Couple questions about Yamaha RX-A3060

[William Lemmerhirt]

Well I've heard many dissatisfied comments about the upfiring speakers particularly, not so much about substituting wall mounted speakers. I think well setup ceiling speakers with the placement parameters as ideally defined by Atmos/DTS:X would be something to aim at rather than compromises. I already have a fairly immersive setup so doing something like upfiring or different wall positions I don't think is worth the effort to accommodate Atmos/DTS:X speakers or content.....for now.

Same here. And @Pogre.

 

[Pogre]

Also, I have vaulted ceilings so up firing wouldn't work at all. The slope of my ceiling starts right above my tv. I'm finding that it's actually pretty good for music, but reflecting sounds wouldn't work at all with my setup.

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Well I've heard many dissatisfied comments about the upfiring speakers particularly, not so much about substituting wall mounted speakers. I think well setup ceiling speakers with the placement parameters as ideally defined by Atmos/DTS:X would be something to aim at rather than compromises. I already have a fairly immersive setup so doing something like upfiring or different wall positions I don't think is worth the effort to accommodate Atmos/DTS:X speakers or content.....for now.

Thank you for correcting my info

 

[Pogre]

I don't think anyone is saying you're wrong, hasan. Just differing opinions.

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

I don't think anyone is saying you're wrong, hasan. Just differing opinions.

Well, either way I don't like making holes in my ceiling just for speakers.. I rather hang them and be flexible if I'm to change my furniture layout

 

[lovinthehd]

Thank you for correcting my info

Not correcting, just explaining my reasons. In order to deal with my ceiling what with wiring and mounts (whether or not in-ceiling vs ceiling mounts), just not something I want to do in my living room where my main gear is. I may eventually convert a room downstairs into a media/theater room, that's where something like Atmos would start to be interesting....

As to your comment about DTS:X not being particularly based on ceiling speakers, will have to check that out as that's not been my impression but I really haven't dived into the subject since I'm not doing any implementing at this time. I know just enough to be dangerous

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Not correcting, just explaining my reasons. In order to deal with my ceiling what with wiring and mounts (whether or not in-ceiling vs ceiling mounts), just not something I want to do in my living room where my main gear is. I may eventually convert a room downstairs into a media/theater room, that's where something like Atmos would start to be interesting....

As to your comment about DTS:X not being particularly based on ceiling speakers, will have to check that out as that's not been my impression but I really haven't dived into the subject since I'm not doing any implementing at this time. I know just enough to be dangerous

Dangerous you are indeed

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Hey guys.. yesterday I tried DTS:X movie (jason bourne) and it wasn't what I expected.. It wasn't too loud and more subtle than movies with dolby atmos.. maybe the makers of the movie wanted it this way but I have to hear another movie to compare.. have any of you compared both DTS:X and atmos?

 

[lovinthehd]

I don't have a system incorporating the necessary speakers myself and don't believe William or Pogre do either...

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

I don't have a system incorporating the necessary speakers myself and don't believe William or Pogre do either...

That's a shame.. I kinda hoped you listened to them at least

 

[lovinthehd]

That's a shame.. I kinda hoped you listened to them at least

Listened how, though? In a dealer's room, another enthusiast's room or somewhere in between? With what speakers? Whose calibration/setup?

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

I don't have a system incorporating the necessary speakers myself and don't believe William or Pogre do either...

Unfortunately you are correct sir. I am however working on an atmos implementation in my LR. We'll see how that goes. Until then I live vicariously.

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Listened how, though? In a dealer's room, another enthusiast's room or somewhere in between? With what speakers? Whose calibration/setup?

I get your point.. I apologize

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Unfortunately you are correct sir. I am however working on an atmos implementation in my LR. We'll see how that goes. Until then I live vicariously.

Good luck with that.. please let me know once you are done

 

[lovinthehd]

I get your point.. I apologize

No apologies needed, just pointing out how hard it can be to listen to such a setup. I'm just mostly not willing to go much out of my way to hear one, as it would be quite a long drive to even the nearest movie theater fitted with Atmos, or to the nearest dealer showroom with such a setup (like a 5 hour round trip at minimum for either). Maybe a friendly forum member lives closer with a nicer setup but I'm not aware of such....

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

No apologies needed, just pointing out how hard it can be to listen to such a setup. I'm just mostly not willing to go much out of my way to hear one, as it would be quite a long drive to even the nearest movie theater fitted with Atmos, or to the nearest dealer showroom with such a setup (like a 5 hour round trip at minimum for either). Maybe a friendly forum member lives closer with a nicer setup but I'm not aware of such....

I understand what you're saying.. I'm just disappointed dts:x didn't live up to my expectations (yet, it's still too soon to judge) I'll find another movie to test there must be something out there and I will let you know what I think.. thanks alot my friend

 

[lovinthehd]

I understand what you're saying.. I'm just disappointed dts:x didn't live up to my expectations (yet, it's still too soon to judge) I'll find another movie to test there must be something out there and I will let you know what I think.. thanks alot my friend

Keep trying different titles, too, mixes vary. Maybe search for threads on the subject of what the best demo movies/scenes are....

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Keep trying different titles, too, mixes vary. Maybe search for threads on the subject of what the best demo movies/scenes are....

I'm already searching for some action movie.. the last witch hunter sounds tempting to try

 

[Hasan Alnajdi]

Hey guys.. again, DTS:X disappointes.. big time! I find atmos way out of its league.. there just no comparison.. think its my equipments or the tech it self?

 

[lovinthehd]

I forget, what is your speaker configuration now with the latest changes? Got a new pic/diagram?