A 9.1.2 system adds a pair of front wide speakers to a 7.1.2 layout.

A 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 system uses four ceiling speakers, or four Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers or modules.

In case you have a 7.1.4 or 9.1. Most dolby receivers will support upto 7.1.2 speaker set-up where 9 speakers need to be connected to the receiver.

There will be two more for the ceiling speakers. A 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 system uses two ceiling speakers, or two Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers or modules. In most receivers say for a 5.1.2 you will have one channel connected to the front speaker, 2 to the sides, 2 at the back and one for the subwoofer.Whichever you choose, our setup guides will show you how to arrange your speakers for the best possible experience.ĭolby Atmos speaker layouts parallel the 5.1 and 7.1 setups for surround sound. Share Facebook Share on Twitter DESCRIPTION REVIEWS SHIPPING RELATED PRODUCTS This product has been retired and kept here for reference. While two Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, modules, or overhead speakers will deliver a compelling experience, we recommend using four if possible. This will deliver more precisely located and realistic overhead sounds. Add-on modules, containing only the upward-firing elements, that sit on top of your current speakers or on a nearby surfaceĪ soundbar enabled with Dolby Atmos includes upward-firing speakers.Integrated units that also include traditional, forward-firing speakers.There are two kinds of Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers: Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers direct sound upward and reflect off the ceiling to produce incredibly lifelike, overhead sound. Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, SDDS, and THX are all common 5.1 systems. It uses five full bandwidth channels and one low-frequency effects channel (the 'point one'). 5.1 is the most commonly used layout in home theatres. There are a few ways to bring the overhead sound of Dolby Atmos into your home:Ĭeiling speakers and Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers or modules deliver equivalent performance. 5.1 surround sound ('five-point one') is the common name for surround sound audio systems.

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