If you side mount this elevation speakers, Front and Rear Side, how would you setup the denon layout, as in-ceiling or height channels because the height is only layout is Front/Mid/Rear. I have that concern where my front wall is 12 feet which might like you said might not sound as pronounce as with the side. I contacted SVS and showed them my room and they recommend Front and Rear still... I'm still grappling with the side mount as better sound but I don't know if it will make separation and sound distorted with how dolby atmos is suppose to be layed out as Front/Rear... Please clarify what layout should these speaker be if its placed on the side for 4 channel atmost as it will be close to my seating area than Front 12ft and back 5ft vs 4 side at 6-8ft on four seat couch.
Great video good sir. I was just confused on the statement you said regarding the farther forward the wall is the less effective they will be. Less effective how?
I think the measurement is about 3db for every metre you are from the speaker, so once you calibrate, you can add a few DB to get the lvl back up, I'm running 6 of them (front height, rear heights and side surrounds off two Emotiva Basx A3 amps , and they do a great job.
Do prime elevation speakers work well in surround sound when positioned at the junction of the wall and ceiling when the listening position is against the rear wall?
Do prime elevation speakers work well in surround sound when positioned at the junction of the wall and ceiling when the listening position is against the rear wall? In 5.1 system not atmos.
Great videos I got a question do you think those speakers will blend good with the definitive technology 9040 I want to use those for the Dolby almost highs thank you
So are in ceiling speakers recommended for Atmos if you don’t care about a hole in your ceiling? I was under the impression something like these would be preferred over in ceiling.
@@ThaVillaMan 80hz for heights / that's what I use on my q acoustics 2050i bookshelfs mounted high wide of the front towers. Is this the correct hz guys? I have all my speakers 80hz and small (5.1.2) Id like to buy these svs but unsure if I'll be able to hear any benefits from my bookshelfs (they're mounted and angled to listen position)
@@ThaVillaMan I've been anticipating it. I was only hoping it was a bit longer and a little more in depth, but I can't complain. Thank you for taking the time to do it at all. I actually bought 6 of these a few months ago, I just haven't been home to use them yet. They'll be integrated into a 5.2.4 system. 2 for surrounds and 4 for Atmos/height speakers.
Thank you for a nice review. I decide to get a couple of this speakers for atmos experience, but I wonder, should I put them on the front wall or on the ceiling. Between these two positions, is it big difference in sound quality?
I'm almost tempted to buy 2 sets and have them on the ceiling up front and back they are at 345$ Canadian right now instead of 600$ Should I pull the trigger?
Is it ok to use these as conventional surround and rear surround speakers without using them as side-firing?. My current room has me being able to have four speakers about 3 feet above listening position and angled done towards the listening area.
Thanks for the review! I have a question: I have my couch against the rear wall, and I already have some small, weak speakers mounted above the listening position on the couch and also above the front left and right speakers, angled downward for Atmos. So there are four elevation speakers, one set basically right above your head when you're sitting on the couch, and the other above the front speakers. If I buy one set of prime elevations, do you think it would be better to use them for the rear Atmos speakers right above the listener's head, or in front?
I plan on installing these or the klipsch 500sa as front heights but I notice that there's no way to angle/toe them in. Would that make a big difference?
I have a 3.1 setup. Would you suggest getting a pair of these to use as surround speakers that I can mount on the back wall up high? That way I can have a 5.1 setup? ( I dont care for atmos as it would add even more speakers and i want to limit it to 5 total).
Hello, I have a question. I'm purchasing these as trying to figure out the best placement. Should they always go above the front towers or will they sound better more in the middle of the room ceiling mounted, closer to the listening position?
@@ThaVillaMan just the two for now. I have a slanted celing width wise. So top of peak is between tv and couches. I'm debating on putting them on upward slope so angled right towards couch. I just dont know what the best angle would be for sound quality. I'll just have to try them in both positions. Thanks for the quick reply!
