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Pioneer SP-T22A-LR Add-on Speaker designed by Andrew Jones for Dolby Atmos,Black
Brand | PIONEER |
Model Name | Pioneer SP T22A LR |
Speaker Type | Woofer |
Recommended Uses For Product | Music,Home Theater |
Mounting Type | Table Top |
About this item
- Highly Acclaimed and Award Winning Speaker Series
- Add-On top firing speakers to make any flat top speaker Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible
- Concentric Driver including a 4” woofer and 1/2” tweeter for improved frequency response and sound placement in enabled Atmos and dts:x speaker configurations
- Gold 5-way binding posts for more secure speaker wire connection
- RF Molded Curved Cabinets to reduce internal standing waves
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From the manufacturer
- Adds Dolby Atmos capability to standard speakers
- 4" Structured Surface Woofer
- 1/2" High Efficiency Soft Dome Tweeter
- 80 Watt Power Handling
Pioneer SP-T22A-LR
Add-On Speakers for Dolby Atmos
Home theater enthusiasts are excited about Dolby Atmos' surround-sound technology, which creates a dimensional sound experience. That's why Pioneer created the SP-T22A-LR, a budget-priced add-on speaker for Dolby Atmos. The SP-T22A-LR builds on the success with the Dolby Atmos-enabled Elite Home Theater speakers and Dolby's proprietary surround-sound technology. The SP-T22A-LR uses an upward-firing concentric driver array to reflect sound off the ceiling to produce a truly immersive sound experience while integrating with your already established home theater system.
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Taking Atmos One Step FurtherThe SP-T22A-LR is designed for use with the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR compact speaker and SP-FS52 floorstanding speaker (each sold separately), but is also compatible with most speakers that have a flat top big enough to fit the SP-T22A-LR. Add two or four SP-T22A-LRs, and a Dolby Atmos-enabled receiver, to upgrade your existing surround sound to Dolby Atmos at an amazingly affordable price. The SP-T22A-LR elevates your home theater to a higher level of performance through the use of a two-way upward-firing speaker--in this case a concentric driver with a 1/2-inch tweeter mounted in the center of a 4-inch woofer. This arrangement allows the SP-T22A-LR to produce music and sound effects with greater realism and detail. |
Thinking Out Of the BoxEven though the SP-T22A-LR is designed as an add-on speaker for Dolby Atmos, it's built like a true high-end speaker. The SP-T22A-LR has many of the same design features that made Pioneer's award-winning SP-BS22-LR compact speakers, a stand out for reviewers and consumers alike. Similar to the SP-BS22-LR compact speakers, the SP-T22A-LR's cabinet is curved, which stiffens the enclosure to help eliminate vibration. The result is accurate, tight, and more powerful bass. |
More Than an Add-On SpeakerThe insides of the SP-T22A-LR are just as sophisticated as the outside. These add-on speakers incorporate a unique multi-element crossover to send the bass and midrange to the woofer and the high frequencies to the tweeter. This advanced circuit tunes the SP-T22A-LR so it delivers the directional, focused sound required for Dolby Atmos, yet also matches the tone and fidelity of Pioneer's standard compact and floorstanding speakers. |
A True Two Way Driver
The core of the SP-T22A-LR is an upward-firing concentric speaker array with a 1/2-inch soft-dome tweeter mounted in the center of a 4-inch woofer. The SP-T22A-LR's tweeter is the key to the add-on speaker's superior sound quality with high-frequency reproduction comparable to that of a high-quality conventional speaker. Because the tweeter is mounted at the center of the woofer, the cone acts as a 'horn' to control the tweeter's dispersion. The 4-inch woofer used in the SP-T22A-LR uses a cone with a textured surface, which makes it stiffer than a flat-surfaced cone. This design pushes distortion to much higher frequencies, far outside the woofer's effective range, so the SP-T22A-LR can play much louder without audible distortion. Thanks to the separate woofer and tweeter, the SP-T22A-LR has much more natural and spacious-sounding treble than Atmos-compatible speakers that use a full-range driver.
The SP-T22A-LR add-on speakers can transform your conventional 5.1 or 7.1 home theater system into an immersive cinematic experience. Paired with a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver, these add-on speakers make upgrading your home theater seamless, convenient and affordable.
