Dolby Atmos Setup & Surround Sound | Speaker Code Explained 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.4

Dolby Atmos Setup & surround sound explanation. What is Dolby Atmos? What speakers do you need for Dolby Atmos, and where do you put them around your room? Watch this video and find out! Check out my recommended Atmos speakers at my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/technodad
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[@charlesm.9858]

Perfect!! Thank you again for the awesome video!! Just watching this video and we got 5.1.2- the two is the Bose I placed right above our seats firing at us on the couch

[@boricuastone]

Thanks for the video I can’t buy that receiver but I can buy the Sony STR-DN1080 I hope it works

[@nileshhiremath2416]

Nice video, exactly what I was searching for.

[@TechnoDad]

+Nilesh Hiremath Great! I'm glad you found it!

[@rvnlvr0599]

I have an LG OLED with a Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 soundbar. I’ve had the tv for two years but just picked up the soundbar a week ago and I love it so far

[@eduardovillalon7496]

Hi! Congrats on your video, it’s great! Could you please recommend me a couple of Dolby atmos enabled speakers to mount on ceiling? I have look at many, but either they are “in ceiling” (which I don’t want to use) or they are designed to be used as on wall height surrounds. Can those on wall angled speaker be installed on ceiling too in order to get the 35-55 degree angle to front and back ceiling position?

[@eazy69ful]

I'm going with the Pioneer SC lx901 using the setup 7.2.4 using the SVS Prime elevation speakers along with the elac B6 for fronts and for B44 side surround and a pair for the surround back and to SC SDS pb1000 along with the LG 55in E6

[@michelleleedahl5461]

SO helpful. Thank you!

[@TechnoDad]

You're welcome!

[@Rerry1000]

the noise effect hahaha awesome, remember's me finn the human.

[@16klu]

If I'm going for 5.1.2 and front upfiring Atmos-enabled speakers, how high should I put them? My ear level is at about 105 cm, height of the front speakers: 47 cm and surround speakers: 23 cm.

[@greendonkey2005]

hi, your video is very useful. I got 6 connections on ceiling for a 7.1. Planning to make it 5.1.2, using middle 2 as atmos speakers and outer 4 as front/rear speakers. Does that satisfy dolby atmos?

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

I saw Pro logic in around 1985 and it was 1 speaker at front and 2 behind and it was a VHS of a Star Wars film they used to demo.

[@TechnoDad]

+MrOnyourbike Haha! VHS!!

[@Jonky98]

MrOnyourbike my first surround sound system was a Kenwood SS-77 and a HIFI Pansonic VHS. It was Dolby Surround as your demo would have been, stereo front channels and two rear mono channels it sounded amazing. Pro-Logic did not come out until a couple of years later after 1985.

[@TheMamaluigi300]

Techno Dad You know, we kinda joke about the video quality nowadays (that part surely dated well), but the sound is legit still fairly good

[@Dukeoden7458]

After watching this video I went and upgraded from my Denon AVR-S510BT.I picked up a Denon AVR-S720W which supports Dolby Atmos and DTX.I picked up 4 Klipsch R-15PM and a R-25C to upgrade from my Klipsch Quintet set up.But after watching this I decided to grab 2 Klipsch R-1650-C and mounted them above my seating area.I also picked up a R12sw Klipsch sub and I'm going to add another R12sw to the room also.Just finished hooking it all up today and its bad ass.Thanks for the video it inspired me to step my game up.Gonna save up and try to get 4 R-28f's eventually.

[@TechnoDad]

+Dukeoden7458 Dude! Awesome! I'm sure it's a blast, I can't wait for my new speakers to come in! Honestly, I didn't think I was going to upgrade my setup either, it just kinda happened. I sold a bunch of studio equipment which gave me enough to buy my receiver and OLED. The Oppo and RP-150Ms are also from that sale. I just ordered RP-140SA for Atmos that I'll be installing on the ceiling. I also got RP-280F and R112SW on the way. I just shot 2 videos that you might want to check out. One has to do with home theater cables and the other, a decoupled for my subwoofer.

[@Dukeoden7458]

Techno Dad Can't wait to see your video when it's all hooked up.

[@jeremiahpowell3028]

I just bought Nakamichi - Shockwafe 9.2.4-Channel 1000W Soundbar System with Dual 10" Wireless Subwoofers and Dolby Atmos. I will be getting it this Thursday. It’s replacing a cheap vizio 5.1 sound bar

[@Doctrtony]

Really helpful thank you!!

[@TechnoDad]

You're welcome!