Great review as usual sir. How would you feel about these speakers as L C R if only compared to a soundbar. Would they be better than even a top of the line soundbar? Thinking of pairing it with SVS PB1000 Pro sub. Thank you.
Hey! Yes, that is the best mounting option. It would basically be like having on-ceiling speakers instead of in-ceiling (I didn’t need to try that since I already had in-ceiling ones for the test). If you can do it though, you’d be golden.
tHa_vilLaMaN thanks! Might move my theater one day so I didn’t want to do in ceiling. I’m really excited to hear these babies! Plus I am glad to finally do some business with SVS! Cheers man.
Currently running a pair of Polk OMW3 for front heights (angled down), they are really close to the specs of the Prime Elevations...granted the cabinet and materials of the SVS would surely best the Polks, but I'm curious what you would think of upgrading to these over the Polks. Also, I have the OMW3s as side surrounds (on the rear surround position, sid facing, angled down due to space contrasts, had the front highs as sides prior and they took over the sound stage so moved them to FH).
@Tha_VillaMan can you actually hear a discernible upper soundstage from Prime Elevation in heavy effects mixes like Ready Player One? I have a 4 channel Atmos setup, the back height channels are located right above my head, the front heights are placed similarly to these Prime Elevations, on the front wall and angled towards MLP. My LCR is SVS Ultra Bookshelfs/Center, the heights are Cambridge Audio Minx 22. The reason I'm asking is I'm having trouble hearing a distinct soundstage in my front heights, it seems that my system kind of eats them up. I can hear effects coming directly from the speakers that are over my head, but the front heights sound gets lost in action. Minx 22 are compact speakers that can go down only to 120Hz, so I was thinking that, maybe, this is the reason why. My ceiling is 2.5 meters high. Been looking at SVS Prime Elevations as a possible solution and replacement for my front heights, so I would be very interested in your experience
Dear Tha VillaMan, I need your kind help and support regarding the set-up of my Klipsch Atmos Speakers. My room is 9 ft x 16 ft. I am using Klipsch Atmos Speakers R-41SA as Front High Speakers and hanged them on the wall (at both corners) at 8 ft high. However, I hardly feel/hear the sound coming out from that speakers. I sit on the sofa (middle) at the back of the room. I would be very grateful for your kind expertise advice on how best I should use the speakers to enjoy the Atmos atmosphere. I thank you in advance for your kind advice. Regards,
Hey I have the sony scc speaker and they are same looking apeaker and put them front and left of my tv using stand with my bose acoustimass series4 If I mount them as a front height channel is better? Can u pls guide me? Ty And my speaker is this one here Sony's SS-CSE 100W Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers
If you side mount this up on your walls you will get the same over the head effects like when you have in ceiling over the head speakers or you will perceive the sound coming more from the sides and not really over the head?
Hello. I have a 5.1.2 configuration. I use the svs prime elevation as front height presence speakers. My question is whether I should set them as large or small in the av receiver menu. :)
hi there. Just subscribed...I'm using a pair of small bookshelf speakers as Atmos with my Denon AVR 4400h...how much 'better" would these prime elevation be? I like their shape better of course-currently mine are mounted high on the wall on top of bookshelves and I tilted them down toward the listening position but I'm not sure these prime would do any better in terms of sound quality and direction...hmm...I would like them in white!!!! thanks!
Hey, welcome about! That’s a difficult question to answer because it would depend on the speaker and it’s currently placement. The elevations are angled so they can be aimed. I can say that in the comparison video I did, SVS’ really impressed me. They went toe to toe with my in-ceiling speakers which cost twice as much. th-cam.com/video/6uesNhBYI4I/w-d-xo.html
@@ThaVillaMan hi friend....I hope you are keeping warm! I'm in Toronto, Canada...brrr...so...I just watched the other video you made comparing 3 different setups -in my case I'm running a 5.2.4 Atmos setup with a Denon AVR4400h-my sitting position is a couch against the back wall (I can't move it from there) and I have a pair of ELAC Debut A4 modules witting on top of my surround speakers and I have a pair bookshelf speakers on top of shelves on the side walls just in front of the listening position and I tilted down a bit. The atmos demos sound great but I realize that NOT all atmos movies are mixed as aggressively as the demos...some barely send any info to the atmos...but in any case...I'm wondering if getting a pair of Prime elevation and mouting them high on the back wall (and retiring the ELAC) would make big difference...hmm...I hate "upgrading" only to get very minor improvements! Your set is great man!
