Example Wharfedale D300 more expensive than D320. RM1499 vs 1399.
This is true for every brands.
Why?

for upward firing mode, a different crossover is involved. different from normal on-wall speaker crossover. some speaker spec/description/manual talk about this change of crossover. a lot of them don't.

here's an example from Klipsch RP-500SA II that shows the switch:
https://www.klipsch.com/intl/products/rp-50...-sound-speakers

oh yes, that dolby logo = dolby tax



for the Wharfedale D300 on wall speaker, no info in the manual about the switch:
https://www.wharfedale.co.uk/wp-content/upl...anual-90722.pdf
https://www.wharfedale.co.uk/d300-3d/
does that mean there is no switch?
the manual doesn't have the word Atmos though. where is dolby tax?

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 6 2025, 11:11 PM

upward firing mode = dolby tax
on wall mode = no tax
both = dolby tax

what I'm worried is that if I buy the D300 (or anything similar to it without a switch), and assuming it has the electronics for ceiling reflection mode, it is going to sound wrong if wall mounted.

that is if you assume it has the normal crossover mode (like any other bookshelf speaker).
can we assume that if it doesn't have the Dolby branding, it doesn't have the upfiring/reflection crossover? since it doesn't have, why manufacturers still claim it can be placed on top of another speaker and use in upfiring/reflection mode?

RM 6239 + (3729 x 2) = RM 13697
13697 ÷ 1428 = 9.59

How loud do you watch your movies? 0dB reference level? -10dB? -20dB?
I know there are people who think -20dB is already too loud.

I think 61°c can be easily reached in Malaysia climate.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jan 18 2025, 09:52 PM