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Dolby Atmos sound system
Dolby Atmos is the name of a surround sound technology announced by Dolby Laboratories in April 2012 and released in June of the same year, first utilized in Pixar's Brave.
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  1. xyeovillian

    Advice needed on upgrade Yamaha RX-A840 to Yamaha RX-A2A

    I have a Yamaha RX-A840 bought 2014 and I would like to upgrade to enable Dolby Atmos in conjunction with my LG 65C14K oled 2021 tv. Basically the Yamaha just does the surround sound 5.1 and its connected to NaimNAC202/203 which I use for my Linn LP12,CD player and Antipodes music server. Was...
  2. GalaxyFolder

    Any way to have both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for headphones for UHD Blu rays

    Hello. I would like to watch UHD Blu-rays with Dolby Vision HDR and have Dolby Atmos (or DTS:X) for headphones. I haven't found a solution to have both and would love to get your input. Xbox Series X does support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X over headphones, but doesn't support Dolby Vision, only...
  3. A

    Question Choosing Atmos speakers for existing 5.1 system

    I've got a 5.1 setup which includes 4x Monitor Audio RS 90 speakers (can't remember the sub or center but they are also Monitor Audio which I got at the same time). My AVR is a Denon AVR-X2700H which supports 7 channels. I'm looking to add 2 atmos ceiling speakers (middle position), and I can't...
  4. Ambienz

    .4 Atmos speaker positions

    Wanted to ask the collective wisdom about their experiences in height speaker placement. I am re-purposing a new room (6m x 3.5m) for a HT. 120" screen covering one end of the room. I've read comments by the Audioholics crew about: 1. putting your 0.4 speakers closer to the center than Dolby...
  5. D

    Question Minx min 22 for on ceiling atmos.

    Currently using a pair of dali alteco mounted upside down on my ceiling in a .2 setup, they sound very good and due to it being only 2 I could mount them at a 90 angle. Due to joists, low ceiling(only 7ft) and the angle of speakers like the altecos, xtz 2 atmos, prime elevations I wont be able...
  6. M

    Question Up firing atmos speakers to sit on dali spektor 1

    I have dali spektor 1 speakers in my home cinema setup. Recently I upgraded the av receiver to one having option for atoms speakers so now I'm in a the market for ones. I considered dali ones but they are way too big to sit on top of the spektor 1. Does anyone know of anything that will not...
  7. W

    Atmos/DTS via wired headphones from Android box

    I have an LG C1, wired X2HR headphones and a firestick with Kodi. Is there a way to get either Dolby Atmos Headphone or DTS Headphone X through my wired headphones? I was hoping there's an Android box I could buy that outputs this virtual surround to my headphones whilst watching films on Kodi...
  8. G

    5.1.4 Placement advice

    Hi All - I currently have a 5.1.2 setup with two Dali Altecos operating as height Atmos, at 90 degrees and to my seating position (see attached pics). I'm considering an upgrade to the Marantz Cinema 50 and installing another pair of Altecos, which have been excellent. My question is where...
  9. G

    Any point in upgrading?

    Hi folks, I need your advice to avoid buyers remorse! At present I use a desktop PC connected to a Denon X2300w AVR (via 8k cert HDMI), this then goes to my Samsung neo qled q90b TV. Now I run all mt entertainment from Kodi (OTA TV, netflix, Prime, Prime Music etc), I've tpld Kodi to allow...
  10. D

    Question Atmos help for a beginner

    Had a basic home cinema set up for a long while with a basic 5.1 set up. Due to compromises with general room usage and viewing I have been happy with this. My Yamaha amp has died and so I have a Denon 3800h arriving today. Been reading lots about atmos and no w very confused. I can’t have...
  11. atmos74

    Question Atmos in ceiling options

    Hi I am currently running a 7.1.2 system with Denon Zensor 1's as the low level speakers and 2 x Monitor Audio CT265 IDC in ceiling atmos speakers. I am looking to add another 2 atmos speakers but don't really have the budget for two more of the same. Can anyone recommend a suitable alternative...
  12. B

    Arcam AVR31 - Atmos and HDMI config queries

    Hi all, been a while since I’ve been on AVForums but need a bit of help. I’ve got a Samsung 950r 8K and just ordered Sky Stream and want to upgrade my Arcam AVR600. Seen some deals come through on the AVR31 and obviously know about the AVR30 plus board upgrade deals around too. But wanted to...
  13. Sun

    Bargain Monitor Audio CP-CT260 Atmos Speakers - Peter Tyson

    The Peter Tyson ebay store currently has the Monitor Audio CP-CT260 ceiling Atmos speakers at half price. These are the, now discontinued, previous gen which I have previously coveted but couldn't stretch too at full price at the time. Ebay also have a 20% off deal at the moment with code...
  14. Hidra

    Muffled sound/poor quality with my Denon X4800H

    Hello folks, I'm posting here because I'm running out of ideas. I recently upgraded my receiver from Sony STR DN1080 to Denon X4800H. The reason of the upgrade was to be able to use the new HDMI 2.1 features, and in my local retailer the price difference between X3800H and X4800H wasn't that...
  15. unknownsith

    Question Front height speaker location

    Hi, I have 2 spare speakers and have decided to use them as front height speakers. I’ve tried using them as upfiring but I’m not happy with the sound or the look. The speakers are a pair of KEF 3005se which I also have as rear surrounds. For height do I need to add them directly above my left...
  16. Kotatsu Neko

    Looking for an Atmos ceiling speaker installer in Warwickshire

    Hi all, I'm looking to get some ceiling speakers installed but I have nowhere near the skills required to do it myself. Can anyone recommend an installer? I'm in the southern bit of Warwickshire. Thanks!
  17. U

    SVS 5.1 with what atmos speakers?

    Getting a SVS 5.1 system, but want to add 2 ceiling mounted .2 speakers above or in front of the couch. Which 2 should I get? I know SVS sells atmos speakers, but they are not flat mount.
  18. N

    Atmos and Fisual IC65 - Av.com

    Wanted to add 4 height ceiling speakers in our AV room, and try ceiling speakers out as I can get easy access to the loft above the room. Purchased an Arcam 550 refurbished from richer sounds, configured the old yamaha 667 as a multi channel power amp for the heights for the arcam, added 4...
  19. C

    Question Is there a device (without an amplifier) that converts Dolby Atmos to Dolby Digital 5.1?

    Hello, I want to subscribe to Apple Music to be able to listen to multi-channel music on Apple TV, but it is "unfortunately" in Dolby Atmos, which my setup is in 5.1 and I have no intention of upgrading to Atmos. That's why I'm looking for a processor that can convert Dolby Atmos to DD 5.1...
  20. N

    Can anyone confirm that height-speakers (Atmos) works in games?

    Based on my research, it seems that Atmos height-speakers can be used for some games if it's Xbox or PC (not PS5) and those very few supported games, but I just don't trust Dolby, it wouldn't surprise me if I upgrade to Atmos that eventually down the line there will be some excuse like "Oh when...
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