How do i wire these up as atmos up firing on top of existing front tower speakers? want to add to c, f, fh, r, sub system.

you need at least a 7.1 receiver, to set up Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, or 5.2.2. my Denon has a set up option under amplifiers to where you switch the rear channel to height. hook up your front placement atmos speakers to that rear output. either on top or next to your tower speakers, or whatever you’re using for your front left and right. Use the microphone to set up your speakers if you have a Denon. And then run test tone to make sure when it gets to the rear speakers it’s actually firing your front Atmos speakers

how far do you have to sit from these if they are height mounted to gain the effect? I would be about 6.5' from the front stage

There's a lot of miscommunication about how these are used for various purposes. If you are using them as height channels, you can generally mount them as high up on the wall as you like. Dolby themselves say the speaker should be at an angle 30 to 45 degrees above listening position. Eight or nine feet up the wall should suffice. Remember, this is just for HEIGHT effects. If you are using four of them as ATMOS effects (NOT up firing), they would have be to be mounted quite high. Dolby specs have four-channel Atmos speakers at 45 and 135 degrees from listening position. Mind you, the specifications are provided for overhead speakers. Since you're considering using them in a height configuration, you'd have to match the height to put the sound where it would be if the speaker were installed overhead. When wall mounted, that's closer to perhaps 12 feet up. If you are using just two of these as Atmos channels, then they would have to be mounted absurdly high. Dolby specs two-channel Atmos at 80 degrees above MLP. This is practically impossible for any residential room, 18 or more feet high. It simply won't work as intended. If you want these for ATMOS sound effects, and you don't intend to use the ceiling bounce option, you're going to need a large room. Very large. Otherwise, they work great for standard height effects. If you're in a standard residential room, the best way to get Atmos sound is to use the ceiling bounce setup. The math is perhaps even more complicated, but you generally want them 3-4 feet from ceiling and 5-6 feet from listening position. I did the math for my room and found that tilting them about 10 degrees forward (raising the back by about two inches) brought the two-channel Atmos sweet spot to within a few degrees of Dolby specifications in my room. Sounds great.

How would you guys compare these to the svs atmos elevation speakers?

I am currently using the svs Elevation speakers as height surround. I also currently have the 500sa that I am using as my front height speakers. I've used both in both front and surround height positions. I believe the 500sa to be more detailed with more clarity than the svs Elevation speakers. I just ordered these piano black 500sa to replace the svs Elevations. At this price, I couldn't pass them up. I should have them in hand in a couple of days. Then it's time to re-watch a few movies‼️😊👍

Can you hang these on the wall as rear speakers in a 5.1 system?

Yes, there is a switch on bottom of speaker. You can set it for Atmos setup or for regular surround system. There is a keyhole slot on back to hang the speakers on your wall.

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D**A

Dolby atmos. Muy buenos. Excelente. Perfectos.

5.09.2020

H**Z

Awesome speaker

15.12.2025

L**N

Unreal experience listening to 7.1 Atmos with these speakers.

9.11.2022

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First of all I got it for AED-1450, value for money. I think it’s enough for my Dolby Atmos setup.

1.12.2025

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So far I have these on top of my mains (RP8000Fs). Definitely a much better separation of sound coming from above when these are mounted higher on the wall. That's going to be a project for me mainly due to wire management, I don't want the wires dangling on the wall & would need to hire an electrician to drill holes & snake the wires through. Too lazy to do all that now but sound is sound, and the extra sound coming from these is more immersive than not having them. My ceilings are 8', supposedly the upfiring design makes sound bounce off the ceiling if 8', very subtle though & still not the same as mounting them on the wall. If you have taller ceiling or cathedral ceilings, there is likely zero "upfiring" benefit you could hear. But hey, they look cool sitting on the towers lol. In my setup it's easier having these then two extra rears for 7.1, so I am going with 5.1.2 Another advantage is the option of a Dialogue lift with my AVR, meaning the center dialogue can get added & spread out to the Atmos speakers in addition to the center channel. For that purpose it's better having these on top of the tower speakers so the sound is coming from the TV. Mounted up high, that feature may sound odd. I cross these over to the sub at 100 hz, I hear most people use that or 120. Atmos speakers are not designed to handle any significant bass, not even effectively down to 80 hz. My overall system these are playing with: AVR - Yamaha Aventage A2A. Two Outlaw Monoblock Amps 2220 powering the fronts (RP8000Fs). This frees up the AVR power more for the other surround speakers including these, making them all come to life a bit more. Center is RP500C & rears are RP500M. Sub is SVS SB3000. Very happy with these as part of a very enjoyable upgrade I have made to my sound system over the past month. Also, especially with Atmos, a total waste of money going with the Gen 2 substantially more $. Gen 2 is the same speaker big picture, just with tweaks to very subtly change the midrange. The subtle difference is for critical music listening, totally not worth it & at times depending on the song I actually preferred how the Gen 1 sounded. But when going to surrounds, especially Atmos, not going to hear any difference so my recommendation is don't spend about twice as much for the Gen 2. If I was willing to spend twice as much, I'd save up a bit to add a bit more and make a real upgrade - to the next tier of speakers. Like the RF7iii or Heritage Forte iv. Maybe down the road I do. Until then I'll keep thoroughly enjoying the current upgrades I made to an entry level Polk set up I had the last 11 years.

9.04.2023

ASIN	B07G3BBXQH
Color	ebony
Color Name	ebony
Compatible Devices	Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet
Control Method	Remote
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (522)
Date First Available	September 12, 2018
Included Components	Standard
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Waterproof	False
Item Weight	3.58 kg
Item model number	1066507
Material	Wood
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Model Name	RP-500SA Ebony
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
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Output Wattage	75 Watts
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	1.73D x 2.84W x 1.88H m
Recommended Uses For Product	For Surround Sound Systems
Speaker Amplification Type	Passive
Speaker Size	5.25 Inches
Speaker Type	Woofer
Special Feature	Premium scratch resistant finish, strong and flexible removable magnetic grille, keyhole mount for wall rising/surround sound
Subwoofer Diameter	5.25 Inches
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	1.0
Warranty Type	Limited
Wattage	75 W

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