Dolby System 136 – Large-Format Screen Channel Speaker System
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Dolby System 136 – Large-Format Screen Channel Speaker System
What is the Dolby System 136?
The Dolby System 136 is Dolby's largest screen channel speaker system, built from one CS136MH mid/high horn speaker and two CS136LF low-frequency speakers. Its proprietary dual-entrant asymmetrical horn delivers consistent coverage and uniform volume shading in Dolby Atmos rooms up to approximately 165 feet (50.3 m) deep. The stack covers 31 Hz to 20 kHz with 139 dB maximum summed continuous SPL.
How does the Dolby System 136 work?
The CS136MH horn combines a custom ring radiator mid-frequency compression driver, which covers the 400 Hz to 4 kHz vocal range, with a titanium-diaphragm high-frequency compression driver. The dual-entrant design keeps the drivers close for pattern control around the crossover, with coverage of 55° top and 100° bottom horizontally and 50° vertical.
Two stacked CS136LF cabinets, each with two 15-inch woofers, carry the low end. The top cabinet is rated at 1400 W @ 74.8 Vrms and the bottom at 900 W @ 60 Vrms, together producing 138 dB continuous. Each CS136LF flip card allows parallel 4-ohm or individual 8-ohm wiring, and the input plates support tri-amp or quad-amp system configurations.
BKT.136 tie plates (included) secure the CS136LF cabinets together, and the optional BKT.FLR floor bracket anchors the stack. Laser aiming sights in the horn work with the tilt and pan mechanisms for accurate aiming. Drive System 136 from a Dolby CP950A with Dolby Multichannel Amplifiers such as the DMA32301.
What are the key features of the Dolby System 136?
- Coverage for very large rooms — designed for Dolby Atmos auditoriums up to about 165 feet deep.
- Dual-entrant asymmetrical horn — even coverage and volume shading for every seat.
- Ring radiator MF driver — a lower crossover point improves intelligibility and power handling.
- Two CS136LF cabinets — four 15-inch woofers deliver 138 dB continuous low-frequency output.
- Tri-amp or quad-amp configuration — flip-card input plates select the amplifier layout.
- Laser aiming and tie plates — laser sights speed aiming and included BKT.136 plates lock the LF cabinets together.
Where is the Dolby System 136 typically used?
- Premium large-format cinema auditorium
- Large Dolby Atmos auditorium
- Auditorium
- House of worship
Technical Specifications
| Components | (1) CS136MH mid/high, (2) CS136LF low-frequency |
| Frequency range | 31 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Usable LF response | 28 Hz |
| Coverage window | CS136MH: 55° top H, 100° bottom H, 50° V; stacked CS136LF: 120° H, 60° V |
| Rated impedance | CS136MH: 8 Ohms passive, MF 8 / HF 8 Ohms bi-amp; CS136LF: 4 Ohms / 8 Ohms (bi-wire) |
| Sensitivity @ 1 W | CS136MH: 104 dB passive, MF 112 / HF 106 dB bi-amp; CS136LF stack: top 102 dB / bottom 100 dB |
| Power handling | CS136MH: 500 W @ 63.2 Vrms passive; CS136LF stack: top 1400 W @ 74.8 Vrms / bottom 900 W @ 60 Vrms |
| Max continuous SPL @ 1 m | CS136MH: 131 dB passive; CS136LF stack: 138 dB; system summed: 139 dB |
| Input | Spring terminal block (advanced input plate w/ flip card) |
| Enclosure | Wood |
| Accessories | BKT.136 tie plates (included); BKT.FLR floor bracket kit (sold separately) |
| Dimensions | 96.83" H x 30.22" W x 23.21" D (245.9 x 76.8 x 59 cm) |
| Weight (system stack) | 358.5 lb (162.61 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes up the System 136?
One CS136MH mid/high horn and two CS136LF low-frequency cabinets, joined with the included BKT.136 tie plates.
Is the System 136 compatible with Dolby Atmos and the CP950A?
Yes. Dolby specifies it for Dolby Atmos rooms up to about 165 feet deep, driven from processors such as the CP950A or CP950 with Dolby Multichannel Amplifiers.
How many amplifier channels does it need?
The input plates support tri-amp or quad-amp configurations, depending on whether the CS136MH runs passive or bi-amped. Creation Networks plans channel counts during system design.
How tall is the stack?
The assembled System 136 measures 96.83 inches high, 30.22 inches wide and 23.21 inches deep, and weighs 358.5 lb. Floor anchoring with the BKT.FLR kit is recommended.
What warranty and support are available?
The System 136 carries Dolby's manufacturer warranty, confirmed with your quote. Creation Networks designs, installs and tunes large-format Dolby systems; see the Dolby Professional collection and request a quote.
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