nolatx
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Post by nolatx on Jul 21, 2020 22:04:41 GMT -5
I’m torn between the a1 upward firing atmos speakers or the new vaulta in ceiling. Any suggestions?
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Post by novisnick on Jul 21, 2020 22:08:09 GMT -5
I’m torn between the a1 upward firing atmos speakers or the new vaulta in ceiling. Any suggestions? I’ve never been a fan of the theory of reflecting sound for HT. Fine for fill music and Bose 901’s! |
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Post by davidl81 on Jul 21, 2020 22:10:16 GMT -5
I’m torn between the a1 upward firing atmos speakers or the new vaulta in ceiling. Any suggestions? I would go in ceiling unless it was too hard to install. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 21, 2020 22:34:15 GMT -5
^^^^^
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Post by JKCashin on Jul 22, 2020 0:10:34 GMT -5
You bought the Enotiva processor for the sound... my take is finish the job and use "real" height speakers... in the end it will be worth it
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Post by ttocs on Jul 22, 2020 0:13:24 GMT -5
Ceiling. You'll thank me later. (Adrian Monk)
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Post by cawgijoe on Jul 22, 2020 6:50:22 GMT -5
Ceiling unless you for some reason can't run cable.
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Post by geebo on Jul 22, 2020 6:58:12 GMT -5
I tried the A-1s on top of my main speakers in reflecting mode and while it made a difference I wasn't satisfied so I moved them up to the wall/ceiling boundary. Much better. I'd say go ceiling.
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Post by 405x5 on Jul 22, 2020 8:40:49 GMT -5
I’m torn between the a1 upward firing atmos speakers or the new vaulta in ceiling. Any suggestions? You have only to remember that upward firing loudspeakers were born out of necessity when it became clear that overheads were impractical or impossible for many end users for a number of reasons. This thread link: www.avforums.com/threads/atmos-crossover-setting.2140833/is yet another example of what should be considered when getting upward firing systems to integrate as seamlessly as possible, provided your not dealing with a vaulted ceiling that’s too high to make it work effectively. Bill |
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Post by megash0n on Jul 22, 2020 8:52:24 GMT -5
I tried the A-1s on top of my main speakers in reflecting mode and while it made a difference I wasn't satisfied so I moved them up to the wall/ceiling boundary. Much better. I'd say go ceiling. Same for me. I did not at all like the up firing. I do like the speaker itself though. |
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Post by amped on Jul 22, 2020 10:50:17 GMT -5
Upward firing are for old guys like me who aren't into HT at nearly the level I once was...I have a great Samsung sound bar with 2 side firing speaker and 2 up firing speaker included and 2 wireless rear channels w/ up firing speakers does it sound good? Actually I would call it a "satisfying" experience BUT up firing speakers are in no way as good as direct/discrete channels. So if you can, mount them puppies! Not to mention go to a Dolby Cinema and you will see no speaker tops!
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Post by ttocs on Jul 22, 2020 10:55:37 GMT -5
My ceiling is my roof, it's a cathedral ceiling. Plus, being a small house, the roof is built with 2x8's so there is no chance I can cut holes for speakers and properly insulate. So my speakers are mounted to the ceiling and the wires run exposed.
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Post by SteveH on Aug 1, 2020 20:38:29 GMT -5
If you have the access and ability to install in-ceiling speakers, it is definitely worth the effort, you will appreciate the end results!
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