[@sjsphotog]

Currently only have a 5.1 Onkyo AVR system and 1080p plasma TV looking to upgrade to 7.1 System and 4k and be able to be somewhat future proof. Currently eyeing the Sony XBR 900E for the TV but still trying to decide on best mid-level budget AVR either Denon or Yahama or other? I watch both TV (FIOS), movies (bluray) and listen to music (CDs and streaming Pandora, TuneIn, and Amazon Prime/Alexa). Any suggestions?

[@douglas71322]

Great video!!!! My Yamanha rx-a780 receiver is set up for 6ohms speakers. Would it work with 8ohms Dolby atmos speakers? Thanks a lot.

[@haitham.mohamed]

Excellent simple explanation to audio setup. Thx alot sir

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you!

[@n-v-me7022]

Hi for atmos do you need specific speaker or can I use any speaker and just add it to reciverI have a onyko 676

[@agill2103]

Hi can i place 2 dolby atmos speakers on the 2 front speakers and 2 more atmos speakers on the rear surrounds , to avoid ceiling installation. Thanks to advice.

[@MRFOURKAY]

Thanks T.D I'll be ok with 5.1.2 rear height , I might get an additional amp for 11 channels .Down the road in future .Thanks for the video.

[@TechnoDad]

+EDENSGamingVAULT Right on man! I have a 5.1.2 setup right now only because of room size and what not. I'm upgrading my surrounds to bipoles to get a better effect. Nice job on the Polks, such a good price! Have you seen my new Atmos AVR setup video? Just uploaded this morning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajdqISkoLSEl7c

[@1Grandhustler]

Techno Dad I was thinking of getting the new yamaha RX-A3080 when it comes out this year. What type of yamaha 2 channel outboard would I use for a 11.2 setup?

[@Jonky98]

My biggest regret with my Atmos receiver is it only does .2 height speakers, so the best I can do is 7.2.2 with an extra amp. I use SVS Elevation speakers for my height speakers cause they mount to the wall not the ceiling. Yamaha no longer make 2 channel consumer amps I use a Rotel RB-981

[@legrandmestre]

Hi TD, just bought the sony STRDN1080 and the atmos SSCSE, im planning to buy SVS ultra for the fronts and center, would it be a waste of money to have those with that amp? Should i buy more modest speakers? Thanks for any input about it

[@MAFion]

I've tried lots of set ups. Right now I'm rocking a 4.1.2. That's right, I took out the center speaker, mainly because I didn't have space for it. And there is always the problem that the center really should be IN the image itself - which is impossible unless you are projecting with an AT screen. But the good old left and right pick up all that center data and you get a phantom center. It works beautifully if you have a small room and only need a small soundstage. Always having to deal with real world situations, there is always some damn window or closet or some crap that really throws a wrench into ideal placement.

[@TechnoDad]

Yup! My setup is not ideal either. Phantom Center is a good way to go about it.

[@CalDeRosia]

I'm subscribed, thanks for hooking me up with your klipsch dealer, cory! Hooked it up :)

[@mrreddington777]

I only have 5.1 from a vizio sound bar and two wireless rear speakers and sub woofer. I'll eventually upgrade but you make me feel poor haha. Awesome video.

[@TechnoDad]

+Hector Freytes aww man! That was not my point in the video, I don't want people to feel poor!! I was wanting to get the stuff myself, but was wondering what I needed. I'm selling off my old home theater speakers, receiver, and Blu Ray player.

[@SuperBoris1976]

I've been wondering about doing the ceili g speakers , my sont does do a good job with over head stuff though so not sure it's worth the bother

[@horaciobalestrini696]

Hi, I just bought a Yamaha RX-A880 7.2 receiver and I want to know if I can connect it to have dolby atmos and bi-amp simultaneously. I currently have it hooked up as 5.1 + bi-amp on the front towers. Thank you very much

[@talalztube]

whats the easiest way of figuring out where to place those in ceiling speakers, would i turn the tweetrs towards my seating area?

[@thetreeleggedman9444]

Haha 2:40, I like the way you describe what one would experience. Gold

[@TechnoDad]

Rhett Aquilina Hahahaha! Yeah, it was kinda lame. But for the most part, depending on the movie, that's kinda what happens. I have another video where I speak a bit better about the effect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPVgKKwr7GKo9Um29s to around the 5:07 mark. I did buy the very expensive Blu Ray, Gravity, which has an Atmos track, and that's pretty amazing!! I'll be making a video review about it shortly. I see from your other comment, you got a nice setup! I only have a 5.1.2 Atmos setup, but it does the trick. Looks like you have an extra 2 channels for Atmos with that receiver. Are you going to get Atmos modules or install speakers in the ceiling?

