
You’ll find the M51ax-J6’s various ports and connectors in two rear cavities on the left and right. Speaking of mounting, the wall-mountable M51ax-J6 comes with mounting brackets, screws, and a template, along with a quartet of cable ties. Likewise, the 5.6 x 3.4 x 2.25 inch (WxDxH) surround speakers could easily be placed on a small shelf or (even better) mounted on the wall, ideally a foot or two above your head when seated. Meanwhile, the wireless subwoofer is relatively compact at 8.25 x 8.25 x 10 inches (WxDxH)-and that’s a good thing, given that most users will likely be positioning the subwoofer near their sofas. Indeed, the top of the unit just barely clears the bottom edge of my low-slung, 55-inch LG C9 OLED TV, a welcome change from soundbars that block a sliver (or more) of the LG’s screen. Measuring 36 x 2.2 x 3.5 inches, the M51ax-J6 arrives with a pleasingly low profile.
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While virtualized height channels won’t sound as precise as those you’ll get from upfiring drivers (or, better yet, in-ceiling drivers), they can actually be preferable for those with ceilings that are vaulted, too high (above 14 feet) or too low (below 7.5 feet). Instead of upfiring drivers that bounce height cues off the ceiling, the M51ax-J6 employs virtualization-namely, DTS Virtual:X-to trick your ears into thinking they’re hearing height effects. The M51ax-J6 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, a pair of object-based audio formats that deliver height as well as surround effects (you can read about those audio formats in this other story).
