5.1.4
Expanded Classic Surround
Hybrid Overhead
A 5.1.4 (Hybrid Atmos-Enabled) system features five ear-level speakers, a single subwoofer, and four height channels configured using a combination of ceiling-mounted and Atmos-enabled speakers. This hybrid arrangement places ceiling speakers in the rear height positions while using Atmos-enabled front speakers that reflect sound off the ceiling to create height effects. This layout supports precise overhead imaging and balanced front-to-rear elevation cues while maintaining compatibility with rooms where only partial ceiling mounting is possible.
This format is ideal for theater spaces where a fully ceiling-mounted solution is not feasible, offering an effective compromise between performance and installation flexibility.
Speaker Definitions
Front | Placed to the left and right of your screen or TV. They handle most of the music, sound effects, and action.
Center | Placed in line with your screen or TV, typically directly below. It is dedicated to voices and dialogue.
Surround | Placed to the sides or behind you. They create the immersive feeling of sound moving around the room.
Rear Surround | Placed directly behind you. Typically used in larger or more advanced setups for deeper surround effects.
Overhead (Height) | Placed in or near the ceiling. They add a sense o fheight to the sound--like a plane overhead.
Subwoofer | Large, floor or in-wall mounted speaker that produces deep bass, like explosions or rumbling. They are felt as much as heard.
Atmos | Specially designed to project sound both forward and upward. Bouncing sound off the ceiling to allow sound to move in all directions around you.
Expanded Classic Surround
Atmos
5.1.4
A 5.1.4 (Hybrid Atmos-Enabled) system features five ear-level speakers, a single subwoofer, and four height channels configured using a combination of ceiling-mounted and Atmos-enabled speakers. This hybrid arrangement places ceiling speakers in the rear height positions while using Atmos-enabled front speakers that reflect sound off the ceiling to create height effects. This layout supports precise overhead imaging and balanced front-to-rear elevation cues while maintaining compatibility with rooms where only partial ceiling mounting is possible.
This format is ideal for theater spaces where a fully ceiling-mounted solution is not feasible, offering an effective compromise between performance and installation flexibility.
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