[@Evil_Genius_888]

I have the Marantz NR1609. Currently everything is setup as 7.1 with 2 speakers set above bookshelves behind the listening area (45 degrees down). Would it be better to take those 2 speakers and move them up front as height speakers OR replace them and put in ceiling speakers? Or just leave everything alone?

[@salmonline]

I have a STR-DH520 I bought like 5 years ago. It says it can use the 2 back channels as elevated front speakers instead of rear placement. What's that about, sir?

[@JOTAGEPEME]

Nice video, new sub, hope u can help me. Planning on buying xbox one x and planning on setting dolby atmos sound system, before knowing how dolby works I was going to buy a 5.1 Sony home theatre, now I know that you Need a special Av reciever, so can I buy The Av reciever ( Atmos compatible ) and the Sony 5.1 system, and then just buy The remaining.2 speakers, or do i need special speakers that need to be bought apart? ( its not easy getting this kind of stuff in my country

[@m0LN4r]

7.2.4 is also possible with the Onkyo RZ730 with an additional amplifier i.e. mohr sv50 für the 2 back surrounds and the setup costs 3x less, so its affordable atmos for a lot more people.

[@onielroseway8266]

How do I activate atsom on my vsx-933 receiver .I have installed everything but when I go to set it up on the receiver it's greyed out

[@pheotonia]

I have had a 7.2.4 system for ten years now. It seems like the folks @ Dolby Labs are more concerned about their 401K's than any consumer's 4K system!

[@MrBirosanyi89]

Hi, thanks for this video. What Amp would you suggest to buy next to the marantz sr7012 to get the 7.2.4 setup. Marantz only has 9 powered channels. So what should I buy? Any recommendations?

[@TechnoDad]

Sure I do! Try the Emotiva A-500 $499: amzn.to/2DHkbin or the Outlaw Model 5000 for $649: amzn.to/2zc6aWq or the Emotiva A-5175 or if you want more power, you could go with the Emotiva XPA5 for $1,599: amzn.to/2FsslNr . You can email me if you need more assistance: technodad55 at gmail

[@johnramirez8880]

I have Denon AVR1300 7.2 unfortunately rather limited. I still need to upgrade my speakers, I’m using the center and 6 satellites from my old Samsung surround sound system. 2 12" Dayton subwoofers. Amazing enough I’m getting extremely great sound from my setup. Optoma HD27e 1080P 3400 lumens projector on an Elite 100" Spectrum 4K Screen. Cheap as they come.

[@rajvarma8048]

Is there any compulsion to Monitor having a HDMI(ARC) to connect with denon av? Because i have projector and that projector have only HDMI port so can i use with that projector? Pls answer me

[@noxdraconis7533]

I'm building 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup with 4 in ceiling speakers. my question is, how high should i place my surround sound speakers (Surround L+R and Surround Back L+R)? i have: -4 bookshelf speakers -4 wall mount brackets great video btw.

[@guirossixp]

I have been seeing a lot of premium TVs that are certified for Dobly Atmos I currently have a Denon S700w (7.2) in a 5.1 setup, if I purchase a new TV and add a couple speakers, would I be able to have a 5.1.2 config? Or does it need to be the whole setup Atmos Certified? (assuming everything is connected to the TV, an then "ARCed" to the receiver)

[@ankitkulshrestha3633]

How do you place the overhead speaker. If you buy a 5.1 can you still put overhead speakers after placing 2 speaker on the front and 2 on the back or you need a 7.1 or 11.1 for overhead speakers?

[@MyGarageTV1]

I have the Denon 4300 and it has 9 channels. I have a 5.2.4. Atmos is great!

[@TechnoDad]

+My Garage Tv Nice!! I can only fit 5.1.2 for right now. Maybe another sub...but I'm loving Atmos. I bought Gravity, the diamond deluxe edition, I can't wait to watch that!

[@godhand6510]

My Garage Tv I have the same it is 9.2 but can do 11.2 with 2 preamped L and R

[@bucks484]

My Garage Tv how did you wire it?

[@drevol7]

I thought he said you couldn't get atmos unless you have 11 speakers

[@LeDrPsycho]

Is dsu inbuilt in denon? I understand the concept of dsu but is it inbuilt or should i buy it seperately?

[@Ed1Ward]

Got to love U.S. prices on AVRs. They seem to add $300-$600 above your median price here in Australia.

