AKosc Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Hi, I am currently thinking about upgrading to a Dolby Atmos configuration (currently running a 7.1), but I am not sure if I should do four overhead speakers instead of two. I know that more is always better, but first I would have to buy an external stereo amplifier for the 10th and 11th channel, and second the two overhead rows infront and behind the seating position would only be six feet away due to my small room. Would it still be worth it to go with four overhead speakers? The photos show my setup and where the overhead speaker should be in optimal position (Dolby recommendations on their website) Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I started Atmos with just 2 upfiring atmos module speakers and it sounded good, but not great. If a plane flew over head from front to back on screen, the sound stopped in front of you. When I added rear atmos module speakers, the plane flew all of the way back. It was night and day. It's worth the extra speakers and the 2 channel amp IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball_pw Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 4 gives you panning front and back as well as side to side. It is nice for scenes with action above you like Ready Player One’s race scene. You may want to check where you can place them in the ceiling to ensure there aren’t any limitations there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeybaster Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 overhead speakers facilitate a much more noticeable and smooth transition overhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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