Question Placement of front Atmos Speakers

[mr starface]

Now I have a 4k amp have splurged on some Onkyo atmos speakers to add to my 5.1 setup.

Initially though I would sit them ontop of my existing front speakers as guides recommend but now realise this was a stupid idea as my speakers are quite small (Jamo 105's) as per attached picture.

Putting them on the wall will not go down well with my OH....could I place them behind the TV facing up or is that a waste of time? I might be able to get away with putting a shelf behind the TV near the top but still in essence "hidden" - again would this be any different?

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[gibbsy]

If you place them behind your TV then they will be too close together and they would need to be placed high enough to get a clear line of sight to the ceiling. As close as possible to your fronts is the best option, perhaps on a nice shelf.

 

[mr starface]

Thought that might be the case in which case might have to give up and return them as getting clearance for shelving is unlikely!