ATMOS VS ATMOS SHOWDOWN | Comparison | DTS:X |

[@adamjj85]

Great to see height speakers getting some attention! I wish more companies made speakers in this format. So versatile for surrounds and heights without using big bookshelf speakers or in-wall/in-ceiling!

[@TwoGuyzTech]

Awesome breakdown! We agree 100% with your picks, in our opinion the Prime Elevations are the best all-around atmos speaker in this lineup. :)

[@ealanosborne]

Thanks! I had a feeling it would be SVS. Sure enough! 😄

[@laatinable]

​​@@ealanosborne mate, I feel so worried about one last thing you mentioned... Timber matching. Im willing to get a pair of Focal Aria 926 towers and its center cc900. But Im afraid to mess it up by picking the wrong atmos. I beg you to clear my mind wich atmos id chose 😢😢😢

[@ealanosborne]

@@laatinable Honestly, it should be your ultimate goal to have everything timbre matched. But if money is an issue, having Atmos speakers that are a different brand is going to be fine for awhile, since Atmos effects are typically going to be fairly subtle and atmospheric. It’s the ear level speakers you would want to all be timbre matched sooner than height speakers. 👍

[@johnthompson2664]

Great comparisons! I already went for the Klipsch RP-500SA's but will take a long look at SVS for me next speakers. I love their subwoofers already.

[@mietekczeslaw7940]

Me to waiting for rp-500sa😏

[@ShaneM007]

He chose the cheapest Klipsch from Best Buy he could. I wouldn't even pick them at least RP-500SA 😢

[@sebulbathx]

When I was new to surround sound I could watch almost entire movies with only the surrounds connected just to hear what type of information there was in the surrounds. Now I don't have the time or energy to do such tests. Great video, thanks!

[@NickkaDUB]

I think you should probably watch Andrew Jones talk on his Pioneer concentric driver speakers 🔊 and why he went with that design. These speakers are small and therefore the speaker response isn’t really relevant. You have to understand that the bass travels a lot slower than the mids and treble so when you don’t go with the concentric drivers, it’s going to muddy the sound in a reflection setup. You need the sound to reach you at the same time. I’m not being rude. I’m just explaining how it works. So if you’re going on wall/in ceiling etc, then you would want the normal separate woofer and tweeter, but still keep in mind that even if you set your Atmos crossover it’s still only going to produce what the engineer cut off the frequency at (unless you are using the virtual Atmos setting where it’s upmixing to Atmos from say normal 5.1 or 2.0 etc).

[@troystevens9506]

Thank you Ealan for making this video. Been wondering for a year now how my Svs Elevations stacked up against comparable height speakers. Just wish that Sony had sent you a pair of their Atmos modules for this comparison. Currently running a 7.2.4 system comprised of all Svs speakers with a Marantz receiver.

[@musicman8270]

The Emotiva are my top fronts, used to be my mains for awhile. Those spring load connections are a pain, but they do look great hanging on the wall

[@aspjake123]

See if you can modify them to 5 way binding posts.

[@musicman8270]

@Johnboy thanks but they're stored now. Ripped out all the wires to my 7.2.4 system, now it's 2.2. Getting back to my musical roots.

[@adaboy4z]

Cheaper cube speakers mounted to the ceiling works great as atmos height speakers. Nice comparison video!

[@michaelrezendes3681]

Thanks Ealan. Another great video. I just bought some Emotiva Airmotiv A1’s since the rest of my system is now Emotiva. They unfortunately weren’t the best performers from your video but glad they weren’t the worst either. I’m coming from much cheaper Sony SSCSE Atmos speakers so I’m sure it’s a decent upgrade regardless. Looking forward to your upward firing vs on-wall vs on-ceiling comparison!

[@sportsgamersonline]

You showed KEF in the intro. Was really hoping they would been included in the shootout.

[@ealanosborne]

I hope to have a shootout between more expensive Atmos speakers to see if the higher prices are justified. If you have a hookup with KEF, I’d be happy to make your wish come true! 😄🤘 Thanks for watching, too!

[@murdmeatpopsicle381]

Have you tried comparing the R41SA to the R41M, or other speaker equivalents, as a height channel? I'd be more interested to see the quality difference between two "like" speakers. Are the angled boxes worth it or no if you know what I mean. I'm currently using the satellite speakers from the Klipsch reference theater pack as height channels and quite enjoy them!