SP-C22 | SW-8MK2 | SP-FS52 | SP-BS22-LR | SP-BS22A-LR | SP-T22A-LR | |
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Speaker Type | Center Channel Speaker | Powered Subwoofer | Floorstanding Loudspeakers | Bookshelf Loudspeakers | Dolby Atmos Bookshelf Speakers | Dolby Atmos Add-on Speakers |
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Value for money | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Bass quality | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | — | halfwholesales | Amazon.com | Woot | Amazon.com | Huppins |
speaker size | — | 10.16 centimeters | 300 millimeters | — | 3.94 inches | 4.92 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | — | Wired | Dolby Atmos | Wired | HDMI | Wired |
speaker type | Woofer | Satellite | Surround Sound, Woofer | Woofer, Tweeter | Surround | Woofer, Bookshelf, Tweeter |
mounting type | Table Top | Tabletop, Floor Standing | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Floor Mount,Shelf Mount | Ceiling Mount |
weight | 3.3 pounds | 12 pounds | 6 pounds | 6.75 pounds | 1 pounds | 5.4 pounds |
control method | — | remote | remote | — | — | remote |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 12.4 x 11.8 x 10.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
Manufacturer | PIONEER HOME |
ASIN | B0148NPHO8 |
Item model number | SP-T22A-LR |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #936 in Computer Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 18, 2015 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 600 Watts |
Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Highly acclaimed and award winning series of speakers designed by world-renowned speaker engineer Andrew Jones. The SP-TA22-LR add-on Atmos speakers were designed to offer extraordinary performance and remarkable sound quality for music and home theater at an affordable price.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, quality and performance of the speakers. For example, they mention that the extra audio dimension is noticeable, works great for Dolby Atmos systems and that they look great.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the extra audio dimension is noticeable, the gunfire, explosions, and helicopters sound realistic. They also say that the speakers work for dialogue lift and increase the ceiling of the music.
"...Don't buy Jupiter Ascending for the Atmos track. Yeah the surround sound is fantastic but they way they mixed it your finger is on the volume for..." Read more
"...They sound really nice, and they're good quality (at least as much as the Pioneer set I have)...." Read more
"...They have good sound and serve their purpose well. They are well constructed and don't feel like quality was sacrificed to meet a price point...." Read more
"Excellent value and good sound. Very nice cabinet and banana plug connectors...." Read more
Customers appreciate the speakers for their excellent value and good sound. They say they're great for a cheap Atmos system and sound like much more expensive speakers. Customers also mention that the speakers are made of quality material and provide amazing performance for the price.
"These speakers are a reasonably priced add on for Dolby Atmos applications. They have good sound and serve their purpose well...." Read more
"Excellent value and good sound. Very nice cabinet and banana plug connectors...." Read more
"...to compatible movies really completing the amazing and affordable Andrew Jones speaker set...." Read more
".../surround use for movie/TV surround sound, and they are value-priced for that purpose...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it is a great product, well built, and has great sound. Some are happy with the results.
"...They sound really nice, and they're good quality (at least as much as the Pioneer set I have)...." Read more
"...Very pleased with the results." Read more
"...Two days later I had them installed. They are nice quality and fit nicely atop of my bookshelf speakers...." Read more
"These were a great addition to my AV setup in the man cave. I had them in my cart for about 6 months but kept forgetting to order...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that they have good sound, and serve their purpose well. Some say that the speakers work great with their Onkyo RZ720 and with 9-foot, vaulted ceilings. They also say that it's a great addition for their Dolby Atmos and DTS X setup.
"...These speakers work great with my bang for the buck Denon AVR-S710W receiver. My listening area is about 10x14 with a textured ceiling...." Read more
"...They have good sound and serve their purpose well. They are well constructed and don't feel like quality was sacrificed to meet a price point...." Read more
"...Plus for under 100 dollars this is a great addition for my Dolby Atmos and DTS X set up giving me the results I have been wanting." Read more
"...They work very well and are a good way to get the 2 presence speakers without making a hole in your ceiling. My wife appreciated that." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that they are very nice, well designed, and look brand new. Some say that the speakers match their other Pioneers pretty well. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of these speakers.
