Best Dolby Atmos Speakers
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SVS Prime Elevation Speaker (Pair) - Premium Black Ash
SVS's Prime Elevation speaker pair in premium black ash, an angled design usable as Atmos height or surround speakers.
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Ebony)
Klipsch's Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos surround speakers in ebony, the updated revision of the RP-500SA.
Dolby Atmos speakers add the overhead height dimension that makes modern surround sound feel three-dimensional, placing rain, aircraft and other effects above your seats rather than around them. They come in two main forms: upfiring modules that sit on top of your front speakers and bounce sound off the ceiling, and dedicated in-ceiling or on-ceiling speakers that fire straight down. They suit any home theater with an Atmos-capable receiver and a reasonably flat ceiling. When buying, decide between upfiring convenience and in-ceiling accuracy, match the speakers to the timbre of your existing set for a seamless soundfield, and check ceiling height, since upfiring modules work best between roughly eight and twelve feet. Verify your receiver has the extra amplified channels needed.
The short version
We compared 6 picks. Our scores range from 7.1 to 8.9 out of 10.
- Best overall:SVS Prime Elevation Speaker (Pair) - Premium Black Ash. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.9/10.
- Also great value:Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Ebony). Value score of 8/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Walnut). Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Feature-rich:Klipsch RP-500SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers - Pair (Ebony). Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.SVS Prime Elevation Speaker (Pair) - Premium Black Ash8.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Ebony)8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Walnut)8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Klipsch RP-500SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers - Pair (Ebony)8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Klipsch RP-140SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Speaker7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Sony SS-CSEM2 Dolby Atmos Enabled Upfiring Height Speakers (Pair)7.1/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1SVS's Prime Elevation speaker pair in premium black ash, an angled design usable as Atmos height or surround speakers.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Angled cabinet aims sound down from walls or ceilings for height
- + Premium black ash finish looks upscale in a living room
- + Flexible use as Atmos height, surround or front speakers
- - Priced above many Atmos add-on modules
- - Wall or ceiling mounting needs brackets and cable routing
#2Klipsch's Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos surround speakers in ebony, the updated revision of the RP-500SA.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + II revision brings refinements over the original RP-500SA
- + Ebony finish pairs with black towers and dark rooms
- + Works as up-firing Atmos or wall-mounted surround channels
- - Check if it is sold as a single speaker or a pair
- - Costs more than generic Atmos add-on speakers
#3Klipsch's Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos surround speakers in walnut, pairing new internals with a wood finish.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Walnut veneer looks warmer than standard black speakers
- + Updated II design for current Klipsch RP II systems
- + Height or surround placement gives flexible Atmos layouts
- - Wood finish can clash with all-black home theater gear
- - Premium over first-generation units still found on sale
#4A pair of Klipsch RP-500SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos surround speakers in ebony for height or surround use.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Pair gives both height or surround channels in one purchase
- + Ebony finish suits black speakers and dark theater rooms
- + Can mount on walls or sit atop speakers for Atmos effects
- - Older version, so the RP-500SA II revision may be a better buy
- - Horn tweeters can be too bright for some listeners
#5Klipsch's RP-140SA Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos speaker, an up-firing module that sits on top of front speakers.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Up-firing design adds height effects with no ceiling install
- + Sits on bookshelf or tower speakers for a tidy Atmos upgrade
- + Reference Premiere voicing matches Klipsch RP front speakers
- - Up-firing effect depends on a flat, reflective ceiling
- - Check if it is sold as a single speaker or a pair
#6A pair of Dolby Atmos enabled upfiring speakers from Sony with 3.94 inch full-range drivers. Built to match the SS-CS5M2 and SS-CS3M2 speakers, and wall-mountable for use as height channels.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Sold as a pair of Dolby Atmos enabled upfiring modules, enough for two height channels
- + Compact cabinets that the listing describes as versatile and wall-mountable
- + Designed as a match for Sony's SS-CS5M2 and SS-CS3M2 CS series speakers
- - Uses one 3.94 inch full-range driver per speaker, with no separate tweeter mentioned in the listing
- - The listing is brief and gives no sensitivity, impedance or power handling figures to check against a receiver
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Priced above many Atmos add-on modules (SVS Prime Elevation Speaker (Pair) - Premium...)
- Check if it is sold as a single speaker or a pair (Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby...)
- Wood finish can clash with all-black home theater gear (Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby...)
- Older version, so the RP-500SA II revision may be a better buy (Klipsch RP-500SA Reference Premiere Dolby...)
- Up-firing effect depends on a flat, reflective ceiling (Klipsch RP-140SA Reference Premiere Dolby...)
- Uses one 3.94 inch full-range driver per speaker, with no separate tweeter mentioned in the listing (Sony SS-CSEM2 Dolby Atmos Enabled Upfiring...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among dolby atmos speakers?
SVS Prime Elevation Speaker (Pair) - Premium Black Ash is our top overall pick. SVS's Prime Elevation speaker pair in premium black ash, an angled design usable as Atmos height or surround speakers. It earns our score of 8.9/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos Surround Sound Speakers (Ebony) is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Klipsch's Reference Premiere RP-500SA II Dolby Atmos surround speakers in ebony, the updated revision of the RP-500SA.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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