[@codychavarria6088]

That's my plan aswel, soon as I can afford n 11.2 receiver 7.2.4

[@TonicofSonic]

Tried the r41m as atmos. Overall Great little speaker but the sound is definitely not my flavor and they dip to somewhere around 1 ohm at 250hz! Out of respect for myself and my amp I simply cannot run something like that in any setup . Paid 88$ for them and they went back. Typical klipsch nonsense if you ask me.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Thanks for doing all the leg work! Very comprehensive, thorough and complete!

[@byronhadley9662]

I love your channel and your videos! You are always putting out great videos with great topics. I can't wait for the next Atmos video

[@m4nc1n1]

Whish you would of done ELAC Debut 2.0 A4.2 Dolby Atmos Module and the Polk Audio OWM3 Wall and Bookshelf Speakers. I have both. Elac was ceiling firing then I upgraded to the Polk's mounted on the ceiling. All my speakers where Elac Debut 2.0 until i upgraded the subs to SVS and the Atmos to Polk. Now I run a 7.3.4 (Was a 7.2.4)

[@asimarunava]

I was looking for this video. Thanks mate for making this video

[@ealanosborne]

You’re very welcome!

[@Reggaebeatman]

Finally some Atmos speaker comparisons. Full range speakers are required for 3D Auro which is awsome upmixing normal TV shows and Gaming. Atmos sounds great though the 3D Auro set up configuration is cheaper, easier and versatile. With 3D Auro you get the best of both worlds and I find more practical for most media. Plus you don't need to Cut Holes in your ceiling 🤣

[@ealanosborne]

So true! My theater has an Auro 3D setup and it’s awesome!

[@EctoPlasmic]

What they don't tell you is that you can get away with normal bookshelf speakers for Atmos/DTSX. You really don't have to pay the Atmos tax.

[@troystevens9506]

Very true. At least with the Svs speakers you can use them to play every other position in your home theater setup besides just height speakers.

[@musicman8270]

Atmos speakers are just speakers, nothing but marketing seperates them

[@zonzura]

@@musicman8270 You are right to a certain degree however the so called Atmos speakers have different crossover specs than the regular speaker and therefore will be able to produce a better Atmos/immersive experience to the listener

[@musicman8270]

@@zonzura what they say. Vampires walking around on my roof while watching Fright night was "immerse " enough, thank you. Been doing this for decades, you would not believe the sales pitches I have heard. I just had these speakers gathering dust, and a 13.2 channel processor, so tried it on a lark. Works well, but I might try something later

[@Fdmartinez419]

So what your saying is I can get bookshelves and use them as upfiring speakers just with a little angle?

[@adamkoblenz6623]

You should do an update with the new Airmotiv A2+. Seems like Emotiva updated their Atmos speaker to compete more closely with the SVS Prime Elevations

[@ealanosborne]

True. I need to bug them about the A2+. 😉🤘

[@Usman012813]

Awesome video! Thanks for the info, this is going to be very helpful! Now if only the prices of SVS products would stop going up every year 😅

[@nitinjagtap5073]

Awesome.. you made the concept crystal clear.!!

[@ealanosborne]

Thank you very much! 🎉

[@etaney]

Maybe also worth looking at the Emotiva A2+ as they seem more like the A-Team speakers you're looking at from others as well. There is a price jump though.

[@davethestalker]

Well done! If I could afford it, I’d upgrade my full system to SVS.

[@onewheeler_]

Looking forward to the video comparing ATMOS speaker placement. Thanks!

[@openmind6969]

Great video and yes can’t wait to get your view on placement. As my wife hates to see speakers I am actually installing a shelf behind my TV for the upfiring speaker hidden behind the TV. May not be optimal but still works. Btw the Klipsch go on sale frequently and are below 300$ vs the other options are 500$ plus. For many that will matter a lot especially for those speakers 6 and 7

[@JingoLoBa57]

Amazing thorough test! Well done 👍

[@benmccouch3273]

I'm surprised the Klipsch speakers came with the rubber feet attached already. My R-41M bookshelf speakers had the feet separate and I stuck them on myself.

