To Atmos or not to

[JimShaw]

Because of my home situation, my sound system consists of ALL in-ceiling speakers (SpeakerCraft AIM8 Fives) for a 7.3 system.

I got off the line with SpeakerCraft and was told by a tech that I could add two wide dispersing speakers in the ceiling that would really work well for Atmos

Before I spend a ton of money for good speakers, do you think there would be any noticible difference in sound by adding Atmos speakers in the ceiling when ALL the other speakers are also in-ceiling?

I already have holes cut in the ceiling that would work well in size and placement. They were cut in years ago when trying in-ceiling passive subs (Not my best idea).

But is it even worth the effort? I have heard Yes and No. It almost seems like I should give it a try just to see.

Once Chris of Audyssey told me Heights would not work with in-ceiling speakers because they have to be higher than the main speakers. But he also said Wides really wouldn't work either. But I gambled and added Wides. To date Wides have been one of the best installation idea for sound that I have thought of.

Which makes me wonder about Atmos. Will they make better what I have???


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