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Q: QuestionWhat is the impedance of these speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 ohms.

Q: QuestionCan these speakers be used as surround sound speakers?

• A:Answer Yes, these speakers can be wall-mounted and used as surround sound speakers.

Q: QuestionHow much power can these speakers handle?

• A:Answer These speakers can handle up to 100W of input power.

Q: QuestionWhat is the frequency response for these Sony speakers?

• A:Answer These speakers have a frequency response of 70Hz - 32kHz.

Q: QuestionCan you get Atmos (effect) sound off of these if they are placed high on the wall, instead using the ceiling bounce effect?

Asked 7 years ago by Kiyama.

• A:Answer yes you can! In fact the instructions state that they are designed to also be placed up high as an alternate placement to putting directly on top of your towers. They even come with keyhole mounts on the back of each speaker so you can mount them on the wall for this purpose. Hope this helps!

  Answered 7 years ago by tundakrakaVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI received a sony 4" dolby atmos for a present. I see that these are 6 ohm. With it I can configure a 7.2.2 setup. Only problem I can see is rest of the speakers are 8 ohms via 8 ohm receiver. The receiver can accommodate 4~8 ohm. Do I need a resistor?

Asked 7 years ago by SonicW.

• A:Answer The speakers and your equipment will be just fine. Each speaker will be powered by an output on the a/v receiver - one speaker/one output. 6 ohms would be manageable by all receivers available today. If you would begin daisy chaining speakers together, then that is where the problems enter in (i.e. 2 speakers on one output).

  Answered 6 years ago by RickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these speakers be mounted on the wall and facing down towards the listeners, and still give the Dolby Atmos effect?

Asked 6 years ago by Jace98.

• A:Answer Hi Jace98, Great news! This speaker can be mounted facing downward and you can still get Dolby Atmos. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4735/71c058e4c7385e627f27472574d04a8b/47356710M.pdf Sincerely, Erin Sony Social Support

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Q: QuestionAre these decent if i have have them on top of my front floor standing Core Series speakers with a 7.5' ceiling while sitting 12ft from the tv? Also, is the volume supposed to be fairly low? I have these set to +3db with my other front speakers at 0db.

Asked 4 years ago by Sherman.

• A:Answer Hi Lukaz, thank you for reaching out. Yes! These speakers will be great when installed on your floor standing speakers. Unlike conventional speakers, they are designed specifically to reflect sound off your ceiling for truly all-encompassing audio. By installing the unit with the speaker faced towards the ceiling, the effect of sounds coming from overhead can be obtained as the output sound reflects from the ceiling. You can also attach the back of the unit to the wall with the speaker facing towards the ceiling for a much more immersive surround experience! Sound quality depends on the signal and content. Surround sound is not present at all times. During periods of the main dialog, most of the sound may come from the center speaker only, with audio coming out of the rear speakers when there is background or ambient noise. It is also necessary to adjust the volume of the speakers or change the surround sound mode of your receiver according to your preferences. Please refer to the setup guide of the unit for more information: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4735/71c058e4c7385e627f27472574d04a8b/47356710M.pdf. If this does not help, please email us at [email protected] so we can better assist you. Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication. Full Name: BestBuy Username: Telephone Number: Issue: Model Number: Thank you so much for choosing Sony! Sincerely, Romeo Sony Social Support

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Q: QuestionI want to buy these, but very few movies/music I have are Dolby atmos able. Are these still good for regular movies or listening to music?

Asked 4 years ago by Baba.

• A:Answer Hi Baba, thank you so much for your inquiry. Yes, these speakers will be good for movies or music. However, to maximize the feature of our SS-CSE, we recommend using it as a front high speaker or a Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker. The SS-CSE speakers are designed exclusively for Dolby Atmos—theater-worthy surrounds sound technology—and also work great with other advanced surround formats like DTS: X™. I hope this helps! Thanks! - Romeo

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Q: QuestionHow does the Atmos/DTX work in a "vaulted ceiling" setting? Our family room where we have our home theater system has a ceiling that starts at 10 feet and vaults up to 17 feet.

Asked 7 years ago by PTPackerfan.

• A:Answer The add ons are designed for a flat drywall ceiling because they reflect off ceilings. For a vaulted ceiling these addons can be wall mounted. Check out Dolby Labs installation layout information Depends also on flexibility of your AVR

  Answered 6 years ago by DavidVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHas anyone used these with the bookshelf speakers? I have the Sony bookshelf speakers for both my front and back speakers.

Asked 7 years ago by SnyD.

• A:Answer Yes - I have these on top of my Polk bookshelf speakers and they are awesome. I even have high ceilings and when adjusted the height of my ceilings in the Sony receiver these are awesome. Play the Matrix 4K Dolby Atmos scene with the helicopter and they are worth every penny

  Answered 7 years ago by MarcinLVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these be placed on the floor as long as they are connected to a receiver

Asked 5 years ago by creative.

