Can I use any speaker as an Atmos speaker?

You can use any speakers. For instance, If you already have a 5.1 or 7.1 channel speaker system, you can upgrade for Atmos with ease by adding an extra speaker pair. This will help to convey the overhead sound in Atmos soundtracks.

Can I use normal bookshelf speakers for Atmos?

You can use bookshelf speakers for Atmos in two ways. Set them on top of your front speakers, angling them up to the ceiling. This way, they’ll fire the sound up and off the ceiling to the listening position, or you fix them into or on the ceiling to provide the height element that’s key to Atmos.

Do you need surround sound for Dolby Atmos?

To get the most authentic Dolby Atmos experience, you need a conventional 5.1, 7.1, or 9.1 surround-sound speaker setup, plus the addition of two or four overhead ceiling-mounted speakers.

What makes a speaker Atmos enabled?

The solution is Dolby Atmos enabled speakers. Employing a combination of unique physical speaker design and special signal processing, Dolby Atmos enabled speakers allow you to experience overhead sounds from speakers that are placed at the same level as traditional speakers or slightly above.

Are Atmos speakers worth it?

Dolby Atmos’ being able to create a near real-life listening experience from a movie, video game, or film recording makes it absolutely worth it. This object-based audio system takes surround sound to a whole new level by creating a ‘bubble’ in which sound comes from all angles.

How do I know if my speakers are Dolby Atmos?

The one surefire way to confirm Dolby Atmos is working is to check the information panel on the front of your A/V receiver or your soundbar (if it has one, or perhaps an on-screen display).

Can front height speakers be used for Atmos?

Most AVRs will support the use of front height (Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz) mounted speakers with Dolby Atmos playback; however, we recommend the use of either overhead or Dolby Atmos enabled speakers to create the most lifelike and enveloping audio experience.

Do you need special speakers for Dolby Atmos?

You don’t need a “Dolby Atmos speaker” to play Dolby Atmos, any more than you need an “HD antenna” or “4K antenna” to receive those broadcasts. You will need to buy separate height speakers to add to your existing surround sound setup to get the proper effect, but they don’t need to be labeled “for Dolby Atmos”.

Is Atmos up-firing speakers a gimmick?

The up-firing speakers aren’t a gimmick. They do in some cases work, but not at all times. It depends on your room and reflection points. For TRUE atmos experience, get in-ceiling speakers

Do I need to buy Dolby Atmos?

No, you do not need to work with a Dolby Atmos TV to get this feature. While that model of TV will provide you with Dolby Atmos, and many consumers purchase it for that reason, it is also possible to enjoy the benefits and features of Dolby Atmos without this model of TV. In fact, most TV sets themselves don’t support this Dolby Atmos anyway.

What is special about Dolby Atmos?

Fills your entire living room with a rich,clear,and captivating sound that emanates from all corners