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Dolby Atmos Question

  • 07-07-2020 05:10PM
    #1
    wandererz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,936 ✭✭✭


    I have a Sony STRDN1080 and a Onkyo Black Atmos 5.1.2 speaker package (sold the Onkyo receiver & switched to the Sony).

    However, i feel that the sound is just underwhelming. I never get that immersive feeling that Atmos and DTS-X are supposed to bring. I certainly don't feel that the sound (for example of a helicopter) is above me etc.

    I can't place speakers in the ceiling so i'm limited to upfiring speakers. 
    Having used both the Onkyo & Sony receivers, i'm prone to thinking that the problem is the speakers.
    The room is a standard lounge like in any 3-bed semi or apartment. Have about 3.6mtrs from TV wall to couch wall. Have auto-calibrated multiple times.

    Any recommendations if i were to change the speaker package around?


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  • #2
    Richersounds.ie: DavidS
    Company Representative Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: DavidS


    wandererz wrote: »
    I have a Sony STRDN1080 and a Onkyo Black Atmos 5.1.2 speaker package (sold the Onkyo receiver & switched to the Sony).

    However, i feel that the sound is just underwhelming. I never get that immersive feeling that Atmos and DTS-X are supposed to bring. I certainly don't feel that the sound (for example of a helicopter) is above me etc.

    I can't place speakers in the ceiling so i'm limited to upfiring speakers. 
    Having used both the Onkyo & Sony receivers, i'm prone to thinking that the problem is the speakers.
    The room is a standard lounge like in any 3-bed semi or apartment. Have about 3.6mtrs from TV wall to couch wall. Have auto-calibrated multiple times.

    Any recommendations if i were to change the speaker package around?
    Hi Wandererz.

    Atmos is not on every movie and only on the ones with an Atmos sound track.

    So if you are watching a normal movie Atmos will not be decoded or included.

    It might be worth upgrading to the Stand alone Atmos speakers as they do produce a more fully range of audio.
    Perhaps something like the Eltax Monitor Atm's at £129
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-203576-eltax-monitor-atm-dolby-atmos-speakers-per-pair.aspx

    or the excellent Dali Alteco 1's priced at £289
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-203058-dali-alteco-c1-black-surround-speakers-per-pair.aspx

    Or are you looking to upgrade the whole speaker package?

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Kenny.


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