Dolby Atmos

[acho7]

I have a 7.1 system. Is it worth disconnecting the rear speakers from the receiver to use those ports for the Onkyo SKH-410 Dolby Atmos-Enabled Speaker System on top of the two front speakers? Will I be losing much?

Thanks for the input.

 

[TheWarrior]

You won't lose much, but you won't gain much either. Save your money!

 

[acho7]

You won't lose much, but you won't gain much either. Save your money!

Really? Such rave reviews on Dolby Atmos. Why your lack of enthusiasm?

 

[fmw]

Personally, I see no point in going beyond 5.1. In fact I would be fine with 3.1. The rave reviews are probably done by people who either have a stake in the industry or have purchased Atmos gear and are waiting for some software. My receiver has Atmos. I don't intend to use it for anything. Perhaps you should ask the question of someone who writes rave reviews. If you want employ it, by all means do so.

 

[TheWarrior]

Really? Such rave reviews on Dolby Atmos. Why your lack of enthusiasm?

Marketing propaganda, my friend! Buy lots of speakers cause it'll sound better!!!!!!

NO... buy 5 quality speakers and take the time to set them up properly. 7 if you've got the space, but even then, most movies are only mastered for 5 channels anyway.

Atmos and DTS:X are just the latest shiny thing available. But because they require more connections on receivers, they often take from the amp to keep costs down. Do you really think $1000 for 11 speakers is going to sound better than $1000 for 2 speakers? Thats a very broad question, but hopefully you see my point. Buy quality, not quantity!

 

[Stampede]

I am new to the forum and the audio world,but I have a different opinion on this. I too believed that Atmos was a gimmick and I used my Atmos Amp for over a year in a 7.1 config. Until I heard a demo of it for home theater. Really was amazed at the extra dimesion that was added. Its not the "greatest break through in 20 years" but I believe it adds to the immersion . Even good 5.1 mixes upscaled(Try Master and commander and U571) really do feel so much more immersive.

I do agree with the other guys posting that you rather spend more on quailty rather than adding more speakers, but I see your post didnt mention spending more or buying more speakers.

Your question of changing 7.1 to 5.1.2, I would say NO. Rather stick 7.1 and raise the rear speakers above the listening position maybe abt half a meter( depending how far your rear speakers are) and aim them down. I believe this will add a bit of a height feel for those Atmos tracks.