[@akaredcrossbow]

Hello, I have a 7.2.2(7.1.2)system, left right front tower speakers, 2 subwoofers, center speaker, left right side speakers , two back speakers and 2 Atmos speakers, powered by a Marantz SR8012. The 2 Atmos speakers are add on’s that connect to the top of my front left right towers and fire up to the ceiling! ??My question, can I just add 2 ceiling speakers facing down either near the rear or seating position or 2 wall speakers high up facing down towards the seating position to have a 7.2.4(7.1.4)system? Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gary-bn9jb]

Great video informative

[@TechnoDad]

+Gary Pelz Thanks for watching!!

[@NicholasJohnston]

Nice explanation of all this. I had just purchased an Onkyo HT-S5800 for my living room. My living room is smaller and kind of an odd shape so I figured anything more wattage wise would be over kill and man was I correct. I cant turn the receiver over 50% before the loudness becomes unbearable. Some things I would point out is that your graphics didnt account for setups that include 2 sub-woofers.. while pretty uncommon.. still possible. I paired my Onkyo kit with a 60 inch LG 4K television and the Samsung UBD-K8500 4K BluRay player and I have absolutely no complaints although I may upgrade the tv this summer. The upfiring height speakers obviously arent going to produce the best atmospheric sound but it does work. They are an acceptable solution who do not have the ability or means to add ceiling speakers. As far as the decoding the Dolby Atmos sound... you may want to mention the settings that must be enabled on certain devices concerning.. ie bitstream pass through. Also may want to point out that you can set your different devices to decode the audio and that sometimes setup needs to be done within the dvd/blu ray menus themselves to get Atmos working. Not trying to nit pick yoru video because overall it was great, I just see a lot of people with particular problems that come to these videos looking for answers and small tidbits of info are missing that would help.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you liked the video! I always see a bigger AVR as a 'future proof' kinda thing. I bought a 6300 Denon, where I should have probably got the 4300 because of my living room. I am planning on moving in the next few years, so I wanted something with more power for when I move into a bigger place.

[@TechnoDad]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, the Oppo 203 has audio set to automatic, and my Denon X6300 automatically detects it. But I will start to think about other details that I wouldn't normally think about. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really want to make my videos better.

[@thewelf2]

Ok, so I have a Vizio 55" M series 4k tv and I'm getting a Sony X700 4k Bluray player tomorrow with some 4k Blurays. My question is, will the 4k blurays sound better than 1080p blurays because of Dolby Atmos even if I'm only using my TV's built-in speakers or do I need a full Atmos system to get any improvement? My question is about sound quality, not surround sound ability. I'm a poor Grad student without much extra money so I can't afford a home theater system.

[@mvvishnu3160]

If we have 7.1 AVR and 2 rows of seats, we will enjoy a 7.1 configuration. We will set up 5.1.2 effect olny front row?? 2nd row will suffer ??can you advice...

[@danno111909]

Hello everyone, I recently purchased a Denon AVR-S640H that has 5.2 capabilities. I understand what 5.1 means, but what does 5.2 mean? Does it have the overhead capabilities or does it mean it can handle 2 subwoofers? I see 2 subwoofer pre-outs so that is what I assume. Any info would be great!

[@joeghannam4150]

Can i hook up 4 atmos speakers when i only have a set up for 2? Will it still have the same affect? I have an onkyo receiver 7.1.2 set up.

[@Gp1978p]

I got the Sony str-dn1080 the Sony core whole setup speakers and the Sony elevation speakers that set on my towers for atmos it does a great job

[@TechnoDad]

Nice! Sounds good!

[@EDKsurly]

I have the Denon 2400h. Currently running 3.1 but upgrading to 5.1.2 soon :)

[@TechnoDad]

Nice!

[@brentium3]

Hi Techno dad, nice informative video. I am currently upgrading my system too to add IN ceiling speakers. I currently have a Denon 5200w which has 9.2 channels and run a 9.2 configuration. my question, what sort of additional amp do I need to connect to the Denon to give me the extra 2 channels to be able to add the 2 - 4 overhead speakers ? I cannot quite figure it out and the Internet makes it all as clear as mud. thanks in advance.

[@TechnoDad]

+brentium3 Hi! Great question! I would check out Parasound for additional amplification. www.parasound.com/products.php

[@stevenkilby7207]

Hi there i have a small room with 5.1 setup looking to put dolby atmos in 5.1.2 so do I need to get a 7.1 av receiver

[@duncangrixti181]

Hey i have a panasonic 55" uhd, boston soundware s 5.1 speakers, i got an extra sony active sub, so at the moment i have 5.2, i also bought a denon avr-x 1500H which is 7.2 with dolby atmos. Now the thing is, my speakers set up are hooked on the celling and im planning to add the extra 2 speakers in the middle. So if im going to have 6 speakers on the celling am i going to have a dolby atmos set up? Would be great if i got a reply from you. Thanks and you got my sub.

