Use Of Existing Speakers; Combination: Overhead And Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers - Pioneer Elite SC-89 Operating Instructions Manual

the ceiling is desired; audio reflections from elsewhere within the room should be
avoided.
Bass management with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
Be mindful to employ proper bass management when installing Dolby Atmos enabled
speakers in the customer's system. Typically, these speakers are not full range, and
manufacturer documentation should be consulted for specific details on each model.
Integrated speakers may direct low frequencies intended for the elevation drivers to
the primary speakers; in other instances, including when modules are employed, you
will have to perform bass management in the AVR or pre-processor.

Use of Existing Speakers

Most existing speakers within current home theaters will work for Dolby Atmos
playback. Floor-standing, stand-mounted, on-wall, and in-wall speakers that
currently produce audio at the listener level can be complemented with overhead
speakers and/or Dolby Atmos enabled speakers to generate the height plane of
overhead sounds. If the AVR or pre-processor supports them, more speakers may
also be added at listener level to add greater precision to object audio placement and
movement. With the exception of the center and center surround speakers, all
speakers must be added in pairs in a Dolby Atmos playback system.
Front height mounted speakers
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Most AVRs will support the use of front height (Dolby Pro Logic IIz) mounted
speakers with Dolby Atmos playback; however, Dolby recommends the use of either
overhead or Dolby Atmos enabled speakers to create the most lifelike and enveloping
audio experience. Front height speakers may be used in conjunction with overhead
speakers in larger room installations that can support a greater number of
overhead/height outputs.

Combination: Overhead and Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers

In some instances, a home theater system may already have overhead speakers that
can be used to generate overhead audio. In this case, Dolby Atmos enabled speakers
may be used to complement existing overhead speakers to create a full, four-
speaker height experience. If existing overhead speakers are in the front of the
room, then Dolby Atmos enabled speakers may be used in the rear of the room and
vice versa.
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