I think it most likely would make a noticeable difference. The ELACs are rated down to 180hz, while the Elevations can go down to 55hz. That’s a pretty big difference where I think you can get a lot more variety of sound overhead. The demo I was a prime example of that.
Hey VillaMan, long time viewer of the TV reviews but just got into the audio world. Just wondering, what would these sound like if I mounted them on the ceiling pointing downwards towards the listening position? Would they then be essentially as good as true in-ceiling speakers? Thanks and love what you do!
Off topic, but my wife bought me the Andrew jones 5.1 non atmos set up, I love them... anyways I have a finished basement with Owens Corning walls(they are fabric mounted to fiber glass panels) they are great acoustically for my theater room. I’m wondering what your opinion was about mounting the rear speakers near the back wall... it would be a distance of 22 feet from the fronts, the room over all is a pretty dead room acoustically, I don’t have anyway of measuring sound like the way you do but do you think that’s too far from the listeners ear? The seats are closer to the fronts about 8 feet from the front speakers the rears would be about 14 feet from the listeners ear and suspended from the ceiling since I can’t mount them directly on the wall. I would angle the downward and point them to where the listeners sits... I know this is a loaded question but in your opinion is that distance too great for this set up? since you have a similar set I figured I could get your opinion. I have other options to put them closer but eventually I’d like to put a bar behind the theater seats so putting them on stands closer behind the seats wouldn’t be totally ideal... I could suspend them from the ceiling much closer to where the seats are but i also want to put atmos in the ceiling down the line and wondering if those speakers would be too close to the atmos speakers... I’m afraid that would effectively nullify the atmos effect... so I guess back to my original question is that distance too great? Thanks for your time.
That sounds like a pretty challenging room, but I think even with having your tears that far away could be acceptable if they’re calibrated properly. Distance and gain would be very important. Failing that I think mounting them on the side walls behind your listening position would be a good alternative to consider, especially since I think having them suspended from the ceiling might dilute effect.
tHa_vilLaMaN thanks for your opinion... I stumbled across your channel last week and subscribed instantly. I really enjoy watching, it’s not the typical snotty audiophile channel stuff. Great channel for the average home theater enthusiast that don’t have unlimited budgets but want really great sound. Thanks again!
I have my front hight speakers Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA and I will add two for my rear hight channels I'm gonna side mount them my question is should I go with the svs elevation speakers or stick with the Klipsch for my rear hight is it ok to mix brands for Atmos speakers or should go the same for the front and rear speakers?
It’s definitely ok to mix brand for height channels. My recommendation is to go for whichever fits your space and aim better. Performance is also a big factor because then you can potentially have a lower crossover too
Not sure on their tower and bookshelf speakers but their subs are awesome. I have owned velodyne for years and are also great. Gave svs sub a try and it was worth the 1600 bucks. Velodyne is my second option. would love to hear their other speakers in person to give an honest opinion also
trying to decide on either the Klipsch rp500sa or these prime elevations to hang on the front wall, already have 2 Klipsch in-ceiling want to add to make a .4 system. go with my Klipsch rp 600f and 600c speakers?
Klipsch hasn’t been very forthcoming with the frequency response of the 500SA, so I’d have a hard time recommending it. Meanwhile I reviewed and compared the Prime Elevations and was definitely impressed, so I’d recommend the SVS.