• A:Answer no theyre meant to go on top of the main speakers or mount on the wall they reflect the sound off your ceiling hope this helps they have brackets on the back for wall mounting

  Answered 5 years ago by jimbosnewtvVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these Sony Dolby Atmos speakers work on their own, be connected to a soundbar or do you have to get a receiver?

Asked 5 years ago by JoshBeck.

• A:Answer Hi, JoshBeck! Unfortunately, it must be connected to an amplifier/receiver for it to work. It requires a standard speaker wire for connection. You may refer to this link for more information: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4735/71c058e4c7385e627f27472574d04a8b/47356710M.pdf ~Ralph

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Q: QuestionI have sony receiver DH590 model and just wonder if this pair of speaker compatible with my current receiver which is 5.1? If yes, should I input the surround L and R? Thank you

Asked 2 years ago by zDing.

• A:Answer Yes they will work. You could put them in any position you want. S left S right is fine, but your receiver can only handle up to 5. If u have speakers already it would be to replace 2 of them.

  Answered 2 years ago by SeanTVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI just bought a pair of these elevation Atmos speakers but my Sony DH790 amplifier only has a connection for back/height speakers - not both. Would I have to disconnect my existing rear speakers in order to add these?

Asked 4 years ago by Rich.

• A:Answer You can bridge the atmos speakers to your rear speakers .

  Answered 4 years ago by gregVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these work as rear speakers in a 5.1 non-atmos setup?

Asked 4 years ago by Ryan.

• A:Answer Hi RyanH, thank you so much for your inquiry. Yes, you can use these speakers as rear speakers in a 5.1 channel setup. However, to get the most out of our SS-CSE Atmos speakers, we recommend using it as a Dolby Atmos-enabled speaker or a front high speaker with a Dolby Atmos-enabled amplifier/AV receiver. I hope this helps! - Romeo

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Q: QuestionWill purchase 2 of these Sony Atmos Speakers for my front towers. My rear speakers are mounted on the back wall and I would like to use the same Sony Atmos speakers to replace them and direct the sound. Would these speakers be good for rear speakers?

Asked 5 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer That’s how I’m using mine except I have them free floating instead of mounted to rear speakers. They add a nice low-mid punch to cinema sound and help sell the “3D” sound mixes that movies virtually all employ now. Mine are mounted 10 feet up near the corners of the back wall in a 12 foot tall room. I have them angled towards the ceiling and the back wall to maximize the throw and bounce of their more bass heavy sound and the Atmos effect.

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Q: QuestionDo I just need 1 pair of these for the Atmos effect or would it be better with 2 in front and 2 in back all mounted toward the ceiling?

Asked 6 years ago by Dragon.

• A:Answer Atmos can be accomplished with the following configuration - left front, right front, center channel, left surround, right surround, subwoofer + two other speakers either aimed toward the ceiling from the top of your front left and front right speakers or positioned (affixed to) on the ceiling above the listening position. These extra speakers provide an ambient effect such as rain on the roof, planes overhead, etc. This example would be called a 7.1 system. This would be the basic Atmos system. Adding extra speakers on the ceiling will only duplicate the first set (a 9.1 system). Adding two more speakers behind the listening area becomes an 11.1 system. Adding another subwoofer to the equation would respectively create 7.2, 9.2 and 11.2 system configurations.

  Answered 6 years ago by RickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI plan to mount these up high above the TV, to be pointed down toward my couch. My other 5.1 speakers are not Atmos, only these additional are. On the back of my receiver, do I connect to front, center, back or surround L/R ? Thanks in advance, -AT

Asked 5 years ago by iTrocki.

• A:Answer As I understand these speakers are made to bounce off ceiling when pointed up. or up close to ceiling. I believe they can be used as regular speakers too. I have mine connected to the "height" terminals and not the "surround" With Atmos there are right and left "surround that are to be about 4' off floor pointed at the listener. The "height speakers (which these speakers are made for) as to be pointed at ceiling at height 4-6 ft off floor or mounted high on wall close to ceiling to give you the sound from above. I believe these speakers are designed for the reflection off ceiling. From Sony "The compact SS-CSE speaker can sit on top of your existing speakers for an even more immersive surround experience. Unlike conventional speakers, they are designed specifically to reflect sound off your ceiling for sound that is truly all-encompassing. Wall-mounted front high for a cinematic experience, or Wall-mounted front high for a cinematic experience. Upgrade to a pro-theater setup by mounting the discreet SS-CSE speakers on your wall in different positions, such as front high above your TV. The result is more effective multi-dimensional, Dolby Atmos sound that's serious about home entertainment. Hope this helps,

  Answered 5 years ago by LexsamVerified Purchase

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