It’s not everyday that one of the most recognized speaker designers and engineers in the world visits to help set up and calibrate a brand-new kind of surround speaker system they’ve just designed.
I’m talking about Pioneer’s Andrew Jones and his new Elite Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. I got to spend a full day with the man in DT’s home theater as we talked speaker tech, design, and Dolby’s re-envisioning of surround sound in the home, called Dolby Atmos. It was pretty freakin’ sweet.
But I must cop to having entered into the meeting with a little bit of skepticism. You see, although I’ve heard enough of Andrew Jones’ speakers in the past to know the system would probably sound very good — if not damn spectacular — I had some serious doubts about this “Atmos-enabled” approach. It sounded to me like some kind of acoustic voodoo. I just didn’t think it would work very well.
I was so wrong. Turns out, not only is this Atmos-enabled approach a realistic alternative to ceiling speakers, it has its own distinct advantages, too. And it sounds great.
Read DT’s full review of Pioneer’s Elite Dolby Atmos speaker system and receiver here. http://www.digitaltrends.com/speaker-reviews/pioneer-elite-dolby-atmos-enabled-speaker-system-review/
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wish I had house to build a sound system. In my studio flat, I’m stuck with headphones
I bought three years ago the previous generation of Andrew Jones “budget” speaker system. Only to came extremely impressed with it. Now I’m waiting for these new Elite Atmos speakers to replace it. This guy is truly a genious. Can’t understand so many people saying BS this BS that without even testing this new approach…Andrew Jones is a well regarded audio engineer…
Binaural recordings are better
no thanks. .ill stick with dolby 5.1 or 7.1
I’ve always pointed my rear speakers to the ceiling fills the room more from bottom top, mine are few foot off the ground pointed at an angle up
This is a joke.. I’d prefer DTS Neural X and use my 7.2 setup – more freedom, less on money and better effect.
Have you heard of calibration – distance, angle etc…Wow what a BS. Create a hype based on some logic, people are smarter than you think, give some credit to your buyers – they’re not that dumb
What brand of stuff is that at 0:13? Or is it just CGI?
You can immerse yourself with a good soundbar but what sound imaging?
I was doing this set-up years ago — reinforce with ceiling mounted speakers
People only bitch and whine when they don’t have the money.
And for a low price of 3,500 for the speakers only…….
Andrew is a genius & a great speaker designer, as he should be, he’s a physicist.
I have all 7 of my speakers mounted 2/3rds up the wall 3 ft. above seating.
The bubble of surround & the seldom mentioned Haas effect is superb!
I’ll stick with 7.1 & pass on the Atmos.
But, I may buy his 5.1 speaker line, SP~K52FS
to upgrade from satellites.
I love the satellites as they’re dialed in, but, the Pioneers are sweet.
So, soon I’ll buy the Pioneers to replace the 12 year old satellites & dial them in.
Voila’!
Pro-Surround Sound for under $500.
Too bad Jones left Pioneer for ELAC.
Sounds like a great way to piss off top neighbors untill they get a down firing subwoofer 😀
FAIL i have 2 story ceilings
What about speakers under the floor?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/252627984932
Atmos is a COMPLETE WASTE of money!
Spend the same amount on 4, or even just 2, speakers and amp. The added quality will be huge, and will give a much more pleasing experience.
Recap: SAME Budget on 4 (or 2) speakers.
bonjour.jevoudrais savoir ou brancher mes 2 haut parleurs atmos de plafond sur mon ampli yamaha rx-a850 merci cordialement
I still use a boom box as my sound output for my projector TV.
Please surchcribe
No sub??? im sorry but any driver in any speaker in the world does not produce the power and depth of a 15-18in sub.. unless the speaker has large drivers.. They don’t use 8in drivers in live venues.. 12in.. 15in. 18in… yes for the power and depth.. My speakers have 12in drivers and they come nowhere near to the sub for shear bass.. U need a sub.. They have a huge amp and motor structure needed to produce deep bass. Watch war of the worlds pods emerge scene at 100Db on just fronts no sub.. Watch them 8in drivers blow up…
Waste of effort/money for smaller setups, especially if you can’t install in-ceiling speakers. 5.1 (with True HD Audio) is still the golden standard for smaller/average sized home theaters.
will some one please help and give me some money for i can get a sony 4k video projector https://fundly.com/i-need-a-hieend-video-projector
Andrew jones is awesome. Love my pioneer speakers
Pioneer for the win!
In the future walls will just be made of speakers. Digital 109.100.0.1.019.8090.10 sound coming soon in 2025. Will need at least 802,900,01 speakers for it to work.
I have dolby atmos on my phone ! 🙂
what to do if you have vaulted ceilings?
It’s all about money ,marketing , make u think u need it .
I love great sound… but this is just too much for a home set up.
IT’S REALLY ATTRACUIVE. HEYA, DUST GRIN WHAT’S HAPPENING, GU~S.
where can I find those speakers.
With reflected sounds, I would assume timing and speaker placement would be very important. So, it would probably be more difficult for a home user to actually achieve properly. I think I’d prefer dual purpose ceiling speakers that I could also use as ambient music speakers for parties or something.
Money can make even respected people spew bullshit. Thanks Andrew and digital trends, you’re all nothing more than phoney asswipes now.
these floorstanding dolby atmos pioneer speakers aren’t even that expensive, i’ve seen them go for 450 a pair on amazon
When do you move around while watching a movie?
This whole explanation is a JOKE.
1000 th like thats meeeeeeeeeeee
Remember consumers! don’t believe the hype! things like this are tested in the most ideal room situations..Not everyone can have a perfectly tuned room for these to do what they claim they can do!
Andrew Jones is a speaker prodigy.
IN the beginning we had one channel. Then two. Then three in front. Then two additional on the back. And then two more, one on each side. And now the ceiling… What will they think of next? On the floor? Jeeeesus…
curious as to how they’re planning to take into account delay due to ceiling height differences let alone reflective drive properties.
Interesting though…
What if the ceiling is 12ft.?
I think Andrew Jones lied here. Having identical full range speakers all around would be hard to integrate as any frequency below 200hz is highly affected by the room. Using multiple subwoofers to even out room modes is the best way to take care of the low end.
And how many DVD,s have been produced so you hear the helicopter coming from your right back and is coming to land in the right front? Its like a DVD 7.1 or 2 – I ahve a lot of DVD.s, but today only ONE DVD 7.2, but hundreds of 5.1. If you like to get your sounsystem sound like “kakofoni” – buy Atmos.
Your wife is going to love you buying even MORE speakers. not
fascinating! ! !