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    Default CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    Hi all,

    Can the CBM-170SE speakers be used as Atmos speakers if mounted on the ceiling facing down(ish)?

    Also what ceiling mounts are recommended?

    Thanks
    Last edited by consequential; 06-01-2016 at 11:06 PM.

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    Default Re: CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    I'd go with the HTM-200 SE since it is sealed and has extremely wide dispersion. The rear port on the CBM is going to cause trouble with ceiling mounting. I'd use the omni mount on the Ascend store page.

    EDIT: I previously linked some wall mounts on Amazon, but after looking at them, they are only rated up to 10 pounds, and the HTM-200 SE is about 10 pounds, so I'd definitely go with the omni mount, as it is much sturdier, although a bit pricey, it would be worth the money knowing your speaker is secure.
    Last edited by sludgeogre; 06-02-2016 at 05:44 PM.

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    Default Re: CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    Quote Originally Posted by consequential View Post
    Hi all,

    Can the CBM-170SE speakers be used as Atmos speakers if mounted on the ceiling facing down(ish)?

    Also what ceiling mounts are recommended?

    Thanks
    Yes, absolutely -- but like sludge mentioned, I would actually go with our 200's over the 170's for this purpose
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    Quote Originally Posted by davef View Post
    Yes, absolutely -- but like sludge mentioned, I would actually go with our 200's over the 170's for this purpose
    Thanks Dave! Got my HTM-200 SE a few days ago and I absolutely love them! It is incredible how great they sound for the money. They are so much better than the Klipsch R-15M speakers they replaced that I can't even listen to them anymore, they'll likely get donated now. Makes me very excited to order my Sierra Sats, can't even fathom how great they're going to sound in surround duty with my towers.

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    Default Re: CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    Go with the HTM-200s. I posted some info on how to flush mount them with massive overkill.

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    Default Re: CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    Thanks all, I ordered 2 sets of 200's.

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    Finally got my Atmos HTM-200's up. Here are some pics:

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...-200_back.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0_ceiling.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...200_grill.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0_nogrill.jpeg

    Sorry, couldn't insert pictures because the site gave me some kind of temporary file error. Hopefully you don't need to have a dropbox account to see these..

    TK
    Video: JVC RS540 w/Lens & 122" 2.35:1 CIH / HDFury Vertex 2 w/Dolby Vision
    Audio: Marantz SR7010 / XPA-3 / UPA-7 Sources: Nvidia Shield / Xbox One
    7. Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2 Ex (L R C), Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE (side & rear)
    2. Subs: SVS PC-2000 & eD A3-300 12" / Sensory: Aura Pro Bass Shakers
    4 HTM-200SE for Atmos/DTS:X
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    Quote Originally Posted by tknice View Post
    Finally got my Atmos HTM-200's up. Here are some pics:

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...-200_back.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0_ceiling.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...200_grill.jpeg

    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0_nogrill.jpeg

    Sorry, couldn't insert pictures because the site gave me some kind of temporary file error. Hopefully you don't need to have a dropbox account to see these..

    TK
    That looks phenomenal!

    Would you mind posting a few more pics of the room in general including the audio rack, sides etc..? Looks amazing!

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    Quote Originally Posted by consequential View Post
    That looks phenomenal!

    Would you mind posting a few more pics of the room in general including the audio rack, sides etc..? Looks amazing!
    Thanks consequential!

    These pictures don't have the ceiling speakers or Marantz yet, but check out the link in my signature. That has a lot more pics.

    TK
    Video: JVC RS540 w/Lens & 122" 2.35:1 CIH / HDFury Vertex 2 w/Dolby Vision
    Audio: Marantz SR7010 / XPA-3 / UPA-7 Sources: Nvidia Shield / Xbox One
    7. Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2 Ex (L R C), Ascend Acoustics HTM-200SE (side & rear)
    2. Subs: SVS PC-2000 & eD A3-300 12" / Sensory: Aura Pro Bass Shakers
    4 HTM-200SE for Atmos/DTS:X
    Theater Pics / Desktop

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    Default Re: CBM-170SE for Atmos?

    Quote Originally Posted by tknice View Post
    Thanks consequential!

    These pictures don't have the ceiling speakers or Marantz yet, but check out the link in my signature. That has a lot more pics.

    TK

    Simply in awe... that is phenomenal!

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