The room sounds really well balanced, it's not too dead or lively. Nice..👍🏽

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

Thx for noticing. Rt60 is about 350msec across entire audio band. It's near perfect.

Great video! Would love to hear you walk through your acoustic treatment locations and reasoning.

@Audioholics

25 күн бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnlq05WzcpaphqQ.htmlsi=OY5oCeC3GwjluQGR

Hi Gene, been watching you for a while now, but first time sending you a message, great review on the RBH speakers, I am looking at these now, I live in Scotland, and I am looking at the 821-SW/R and centre, being I’m using a tv I cannot use the 831, you said they do a bigger centre speaker but I cannot find it on there site, can you tell me the model number of the centre speaker thanks, I was thinking about using the 821-SW/R as front L/R and the 821C-SW/R as the centre if I cannot find a larger centre, what kind of sound would I get out of these speakers?. Also is the on walls better than the in walls? Will use these with two SVS SB16 subwoofers just now thanks Oz

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

822 across the front would be awesome. In-wall with back boxes is the better option if you can do it. The larger version w 3 drivers is 831 model series.

Do you have any thoughts on some of Erin’s reporting on the alarming performance anomalies of on-wall speakers, as well as in-walls with built in back boxes? Really wish there was more coverage of in walls and on walls in general. Thank you for the great video, Gene.

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

Baffle step can be compensated in the crossover or electronically w DSP for onwalls. In walls don't have that problem and actually have some advantages because of increased sensitivty of infinite baffle.

@Eighty88Eight88

24 күн бұрын

@@Audioholics apologies, I should’ve made clear I was specifically referring to this video. I’m surprised his video didn’t get wider play, nor any pushback from the manufacturers, as it goes against what I’ve read about proper in-wall speaker design: kzread.info/dash/bejne/loR3vKymmdnbltY.htmlsi=gzIWZwGDQWkpxF8k

I’m surprised you don’t go with bookshelf speakers on brackets hanging from the ceiling instead of in ceiling speakers. No doubt they would provide even more directivity to the Atmos sound and keep up with the rest of your system better. In ceilings look better but I think better performance could be had from a more aimable solution.

@Audioholics

25 күн бұрын

I don't like that approach at all mostly bc of cosmetic but also bc it can cause acoustical problems too. Directed in-ceiling is a very good approach. The Perlisten in-ceiling speakers are likely the best solution for in-ceiling height speakers.

Happy U stayed w HT 💓 2 or 6 channel options 😊

Hello gene, just watched your video in regards to the rbh’s speaker upgrade. Great video very informative. The question I have for you, does it make a difference in sound,if your surrounds and atmos speakers are not active like your LCR channels?

@Audioholics

22 күн бұрын

I don't think it's necessary to go to the added expense of Active for surround speakers. I'm hyper critical of the front soundstage and feel that's where most of your budget for speakers should go if you listen to a lot of music like I do.

@wyattslocum1237

22 күн бұрын

@@Audioholics Thanks Gene…

Gene... You said they (surrounds) play down to 55hz and that's perfect. What do you cross them over at for bass management? Thx Tom

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

80Hz gives me the best integration to my subs

@thomasferguson139

24 күн бұрын

@@Audioholics thank you good sir for the reply

I wonder how this sounds ? It would be great if you have a live tour of your setup

Hello gene. The AMT tweeters that is in the rbh reference line are they airy sounding, like the Dali’s super tweeters?

@DigitalDonAV

21 күн бұрын

The DALI's are a hybrid, the RBH is AMT only. I own both and the RBH is every bit as airy.

@wyattslocum1237

21 күн бұрын

@@DigitalDonAV Thanks.

Are bi/dipole side surround speakers still effective, or are owners pulling those out and replacing them with ones like in your video?

@Audioholics

23 күн бұрын

I wouldn't use bipole speakers in an Atmos set up. They were great for 5.1/7.1 but my experiences yield a better separation of height/bed layers switching to monopoles.

Thanks Gene! Wish i could het RBH in South Africa but I have got the Dali Opticon LCR on walls. I have copied your colour pallet from your theater into mine. Hope you dont mind.

@Audioholics

25 күн бұрын

Very cool, glad you like it

By any chance, would you know how the timber matching and sonic characteristics of rbh’s atmos speakers, they’re smaller MTM blend very well with the new Martin, Logan XT line ? Considering slimmer side and rear surrounds. Would this be ideal? Thank you

@gabemtz727

24 күн бұрын

They sound completely different. I sell both. The on wall version of Martin Logan would be a closer match. You can also use the smallest of the tributes and use the optional on wall box for them . The RBH will play louder then the Martin Logan though

Nice

nice

Those 8" ceiling speakers matched w ribbon tweeter are going to sound cool. Definitely going to require a back box enclosure or the entire home will be listening to the movie.

