Pioneer Elite SP-EFS73 Floor Standing Speaker - Dolby Atmos Enabled.

Pros:

• Professional-quality sound
• Coherent Source Transducer for interference reduction
• True 3-way speaker design
• Dolby-enabled top-firing concentric driver
• Complex crossover for greater accuracy
• Three 5-inch bass drivers for dynamic bass performance

Cons:

• Dolby Atmos performance is weak and dispersed
• No effect on music

Product FAQ:

Q: Can these speakers be used without enabling the Atmos part?
A: Yes, they can be used without connecting the separate ATMOS upward firing speaker. If you have a receiver with front height output, you can try connecting those to the upward firing speaker to see if you like it. The speakers sound fine playing "normal" stereo or surround sound, particularly with a subwoofer to handle the very low frequencies.

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

Q: Can I connect four SP-EFS73s to my non-Atmos receiver equipped with bi-wiring?
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. If your receiver is not Atmos capable, then you simply wouldn't connect the top speakers. Do not bi-amp or bi-wire these speakers as it will damage them.

Q: How many inches should the top shelf of a speaker stand measure?
A: There is no specific height requirement for these speakers, but generally, you 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 as it would probably mess up the Atmos feature.

Q: How well would these speakers work with a Yamaha R-S201 receiver?
A: All Yamaha AVR's & Receivers are capable of powering demanding loads such as 6ohm loads etc. The Yamaha R-S201 - receiver Specifications state it can deliver 50 Watts - 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.

Q: What center channel speaker would you recommend to match these speakers?
A: We recommend the AJ SP-EC73 cntr ch spkr. It comes with 2 curved rubber supports to isolate it from the shelf it sits on and adjust the up-down angle that suits your needs. Very nice looking and with the AVR's center ch volume adjustment capability, it really makes the dialog more clearly heard.

Q: Can these speakers be suspended from a wall?
A: No, there aren't any brackets on them for wall mounting, and there is little room to install an aftermarket bracket, especially one strong enough to hold a speaker this heavy. Also, for best frequency response, we recommend having more space between the rear port and the wall than a wall bracket would allow.

Response:

Thank you for your interest in the Pioneer Elite SP-EFS73 Andrew Jones Home Audio Floor Standing Speaker. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about this product:

These speakers can be used without enabling the Atmos part. They sound fine playing "normal" stereo or surround sound, particularly with a subwoofer to handle the very low frequencies.

The bookshelf and floor standing speakers have four speaker inputs each for the Atmos feature, which fires at the top of the speaker towards the ceiling.

You cannot connect four SP-EFS73s to a non-Atmos receiver equipped with bi-wiring as these speakers are not bi-ampable or bi-wireable. The top post is for the top-firing Atmos speaker only, and it is in a separate enclosure treated as a separate speaker.

There is no specific height requirement for these speakers, but generally, you 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 as it would probably mess up the Atmos feature.

These speakers work well with a Yamaha R-S201 receiver. The 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.

We recommend the AJ SP-EC73 cntr ch spkr as a center channel speaker to match these speakers. It comes with 2 curved rubber supports to isolate it from the shelf it sits on and adjust the up-down angle that suits your needs.

These speakers cannot be suspended from a wall as there aren't any brackets on them for wall mounting, and there is little room to install an aftermarket bracket, especially one strong enough to hold a speaker this heavy.