If you've already installed in-wall and in-ceiling speakers in your entertainment room, you might be wondering, can you still add tower speakers? And if so, where should they go for the best sound?

Let’s break it down and explore how tower speakers fit into a Dolby Atmos system.

It’s All About Preference and Performance

When deciding whether to add tower speakers, it really comes down to personal taste. Some people prefer the clean look of in-wall or in-ceiling speakers, while others enjoy the visual impact of having tower speakers standing tall at the front of the room.

From a performance standpoint, tower speakers often give you more value. They have larger drivers and are built inside enclosures designed specifically to enhance their sound output.

That means richer mids and stronger highs, which can add a new level of clarity and depth to your audio.

Where Should You Put Tower Speakers?

The best place to add tower speakers is in the front left and right positions of your system. That’s because the front soundstage is responsible for most of what you hear, especially in movies.

Tower speakers here can give your setup a fuller, more cinematic experience, especially when paired with a strong center channel.

Some advanced setups even go beyond this and use tower-style or full-range in-wall speakers in every bed-layer position, including surrounds and rears. But for most people, adding towers to the front soundstage is more than enough to get a noticeable upgrade in sound quality.

What About Bass?

While tower speakers can add clarity and fullness to your sound, they aren’t built to handle the deepest bass. That’s where subwoofers come in. If you want that chest-thumping, cinematic rumble, you’ll need a high-performance subwoofer, especially ones that go below 10Hz for those deep, low-end frequencies you can feel.

At Dreamedia, we often recommend adding subwoofers alongside your tower speakers to get the full experience. For example, pairing tower speakers with a dedicated speaker setup and a subwoofer can completely change how your favorite scenes sound and feel.

Final Thoughts

If you already have in-wall and in-ceiling speakers and are thinking about upgrading with towers, placing them in the front left and right is the best option. It’s a simple way to boost your sound without starting from scratch.

And if you want to go all out, adding a high-quality subwoofer is key.

Need help designing your ideal home theater? Our team at Dreamedia is here to guide you through the process, from product selection to full system design.

Reach out anytime for a free consultation. We’d love to help you build your dream setup.