[@openmind6969]

I was actually able to hang them up on wall without the rubber feat taken off. For ceiling mounting would obviously be different

[@june5646]

Finally! Quality content! Good job comparing all this theater marketing like Dolby and DTS spinoffs

[@Rayyman]

so I noticed you didn't mount the svs on the ceiling. Do the brackets work only with the wall and why didn't you mount it on the ceiling?

[@ealanosborne]

You could mount it on the ceiling if you’d like. But in the interest of time (and not wanting to put holes in the ceiling) I didn’t. Out of all that I tested, the SVS speakers are the only ones with a bass port on the back, so you have to use those brackets to keep that space between the wall/ceiling and the bass port.

[@chem_e_markmark6374]

Awesome job. I use some $250/pair Polk RC-80i in-ceiling speakers. They get the job done for atmos if you can punch giant holes in your ceilings. I originally used them as my 5.0 speakers but sounded awful as they don’t point at you so dialog was almost nonexistent. Glad to hear SVS holds up to their versatility claims.

[@pepeltoro444]

FYI: ATMOS speakers have a different crossover than a regular speaker. In the case of the Emotiva, it has a switch to go from reflective to directive. They also offer a non ATMOS version of the same speaker for surrounds that is identical minus the crossover. So its not just an angled box that makes it different. The Audioholics channel explains this in more detail. check out their vids.

[@Zenon00007]

Where to put….looking forward to that video 👍

[@firbal6]

“Such a tease.” You mean, marketing genius. Can’t wait. Mission accomplished.

[@csimet]

My issue with all of them is radiation pattern when placing them on top of your front/rear speakers... if it is wide or even medium-wide, then by the time the sound goes up, bounces off the ceiling and reaches your seating position, it has lost so much energy (dB) they become lost in the sound field. No real noticeable direction... it just seems kind of "up there." I'm experimenting with mounting them on adjustable wall stands high up so that they are only about 1-2 feet below the ceiling, still pointed up. Less initial distance to the bounce and should keep the pattern tighter once it reaches my seats. More focused with less distance to travel. The brackets allow me to fine tune the direction. Mounting them directly to the wall is suboptimal because you can't angle them very well, if at all, from their designed placement angle. I don't want or like the look of ceiling speakers, so mounting them on the ceiling or getting in-ceiling speakers is not an option for me (and many people).

[@michaelcasper2613]

Thanks I would be interested in the high-end Klipsch speakers what you think thanks again

[@pastaman6099]

I took 4 satellites from 2 Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 thx desktop systems and used some cheap plastic wall mounts from a $20 5-pack off eBay to set up as Atmos speakers and I REALLY love how they sound. Since they were a $60 sale each, it's pretty much a total of a $140 DIY Atmos setup compared to around $2-300 for just ONE pair of actual "Atmos" speakers that may or may not have sounded as good. Plus I get 2 extra small subs to stack together, lmao

[@pastaman6099]

Awesome comparison, btw! I'd say that SVS pair might be something to consider, but I'm pretty proud of my DIY savings + timbre match with the rest of the Klipsch system.

[@keef78]

So if you stuck the svs elevations to the wall with velcro how well did the bass port work? as the speaker is meant to be away from the wall on that bracket. Did having it flush to the wall mess with the sound any? And how strong was the velcro hold for these speakers? I'm considering it but a tad worried they'll come crashing down.

[@ealanosborne]

The SVS Prime Elevations were the only ones where I couldn't velcro them directly to the ceiling because of that bass port. I had to carefully velcro the bracket to the ceiling, then slide the speaker in the bracket. Pretty sketchy, honestly, but it worked long enough for the tests. I wouldn't do that as a permanent solution, though. 😄 All the others, though, I would trust heavy duty velcro to hold them for a long time, given their design.

[@walrus323]

The Klipsch R-41SA are a lower end entry height speaker as opposed the higher end Klipsch RP-500SA. The RP-500SA have differ power ratings and would be more inline with the other speakers in the review like the SVS Prime. They also feature the surround / Atmos switch on the back for different use cases.

[@walrus323]

By the way...LOVING THIS CHANNEL!

[@ealanosborne]

I would’ve LOVED to get the 500SA speakers for this comparison, but even after telling my Klipsch rep which speakers were in this video, they still sent me R-41sa 🤷‍♂️ And thanks for watching! 🤘

[@o.c.g.m9426]

I was always wondering about that switch....so what happens when I want to switch from Avengers dolby atmos movie to just an NBA game ? Do I need to stand on ladder remove speaker from wall hit switch then put it back on wall ??

