5.1 atmos setup

[benedium]

Aiyo... no other opinions? Share share leh...

 

[reno77]

Aiyo... no other opinions? Share share leh...

Not for you .. but if someone with a lesser budget comes across this thread.

How about something unconventional?
...like Sony CS series..

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CS-speakers-bundle-Floor-Standing/dp/B07L53CG4X?th=1&psc=1

Zero Fidelity has a review of the bookshelves.. which are the rear in this set ..

The included Sony subwoofer is the weakest point.. can sell it away and upgrade when you find something better.

 

[benedium]

My budget is super low also leh. My 5 2nd hand mission LX speakers cost less than $600 total. Just that I spent more on the receiver and subwoofer. The ceiling/atmos speakers if I add any will be the most not-worth-it. That's why I take so long still haven't done it.

 

[jedi5diah]

for movies only? whats your budget?

 

[benedium]

for movies only? whats your budget?

Based on how much I spent on normal speakers obviously budget would be close to the price of entry level bookshelf speakers. Cannot be I spend $500 on normal speakers and I spend 5k on atmos right? Haha

 

[jedi5diah]

Based on how much I spent on normal speakers obviously budget would be close to the price of entry level bookshelf speakers. Cannot be I spend $500 on normal speakers and I spend 5k on atmos right? Haha

i have already lost track of what you are looking for.

have you settled on front pair and atmos? or still asking for suggestions for both?

 

[benedium]

I'm not the one asking. Thanks anyway haha.

 

[jedi5diah]

I'm not the one asking. Thanks anyway haha.

lagi confused now

 

[benedium]

Ok just sharing again... I read on forums that many people seem to like the sound of svs prime elevation speakers for atmos effect.

So I looked up the specs and it says it has 87db/ watt sensitivity and frequency range of 55hz to 25khz. So that is very similar to a bookshelf speaker. Most other satellite speakers have much more limited range starting from 100hz and higher.

Problem is... svs elevation may be too expensive for most people. So maybe we can enjoy similar atmos performance if we can find other satellite speakers that also have similar frequency range.

Hope experts here can tell me if I'm wrong.

 

[jedi5diah]

what forum siah, svs for HT can never go wrong.

i'm not sure you are looking to upgrade or buy atmos, if you scroll back there are plenty options mentioned.

this list are lower cost than svs
https://www.toolsofmen.com/best-atmos-speakers/

 

[benedium]

Oh ok thanks jedi5diah. But this list only has upfiring atmos modules. I still believe downfiring speakers will be better. Especially if your ceiling is not suitable for reflecting sound the way the upfiring speakers is designed for. My emphasis on the frequency range may also be important. Of cos one must also note that many speaker manufacturers post unreliable frequency range.

 

[86technie]

Not for you .. but if someone with a lesser budget comes across this thread.

How about something unconventional?
...like Sony CS series..

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CS-speakers-bundle-Floor-Standing/dp/B07L53CG4X?th=1&psc=1

Zero Fidelity has a review of the bookshelves.. which are the rear in this set ..

The included Sony subwoofer is the weakest point.. can sell it away and upgrade when you find something better.

Locally it was available for a period than they decide to stop selling.
Alternate is Pioneer Andrew jones which can be brought locally.
However it is sold with AVR but not separately.

 

[mulderfox]

This isn't available for delivery to Singapore. Is it available at local sites/resellers?

Not for you .. but if someone with a lesser budget comes across this thread.

How about something unconventional?
...like Sony CS series..

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CS-speakers-bundle-Floor-Standing/dp/B07L53CG4X?th=1&psc=1

Zero Fidelity has a review of the bookshelves.. which are the rear in this set ..

The included Sony subwoofer is the weakest point.. can sell it away and upgrade when you find something better.

 

[jedi5diah]

i rem someone posted a celling mounted, not sure is it atmos or not.
i think below list you can mount as per prime elevation downfiring also
the klipsch
Q50a Dolby Atmos Speaker
Dali Alteco C-1

 

[benedium]

Yup. All more expensive than bookshelf speakers like I said before.

 

[reno77]

This isn't available for delivery to Singapore. Is it available at local sites/resellers?

Good question.. The fronts, center and back are on Sony monthly sale this month..but Sony outlets are closed till April..hmm

Fronts - $199 .. EACH
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Stereo%20Floor-Standing%20Speaker&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS3&name=SS-CS3

Rear -$299
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Stereo%20Bookshelf%20Speakers&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS5&name=SS-CS5


Center - $179
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Centre%20Speaker&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS8&name=SS-CS8

 

[86technie]

Good question.. The fronts, center and back are on Sony monthly sale this month..but Sony outlets are closed till April..hmm

Fronts - $199 .. EACH
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Stereo%20Floor-Standing%20Speaker&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS3&name=SS-CS3

Rear -$299
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Stereo%20Bookshelf%20Speakers&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS5&name=SS-CS5


Center - $179
https://www.sony.com.sg/microsite/promotions/product.html?series=Centre%20Speaker&category=home_audio&sub_category=audio_components&model=SS-CS8&name=SS-CS8

Closed till June 1st, physical stores for what I remember there isn't
any set to demo.
May have to place order.
FYI Sony also have Atmos speaker but available on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCSE-Dolby-Enabled-Speakers/dp/B07B48FJFH

 

[jedi5diah]

cheap but too cheapo?
https://www.lazada.sg/products/whar...42.searchlist.list.43.6a2048dbrnRc2E&search=1

General Description 3D Surround Speakers
Enclosure Type Closed-box system
Transducer Complement 2-way
Bass Driver 4" (100mm) black woven Kevlar® cone
Treble Driver 1” (25mm) soft dome
AV Shield No
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 88dB
Recommended Amplifier Power 20-60W
Peak SPL 98dB
Nominal Impedance 4Ω (compatible 8Ω )
Minimum Impedance 3.3Ω
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 100Hz ~ 20kHz
Bass Extension (-6dB) 90Hz
Crossover Frequency 1.6kHz
Dimensions (HxWxD) 265 x 155 x (165+5)mm
Net Weight 3.0kg/pcs

klipsch is cheaper in US even after importing but you can check with TCA if it is cheaper locally

i rem you have mission lx2? have you tried using it as atmos, maybe you can share your experience with it.

price vs fidelity is up to each own. even if you spend more on atmos than front pair who can say you are wrong? sore eyes maybe?

 

[mulderfox]

Hi!

I'm trying to build a setup for my new HDB.
I am building it around the Marantz SR6013/SR6014 receiver, but I want to keep the budget up to 2000 s$.
So, my speaker package options are limited to Mission, Wharfedale, Polk audio or used sets.
Any recommendations? it's a small 3room HDB, but I do intend to add 2 speakers for 5.1.2 atmos sooner than later.
If you have any cheap finds both in terms of the Marantz receiver (don't offer me onkyo or others) or the speaker packages - I'll be happy to consider.

Thanks!

So, first step was finally taken by buying a slightly used Wharfedale Crystal 5.0 set from @benedium - thanks man!
Next will be Sub-woofer, and AV receiver, but I'm in no hurry whatsoever..

 

[benedium]

U are welcome mulderfox! Very nice meeting u and thank u too!

Wah those sonys are so cheap! But dunno sound like what....