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In ceiling surround sound speaker advice
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:15 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:15 am
I'm looking to have surround sound speakers installed in our living room ceiling. I know I want to get speakers that mount flush to the ceiling, but I need some advice on what speakers would be the best to get as well as where to get them. I will also be getting the separate sub.
The room already has wiring so I don't feel like paying the extra money for Sonos would be the best idea.
Thanks for all the help
ETA
They don't necessarily have to be round but I do want them to install flush into the ceiling.
I'm looking to spend $100-$200 per speaker
The room already has wiring so I don't feel like paying the extra money for Sonos would be the best idea.
Thanks for all the help
ETA
They don't necessarily have to be round but I do want them to install flush into the ceiling.
I'm looking to spend $100-$200 per speaker
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 9:07 am
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Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:42 am to KJason
I don't have them, but the monoprice speakers have been recommended in the past.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:48 am to KJason
Budget?
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:51 am to seawolf06
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monoprice
I've done a couple of installs of these and built Enclosures for them which I've found helps with bass response. Monoprice now sells prefab enclusres for their 6 & 8" round speakers. Maybe something to look into
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:05 am to jennyjones
monoprice sells speakers now?
I've been eyeing the Infinity ERS610s for a while
I've been eyeing the Infinity ERS610s for a while
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 8:07 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:09 am to KJason
I've found round ceiling speakers used for surround sound applications to be a bit too directional for my taste. There are some square and rectangular speakers out there with angled baffles that do a much better job projecting the sound to the viewer rather than straight down. I know some of the speakers have tweeters that can be aimed but that only takes care of half of the problem.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:11 am to KJason
I have Paradigm 6.5" in-ceiling speakers, center speaker (don't remember the size) and 12" subwoofer, hooked up to Yamaha A/V receiver.
As others have mentioned, Monoprice sells speakers and I bought 2 "rock" speakers for outside.
You can spend very little or you can spend a lot. Depends on your budget.
As others have mentioned, Monoprice sells speakers and I bought 2 "rock" speakers for outside.
You can spend very little or you can spend a lot. Depends on your budget.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:35 am to KJason
I have mirage speakers in the ceiling. They are omnidirectional and sound amazing. Even rated under 80hz
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:03 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Thanks for all of the input
They don't necessarily have to be round but I do want them to install flush into the ceiling.
I'm looking to spend $100-$200 per speaker
I'll add this info to OP
They don't necessarily have to be round but I do want them to install flush into the ceiling.
I'm looking to spend $100-$200 per speaker
I'll add this info to OP
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:11 am to KJason
Yeah they are definitely not flush.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:13 am to KJason
If I were mounting speakers in the ceiling I would run them mono instead of surround. All sound comes out of every speaker.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:31 am to Gaston
I'm with you. I like to hear it all from every direction.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:28 am to KJason
I bought a couple of home theater systems and whole home audio from AVS Science
I got all Klipsch in ceiling/wall speakers. They can be pivoted and are very nice. The experts will tell you that in wall/ceiling will never be as good as free standing, but they sound great to me.
Send mike@avscience.com an email and tell him what you're trying to do and what your budget is, he'll recommend a nice system.
Service and tech support are GREAT.
I got all Klipsch in ceiling/wall speakers. They can be pivoted and are very nice. The experts will tell you that in wall/ceiling will never be as good as free standing, but they sound great to me.
Send mike@avscience.com an email and tell him what you're trying to do and what your budget is, he'll recommend a nice system.
Service and tech support are GREAT.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 10:29 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:50 am to Gaston
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If I were mounting speakers in the ceiling I would run them mono instead of surround. All sound comes out of every speaker.
That's what 5 channel stereo mode is for. For a movie it would make zero sense.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 12:30 pm to VABuckeye
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That's what 5 channel stereo mode is for. For a movie it would make zero sense.
I guess it depends on how the setup is laid out relative to the seating, but if I'm sitting under the right rear speaker WTF am I going to hear? Even in stereo, I have just the right speaker sound...which isn't terrible for speakers facing at you with the normal acoustics of the room, but ones facing straight down on you? I can't imagine a good stereo image is being produced.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 12:38 pm to Gaston
My in ceiling speakers aren't set up for surround. The rear speakers are directly over the couch, so they aren't really "rear" channels. I really only use it to play music anyway.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 12:50 pm to Gaston
Placement is still important. The rear speakers should be setup behind and outside of the seating position to work properly. If they're right over you they make zero sense.
The rear soundfield is supposed to be diffuse. If it's raining it's supposed to sound like it's raining around you and not at you. This is one of the reasons to use bipole and dipole speakers in the rear. You don't have the effects blasting directly at you.
The rear soundfield is supposed to be diffuse. If it's raining it's supposed to sound like it's raining around you and not at you. This is one of the reasons to use bipole and dipole speakers in the rear. You don't have the effects blasting directly at you.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 12:53 pm
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