[@bhavikmbhatt]

Hi there. Thanks for this informative video. I would like to know whether pc connected via hdmi to a dolby atmos receiver will give this theatre effect. in other words are pc audio in 5.1?

[@TechnoDad]

Bhavik Bhatt I have no clue! You would have to find an audio/video card that sends audio bitstream to the AVR.

[@eazy69ful]

2 on the front wall and 2 on the rear wall and do u think Pioneer will come out with auro3d

[@danielmoudy3066]

Hi , I have a Yamaha RX-V6A Receiver and I’m not sure how to setup 4 Dolby ATMOS Reference Speakers ! I have 2 Subs but I’m kinda confused on should I use 2 of my Dolby ATMOS Speakers for my Front Left & Right are to Use 2 For My Front Present R & L & 2 on my Surround Right and Left ! And if I do it this way would I just not use my Regular Front Right & Left Post at all ! Could you please help me out ! Thx

[@Mattyboy88979]

I have a 7 channell pioneer reciever that does 5.1.2 atmos and i have no pre outs only subwoofwer pre outs, is there any way to add 2 rear back channels with the atmos setup so i would have my surrounds and surrround backs as well as 2 atmon cieling speakers, at the moment if i want to use the 2 rear back i cant use atmos, when i use atmos i cant only use the normal rear surrounds. So 7.1.2?

[@SrinathKanugovi]

thanks for the explanation TD ... can we use 7.2 denon x1500 as 5.2.2 atmos setup?

[@lovish9999]

yes..:)

[@aijazamaankhan]

Hello, I have Yamaha RX V683 SV receiver and I have 9.1 speakers. Can you please tell me how much speakers I will connect with this AV receiver. Thanks

[@johnvanput7885]

Thanks for all the videos and Information you provide - it's great and I am still learning as I go. Was trying to determine if I can in fact use the Pioneer Aventage receiver RX-A3070 and run a dolby atmos 5.1.4 set up? Can I get away without an additional Amplifier or will I need to get one to 1) run the configuration and 2) better spread the load (watts per channel). with sincere thanks in advance.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! The A3070 has 11 channels of processing and 9 channels of power. So you can run a 5.1.4 setup without an external amp. Yes, you could run an external amp to have a better experience, but that’s up to you.

[@johnvanput7885]

@@TechnoDad Really appreciate the information and super quick feedback. Love your channel and information that you guys put together. (from Sydney Australia) Stay Safe!

[@MarkFisch]

I have a ? So I have an amp that supports atmos but here is my issue my projector has Audio out out style 3.5mm to RCA now I can hook it up this way again however I wanted to utilize the ARC and Hook up everything to the back of the amp using their hdmi connection. Do you know how I can solve this?

[@MrKoolademann]

Can I use KZbin for the Atmos Demo for setting up and tuning? Or did did the demo loose some quality while being uploaded? Hooking up my Theater room this weekend. Thanks

[@TechnoDad]

+Kaiser Simien Dolby Atmos is added on top of Dolby TrueHD codec. I'm pretty sure KZbin doesn't have that decoding or pass through of that decoding. To my knowledge, the only way to get Dolby Atmos is to use a 4K UHD Blu Ray player that has Atmos support. I have the Dolby Atmos demo disc files if you want them. I put them on a thumb drive and plug it directly into my Oppo 203, and that player sends the Atmos signal to my receiver, no problem. Email me if you want the demo files!

[@paralyzingtech8379]

Can you experience Dolby Atmos with out no Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization input on your avr receiver?

[@JamesNLucy2001]

Hi Techno Dad.. watching your past video on the RP140sa ceiling mount. question for you.. I am getting the LG77C8 TV. I currently have the75Uh8500, Oppo 203 and the sony HT-5000 soundbar which I hate.. Atmos my butt.... LOL.. Anyway, my living room area is kind of like yours, vaulted with beams..My TV is mounted on the wall over the fireplace and floor space is limited so towers are out for me.... I want to get the Klipsch R-25 center and 2 RP140sa to wall mount front facing from F/P to seating area and 2 to wall mount behind and to the side of sitting area. I am also getting the SVS PB-4000 sub woofer..Also getting DenonAVRX2400 ... How do you think that would sound as far as both surround and Atmos? I know the Klipsch website says you can use the RP140sa as surrounds ... you appear to have all the gear already, so thought I would ask your opinion Thanks

[@michaelbetan2546]

my Sony STR DN 1080 Amp supports the use of 2 Atmos Speakers. Is it safe for me to add a further 2 Atmos speakers by "doubling Up" on the Atmos speaker connectors? Basically, I'm hoping I can use 4 ceiling mounted speakers instead of 2.