Do you feel the sound coming from top front or top above your head? I'm trying to get an idea of where to mount. I don't have side walls. So what do you recommend? I'm seating 12ft from the screen with couch 1 ft from rear wall. I can do like yours top front or do you think I can mount them on cealing above my head?
Yes you can mount them on the ceiling. It’s probably the better option in your case. Just make sure you have the correct placement depending on whether it’s 2 or 4 speakers
@@ThaVillaMan Like, do they have to be above my front speakers or could I place them above my tv instead? My front right speaker is in front of my door so I couldnt place the front right SVS speaker above it and it'd have to be above my TV instead
Your making Very good videos on very good topics. Which one is the best when comparing pioneer speakers ( model in your setup) and latest Klipsch RP line. Can you please put some information . I liked pioneer small size and price point in neat package . Is it worth extra cost on Klipsch new RP lineup
Thanks! They both have their strong points. The Pioneer is more airy and sounds better with vocals to me, but the Klipsch has better low end and output. For a larger room I’d recommend the Klipsch. Anything less and I’d go with whichever is cheaper
Excellent. Thank you very much. You made it easy . Just ordered 2 pairs of pioneer elite atoms bookshelf’s (no plans in ceiling or hanging on wall set up)and central channel, already I have very good sub dynamo 1100x for low end. Currently using with kef ls50 wireless.I will be paring with Denon AVR-X4500H.
Great video. Thank you for the info. I have one question for you: When do we get new subwoofers for Klipsch RP series speakers? I see only SPL 120 and 100 but I want the sub from the video: th-cam.com/video/AQOVc2vPs2E/w-d-xo.html
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I've been using these for 3 or 4 years in a 7.1.4 config and I love them.
Can’t wait mine are on the way and will be here Tuesday...
Niiice. Which ones did you get?
I’d like to get these, possibly for my birthday. I’m surprised there hasn’t been a price drop yet. Haven’t these been out for a few years now?
Hey can villaman can I mount these in the front top position two feet in, I have a hvac box on top of the tv position.
I love SVS - BUT - wall mounted speakers with a rear firing port?
that's why the mount holds them off the wall a bit
If you side mount this elevation speakers, Front and Rear Side, how would you setup the denon layout, as in-ceiling or height channels because the height is only layout is Front/Mid/Rear. I have that concern where my front wall is 12 feet which might like you said might not sound as pronounce as with the side. I contacted SVS and showed them my room and they recommend Front and Rear still... I'm still grappling with the side mount as better sound but I don't know if it will make separation and sound distorted with how dolby atmos is suppose to be layed out as Front/Rear... Please clarify what layout should these speaker be if its placed on the side for 4 channel atmost as it will be close to my seating area than Front 12ft and back 5ft vs 4 side at 6-8ft on four seat couch.
Great video good sir. I was just confused on the statement you said regarding the farther forward the wall is the less effective they will be. Less effective how?
I think the measurement is about 3db for every metre you are from the speaker, so once you calibrate, you can add a few DB to get the lvl back up, I'm running 6 of them (front height, rear heights and side surrounds off two Emotiva Basx A3 amps , and they do a great job.
Do prime elevation speakers work well in surround sound when positioned at the junction of the wall and ceiling when the listening position is against the rear wall?
Do prime elevation speakers work well in surround sound when positioned at the junction of the wall and ceiling when the listening position is against the rear wall? In 5.1 system not atmos.
I wouldn’t put them that high if they’re not being used for Atmos. Slightly above your head, aiming downward, is as high as I would place them
@@ThaVillaMan 😊
Great videos I got a question do you think those speakers will blend good with the definitive technology 9040 I want to use those for the Dolby almost highs thank you
Hi Villaman, I've finally got complete svs speaker system.
pinnacle 60hz.
ultra centre 80hz.
ultra bookshelf surrounds 80hz.
prime bookshelf back surrounds 80hz.
eight prime elevations 90hz.
sounds great.
Awesome and congratulations! How are you liking them?
