Most versatile in-wall speaker — MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTW6-LCR. Best for Dolby Atmos® overhead effects — MartinLogan Motion XT CI XTC8. Best in-wall center channel — Focal 300 IW6 LCR. Best in-ceiling center channel — Focal 300 ICLCR 5. Best in-ceiling left/right speaker — Monitor Audio CP-CT380IDC.
Sonos Era 300 and Arc 7.1.4 Atmos System Review. Sonos has scored a knockout with the Era 300 spatial audio surround speaker, which finally brings the full promise of Dolby Atmos to their flagship soundbar. Back in 2020 I reviewed the then-new Sonos Arc soundbar for Sound & Vision, and it never left my family room.
To incorporate the overhead sound experience, you'll want to add at least two overhead speakers, or choose the Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers that create height dimension. You can choose from a traditional 7.1-channel layout or add up to 34 speakers in a 24.2.10 configuration, with 24 speakers on the floor and 10 speakers overhead.A bit bulky. No subwoofer or surround support. Yamaha provides consumers with an excellent middle ground for stereo receivers—with enough power to drive your speaker setup and enough features to give you options—and the R-S202BL earns our top spot here because it does this all well. The best thing about the 202BL is that you get a 100WJ97fcJY.