"...They have good sound and serve their purpose well. They are well constructed and don't feel like quality was sacrificed to meet a price point...." Read more
"Excellent value and good sound. Very nice cabinet and banana plug connectors...." Read more
"...but was packed very well, and to my utter surprise these speakers looked brand new, as a matter of fact I think they were close to brand new,..." Read more
"...Looks great too with my b&w 685's, sound and value for money are grat." Read more
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They sound really nice, and they're good quality (at least as much as the Pioneer set I have). Even after re-running the Audyssey MultEQ setup in my Denon, they're not as pronounced as in-ceiling speakers -- and I don't expect them to be. These are a hack, if you can't use in-ceiling. Some Atmos tracks work better than others. John Wick, in the beginning with the rain, it is a subtle effect, but it is there (I played the scene with the speakers laying on the floor face down and then again with them on my speakers firing at the ceiling). In movies without Atmos encoding, I feel like I'm getting a fuller sound.
I think less than or equal to $149 would be a better price. $179+tax is a bit steep for what they do, but I decided to keep them.
Here are some tips for those who sit farther to speakers beyond 5 feet especially front side and ceiling height is 8 feet.
*1 Do not place Atmos enabled speakers on top of your left and right speakers
*2 these speakers need little breathing room from their place to ceiling to have full envelopment
*3 make sure to place these speakers so they are about 6 to 7 feet distance from the ceiling.
* 4 place them near your TV (assuming it is on a stand that is below to your left and right speakers). Take point *3 into consideration.
* 5 If you have done above and you happen sit with in 8 feet from your speakers Enjoy your atmos sound. If you sit beyond 8 feet use one blu-ray disc cover (about 1/2 inch) and prop up the back side of the speaker. Enjoy your atmos sound.
Btw, I have Pioneer Elite bookshelf speakers with Atmos speakers built-in for front and surrounds. My surrounds are 6 feet away and I don't have any complaints. Front speakers are 11 feet away and I am not happy with the Atmos sound. After very very very long experimentation I bought these speakers for front and played around. Above tips are coming from this experimentation.
If you are sitting in 5 to 6 feet from front speakers and placed these Atmos speakers on top of your front left and right. you will be treated with fantastic over the head Atmos experience. If you sit beyond 6 feet and ceiling height is 8 feet follow above tips. Make sure to add rear atmos speakers as well. Level of immersion you will experience is beyond words. You will never visit the movie theater.
Advanced Tips for those who are familiar with speaker delay settings.
- Check out the attached picture. As you can see in the attached picture front atmos speakers placed almost next to front left & right speakers.
- From distance point of view atmos speakers are about same distance from left and right speaker to MLP( main listening position).
- Auto setups like Audyssey will measure distance and one may end up similar distance for atmos speakers with respective to left and right speakers.
- This may pose problems such as, one may find sound coming directly from atmos speakers (not from ceiling.. from speaker it self) due to the placement. This could happen especially with non atmos sources, when using DSU processing.
- But one can adjust the delay of the atmos speaker and blend the sound with right/left speakers. 2 to 3 milliseconds delay will do the trick. Simply reducing 2 or 3 feet from the atmos speaker distance with respect to main left/right speakers will do the trick. By doing this what happens is , sound from main Left/Right speaker reaches first to MLP and will not hear sound directly coming from atmos speakers. We are applying timing delay principle used in public addressing systems.
** example of speaker distance adjustment: if your front right main speaker is 12 feet from your main listening position, set your front right atmos speaker distance to 10 or 9 feet. **
*NB: 98% of content that one might be listening now (year 2018) will be non atmos. Above are very important steps that will make listening non atmos sources truly remarkable using DSU. DSU(Dolby Surround upmixer) is wonderful processing developed by Dolby. Thank you Dolby Labs.
Always remember these are your speakers , your room , your avr and your ears. Adjust them to your liking.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2018
Here are some tips for those who sit farther to speakers beyond 5 feet especially front side and ceiling height is 8 feet.
*1 Do not place Atmos enabled speakers on top of your left and right speakers
*2 these speakers need little breathing room from their place to ceiling to have full envelopment
*3 make sure to place these speakers so they are about 6 to 7 feet distance from the ceiling.
* 4 place them near your TV (assuming it is on a stand that is below to your left and right speakers). Take point *3 into consideration.
* 5 If you have done above and you happen sit with in 8 feet from your speakers Enjoy your atmos sound. If you sit beyond 8 feet use one blu-ray disc cover (about 1/2 inch) and prop up the back side of the speaker. Enjoy your atmos sound.
Btw, I have Pioneer Elite bookshelf speakers with Atmos speakers built-in for front and surrounds. My surrounds are 6 feet away and I don't have any complaints. Front speakers are 11 feet away and I am not happy with the Atmos sound. After very very very long experimentation I bought these speakers for front and played around. Above tips are coming from this experimentation.