[@ealanosborne]

@@o.c.g.m9426 If you’re talking about the AirMotiv A1s, no. You have the switch pointing to “Reflective” if it’s on top of a speaker firing up to the ceiling. Otherwise, flip the switch the other way if it’s on wall/ceiling.

[@Donly1pt]

@@ealanosborne Man, Klipsch really dropped the ball on this one by not sending you the RP-500SA..🤦‍♂️ Looking forward to the next comparison video on the different configs!

[@Luke-qs2cg]

Using pioneer original Atmos enabled 5.1.4 setup and it's glorious with my 8' ceilings. Rz50, plenty of room correction, sounds like the best theater ever. 16x20 room. Plenty of stuff, and stuffing lol.

[@ealanosborne]

Hell yeah! 🤘🎉

[@Luke-qs2cg]

@ealanosborne only thing I think I need at this point is more sub. I've got a pair of sb1000's and I need something more articulate. Doesn't mate super well with the pioneers in the 70-100hz range imo, and output isn't that great throughout the room no matter how I place them. Always boomy in some places and gone in others no matter how I correct or how I place.

[@ealanosborne]

@@Luke-qs2cg Do you use outboard correction for your subs? Like a MiniDSP?

[@bang2loud1981]

I'm running 4 klipsch r41sa for my height channels and mounted on the top of my walls front and back and currently running them off my denon avr x3700h and my other 7 channels are ran off my emotiva amps 1 a3 running my front stage and center channel on 2 klipsch rf820 and my klipsch r34c and running an a4 on my klipsch r 51m for my rear and side surround sounds

[@ealanosborne]

Nice setup!

[@alk3myst]

I like my RP-500SA, Chorus II, Academy, and RP-250S setup. Later (when in a detached dwelling) I will be adding a couple subs. Now I have to hold the Chorus II's back or get neighbors leaving letters on my door. :) edit: running through a Denon 3500H

[@ealanosborne]

Nice setup! 🤘

[@RahzAlGhul]

Do you think a Satellite speaker would not be a good idea for Atmos? Just thinking about ease of install without mounting brackets and just using only a nail

[@ealanosborne]

I don’t see why not, if it’s mounted high up on a wall and the speaker has a keyhole mount for a nail. I wouldn’t recommend it for mounting on a ceiling, though, unless you had proper mounting brackets. 😄

[@RahzAlGhul]

@@ealanosborne thanks love your channel btw. Yeh bookshelves are just big and robust you know? Wondering if I should go with something like an Atmos Enabled speaker like the Sony or a Satellite speaker but hmm sat speaker might be too unrobust lol then again some folks on here really recommend those monoprice thx satellites

[@joseggarcia12]

off topic question, what velcro is that? I want to set my speakers without making holes, and that velcro looks strong enough to get the job done, thanks.

[@ealanosborne]

Just some industrial strength Velcro I got from Home Depot. Holds up to 10 lbs. www.homedepot.com/p/VELCRO-Brand-20-ft-x-1-1-2-in-Industrial-Strength-Tape-in-Black-VEL-30118-USA/304727482?ITC=AUC-83120-23-12145

[@fireeyes5399]

Ealan!!! Great video on Height Speakers. I just got my Airmotiv Atmos speakers. they sound pretty good enough for me. I just have them on top of my klipsch bookshelves facing up. Can't wait to see you next video on where to put the Atmos speakers. I thought it was just a gimmick in a way but they are awesome. now I need to upgrade an AVR to match my BasX 3 next. I just hate to spend $1,000 or more. I heard on Emotiva's podcast the other day that they will have a new AVR for $999 13 channel Dolby Atmos , DTS X and so on. I'll think about that one.

[@ealanosborne]

Emotiva has a podcast? Dang it! I need to listen to it! 😄 Although I’ve known about that processor for many months now. It’s been hard keeping it a secret! 🤣 I hope I’m one of the first to get my hands on it! 🤞It was supposed to come out in time for Christmas, but stupid supply chain issues delayed it. Can’t wait though!

[@fireeyes5399]

@@ealanosborne Hey Ealan yeah it's on their youtube channel. I think he did say that it was gona be around Christmas. Just go to their channel you'll see the lastest video on it.