Are u on a creatine cycle . Or just alot of loudspeaker lifting lol

@Audioholics

16 күн бұрын

Both lol. Creatine HCL only in days I lift.

Nice setup! Would be interesting if you could make a comparison review between stereo versus Atmos mixes of a couple of songs, with measurements. My experience (Apple Music lossless, Apple TV4K, AVR Yamaha A4A in a 4.1.2 setup, in YPAO Straight so stereo is in 2-chanel, and SVS 3000 micro for the bottom) is that the Atmos mixes sounds far better with the dynamic range on another level. Some suggestions of songs, remastered vs Atmos: Into the mystic - Van Morrison; Take on me - A-ha; I was made for lovin you - Kiss; Suicide Machine - Death. Beyond the spatial effects, especially the base is so much richer and heavier. Would be nice to hear your thoughts on this topic.

The ONLY thing thats missing now Gene, is a Trinnov Altitude! 👌🏼😉

@Audioholics

22 күн бұрын

That may happen some day but for now I'm enjoying the Storm Audio :)

I'm sure those front towers sound amazing, but it looks like aesthetic considerations were thrown out the window when they were designed. They actually make JTR and RTJ tower speakers look beautiful.

@Audioholics

23 күн бұрын

No, they don't. Lol, I had both in my room, and the RBH are far nicer looking and better sounding too. The RBH have a nice finish and countered cabinet. The RTJ are meant to go behind a screen or baffle wall.

Gene! You better stay out of the gym before your clothes get too small 😁 💪 💪 💪

"White would not go in here!"... Gene: stands in front of a white door :)

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

Black ceiling

@Gene, would love your thoughts on this if you have a second, I purchased some speakers today, and the guy refused to play my test CD`s (that i brought in) and said the only option was Tidal; running through Bluetooth (possibly connected to a streamer or DAC i`m not totally sure), point being, i was a bit annoyed. am i over reacting or this this a fine way demo speakers rather then a physical CD. thanks heaps, james. (he was also a huge audioquest fan, and even said guys come into the store and call it snakeoil but defended their pricing etc haha! thought of your videos when he said it).

@Audioholics

22 күн бұрын

Hilarious that person pushes AQ cables for "high fidelity" and then streams via bluetooth. LOL Personally most of my music listening is via lossless streaming on Apple Music or Tidal but always with a wired connection and HDMI to the input of my processor. A dealer should never turn away a potential buyer by not playing the demo material you ask to play. How can the place not have a Blu-ray or CD player in the house?

@jamesvozar1

22 күн бұрын

@@Audioholics Thanks so much for providing the voice of sanity (as usual) Gene, its amazing inst it what some people try and pull. i`m an audio engineer and went in a little bit as the undercover clueless buyer, there were quite a few things i could have corrected him on but bit my tongue, i casually mentioned my qualifications as i was leaving. Keep up the brilliant work, love what you do. James

I am browsing for in-ceiling Top Atmos speakers for a non dedicated living room system (7.2.6) myself. Somehow, I think a 15° inclination will not cut it, at least not for Top Front or Top Rear. I do like the AMT though, got them in my Emotiva desktop speakers. At this moment the Tannoy PCI 7DC RB are top of my list. Proper inclination (+/- 40°) and coaxial design, the specs are good. Back cans are provided also. Thoughts?

That sub must be made of Hugo Riveria, it makes Gene look small!

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

😆 🤣

I prefer on ceiling speakers for dolby atmos or Dts-X, especially as it's easier to point the whole speaker at the listening area.

Gene "GUNS" DellaSala !

As great as your room and system is, it just can't beat your arms.❤

Gene my brother, 124db is not loud! It’s deafening man!

That 8” has such a large surround that I feel they are stretching their size specs. It actually looks to be 5 1/2” come with a 1 1/2” surround. That feels like cheating to me. Additionally the tweeter support bracket blocks a good deal of sound. This is a common problem with speaker manufacturers fudging the numbers.

@Audioholics

25 күн бұрын

Nonsensical post as their 8in driver is much larger than a 5in cone and there are no issues with vertical coverage of the tweeter in any install I've heard these speakers.

@justinbeamon6624

24 күн бұрын

Every speaker made has and should include the surround in the size even if it's large.

@Paranimal86

24 күн бұрын

That’s definitely an 8” driver unless Genes head is tiny lol what are you talking about.

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

@justinbeamon6624 typically you include half the surround in the measurement.

Where did Hu Go 😂

@Audioholics

22 күн бұрын

LOL

video jitter is horendous

@Audioholics

24 күн бұрын

Adds to vintage look 😉

Genes always hatin on rbh😊

OMG if I could only afford what I dream about... So I try and control my dreams so I can afford what I can't dream about.. you see in my dreams the things that I really want are often just handed to me.. and within 5 seconds after waking up at all just goes up and smoke..WHY. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY.. THE WORLD WAS REALLY HATE ME!!!