Atmos adds another dimension by placing speakers on the ceiling or up firing Atmos speakers placed on your mains and rear surrounds. The simplest placement relative to the seating position is 45 degrees; the same vertical hear from the top of the listeners head to the ceiling, horizontally on the ceiling front and back. More @Wikipedia
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