those downloaded mkv or whatsoever format still comes with AC3 5.1 (Dolby Digital 5.1)
no streaming or downloaded material will use PCM/LPCM as it take up huge bandwidth, so you will still be using a very standard surround mixes by either Dolby/DTS

also, for someone mentioning Dolby Atmos / DTS:X / AURO 3D as additional discrete audio channel, that is incorrect, as the new format is mixed using an object based mix and the sound output will depend on how many speakers you installed in your system and not like if you don't have rear speakers then the rear sound will go missing

Try go to those showroom with Atmos setup and listen by yourself then only decide if you can here the different.

Some, but not all
As for testing, we should go for AB blind test to verify is Atmos really good
I'll be using my 5007's last 2 channel to fire downward from ceiling

5007? Marantz?

If it is Marantz SR-5007, connect the rear speaker output and place the spk in ceiling firing down does not make atmos run as it need a newer AVR which can decode the extra layer of atmos info that being added to the primary Dolby TrueHD layer

If you just use the rear spk out to firing down from ceiling, you are merely let the audio of the rear surround to sound from the ceiling, which will be weirdly sound

Well, never try, never knows.
Who know with such test also can give Atmos effect? I don't know, have to wait for another few months till I have the time to test it out

No,

It wont go missing .. if no atmos its stil dolby tru hd..
U are prrbly rite - l am not intrstd in new audio formats - so l only 'skimmed' thru..

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recommended way.
subwoofer in front of u, normal 0 phase
behind u, reserve 180 phase

yup, marant 5006, 5007 can support front height. U reverse the wiring will alter the in--out phase

I feel that setting sub to reverse phase seem better than normal n yes setting to 80hz have a better bass too. Thanks to forummer for info

Mounting speaker in the ceiling and using 5.1 or 7.1 does not make it into atmos. This is like hanging up your current rear speaker to the ceiling.

i guess your sub has a reflex port?
sometimes it may need reverse 180 phase to correct it back

This post has been edited by ktek: Mar 30 2015, 11:01 PM

I am looking to buy a RX V477 and asking around. The price I can get here in KL is about RM1580 to RM1700. This amp is made in Malaysia and I found overseas are selling much cheaper than us. China is selling RMB2200, with their 17% GST, Amazon is selling USD200. Anyone know what is the reason?

Because we are in Malaysia

I just purchased RX-V477. I think the Yamaha tonal quality is very good

This post has been edited by radovantz: May 1 2015, 11:00 PM

Can older model bd player detect dolby atmos format audio.tq

Bitstream yes,decode no

Can explain in more details, bitstream yes n decode no.tq

Atmos must run true hd in bit steam. Old player set it will do.
if cannot means player decode in lpcm the atmos light off

Bd player is just a player.u needs atmos decoder/chip/processor to detect it.for now there no atmos bd player coz most consumer will bitsteam it.

bro,yes atmos run in true hd but its add height channel/information with it.without decoder is just plain trueHD.decoder and processor will mapping how many height/enable speaker you have install.correct me if im wrong,i don't think LPCM can do this

Not all BD player support Atmos:
http://www.audioholics.com/news/dolby-atmo...blu-ray-players

That mean i have to get a new bd player n is pioneer bd player ok.tq