@@ThaVillaMan it's a much better sound, compared to the all klipsch RP speakers I had before, I'm hearing more information from 4k disc and Sky box
So are in ceiling speakers recommended for Atmos if you don’t care about a hole in your ceiling? I was under the impression something like these would be preferred over in ceiling.
In ceiling is preferred
What about on the ceiling pointing down at you like your other in ceiling?
I ordered some and plan to mount them this way with a 5.1.2 setup
Did it work this way?
Manuel Hermann yes it did came out great. Ended up getting a replacement amp for my old sub also so now rocking a very competent 5.2.2
Is the Villa for Aston Villa???
Thank you! for info on these Atmos Speakers because I've more or less just purchased 4 of them Whoopee! UK
Good review, I have the same black ash models for presence speakers. Sound good just a tad low output and I have them also crossed over at 80hz.
Thanks! Right. That’s why I wouldn’t recommend them for your mains unless you really needed wall-mounted speakers
@@ThaVillaMan
80hz for heights / that's what I use on my q acoustics 2050i bookshelfs mounted high wide of the front towers.
Is this the correct hz guys?
I have all my speakers 80hz and small (5.1.2)
Id like to buy these svs but unsure if I'll be able to hear any benefits from my bookshelfs (they're mounted and angled to listen position)
Are better use svs front or middle í but as top middle use svs in middle on living room?
YESSSSS!! Thank you for making this video!!!!! 😁
Oh definitely. It’s been a long time coming!
@@ThaVillaMan I've been anticipating it. I was only hoping it was a bit longer and a little more in depth, but I can't complain. Thank you for taking the time to do it at all.
I actually bought 6 of these a few months ago, I just haven't been home to use them yet. They'll be integrated into a 5.2.4 system. 2 for surrounds and 4 for Atmos/height speakers.
Hi what will they be like for atoms on the celing mounted not rear or up front i mean like main spot for a 7.1.2 just above you in front a little?
Thank you for a nice review. I decide to get a couple of this speakers for atmos experience, but I wonder, should I put them on the front wall or on the ceiling. Between these two positions, is it big difference in sound quality?
I've been wondering the same thing...
I'm almost tempted to buy 2 sets and have them on the ceiling up front and back they are at 345$ Canadian right now instead of 600$ Should I pull the trigger?
That’s a great deal. Do it. They’re great, won’t regret it.
@@ThaVillaMan perfect thanks I will do that right now
They are £550 a pair in the UK, I still plan on getting two pairs, but man, I wish we could get your deals.
@@johnbancroft5242 I since moved on from them for Arendal's
Is it ok to use these as conventional surround and rear surround speakers without using them as side-firing?. My current room has me being able to have four speakers about 3 feet above listening position and angled done towards the listening area.
Thanks for the review! I have a question: I have my couch against the rear wall, and I already have some small, weak speakers mounted above the listening position on the couch and also above the front left and right speakers, angled downward for Atmos. So there are four elevation speakers, one set basically right above your head when you're sitting on the couch, and the other above the front speakers. If I buy one set of prime elevations, do you think it would be better to use them for the rear Atmos speakers right above the listener's head, or in front?
I plan on installing these or the klipsch 500sa as front heights but I notice that there's no way to angle/toe them in. Would that make a big difference?
I have a 3.1 setup. Would you suggest getting a pair of these to use as surround speakers that I can mount on the back wall up high? That way I can have a 5.1 setup? ( I dont care for atmos as it would add even more speakers and i want to limit it to 5 total).
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Hello, I have a question. I'm purchasing these as trying to figure out the best placement. Should they always go above the front towers or will they sound better more in the middle of the room ceiling mounted, closer to the listening position?
Hey! Yes you can mount them on the ceiling and on the side walls also. It’s all a matter of what works for your room. How many will you be installing?
@@ThaVillaMan just the two for now. I have a slanted celing width wise. So top of peak is between tv and couches. I'm debating on putting them on upward slope so angled right towards couch. I just dont know what the best angle would be for sound quality. I'll just have to try them in both positions. Thanks for the quick reply!
