Question Ceiling speakers for Atmos - Monitor Audio or DALI

[Tboggie]

Hi,

I currently have a KEF T305 5.1 setup with a Denon AVRX2300W.

I want to add two ceiling speakers so I can move to an Atmos 5.1.2 setup.

The size of the living room is 5.36 x 4.26m.

Please, any advice on which of the following speakers listed below would give the best performance for Atmos:

1. Monitor Audio C180-T2
2. Monitor Audio C280
3. DALI PHANTOM E-60
4. Dali Phantom E-80 - More expensive than the E-60. For Atmos, is there much difference between the E-60 and E-80?

I would appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks,
T

 

[hamster3]

I'd ignore the C180-T2 due to its design to give stereo sound from a single speaker. I have the KEF T205 speakers so decided to go KEF CI130QR for the ceiling speakers and have absolutely no complaints. My room is a bit smaller than yours so you might prefer the CI160QR's. Which ever you pick from these speakers I don't think you'd notice a difference and they all have a similar frequency response range.

 

[Barbarin]

The Dalis is one of the speakers ive in mind. When I think about atmos, I think if we really need the 80 to listen to rain and thunders........
They are almost 200 pounds more and 3 cms of grill bigger....

 

[hamster3]

With 5.1.2 they are going to be pretty much over your head anyway with the recommended 80 degree angle so chances are you wouldn't need the larger speakers. Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Speaker Setup

Here's a good deal on the E's, DALI PHANTOM E-60 6.5 inch in-ceiling / in-wall speaker (1 pair) and DALI PHANTOM E-80 8 inch in-ceiling / in-wall speakers (1 pair)

It might be worth checking you have the room for them in the ceiling where you want them before going for the larger ones.

 

[dion 6]

Cambridge Audio Minx C64 just fitted 2 of these last saturday to add to my monitor mass 5.1 system very small but sound great just 88mm diameter.

 

[Tboggie]

Thanks all for the suggestions, and the links to the deals.

I saw similar deals on the DALI E60 and E80 yesterday, hence why I wanted to find out how much difference it is between the E60 and E80.

I also demo'ed the Dali Phantom E80 yesterday in richer sounds and was impressed. But, if there is not much difference between two, then I'll probably go with E60

 

[Seriously Ltd]

Dali all day long.
Dynaudio are also very good.

Regards

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