ATMOS High Speaker Upgrade, worth it?

ssmacc · 29 Mar 2023 at 15:38

Hello All,

I'm thinking of upgrading my ATMOS High speakers (full specification below), I read good things about the:

Dali Alteco C-1 Speakers

Do you think it's a decent upgrade and or worth doing given the rest of my set up?

AMP - Denon 2700h
Front L/R speakers - q3059i
Rear L/R speakers - q3020i
Centre - q3090ci
Sub - BK XLS200-FF
ATMOS Highs - Cambridge Audio Minx MIN22
(all white)

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers

hornetstinger · 29 Mar 2023 at 15:39

Yup bigger speakers wider frequency response.

Since you have q acoustics maybe use 3010i as heights so matching tonal sound?

ssmacc · 29 Mar 2023 at 16:08

Thanks @hornetstinger, not sure why I didn't think of that as I actually have a couple of 3010i's connected to my second PC...will swap them with the MIN22's and see how it sounds...
Any suggestions on how to ceiling mount them? (think that's why I didn't consider them)

hornetstinger · 29 Mar 2023 at 17:05

ssmacc said:
Thanks @hornetstinger, not sure why I didn't think of that as I actually have a couple of 3010i's connected to my second PC...will swap them with the MIN22's and see how it sounds...
Any suggestions on how to ceiling mount them? (think that's why I didn't consider them)

Use the q acoustic wall brackets

hornetstinger · 29 Mar 2023 at 17:29

Another option is use 3020i as heights as they have the threaded hole at the bottom then get concept 500 as mains

ssmacc · 29 Mar 2023 at 17:53

concept 500 look a little out of my budget!
Assume the 3010i's will fit in the 3000WB Bracket...picked two up from ebay so will hopefully be able to use those...

Cheers

hornetstinger · 29 Mar 2023 at 18:00

ssmacc said:
concept 500 look a little out of my budget!
Assume the 3010i's will fit in the 3000WB Bracket...picked two up from ebay so will hopefully be able to use those...

Cheers

Yup they'll fit. Decent amount of tilt and swivel adjustment. Wider FR and easier to drive than the Dali also

ssmacc · 29 Mar 2023 at 18:28

Cheers @hornetstinger

Do you know the settings I should use on my Denon with the Q Acoustic? I specifically find the crossover and LFE confusing!
As ever advice appreciated!

Cheers,

hornetstinger · 29 Mar 2023 at 18:33

ssmacc said:
Cheers @hornetstinger

Do you know the settings I should use on my Denon with the Q Acoustic? I specifically find the crossover and LFE confusing!
As ever advice appreciated!

Cheers,

Typically 80hz for all the speakers.
120hz lpf in the denon for sub
Disable the subs own crossover or set it to maximize on the sub plate back panel
Maybe center to 90hz

Could try 3050i as 60-70hz