Great review as usual sir. How would you feel about these speakers as L C R if only compared to a soundbar. Would they be better than even a top of the line soundbar? Thinking of pairing it with SVS PB1000 Pro sub. Thank you.
I think it would be better than any sound bar. Especially in the $1,200 range
Hey man. I just bought there and SVS said that mounting them on the ceiling is going to yield the best results. Did you try this at all? Thanks.
Hey! Yes, that is the best mounting option. It would basically be like having on-ceiling speakers instead of in-ceiling (I didn’t need to try that since I already had in-ceiling ones for the test).
If you can do it though, you’d be golden.
tHa_vilLaMaN thanks! Might move my theater one day so I didn’t want to do in ceiling. I’m really excited to hear these babies! Plus I am glad to finally do some business with SVS! Cheers man.
Scott Norris you mean mounting them to the ceiling directly, instead of having them up high on the wall?
I'm going to be upgrading to svs and need an new receiver any recommendations?
already have the PB-2000 pro
Currently running a pair of Polk OMW3 for front heights (angled down), they are really close to the specs of the Prime Elevations...granted the cabinet and materials of the SVS would surely best the Polks, but I'm curious what you would think of upgrading to these over the Polks.
Also, I have the OMW3s as side surrounds (on the rear surround position, sid facing, angled down due to space contrasts, had the front highs as sides prior and they took over the sound stage so moved them to FH).
@Tha_VillaMan can you actually hear a discernible upper soundstage from Prime Elevation in heavy effects mixes like Ready Player One?
I have a 4 channel Atmos setup, the back height channels are located right above my head, the front heights are placed similarly to these Prime Elevations, on the front wall and angled towards MLP. My LCR is SVS Ultra Bookshelfs/Center, the heights are Cambridge Audio Minx 22.
The reason I'm asking is I'm having trouble hearing a distinct soundstage in my front heights, it seems that my system kind of eats them up. I can hear effects coming directly from the speakers that are over my head, but the front heights sound gets lost in action. Minx 22 are compact speakers that can go down only to 120Hz, so I was thinking that, maybe, this is the reason why. My ceiling is 2.5 meters high.
Been looking at SVS Prime Elevations as a possible solution and replacement for my front heights, so I would be very interested in your experience
Perhaps shift the 'bubble' a bit? lower the overheards and boost the front highs?
Dear Tha VillaMan, I need your kind help and support regarding the set-up of my Klipsch Atmos Speakers. My room is 9 ft x 16 ft. I am using Klipsch Atmos Speakers R-41SA as Front High Speakers and hanged them on the wall (at both corners) at 8 ft high. However, I hardly feel/hear the sound coming out from that speakers. I sit on the sofa (middle) at the back of the room. I would be very grateful for your kind expertise advice on how best I should use the speakers to enjoy the Atmos atmosphere. I thank you in advance for your kind advice. Regards,
Hey I have the sony scc speaker and they are same looking apeaker and put them front and left of my tv using stand with my bose acoustimass series4
If I mount them as a front height channel is better?
Can u pls guide me? Ty
And my speaker is this one here
Sony's SS-CSE 100W Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers
If you side mount this up on your walls you will get the same over the head effects like when you have in ceiling over the head speakers or you will perceive the sound coming more from the sides and not really over the head?
Hello. I have a 5.1.2 configuration. I use the svs prime elevation as front height presence speakers. My question is whether I should set them as large or small in the av receiver menu. :)
Small at 80hz
I got a question what would be the best crossover for hight speakers???
It depends on the speaker: check out my crossover video th-cam.com/video/weBsfvFR0JU/w-d-xo.html
Question in your testing. What speakers do you have for fronts and center?
