Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 Center Channel Speaker - Home Audio.

Q: Can one use these without enabled the atmos part?
A: Yes, these speakers can be used without enabling the Atmos feature. Simply don't connect the separate Atmos upward firing speaker. The speakers sound fine playing "normal" stereo or surround sound, particularly with a subwoofer to handle the very low frequencies. And, if you eventually obtain Atmos (or other object-oriented) capability, the speaker is ready.

Q: Why do the bookshelf and floor standing speakers have 4 speaker inputs each as opposed to the standard two?
A: For the Atmos feature, which fires at the top of the speaker towards the ceiling.

Q: Would like to buy 4 sp-efs73s to set up my non-Atmos receiver (equipped with bi-wiring). Can I connect it to bi-wiring without damaging the speakers?
A: These speakers are not bi-ampable or bi-wireable. The speaker has two separate speaker posts but the top post is for the top firing Atmos speaker only. It is in a separate enclosure and treated as a separate speaker. It also has a high pass filter (Dolby Atmos guidelines) that has a crossover set at 150 or 180hz. So high frequencies only. If your receiver is not Atmos capable then you simply wouldn't connect the top speakers. (But can if you upgrade your receiver). Do not bi-amp or bi-wire these speakers as it may damage them.

Q: How many inches should the top shelf of a speaker stand measure?
A: The requirements of Atmos (which these have - top firing speakers) is 8 or 12-foot ceilings. Other than that, there is not necessarily any height requirement. That being said, you generally want speakers that will be about the same height as your head when in your most likely sitting listening/viewing position. You don't want to install these speakers too high - it would probably mess up the Atmos feature, but I'm not positive on that note. My stands are about 4 feet tall.

Q: How well would they work with a Yamaha R-S201 receiver?
A: All Yamaha AVR's & Receivers are capable of powering demanding loads such as 6ohm loads, etc. Here's what CNET says, "Audio · AV Receivers · Yamaha R-S201 - receiver; Specs. Yamaha R-S201 - receiver Specifications. Overview · Specifications. Yamaha R-S201 - receiver. Part Number: RS201BL. Audio. Amplifier Output Details. 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - 40 - 20000 kHz - THD 0.2% - 2 channels (main)." So, this Yamaha 2.0 Receiver is an entry-level, "Audiophile" quality unit that will handily drive these Pioneer Elite's in a plain, 2.0 stereo mode. It's my bet, these Pioneer speakers will soar when driven by this Yamaha stereo unit. Yamaha uses "Audiophile" grade inner parts, like Burr-Brown DAC's. To answer your question, "Yes, they will work great with the Yamaha R-S201." ~ peace

Q: What center channel speaker would you recommend to match these speakers?
A: I would recommend the AJ SP-EC73 center channel speaker as it is designed to match these speakers and delivers on sound, creating an immersive listening experience.

Q: Can these be suspended from a wall?
A: There aren't any brackets on them for wall mounting and between the 2 sets of terminal posts and the port there's little room to install an aftermarket bracket, especially one strong enough to hold a speaker this heavy. Also, for best frequency response I think these are recommended to have more space between the rear port and the wall than a wall bracket would allow.

Q: What is your review of the Pioneer Elite SP-EC73 Andrew Jones Home Audio Center Channel Speaker?
A: This center channel speaker is a fantastic product at a fantastic price. It is highly recommended for movies as it allows for clear and audible dialogue, but may not have as much effect on music. The bass is solid considering the driver size, and the mids are the best you can get at this price with a dedicated driver for them. The highs are clean and loud. The speaker has a true 3-way design, which means each major frequency band is represented with a separate driver. The Coherent Source Transducer reduces interference between midrange and tweeter, controlling sound directivity at all frequencies, ensuring that direct and reflected sound arrive at the listening position with identical timing and timbre. The complex crossover perfectly blends audio between the woofer and tweeter for greater accuracy. The speaker has a small, elegant cabinet that makes it easy to integrate with your monitor and equipment, while an additional 5 ¼-inch passive radiator enhances bass impact for the most authoritative voices and sound effects. Overall, this center channel speaker provides excellent value for its price and is highly recommended for anyone building a new home theater setup.