Setting Up Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound Speakers

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
Is this insulation safe to be in contact with in ceiling speakers. It’s a brown and light tan color in bats.
97CEF43E-19B9-4E4D-AB77-5DF84B92C0EB.jpeg
 

NBPK402

Moderator
Staff member
VIP Supporter
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
1,701
Location
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
I have never had any problems, but I push it back so it doesn't touch it. I believe you can find littleboxes to put behind the speakers if you want.
 

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
I took some nylon screen from Lowe's and covered the back side of my speakers in the attic so that the insulation would not fall down into the speaker... just staple to the ceiling... or stretch it out from joist to joist... then cover it in insulation.
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
Well...after 4 miserable hours I managed to run speaker wire for two inceiling speakers and install them....I ran audessey and it could not find them .
 

Attachments

  • 68A49A66-45B3-4102-868D-64984A78C899.jpeg
    68A49A66-45B3-4102-868D-64984A78C899.jpeg
    137.6 KB · Views: 15
  • A193CD2E-984A-446F-B22A-8257B2B4E139.jpeg
    A193CD2E-984A-446F-B22A-8257B2B4E139.jpeg
    196.1 KB · Views: 14
  • 028C2A90-8544-41DF-A40C-7A981BA927D5.jpeg
    028C2A90-8544-41DF-A40C-7A981BA927D5.jpeg
    133.1 KB · Views: 16
  • 3E8F9EF5-DB6B-46AE-B4D5-B7F0F11D32C3.jpeg
    3E8F9EF5-DB6B-46AE-B4D5-B7F0F11D32C3.jpeg
    199.1 KB · Views: 15

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
It has to be something in your settings. I think there are some options for height speakers, make sure you have the right options selected... and that they are on the correct 2 channels you are connected to. Level check them in the 8500 menu before running Audyssey, then you'll know if they are connected and setup right.
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
It has to be something in your settings. I think there are some options for height speakers, make sure you have the right options selected... and that they are on the correct 2 channels you are connected to. Level check them in the 8500 menu before running Audyssey, then you'll know if they are connected and setup right.
That’s a good idea Sonnie.
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
AVR software says use Height 2 for top middle...the AVR manual says use Height 3 for top middle (which is wrong) and is how I had them setup.
817B8DCF-724E-4B00-B91C-67E1EAE819C5.jpeg
9C3484B1-47C8-4736-A584-EF243FAC57A5.png
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
When I used to run the eq . I would just stop and save after using the mic in the primary sitting position. It does not seem to let me do this...it only lets me back out and doesn’t save...
 

NBPK402

Moderator
Staff member
VIP Supporter
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
1,701
Location
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
I do not know why... I wonder if you just left the Mic there, instead of moving it if the results would be the same as a single position. I am thinking yes, but it is a waste of time, but it might get you down the road at least.
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
I do not know why... I wonder if you just left the Mic there, instead of moving it if the results would be the same as a single position. I am thinking yes, but it is a waste of time, but it might get you down the road at least.

Ya, it made me take 3 recordings before the option to save was presented...so I was able too skip the next 5.
 

NBPK402

Moderator
Staff member
VIP Supporter
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
1,701
Location
San Miguel de Allende Mexico
Did you recently do a firmware update...thinking maybe a bug in an update, if not the only thing I can think of is to do a factory reset, and see if it corrects itself.
 

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
I think Audyssey requires 3 measurements... seems like I remember that.

I believe it actually helps to get 4-5 measurements... just move the mic about 3-4 inches left and right... about where your ears would be.
 

phillihp23

AV Addict
VIP Supporter
Thread Starter
Joined
Apr 14, 2017
Messages
1,650
Location
Washington, The West
I need too lower the rear mains about a foot now. Just enough so they clear the bar height table and still reach the ear of the front sitting area.
 

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
Same color of my first room... brought back come memories.

Curious how those heights will work in that location... doesn't seem like they are going to be reflected from the ceiling or come from the ceiling above you, but will still act more like rear speakers. Maybe moving those rear speakers down some will help.
 

Jack

Active Member
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
375
Location
Southern Indiana
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
Integra 9.8 pre/pro, Denon 4520ci
Main Amp
Emotiva XPA5
Additional Amp
Darid I30
Other Amp
Hafler 220
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo
Front Speakers
Klipsch KLF10
Center Channel Speaker
Klipsch C7
Surround Speakers
Various
Subwoofers
HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP
Other Speakers or Equipment
Lita Audio Tube Dac, MyDac, Home made Music server
Video Display Device
Panasonic Viera Plasma, 65"
Remote Control
Lots
I really like those boxes that Sonnie built, they could solve my problems quite well.
I am a tad afraid of cutting big holes in the ceiling aand so forth, but mounting a smallish box to the ceiling just might work......or maybe these enclosures I have can be screwed to the ceiling joists ??
 

Attachments

  • speaker cans.jpg
    speaker cans.jpg
    36.5 KB · Views: 11

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
That looks like encloses that would go behind the speaker, so you would need a speaker that is designed for that sealed enclosure and would fit it properly. Most ceiling speakers are designed for infinite baffle into the attic.
 

Jack

Active Member
Joined
Apr 17, 2017
Messages
375
Location
Southern Indiana
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
Integra 9.8 pre/pro, Denon 4520ci
Main Amp
Emotiva XPA5
Additional Amp
Darid I30
Other Amp
Hafler 220
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Oppo
Front Speakers
Klipsch KLF10
Center Channel Speaker
Klipsch C7
Surround Speakers
Various
Subwoofers
HSU VTF-3 MK5 HP
Other Speakers or Equipment
Lita Audio Tube Dac, MyDac, Home made Music server
Video Display Device
Panasonic Viera Plasma, 65"
Remote Control
Lots
I bought these enclosure that fit exactly the speakers that I have so they do fit exactly.
 

Sonnie

Senior Admin
Staff member
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Messages
5,055
Location
Alabama
More  
Preamp, Processor or Receiver
StormAudio ISP Elite 24 MK3 Processor
Main Amp
McIntosh MC1.25KW Monoblock Amps
Additional Amp
StormAudio PA 16 MK3
Computer Audio
Intel NUC w/ Roon ROCK
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic UB9000 4K UHD Player (for media discs)
Front Speakers
RTJ 410
Center Channel Speaker
MartinLogan Focus C-18
Front Wide Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT
Surround Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Surround Back Speakers
JTR Neosis 210RT
Front Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Rear Height Speakers
JTR Neosis 110HT-SL
Subwoofers
JTR Captivator 2400 x6
Other Speakers or Equipment
VTI Amp Stands for the Monoblocks
Video Display Device
Sony 98X90L
Remote Control
Universal MX-890
Streaming Equipment
FireCube for movies and Lenova Carbon X1 for Roon
Streaming Subscriptions
Lifetime Roon Subscription
Tidal
qobuz
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Satellite System
Dish Joey 4K
Other Equipment
Zero Surge 8R15W-1 | Salamander Synergy Equipment Stand
In that case then, you should be able to screw them to the joist thru the ceiling with some longer screws. Of course you'll have to drill a hole thru the back of the can and the ceiling to fish your speaker wire thru.
 
Top Bottom