[@nathanhess3905]

7.1 I am looking to adding two for 5.1.4. I just can't decide if I want to wait for onkyo/pioneer to get their new units out Or go with denon 3700

[@yoenvideo]

Different question.... Can I plug in 2 stereo speakers (left and right) to a surround sound receiver?

[@jamesgabriel2397]

Hi sir i bought denon avex-3700h and i have 11 speakers, how can i set up for atmos sound with using pre amp?

[@ashishanilgarg]

I m planning Back in-wall surrounds for couch right against the wall This surround placement works???

[@victorsebasthiyan9772]

Hai sir i already brought yamaha rxv6a and the speaker boss accontimass 10v. So I need to setup 7.1. So which speaker should I need to buy? An how to setup? Can u plz reply my question

[@mystickid1]

Technodad, for a 5.1 system is it better to use bipole or regular speakers aimed at the listener?

[@TechnoDad]

I use bipole for my surrounds

[@zukaka84]

You got 2 things wrong: 1. Your Denon AVR-X6300H will not support 9.1.2 because front wides were removed from new Denon and Marantz receivers. If you want front wides then you have to stick with 2015 models which end with 200w. 2. Blu-Ray player does not have to have Atmos and DTS:X decoding capability, indeed they don't. You only must be sure that it can bitstream Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. You can even use older players and still get Atmos and DTS:X. I have connected an A/V Receiver to the PC and getting Atmos and DTS:X just because my Nvidia graphics card outputs TrueHD and Master Audio even though there is no mention about Atmos and DTS:X in its specifications.

[@m0LN4r]

The Graphic card passes through a bitstream signal with audio information including atmos, it is the receiver which is doing the encoding actually.

[@joshcorbett768]

The Sony x700 and x800 decode Atmos and DTS-X. But the x800 doesn’t play Dolby vision

[@HeyIntegrity]

Do you know if the nvidia shield TV can do this?

[@lovish9999]

sir kindly guide me.....i have a 5.1 setup right now....have a small room....i want 5.1.4 atmos setup....can i mount rear height speakers right above the surround speakers as my side surrounds are directly with back wall so cant find a way of placing rear heights.....plz help will that give me perfect atmos effect or i need space behind me also?

[@GameH8rs]

Pioneer VSX932 7.2ch AV Receiver. yamaha ns555 speakers and yamaha rsw 300 sub.. nothin fancy but does its job

[@TechnoDad]

Very cool!

[@thetreeleggedman9444]

Hey bro. LG C7T 55" ONKYO TX NR656 , Atmos ready, currently running in 5.1 Panasonic UB900 Canton mains, Wharfedale center, Sony rears, Yamaha sub

[@chehau997]

u should use onkyo rz 840 + procella audio

[@kockondapruthvi]

I see every where these layouts of speaker placement and there is a problem. I know in a 7.1.4 , front height speaker should be 45-55degree in front of me(ceiling) and rear height should be 125-135 degree but i don't see it any where - should i place my height speakers ( i mean how far away from listening position there is an angle for front and rear but no angle suggestion for side ( should i place it right above my left corner seat or a feet away or close to my side wall above my left surround ? I have a Marantz SR 6013 and 7.1.4 speakers in a room 28(L)x13(W)x8.5(H). This answer can help a lot of people in placing ceiling speakers right

[@shawnljackson6233]

I have a 5.1 setup with the Onkyo TX-NR656 receiver and for my speakers are the Sony Core SS series. The front Towers are SSCS3, the rears SSCS5, center SSCS8, and subwoofer SACS9. I'm currently waiting for Sony to finally release their Atmos speakers for the SS towers. I would like to know your opinion on my setup. I know Sony doesn't really come to mind when talking about home theater, usually it's the home theater in a box which I am not a fan of.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I'm not sure as to how the Sony sounds, but I know this...you're getting WAY better sound than with the TV speakers, soundbar, and HT in a box. If you wanted to switch to other speakers, I would go listen to some other brands. Take a song with you that you've heard thousands of times. Sometimes you'll hear things on a set of speakers that you don't hear on yours...then you're in trouble because now you want to buy more speakers, hahahaha!

