Do Atmos speakers need to match main channels?

[bomt697]

Hello, I am having a hard time picking out a ceiling speaker that is going to be used 90% as movie Atmos speakers.
I have Def Tech 9060 for the fronts and center, do I need to go with Def tech ceiling speakers?
Does timbre match matter for Atmos effects?

If I dont need to go with Def Tech, what speakers should I be looking at?
Looking for a 6.5" speaker with 100-200 watts, 4 speakers, budget is $800-1000 total (less would be way better)

Please advise, thanks !!

 

[Hetfield]

Nope, any speaker will do and I wouldn't go too expensive with it either. Nothing crazy.

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[bomt697]

Nope, any speaker will do and I wouldn't go too expensive with it either. Nothing crazy.

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Never bought Atmos speakers before, whats a good price range to be in to get the most bang for buck?

 

[Hetfield]

Never bought Atmos speakers before, whats a good price range to be in to get the most bang for buck?

Something like this, it's not a demanding channel.

"SVS Prime Elevation | World’s Most Versatile Home Theater Speaker" https://www.svsound.com/collections/prime-elevation?wiz_medium=cpc&wiz_source=google&wiz_campaign=760424595&gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrd2MWgjqHVJNF97Fca367Z91NFK4Ko74ASTcdN_lBrp2HCrgFR5YvnRoClz8QAvD_BwE

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[bomt697]

Something like this, it's not a demanding channel.

"SVS Prime Elevation | World’s Most Versatile Home Theater Speaker" https://www.svsound.com/collections/prime-elevation?wiz_medium=cpc&wiz_source=google&wiz_campaign=760424595&gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrd2MWgjqHVJNF97Fca367Z91NFK4Ko74ASTcdN_lBrp2HCrgFR5YvnRoClz8QAvD_BwE

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I was thinking more along the lines for in-ceiling speakers, but how would these stack up to something direct (or close to) over head?

 

[Hetfield]

These are supposed to excellent for Atmos but if you want to go in ceiling these get very good reviews.

"C34E Edgeless In-Ceiling Speaker - RSL Speakers" https://rslspeakers.com/products/c34e-edgeless-in-ceiling-speaker/

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[William Lemmerhirt]

Both speakers that hetfield recommended will work great. I have the RSL c34e’s mixed with JBL studio II series and they work great together. I personally like to match things as much as I can, but Either of these would work great. There are obviously cheaper options that will be good too. But there’s no reason not to use quality speakers at all locations.

 

[TLS Guy]

Hello, I am having a hard time picking out a ceiling speaker that is going to be used 90% as movie Atmos speakers.
I have Def Tech 9060 for the fronts and center, do I need to go with Def tech ceiling speakers?
Does timbre match matter for Atmos effects?

If I dont need to go with Def Tech, what speakers should I be looking at?
Looking for a 6.5" speaker with 100-200 watts, 4 speakers, budget is $800-1000 total (less would be way better)

Please advise, thanks !!

You don't need an Atmos speaker that takes 100 to 200 watts, and a 6.5" speaker does not exist that takes that much power.

I used these 6.5" speakers

They are very neutral and have never once drawn attention to themselves.

They are available from Madisound.

 

[Erod]

DefTech di-6.5r

They're excellent for Atmos.