The latest HD content, or movies, and latest video games you can enjoy smoothly. Smooth Bluetooth Streaming So if you want to create a new home entertainment system and want to know how to make a Dolby Atmos speaker placement what you should really pay attention at is first what type of technology you prefer. You will go for dedicated ceiling speakers or you will go for up-firing speakers from the main 5.1 setup? If you go for the second solution then things are pretty simple as the speakers are fixed so no need to do anything. But if you decide to go the first root then you have a lot of options. Almost all new AV receivers that support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X give you a variety of setups for the ceiling speakers. You can add a single speaker in the middle of the area. If you want to add 2 of them then you get the option to place them either on top of the front speakers, to place them in the middle or above the rear speakers. Now what to choose is up to you and it depends also what your room allows. But if we had to choose we would either place them on top of the front speakers or in the middle to have the best results.

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The surround speakers offer single 8cm cones each, with theoretical power of 130W. These speakers really are very light and you should be careful where you place them because it is very easy to fall over since they can either be mounted on a base or on the wall.

Lastly, the Zone B line out, powered Zone B, and HDCP 2.2 technology is everything you need to have an efficient connection system. Breathtaking Audio Quality With Onkyo TX-SR494 Now if you go for dedicated speaker setups you don’t need any specific speakers types as any speaker looking downward can do the job. It all depends on the quality and the looks of the speakers you will choose. But if you choose a setup that has up firing speakers integrated in the main speakers then your options are more limited but still you have enough options to choose from depending on size and quality. AccuEQ room acoustic calibration work according to speaker size, distance from the receiver position, and the presence of the speaker. This feature actually detects these factors and then creates a virtual environment around the room.

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The connections are sufficient for pairing with several devices or speakers. For a receiver, it is not mandatory to have lots of connections when a few can cover the whole connection system. Object-based audio creates a virtual effect of sound around you without any height speaker. 4K HDR contentHome cinema speaker systems can be distinguished in 2 categories. The first category is the one that you buy each speaker individually and build your speaker system by yourself. In this category are people that are already experienced with audio systems and know exactly what they are looking for. There are a lot of speakers to choose from so you have a lot of flexibility in this situation. Almost all speaker brands offer individual speakers so you can choose from a wide collection of speakers of different sizes and specifications. As the TX-SR494 allows Bluetooth streaming it is super easy to get connected to speakers or devices. Pair with your PC, tablet, phone and stream what you like to listen to. Pioneer and Onkyo are 2 companies that have created some low cost, entry level 5.1.4 and 5.1.2 setups with up firing speakers integrated in the main speakers.

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But this does not mean you will not be able to connect to today’s gaming system, or speakers even streaming devices. Because of the HDMI and USB, you can easily connect them. This receiver just plugs and enjoys the process. Thus, the Onkyo TX-SR494 receiver supports this format you guess without even a height speaker you are ready to get the three-dimensional sound. Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® DTS Virtual X format especially helps with the 3D sound stage with any height or rear speakers. Like the setup 5.1, 7.1, or 3.1 whatever it is you can get the 3D sound around you filling your whole room.

All in all this is a very good setup if you are looking to buy a next generation Dolby Atmos Home Cinema speaker setup without breaking the bank and without the trouble of having to place the extra speakers on the ceiling of your house. It may not be the best speakers money can buy but for what it was made for it offers everything you need and more. You can find these speakers in the links below in set with an AV receiver or only the speakers so you can decide what you want best. Highly recommended. If you liked this review, would like to add something or have any questions you can write in the comments below.