[@bostonquad2068]

Pew pew😁😁😁😁 love that sound effects I do that all the time

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!

[@jamesturner9858]

I have a pioneer elite vsx-94thx receiver which is a 7.1 receiver. I running M&K’s 750 surround sound 5.1 system. Can I just add 2 more speaker on the ceiling and create a Dolby Atmos feel. Instead of upgrading my receiver

[@blachloch1]

My receiver supports atmos but I've seen a setup where the heights are above the right and left front on the wall not the ceiling, any comments on that ?

[@jaystoner9475]

I'm looking at the Sony STR DN1080 7.1 Atmos. When I look at the back, it looks like a 7.1 with the surround back speakers just flipped up into the ceiling. I want my 7.1config with the additional .2 or .4 ceiling. To me it looks like a 5.1 with ceiling speakers. ????

[@gildragon]

Suppose you have a 7.1.4 speaker setup. But you own a bunch of movies that aren't encoded for 7.1.4 maybe only 5.1 Will my receiver only produce sound to the Front Left, Center, Front Right, Sub, Surround Left, and Surround Right? or will it "adjust" those channels? So for example two of my height channels might convert to additional "front left & front right" and "surround left and surround right"?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! So there are 'up-mix' features on most of these AVRs that will send a signal to your height channels. From what I can tell, it's mostly background music.

[@AdurianJ]

Atmos makes a heck of a difference even in a 7.1 system. Since the audio is position based and not channel based you get a much better translation to your individual speaker setup and placement than in the older audio formats.

[@stevenkenny8999]

Hi China. Good to see you again been very busy. Just a very quick question.for you or anybody who might be able to answer it. For me . I have a Sony 1080. With unfortunately only two channel Dolby Atmos. Out outs. Question is can I. Possibly daisy chain two extra Dolby Atmos to the 2 Chanel. Speekers. Bye obviously keeping it within the 8 ohms. Wiring. Would I still get the same as a 4 channel Dolby Atmos. Thanks.

[@jesusvalido185]

techno dad question I'm thinking getting klipsch 2 rp 280f or rp 250 and 1 rp 440c or 1 rp 250c not sure if I need the extra power room is not big but I'm set on 2 rp 250s 1 112sw and 2 rp 140 sa and second what is a good receiver to go with that

[@TechnoDad]

+Jesus Valido Hi! If you're gonna get the floor standing speakers, I would go with the RP440C. I think the RP250C won't keep up with the towers. If you can, I would suggest going with the RP450C as they will match the RP250F a lot better. For AVR, you can go with anything that's in your price range. There are a lot of units on sale right now as manufacturers have released their 2018 lines. Check out Crutchfield for current AVR sales. Also if you want a great deal on Klipsch and are serious about buying, email me and I'll get you in touch with my Klipsch dealer. He will set you up really good! [e-mail]

[@eazy69ful]

Wsup I'm goingwith the lg oled65ep and the OPPO udp203 and the pioneersc lx901 I have a ps3 will it do hdr Dolby vision Dolby atmos

[@appstate1996]

I'm new to the home theater thing. I purchased a used Onkyo TX-NR545 receiver. It is a 7.2 receiver and has wifi and bluetooth, HDR, ARC. I have 4-Polk Audio floor speakers, a Polk Audio center speaker, Polk Audio sub-woofer, and 2-up-firing Atmos speakers sitting on top of 2 floor speakers. I have the 2-Atmos speakers connected to the "height" channel of the receiver. I think this is a "basic" entry-level system and everything seems to work, but I'm not sure I really notice the Atmos effect when watching the beach landing in Private Ryan. That makes me wonder if I have the speakers calibrated correctly. I don't really know what I'm doing with that. I'm not sure what else could be wrong except, due to my living room size (10X14) and furniture setup, I have the rear floor speakers on each side of my reclining loveseat. The Atmos speakers are sitting on top of those (rear) speakers. I'm seeing where people are saying IF you only have two Atmos speakers, they should be in the front. Perhaps I'll change that and see if I notice a difference. One confusing thing that I am reading is, you have to have Dolby Atmos downloaded to your receiver to have be able to have true Dolby Atmos. I don't know if this is true or not? If so, I don't know if it came with my receiver or not? Well, that's my story. I appreciate people like you putting this information out there for us newbies. If you have any suggestions, I'd sure like to hear them. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position financially to purchase anything more up-to-date or better than what I have. Any suggestions would have to involve my existing system.

