I've a 5.0.4 set-up, more than enough bass from 4x floorstanders!), but I didn't want to 'hack' the ceiling.
Too funny...That or a modern kitchen faucet! But I'll consider them.
So I used articulating arms for 3 speakers but the 4th speaker location is too far off the wall for the arm to reach. Ended up using "grip gear" and a "One Hitter" on that one.
Where did you get those at? May help with my problem (never hearing anything come from "above").I have a vaulted ceiling and installed the Elevations on the walls...not the most aesthetic but my ears don't mind
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C158NFW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Search for articulating arm or monitor arm...Ergotron is kinda pricey but lots of other choices on Amazon that should work.
I decided to install the first pair of SVS Elevation speakers on the front wall the same way that the CSW speakers were, just to see how that would work.
I was leaving town for work so this was a quick solution. I put them up 'upside down' so the face is angled down (at me). I only had time to play part of one Atmos mix - Overnite Sensation. Ah, the horns are in the heights; I could not discern that with the CSWs. This alone sold me on them.
During work travel I managed to win an eBay auction for a second pair of SVS Elevation speakers. They arrived while I was gone. Again new in the box for less than $400 total each pair. have to leave again this weekend so not sure I'll have time to install these until after this weekend trip.
I was leaving town for work so this was a quick solution. I put them up 'upside down' so the face is angled down (at me). I only had time to play part of one Atmos mix - Overnite Sensation. Ah, the horns are in the heights; I could not discern that with the CSWs. This alone sold me on them.
During work travel I managed to win an eBay auction for a second pair of SVS Elevation speakers. They arrived while I was gone. Again new in the box for less than $400 total each pair. have to leave again this weekend so not sure I'll have time to install these until after this weekend trip.
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