[@VishalNaik-ux2sk]

Your videos are the freaking best!!!!!!!

[@michaelburton5198]

You're Growing on Me Dude Big Time!!! Love Your Stuff Fam!!!! Could U or Who Do U Think Sound 🤔 Better Far As Svs Speakers 🔊 or Klipsch Speaker 🔊 Overall ( Center Towers or Surround sound Speakers 🔈) ????

[@ealanosborne]

Tough call. They are just…different. I personally like SVS’s sound better - more neutral, airy. But I also don’t have any experience (yet) with any of Klipsch’s more expensive RP line, which is on par with SVS’s Ultra series. So they’re neck and neck in a lot of ways. But one thing to consider is SVS’s unrivaled customer service, since they’re still small enough to give you a truly personalized experience. Food for thought. 😁🤘

[@sumanvigrahala859]

as always, Thanks a lot for great details. Can Airmotiv A1 Pair Atmos speakers mounted on ceiling like the SVS or Aperions?

[@ealanosborne]

They sure can with those little keyhole mounts on the back 👍

[@o.c.g.m9426]

These videos rock so much and you r a great Youtu.....GIVE ME MORE !!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@wmjr8733]

What about the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with surround speakers and subwoofer. Will Bose new 900 surround speakers have upward firing speakers?

[@ealanosborne]

🤷‍♂️

[@RareFXChrisC]

Do you recommend running the SVS Prime Elevations at a 60Hz crossover with a SVS PB-2000 Pro sub or leave it at 80Hz ?

[@ealanosborne]

I’d do both just to see how it works in your space, but typically I’d leave it at 80Hz

[@RareFXChrisC]

@@ealanosborne Thank you!!

[@kman9387]

Love the velcro Atmos 😍😁 Love love the Spider-Man Atmos humor ❤️👍 That is the largest TV I've ever seen said someone from 1985😂

[@ealanosborne]

(Also someone from 1985) “Why isn’t that TV square?!” 🤣

[@Chris-hr2uj]

Hah i'm glad you teased the placement video at the end. I was worried you forgot to discuss that part. Great video! Thanks for the knowledge! I have 2 SVS and two integrated klipsch. Looking to upgrade to 4 SVS atmos soon 🙄

[@Snskch3]

Nice video! I have those Klipsch atmos speakers to go with my much much higher end Klipsch towers. I wonder how those better Klipsch atmos stack up to the prime elevation. I do like the port of the elevation. Also would it be weird to have svs atmos with a full Klipsch setup? I was also thinking of adding the prime surrounds for rear surrounds possibly. Thanks.

[@ealanosborne]

Sure it’s best to keep your speakers timbre-matched, but it’s usually more important with your larger ear-level speakers. I don’t see any harm in getting Prime Elevations for your height channels! 🤘

[@Snskch3]

@@ealanosborne that’s what I was thinking as well. Appreciate it.

[@pope_13]

I looking at getting new rear channel speakers and I'm trying to decide between the SVS Prime elevation speakers and the Klipsch RP-500-SA II. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.

[@ealanosborne]

Prime Elevations all day! 😁 They can handle more power and have a better frequency response. 🤘

[@pope_13]

@@ealanosborne thank you for your response I truly appreciate it!

[@DarrenKrusi]

I think you should do this again and also compare to the regular non-atmos speaker versions

[@melraine919]

SVS!!! ASS KICKERS............ BRILLIANT!!! Thanks for the info & Demo Ealan Osborne. UK

[@TheUsmc0802]

Oooooh this is a great one man!!! One question, but I think you said it’s in an upcoming episode. Where do you think the height speakers should go? On the wall above the front speakers, on the ceiling above the front speakers or as Dolby recommends just about above your seating position (I’m worried about this one as I don’t want the “atmospherics” to be localized.

[@ealanosborne]

Yes, it will be addressed in my next video. 😁

[@NewLilyCinema]

Great video, Just curious do you think the r-625fa built in elevation speakers are basically the r-41sa or are they something inbetween the 41 and 51 bookshelf speakers. Specs look closer to the 51.

