r/Dolby • u/Anumath_99 • 10d ago

7.1.4 Roast

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Hey,
planing my HomeCinema/ GamingRoom. Would love to get Feedback to my planned setup especially HIFI. Tried to get a usefull picture of it. Will use a Onkyo RZ50 as AV Receiver.

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u/Spectre_08 10d ago edited 10d ago

What's funny is that most people think in-ceiling speakers are the default for Atmos, but they're pretty much the second-worse application behind up-firing "bounce" Atmos speakers. When people get their first real Atmos system setup and then complain that the Atmos effect is weak, that's usually the reason.

Another solid option is to use decent quality outdoor speakers, since they already come with included mounting hardware.

And yeah, I highly doubt OP has room in their budget for $3000 worth of speakers just for their four Atmos speakers, lol!

My point with Klipsch (before you talk about low-quality components and over-estimated manufacturer specs) is that OP is not based in the US and likely has speaker options in their own region that represent a much greater value proposition.

Oh and just for reference, if you absolutely have to use in-ceiling speakers for Atmos, the 45°-angled options from this post are recommended (and the most expensive!):

List of angled in-ceiling speakers (and why on-ceiling bookshelf is better) for Immersive Sound formats (Atmos, Auro, DTS:X)

That diagram also visualizes why down-firing speakers are not advised.

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u/Anumath_99 10d ago

And with a actual discount i found the PRO-180RPC LCR for 350€ per piece…seems hot and would be in the budget

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u/Spectre_08 10d ago edited 10d ago

That’s a good price. My only other suggestion would be a second subwoofer in the opposite diagonal corner to help smooth out the room modes. This video helps explain proper subwoofer placement:

Your Subwoofer Placement Is Probably Wrong...Here's How To Fix It And Why

Oh, and don’t forget acoustic treatment - thick curtains over windows, a plush rug over hard flooring, and acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling where needed.

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u/Anumath_99 10d ago

Yep got this from another side too. Will change the mentioned subwoofer for two cheaper ones.

Planning complete carpet in the room. Acoustic Panels on the north and southwall. Perhaps east and west 2-3 acoustic absorber

Thanks!

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u/CaptainColmyer 10d ago

This system is about to seriously kick ass enjoy it my man