Dolby recommends a minimum 5.1.4 speaker layout to mix Dolby Atmos home entertainment content:

• 5 ear-level speakers (left, center, right, one pair of surrounds)
• 1 subwoofer
• 4 overhead speakers

A 7.1.4 speaker layout is the preferred minimum setup:

• 7 ear-level speakers (left, center, right, one pair of side surrounds, one pair of rear surrounds)
• 1 subwoofer
• 4 overhead speakers

In larger studios, a 9.1.4 or 9.1.6 speaker layout can be beneficial:

• 9 ear-level speakers (left, center, right, one pair of wides, one pair of side surrounds, one pair of rear surrounds)
• 1 subwoofer
• 6 overhead speakers

For more information about recommended speaker placement, see our Technical Guidelines.