***This chart is best viewed on a high resolution display - i.e. Here's a list of units that can possibly support 15.1(9.1.6) This is information culled from the forum, vendor websites (including press releases), and some PMs to knowledgeable members. Marantz AV8803/ AV8805 Speculation Thread Lyngdorf MP-50 | 12 Channel AV Processor 9.1.6 with matrixed Wides and Top MiddlesĪcurus ACT 4 Processor (Atmos & DTS-X, 7.3.6 Channels)
(Setup Tips, Questions,General Info, etc) StormAudio I.ISP 3D.16.12 16-Channel Integrated AV Processor Hands-OnĮmotiva to Debut RMC-1 7.3.6-Channel AV Pre/Pro with Atmos and DTS:X at CES 2017 To start, here are some threads that have shed light on this issue to various degrees: The next step in the evolution seemingly is 16 channel processing to take us to a maximum of 9.1.6. Those that go beyond 12 channels will cost the price of a small car. Most AVRs and processors are currently only able to render 11 true Atmos "channels" or objects (i.e. I'm hoping that this thread will serve as a central repository for all theories, speculation and exposition for all relevant issues.Ĭurrently, Atmos soundtracks for the home theater (UHD or HD in disc or streaming formats) contain information that will allow an Atmos enabled decoder to render sound objects to a range of 7 speakers (5.x.2) to a max of 34 speakers (24.x.10) from a "bed" of 9.1 channels. However, most are stuck inside vendor or device specific threads where the discussion of the subject might not be obvious. It's time to do a deep dive of all of the options in one thread in this forum.Īpologies, but this thread is not meant to discuss kludges like multi-AVR solutions or DSP solutions that don't process ATMOS data directly.Īs of the time of this posting, there's a plethora of good information scattered all over this forum regarding this subject.
With CEDIA '17 having come and gone, with all of the announcements of AVRs and processors that can truly render Atmos tracks beyond the 7.x.4 limit without resorting to tricks.
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I' m currently running a 7.1.4 Atmos setup, and I've been waiting to upgrade to something beyond it for immersive audio.