A Practical Guide
Many companies install home cinemas. Far fewer understand how to make them sound right.
True performance comes from combining Dolby Atmos design with proper acoustic treatment — not just adding more speakers.
What Dolby Atmos Actually Does
Dolby Atmos moves sound from channels to three-dimensional space.
Instead of sound coming only from around you, it can come from:
- Above
- In front
- Behind
- Precisely placed points in the room
This creates realism — rain falling, helicopters flying overhead, subtle ambient effects that traditional surround sound simply can’t reproduce.
But Atmos only works when the room supports it.
What Proper Treatment Involves
In professionally designed rooms we typically use:
- Acoustic insulation (such as Rockwool)
- Fabric wall systems
- Bass control where needed
- Strategic placement based on room dimensions
This doesn’t mean turning your room into a studio — it means controlling reflections so the sound you hear is what the filmmaker intended.
Why Acoustic Treatment Is Essential
Untreated rooms cause:
- Echo and harshness
- Boomy or uneven bass
- Dialogue that’s hard to understand
No speaker brand can fix bad acoustics.
Speaker Choice Still Matters
Once the room is acoustically correct, quality speakers shine.
We regularly work with brands such as Monitor Audio or Sonance, chosen for:
- Consistent tonal balance
- Excellent in-wall and in-ceiling options
- Seamless integration into living spaces
The result is a cinema that looks clean, sounds powerful, and performs exactly as designed.
The Specialist Difference
Installing speakers is easy.
Designing a room that:
- Delivers true Atmos immersion
- Controls acoustics properly
- Looks intentional, not cluttered
That’s where specialist knowledge matters.
A well-designed cinema doesn’t shout for attention — it simply works.
At Pro Media Solutions, we professionally install professional Dolby Atmos media rooms and cinemas.
Contact us today at 0345 505 1760 for a free consultation and to discuss how this audio set up might work in your property.