[@ealanosborne]

Yeah the woofer size is more like an R-51m…although the actual frequency response probably differs a little. So you’re probably right, leaning towards R-51m, but not quite. 👍

[@NewLilyCinema]

@@ealanosborne Thanks and keep up the great work. Loving your channel

[@bingdong8571]

3 out of the 4 of those speakers makes a bookshelf version that is cheaper and sounds better because its a better speaker. The horrible idea of cutting the cabinet volume in half to add a dum angle that you could just make with a speaker bracket makes me scratch my head as to why people are buying these for any reason other than astetics. In other words if you bought any of those 3 speakers you were kind of ripped off even though its you're fault for not noticing the obvious. I personally liked the design from toids audio the best which was DIY with a concentric 10" with a 14 x 14 x 7 box or somewhere around there. The box design is my favorite which is wide and shallow

[@anthowinebradford2978]

First off I got to say I love your show and I love your hip and for you to respond to my questions man that even make it more awesome cuz a lot of other people that I watch it's like they don't have time to respond I want to thank you for that I'm recommending you to a lot of other people I know so expect your channel views to go high now the other question is what would be the best in ceiling speakers for the atmos you would recommend cuz you told me to go with the six in ceiling speakers thank you you have a great day and be safe and I look forward to watching more videos

[@ealanosborne]

In-ceiling speakers are all roughly similar, so there are plenty to choose from. Although one design style I’d highly recommend is an in-ceiling that is angled inside the housing. Not the kind where just the tweeter swivels - no - the kind where the entire speaker is angled, so you can install it in a way where it’s pointing at your listening position, not just shooting straight down. Like the Clearus 8” or 6.5” speakers from Aperion Audio, for example. 👍

[@rafaelp20]

Hello friend, I bought klipsch RP-280fa 5.1.0 and I want to know which receiver do you recommend between the sony str-dh790 or Denon x3700h? I actually already bought the sony yesterday but I want to change it for the Denon. what is your opinion? 🙏🏼

[@ealanosborne]

Go for the Denon for sure. Anything in Klipsch’s RP line deserves to have a little more power, and the x3700H can do that 🤘

[@sachinb8199]

Here in Canada the Prime Elevation costs about 2x more then the Klipsch R40sa. 400.00 vs 800.00 roughly. So my question is this. Would you feel the prime elevation is two times better? Would be great if you had a rating scale for each speaker out of 10 standalone and in concert with the whole system.

[@ealanosborne]

Hmmm…yeah, since the Prime Elevation was the best out of this group of speakers, I’d give it 10/10. But the Klipsch would probably be 6.5/10, so in concert with the rest of the system, it would still be a good choice, since the brunt of the audio is still going to be your front LCR, and more subtle effects reserved for the heights. 👍

[@sachinb8199]

@@ealanosborne appreciate the reply, thanks!

[@HenkBezuidenhout]

At those price points, simply getting 3 pairs of Dayton Audio MK402's and using them as height and surround speakers, then they'll sound better and be cheaper than a single pair of one of those... Which is what I did end up doing.

[@RahzAlGhul]

I think I want the Polk audio owm3 or Sony SSCE

[@gowthamk5392]

As u said svs hv a good low frequency response!! Wht should be the set up fr perfect atmos experience with top down ward firing fr ceiling?!? N suggestion fr some good atmos movie in Netflix!!!?? And hppy at the end as ur first ranked svs is wat i m hvin!! Hahha

[@ealanosborne]

Well, since the SVS Prime Elevations can go down to 55 Hz, a crossover frequency of 80Hz is great, maybe even 70Hz, if your receiver has increments of 10Hz. That way you get the fullest sound possible from those speakers. And as far as Netflix, not sure. But here’s a list according to Rotten Tomatoes. screenrant.com/netflix-dolby-atmos-movies-best-rotten-tomatoes/amp/

[@gowthamk5392]

@@ealanosborne hey im having the set up in living room onl!! Do i need a closed space fr full effect or jus crrct placement enough!?!

[@ealanosborne]

@@gowthamk5392 Correct placement is usually good enough. But obviously we’re all wishing for a dedicated home theater that’s enclosed (myself included). 😄

[@poitierdoggggggs]

Love you videos I have four r41SA two 402s R51 2 r28F SVS 2000 pro and I’m running them off a Yamaha A6A but I feel like something is missing..