Pioneer Elites
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hi there. Just subscribed...I'm using a pair of small bookshelf speakers as Atmos with my Denon AVR 4400h...how much 'better" would these prime elevation be? I like their shape better of course-currently mine are mounted high on the wall on top of bookshelves and I tilted them down toward the listening position but I'm not sure these prime would do any better in terms of sound quality and direction...hmm...I would like them in white!!!! thanks!
Hey, welcome about! That’s a difficult question to answer because it would depend on the speaker and it’s currently placement. The elevations are angled so they can be aimed.
I can say that in the comparison video I did, SVS’ really impressed me. They went toe to toe with my in-ceiling speakers which cost twice as much.
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@@ThaVillaMan hi friend....I hope you are keeping warm! I'm in Toronto, Canada...brrr...so...I just watched the other video you made comparing 3 different setups -in my case I'm running a 5.2.4 Atmos setup with a Denon AVR4400h-my sitting position is a couch against the back wall (I can't move it from there) and I have a pair of ELAC Debut A4 modules witting on top of my surround speakers and I have a pair bookshelf speakers on top of shelves on the side walls just in front of the listening position and I tilted down a bit. The atmos demos sound great but I realize that NOT all atmos movies are mixed as aggressively as the demos...some barely send any info to the atmos...but in any case...I'm wondering if getting a pair of Prime elevation and mouting them high on the back wall (and retiring the ELAC) would make big difference...hmm...I hate "upgrading" only to get very minor improvements! Your set is great man!
I think it most likely would make a noticeable difference. The ELACs are rated down to 180hz, while the Elevations can go down to 55hz.
That’s a pretty big difference where I think you can get a lot more variety of sound overhead. The demo I was a prime example of that.
Hey VillaMan, long time viewer of the TV reviews but just got into the audio world. Just wondering, what would these sound like if I mounted them on the ceiling pointing downwards towards the listening position? Would they then be essentially as good as true in-ceiling speakers? Thanks and love what you do!
Off topic, but my wife bought me the Andrew jones 5.1 non atmos set up, I love them... anyways I have a finished basement with Owens Corning walls(they are fabric mounted to fiber glass panels) they are great acoustically for my theater room. I’m wondering what your opinion was about mounting the rear speakers near the back wall... it would be a distance of 22 feet from the fronts, the room over all is a pretty dead room acoustically, I don’t have anyway of measuring sound like the way you do but do you think that’s too far from the listeners ear? The seats are closer to the fronts about 8 feet from the front speakers the rears would be about 14 feet from the listeners ear and suspended from the ceiling since I can’t mount them directly on the wall. I would angle the downward and point them to where the listeners sits... I know this is a loaded question but in your opinion is that distance too great for this set up? since you have a similar set I figured I could get your opinion. I have other options to put them closer but eventually I’d like to put a bar behind the theater seats so putting them on stands closer behind the seats wouldn’t be totally ideal... I could suspend them from the ceiling much closer to where the seats are but i also want to put atmos in the ceiling down the line and wondering if those speakers would be too close to the atmos speakers... I’m afraid that would effectively nullify the atmos effect... so I guess back to my original question is that distance too great? Thanks for your time.
That sounds like a pretty challenging room, but I think even with having your tears that far away could be acceptable if they’re calibrated properly. Distance and gain would be very important.
Failing that I think mounting them on the side walls behind your listening position would be a good alternative to consider, especially since I think having them suspended from the ceiling might dilute effect.
tHa_vilLaMaN thanks for your opinion... I stumbled across your channel last week and subscribed instantly. I really enjoy watching, it’s not the typical snotty audiophile channel stuff. Great channel for the average home theater enthusiast that don’t have unlimited budgets but want really great sound. Thanks again!
I have my front hight speakers Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA and I will add two for my rear hight channels I'm gonna side mount them my question is should I go with the svs elevation speakers or stick with the Klipsch for my rear hight is it ok to mix brands for Atmos speakers or should go the same for the front and rear speakers?
It’s definitely ok to mix brand for height channels. My recommendation is to go for whichever fits your space and aim better.