If you are sitting in 5 to 6 feet from front speakers and placed these Atmos speakers on top of your front left and right. you will be treated with fantastic over the head Atmos experience. If you sit beyond 6 feet and ceiling height is 8 feet follow above tips. Make sure to add rear atmos speakers as well. Level of immersion you will experience is beyond words. You will never visit the movie theater.
Advanced Tips for those who are familiar with speaker delay settings.
- Check out the attached picture. As you can see in the attached picture front atmos speakers placed almost next to front left & right speakers.
- From distance point of view atmos speakers are about same distance from left and right speaker to MLP( main listening position).
- Auto setups like Audyssey will measure distance and one may end up similar distance for atmos speakers with respective to left and right speakers.
- This may pose problems such as, one may find sound coming directly from atmos speakers (not from ceiling.. from speaker it self) due to the placement. This could happen especially with non atmos sources, when using DSU processing.
- But one can adjust the delay of the atmos speaker and blend the sound with right/left speakers. 2 to 3 milliseconds delay will do the trick. Simply reducing 2 or 3 feet from the atmos speaker distance with respect to main left/right speakers will do the trick. By doing this what happens is , sound from main Left/Right speaker reaches first to MLP and will not hear sound directly coming from atmos speakers. We are applying timing delay principle used in public addressing systems.
** example of speaker distance adjustment: if your front right main speaker is 12 feet from your main listening position, set your front right atmos speaker distance to 10 or 9 feet. **
*NB: 98% of content that one might be listening now (year 2018) will be non atmos. Above are very important steps that will make listening non atmos sources truly remarkable using DSU. DSU(Dolby Surround upmixer) is wonderful processing developed by Dolby. Thank you Dolby Labs.
Always remember these are your speakers , your room , your avr and your ears. Adjust them to your liking.
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My room doesn't work with 7.1, it's 19'x12' and I had to install the TV on one of the 19' walls even though it should have been on the shorter wall, fireplaces and peculiar structure designs forced me to go on the 19' wall and so with a 10' viewing distance there simply isn't room behind the seating area to have rear surround speakers (7.1) so I have a standard 5.1 configuration. All my speakers are close to full range (floorstanding towers for fronts and rears) so I'm very happy with the surround sound but have been champing at the bit to move to Atmos for a long time.
Ripping out the fireplace and rediong the room including the celing with a new drop ceiling and properly installed ceiling speakers will run $5000 so in the interim I went with Pioneer's Atmos speakers. They are easy to install if your current speaker has a flat top, and they don't look out of place either. They all come with four rubber feet per speaker (more of a gel type material to allow a very good isolation from their resting surface) and it's a doddle to get them on. For banana plugs remove the speaker terminal entirely to easily remove the red and black plugs in the holes the banana plugs will go into, and you're on your way.
In your AVR tell it you have four Dolby Speakers (instead of selecting "HEIGHT" speakers for Atmos which you'd do when you have a proper ceiling installation) and run your calibration software and you're good to go. For these speakers it recommends your celing be no higher than 14' and preferrably flat, which most drop ceilings would be. Your floorstanding towers will be perfectly set up already in terms of height for where the Atmos speakers should be installed.
Glorious Atmos!
I've never been a big fan of dts:Neo6 or Dolby PLIIx for upmixing stereo sources into surround sound, I'm typically a purist...but I have to say the Dolby Atmos upmix does sound more like a true surround field, I know I've added some $350 worth of speakers (if you shop smartly) with only one driver each and these little Pioneers are not going to make a world of difference to teh fidelity of the $2500/pair loudspeakers they're sitting on, so with that in mind fighting off the placebo effect I'm still rather taken aback by how much better an Atmos upmix from stereo sounds vs. a straight 5.1 upmix.
As for Atmos, no these aren't going to be as good as more expensive ceiling speakers in terms of the sound field BUT for the price they're currently going for, some 40%+ off MSRP, you can get a noticeably expanded surround field listening to Atmos tracks and thus in my opinion it's very easy to recommend.
I'm sure when you do get the money or option to do a proper ceiling installation like I will hopefully next year, these will retain a decent chunk of their value in the used market.
Now where is my INXS Kick 30 Blu-ray with Giles Martin Dolby Atmos mix, I know it's around here somewhere...