[@ealanosborne]

Maybe it’s time to get some external amps? 🤷‍♂️ Emotiva BasX series or Outlaw Audio amps, since the A6A has a full set of pre outs. And your speakers can definitely handle the extra power. 🤘

[@ryanorr5755]

IMAX is a 5.1 setup. 7.1 is probably good enough. ATMOS for a small room is overkill

[@danypoirier9423]

You're not supposed to take off the feet on klipsch...they are there so You're not scratching the finish of your speakers or your wall, and stop the retelling sound...just get a longer screw.. 😅

[@danypoirier9423]

Should of reviewed the klipsch rp 500 sa to compare equal value 🤔

[@ealanosborne]

I tried, but my Klipsch rep said the R-41sa retail for about the same price. 😬

[@midevil1980]

I'm still waiting for someone to compare the SVS Elevation to the Klipsch RP-500SA...

[@ealanosborne]

I requested the 500SA from my Klipsch rep, but got the R-41m instead. Someday I’ll hopefully make that comparison happen tho! 🤘

[@midevil1980]

@@ealanosborne - Ah, nice. Yeah, that would be awesome! Surprisingly, nobody has made that comparison yet. After that, we just need to get the 500SA measured by Erin or Audioholics, so that we can finally put that stupid "Conforms to Dolby Atmos Specifications" to bed once and for all! LOL. (Also to measure the difference between the physical switch settings on the Klipsch)... Anyway, maybe one day... Happy Holidays, Ealan! 🍻 PS. Congrats on the shout-out from SVS by the way! 😉👍

[@VioletGiraffe]

Did you mount them to the ceiling with double-sided sticky tape????

[@ealanosborne]

Heavy duty Velcro from the hardware store 😁🤘

[@VioletGiraffe]

@@ealanosborne, amazing, I didn't think it would hold! Thanks, this opens up a ton of opportunities for experimentation to me :)

[@ealanosborne]

@@VioletGiraffe For science! 😄🧪🔬

[@yournightmare9999]

Great video about Dolby Atmos speakers 🔊👍

[@VioletGiraffe]

Klipsch is well-know to cheat with their sensitivity figures. It's in-room sensitivity (reflections are present) rather than the standard method - anechoic (reflections are absorbed). To correct, subtract 3 dB from the Klipsch figures.

[@mpsaichand]

What If ... we connect a 7.1 through HDMI and select the atmos compatibility...we maybe able to use 7.1 as a 5.1.2?

[@mazzerattimike8695]

Looking at this option for pc set up in a small room, as opposed to the usual pc set up's

[@1matoxicboyy984]

Does upfiring really make any difference upgrading from 5.1 to 5.1.2 Onkyo skh410 upfiring speaker what frequency can i set for upfiring speaker

[@ealanosborne]

Eh…not especially, typically. If you had speakers actually mounted above you, sure, that would make a difference. Although an upfiring speaker that’s got enough power behind it (being pushed with 100 or more watts) and bouncing off 8 foot ceilings would most likely be noticeable. And I typically start with a crossover frequency of 80 Hz, and go up from there to experiment which frequency might be best in your particular listening space. 👍

[@1matoxicboyy984]

@@ealanosborne whats the best frequency i can set for upfiring speakers 200hz or 180 or 150?

[@ealanosborne]

@@1matoxicboyy984 it’s depends on the speaker and what it can handle. Although I would start with 150 Hz and go down. 200 seems excessive. But you never know. Experimentation is key since no 2 rooms are alike.

[@georgestephens2038]

not sure I 'm seeing your point with all the speaker specks

[@aliciaANDanthonySandoval]

What about the airmotiv a2?

[@ealanosborne]

It wasn’t out yet when I made this video 👍

[@jimmyzowens]

I think it's key that we point out that you need to subtract at least 3-7db sensitivity (depending on the model) from any Klipsch product, as their testing methods and reporting are different from every other manufacturer on the planet... It's literally the largest industry bamboozle by a manufacturer... How many Klipsch owners do you see on all these forums saying, "Look at my (insert Klipsch model here) and how they are 98db sensitive compared to (insert model here of other brands) and their 92 dB sensitivity... WRONG! - If we were to actually test them on the same playing field you would see the Klipsch would come in WAYYYY lower, while typically, other brands would be super close to their claim.

