winsonlim Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hi, I am looking to upgrade me 7.1 to a 7.1.4. And I am contemplating between these 2 config. I had measured the degrees to what it will be if mounted to my front wall or ceiling. I understand this boils down to preference, but what do you guys prefer? Top fronts? or Front heights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsonlim Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Anyone? Would you prefer a wider Atmos space? As I cannot achieve a perfect 45 degrees for both options.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongSilent Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I have the top fronts right now. Just finishing my man cave with in ceiling. I am thinking I will get better sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314carpenter Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I just hang my speakers up. Depends on the primarily on your room, speakers, and construction. I personally like full range speakers in their original boxes, and not compromised speaker components placed in-wall or in-ceiling configurations. Probably get the green light from the wife if they are in-ceiling though. To answer your question directly, wider angles and greater distances will benefit the height channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsonlim Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 The RSL c34e are back! I may just go for 4x c34e for all TOP in-ceilings vs 2x rp-500sa (Front Heights) and 2x c34e (Top Rears). Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikingKlipschman Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 i have now a 7.1 system with Klipsch r-41sa on the wall in my apartment it works perfekt, I will upgrade to a 9.1 this year with atmos on the wall in front and back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Performance Driven Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 5:03 AM, winsonlim said: Hi, I am looking to upgrade me 7.1 to a 7.1.4. And I am contemplating between these 2 config. I had measured the degrees to what it will be if mounted to my front wall or ceiling. I understand this boils down to preference, but what do you guys prefer? Top fronts? or Front heights? I'm in a very similar situation myself with almost the same exact angles as you. I have the klipsch rp-500sa speakers and have been wondering the same. I have been thinking of actually mounting the 500sa speakers upside down on the ceiling, as in having the rubber feet on the roof. I have to move my ceiling fan 2ft to get the perfect 45 degrees tho. I don't want to cut 5 holes in my ceiling, 4 for speakers and 1 to move the fan, so I'm considering the 2 fronts up high and the 2 back mounted to the ceiling, or all 4 set up as height speakers for atmos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsonlim Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Indeed the ceiling fan. We are in the same dilemma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Performance Driven Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 3 hours ago, winsonlim said: Indeed the ceiling fan. We are in the same dilemma! I am going to attempt to move my ceiling fan this weekend. It will be centered between the 2 front ceiling mounted speakers. I am actually mounting 4 klipsch 500sa speakers upside down with the angle pointing toward the mlp. Doing it this way with moving the fan will get me really close to the 45 degrees Dolby recommends. I'll have to post updates and pictures, and performance when it's all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmlaven Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 If you were to go with the Front Height rather than the Top Front, how would you designate those speakers with your AVR? Would you set your Front Heights as Heights or as Tops? I've got a similar situation with Rear Heights, too and am wondering whether I should designate my Front & Rear Heights as Heights or as tops. Given my short room - 12'6" from screen to back wall with MLP 2' away from back wall - the Heights seems like they could be designated as Tops rather than Heights and I'm wondering whether that in a 5.1.4 system would create a better or worse sound bubble for Atmos and DTS-X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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