[How should I set up these speakers?]

3 minutes ago, wvu80 said:

If I am reading correctly the Atmos modules and his ceiling speakers are both in the same spot in the front.  To put the question a slightly different way, is a direct radiating Atmos ceiling speaker better than a reflected speaker?

 

My answer is "I don't know" because I don't have Atmos and I'm not well versed in what works best.  Some Atmos guys will hopefully weigh in with some good answers.

 

Actually, the in ceiling speakers are slightly behind the sitting area while the 280FAs are in the front. I have them all connected. I will play around with the setup a bit more. I watched GOTG (DTS:X, I believe) and the sound-field was active and impressive. I did run Audyessy but it gives a couple of choices in terms of speaker placement. I was hoping someone had a similar experience. Thanks for the advice. I will let you know what I find to be the best set up.

 

 

[How should I set up these speakers?]

I was hoping to get a little advice on how I should arrange my speaker setup. I'm using a Marantz NR1609 as my AVR. I have a set of RP280FA, RP450C for center and R1650 in my ceiling directly over my listening area. The 1609 allows an atmos setup so what speakers should I use as the height speakers? The 1650s or the atmos speakers in the 280FA? I appreciate any advice.

 

BTW: I also have a set of B&W 601s and a set of RF10s that I could move around if the current speakers are not a good mix for atmos setup.