[@ealanosborne]

Huh…thanks for your insight! I’ll look into this as well! For science! 🧪

[@jimmyzowens]

@@ealanosborne For science💪🏼💪🏼, but mostly just for truth and not misleading consumers. 😍😍😍

[@jimmyzowens]

@@ealanosborne kzbin.info/www/bejne/oabPdHhqfbh0las

[@irish7460]

You should try out the Polk OWM3's

[@Usman012813]

Btw, if you do happen to do a 2nd version of this video with more expensive it would be great if you could get your hands on a pair of canton height channels. Apparently they’re amazing, but cost an arm and a leg.

[@Usman012813]

To be more specific, the AR 8 or AR 4.

[@perrysmiles60]

@@Usman012813 That would be a great idea reviewing the Cantons, I'm running the AR-500 as front firing height speakers (5.1.2). The models 400, 500 & 800 basically all run about the same specs, however they use different materials for the driver, tweeter & cabinet finish. So the more you pay, the more precise is the sound! But Elaan, since I own the AR-500, I would love for you to compare those! :o)

[@ealanosborne]

Anyone wanna buy them for me to review? 😄

[@perrysmiles60]

@@ealanosborne Ohh, I thought the speaker companies send them to you for reviewing! You actually bought all those height speakers in this Atmos showdown for this video?!

[@Usman012813]

@@ealanosborne working on the go fund me now 😁

[@redkh2017]

You are so wrong about upfiring speakers, if set right they work better and more acurate than cieling speakers by covering all corners of the room

[@TonicofSonic]

The sony sscs5 is literally a perfect atmos speaker. On sale I picked up 4 pairs for under $360. They will outperform all of these by a significant margin for alot less $$$.

[@fransdegroot9778]

I have 2 kef atmos RR 50 they are very good i have all kef speakers and a svs sub

[@ealanosborne]

I want to hear those KEFs! 😁🤘

[@mikeortiz2139]

I'm thinking when I go heights, I'm going to engineer custom brackets for bookshelves.

[@ealanosborne]

Hell yeah! That’s an option too!

[@mikeortiz2139]

@@ealanosborne it's bc I hear such good things about Auro-3D. I want that speaker layout that is compatible to Atmos and Auro.

[@ealanosborne]

@@mikeortiz2139 That’s my ultimate goal too when I build a dedicated home theater. But that’s years down the road. 😄

[@mikeortiz2139]

@@ealanosborne Niiiiccceee! Yeah, we just got a house and the living room isn't ideal, but I want to test run it in this house first. Wish there was more content on Auro-3D from all you guys on KZbin.

[@srinivasmadhupada8]

Nice explaintion

[@kane7777]

Why does the Sony core series never get any attention in any of these comparisons? Are they trash?

[@ealanosborne]

I wish I could’ve done those too! I don’t have a Sony marketing contact, so it would be money out of my own pocket if I included those. But I’m in the process of getting an “in” with Sony, so I hope it works out! 🤞

[@falkend1fox728]

Not gunna lie u strange as hell but everyone of your videos answer my question and even questions I havnt thought of yet keep the videos coming.

[@ealanosborne]

…thank…you? 😄 Glad you keep watching then!

[@thedynamicd85]

omg. i love your humor. the upfiring skit featuring spider-man is hilarious. i have to disagree though. i got some good sound from the sony atmos speakers in upfiring position.

[@ealanosborne]

Dude, I had to rewatch this because I TOTALLY forgot about the Spider-Man clip I inserted… 🤣

[@thedynamicd85]

@@ealanosborne 😂😂😂 it was good!

[@fezzle81]

I still don't understand how you always produce segments that are exactly what I'm researching for or trying to do lol what about a shootout for in ceiling speakers? please keep up the amazing content!

[@ealanosborne]

Big Brother is always watching. 😎🤫😄

[@enligh10ed8]

👏👏👏

[@lionroaring7021]

All of these are completely out of my price range

[@MrViper7121]

The Klipsch Reference line is pretty trash. The Reference Premiere is where it's at.

[@troyd.521]

Why do you think the reference line is trash?

[@MrViper7121]

@@troyd.521 They're built like junk. The enclosure barely has bracing, the top end is a bit harsh, the mid bass is boomy, and I wouldn't be surprised if the XO parts are cheap.

[@georgestephens2038]

nevermind I get the point

[@shitvalancheofdivercity14-.-88]

You're cute, smart and good!