Performance is also a big factor because then you can potentially have a lower crossover too
I have the RP-500SA as well and perfered them over the SVS Elevation, IMO they sounded better in both Atmos and heights settings.
Not sure on their tower and bookshelf speakers but their subs are awesome. I have owned velodyne for years and are also great. Gave svs sub a try and it was worth the 1600 bucks. Velodyne is my second option. would love to hear their other speakers in person to give an honest opinion also
Can I put 2 over my front towers and side mount the other 2 over seating positions
Yes, that’s exactly what I did.
@@ThaVillaMan another question can I use the svs prime satellites as atmos speakers
yes
trying to decide on either the Klipsch rp500sa or these prime elevations to hang on the front wall, already have 2 Klipsch in-ceiling want to add to make a .4 system. go with my Klipsch rp 600f and 600c speakers?
Klipsch hasn’t been very forthcoming with the frequency response of the 500SA, so I’d have a hard time recommending it.
Meanwhile I reviewed and compared the Prime Elevations and was definitely impressed, so I’d recommend the SVS.
Tha_VillaMan would still be nice to see you get your hands on the RP500SA and give a review even though FR is unavailable
Do you feel the sound coming from top front or top above your head? I'm trying to get an idea of where to mount. I don't have side walls. So what do you recommend? I'm seating 12ft from the screen with couch 1 ft from rear wall. I can do like yours top front or do you think I can mount them on cealing above my head?
Yes you can mount them on the ceiling. It’s probably the better option in your case. Just make sure you have the correct placement depending on whether it’s 2 or 4 speakers
@@ThaVillaMan subscribed. Thanks!
how big is that tv behind you
Again another great video! Vila . Which sounds better tho ur martin logans ceiling speakers or the svs ?
Thanks! My in-ceilings sounds better to me, but the SVS’ were surprisingly close
Do these have to be flush with the front speakers or can I have them anywhere on the wall?
What do you mean by flush with the front speakers?
@@ThaVillaMan Like, do they have to be above my front speakers or could I place them above my tv instead? My front right speaker is in front of my door so I couldnt place the front right SVS speaker above it and it'd have to be above my TV instead
can you mount them on the ceiling
Yea you can
great review, Thankyou
Your making Very good videos on very good topics. Which one is the best when comparing pioneer speakers ( model in your setup) and latest Klipsch RP line. Can you please put some information . I liked pioneer small size and price point in neat package . Is it worth extra cost on Klipsch new RP lineup
Thanks! They both have their strong points. The Pioneer is more airy and sounds better with vocals to me, but the Klipsch has better low end and output.
For a larger room I’d recommend the Klipsch. Anything less and I’d go with whichever is cheaper
Excellent. Thank you very much. You made it easy . Just ordered 2 pairs of pioneer elite atoms bookshelf’s (no plans in ceiling or hanging on wall set up)and central channel, already I have very good sub dynamo 1100x for low end. Currently using with kef ls50 wireless.I will be paring with Denon AVR-X4500H.
Awesome. Sounds like you have an awesome setup that’s only getting better!
Great channel.
Would you be so kind as to slow down the pace of your speech? Thank you. Great video
Been working on that 😭
Where are the speakers you may wanna try showing the speakers more than anything else
Emotiva A1😁😁😁😁
In your Intro the 't' was small man.
Please rectify that.
T from the villa man
I know. It’s not a bug, it’s a feature 😄
@@ThaVillaMan 😊My bad I compared with your channel name. BTW you do nice simple satisfying reviews.
Great video. Thank you for the info.
I have one question for you:
When do we get new subwoofers for Klipsch RP series speakers?
I see only SPL 120 and 100 but I want the sub from the video:
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Thanks!
That’s a good question and I wish I knew the answer. They’ve only released the SPL and the C series subs as far as I know
Did your TV get bigger? hahaha
Haha, nope! Same size it’s always been.
@@ThaVillaMan Awesome videos and I'm learning some shit. Thank you.
Thanks, I’m glad to hear that!