[@leeabin1280]

At my house i would love to do a 5.2 atmos system, but i have no way to mount my rear surrounds at the same height as the front. Would an angled adjustable ceiling speaker work. Please help

[@robbyrucker140]

Im gonna run a monoprice 5 1/4 2way angled inwall (carbon fiber) cheap start out one to get. I've got a vaulted ceiling, but onlyin the livingroom.

[@Sy_Hash]

If I have a 7.1.4 receiver, do I HAVE to use all speakers from the onset, or I may add extra speakers later. (I have 5.1.2 speakers presently). Please advise.

[@TechnoDad]

Sy Hash Hi! No you don't. I run a 5.1.2 and I'm planning to add more when I get the space.

[@winch43]

Can I use Klipsch R-41 speakers for Dolby Atmos?

[@pheotonia]

Does your AVR achieve the 9.1.2 channel setup by employing both the "A: & "B" stereo channels?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I believe my Denon cannot, but I did hear about a new processor coming out that will be able to run a 9.2.6 Atmos setup. That sounds nuts!!

[@charliebrown3930]

Hey Techno Dad, awesome video, checked out your other videos, great stuff. keep up the awesome job! quick question, new to the home theater realm, been running on soundbars with two rear surround speaker and sub for many years now, decided to enter this world, and went with Klipsch reference series speakers, two R-820F, one R-34C, and one R-120SW, paired with Denon AVZR S940H receiver with Dolby Atmos support, like you trying to achieve a good 5.1.2 setup, though receiver claims to support 5.2.2, living room has tall ceilings, and can't really mount in ceiling speakers, could do firing up speakers or as you mentioned in this video Elevation speakers, any thoughts or suggestions? firing up Klipsch? or Elevation speakers? which ones? Thanks again for your amazing work in sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Charlie! Thanks for watching! I would go with elevation speakers like these ones from SVS (amzn.to/2MTySkt). I tried both ceiling bounce and mounting the speakers and I got more out of mounting the height channels as opposed to the ceiling bounce. Hope that helps!

[@charliebrown3930]

Thanks @@@TechnoDad , for the response. right on! one last questions on this matter placement? so I have high tall ceilings 131 inches (10.91ft) currently there is 91 inches from the top of my R-820F towers to the ceiling, and I don't have a rear wall behind the seating living room space, so not sure on rear Dolby Atmos speakers location, so how high should I mount the suggested elevation speakers for the front, and lastly what Klipsch speakers do you recommend for the rear surround? can't do towers so speakers that I can put on speaker stands. Thank you! if you email me, I can share my space configuration pictures. I'm in norcal, if your ever up in the area hit me up, can pay for your setup calibration assistances.

[@thomasvarghese3123]

What are the room dimensions for 5.1.2, 7.1.2 and 7.1.4 systems??

[@elfridpuntiel9059]

Gm how many speaker can I connect to one channel receiver

[@eazy69ful]

U R THE TEC MAN very helpful and very knowledgeable thank you techno DAD

[@TechnoDad]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@dwaincarlrobertson]

ok thanks I think it can be done on Vudu but not sure on netflix of course I have Netflix I only see dolby vision when it comes to dolby hopefully you can find out for me love the Channel👍👍

[@TechnoDad]

+Dwain Robertson Thanks man! Be sure to subscribe, I've got a lot of great info for home theater. I also only see Dolby Vision on Netflix, and can't find the Vudu app for my LG OLED. I did find that my TV should work with Vudu according to the user forum.

[@unknownkosmos1822]

This configuration will work on movies and also for music? i want to connect in marantz sr7012 Height1 and Height2 surround speakers. And front speakers and center speaker and surround speakers. Plus 2x subwoofers. I need to know if this configuration will work for movies and for music without missing details????????

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, it'll work if there's a 5 channel or 7 channel stereo option.

[@Torres0524]

I have a 7.2.4 setup, Onkyo tx rz840 with a 2 channel external amp to run the 2 rears all speakers are KLIPSCH

[@stacypeacock70]

I’ve currently got 5.2.4 but adding rear bipoles next week to make it 7.2.4

[@TechnoDad]

Nice!

[@irgproductions]

Hi TD @TechnoDad. How are you? I want and can have the 9.1.2 set up but where and how I should (on the AV) connect the additional 2 L&R speakers (in front of the listener area) as you said on min 4: 5? Do I need an additional amp? Sorry if you have already explained that bf. Thanks man

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! You'll need a high-end AVR or Pre/Pro and Amp to get that done. The Denon X8500H (amzn.to/2X9ZMcD) can support 9.2.4. That's what you'll need to get 9 ear level channels.

[@irgproductions]

@@TechnoDad Thank you, my friend.