I wonder if the side and rear channels can be combined in the processing by the receiver?Yes, if you select 5.x.x setup
Atmos speakers are not required.Unless you use overhead speakers
NO Side Speakers in an atmos system?
Yes, you can mount the side speakers on ceiling, and change the setting on your receiver from 7.1 to Atmos 5.1.2 https://www.dolby.com/us/en/guide/speaker-setup-guides/5.1.2-overhead-speaker-setup-guide.html |
I play a Atmos Blu Ray through my Oppo 105 outputting via the 7.1 channel RCA analog output of the Oppo into a Denon Receiver (again via the RCA inputs)Dolby Astmos must use HDMI connection and set output to bitstream out to receiver/prepro, analog output will not give you dolby astmos, what you get is 7.1 surround decoded by your blu ray player. |