Sony SS-CSE 100-Watt Dolby Atmos Speaker - Pair - Black

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off these are solid, well built speakers. No lack of quality. I used these without the specified Sony speakers they attached to and chose not to mount them on my current speakers or the wall mount option. I placed a rubber mat on my towers and set these up with ease. I currently have a Atmos setup with in-ceiling speakers and love it to death. These worked well considering they reflect off the ceiling. The audio Atmos produces doesn't necessarily require huge or super high end speakers, it's just for ambient sounds. These do the trick and are an inexpensive option for those not wanting to do a ton of work for that Atmos experience.

Ran these on top of fronts for a month, they give an overhead effect if you increase the signal to them in the AVR when upfiring. But, I just mounted them on the wall today as height fronts pointing down; watching Apocalypse Now in 4K Atmos, the helicopter effects are immense, much stronger than before - I had to turn them down a bit, it was so strong. There is more localization on the wall vs dispersion firing up, but the overhead effect is more pronounced and separate from the front speakers now - I definitely prefer them down firing. They are really a bargain, maybe the SVS would sound better, but at $100-150, I think you will be happy.

Excellent atmos sound for the price point. I'm writing this after a year of owning, and I am very happy with the Sony speakers, including these I purchased last year. Very impressive sound. I am not disappointed. I can hear the full 360 sound with these. I first noticed the amazing atmos sound, when during a scene change, I heard the crack of lightning and thunder, and rain. And I actually thought it was thundering outside. Only when I paused the movie to check the weather, did I realize it came from the movie. LOL, I am impressed! Be sure to run through the calibration settings on your receiver. Good Atmos depends on good settings!