which in-ceiling speakers should i get?

Question

i'm trying to install in-ceiling speakers. i only have about 3" of depth available. i want good quality at a low price. along the lines of infinity, bose, boston acoustics, polk audio, etc.
and can i use in-wall speakers and mount them in the ceiling instead?

Answer 1

I like the klipsch linked below they can be aimed to your listening area.

If you plan to use these as a home theater speaker you really should reconsider and get a bipole or dipole surround instead.

And the companies you listed with Bose would have a fit being next to them. Bose speakers amaze but do not reproduce sound accurately, listen to all before you buy.

Answer 2

take a look at KEF in-ceiling speakers, they are far superior to the brands you are viewing.

KEF CI130.2 QS

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/details/546175432


KEF CI130.2 QR

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/546175417


KEF CI160.2 QR

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/546250306

i Highly Recommend KEF In-Ceiling speakers and this is why because they have Uni-Q which means the tweeter is at the acoustic center of the woofer so they share the same wave path which makes where you put these speakers not affect the sound quality in a negative way. In simple terms no matter where your sitting in the room you hear the same sound. There's no one small sweet spot the whole room is a sweet spot. This is very important because in ceiling speakers are very directional and have a small sweet spot. But with the KEF's you dont have to worry about this problem. I do own KEF speakers and i will give you my guarantee that the Uni-Q does work and the sound quality of these speakers is unparalleled.

Answer 3

How low is low price??

You can buy B&W (Some of the best) for a reasonable price now. If not that expense, I'd recommend Athena speakers, which are In-wall and can be mounted in ceiling. Very good value for money!

http://www.athenaspeakers.com

All the best.

Answer 4

Yes, you can use in-wall speakers but I don't really recommend it as they may be more directional than you want rather than filling a room evenly.

Parts Express (link below) sells their own Dayton brand of high-quality in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Search for the word "in-wall" and you will find many to choose from. I especially like the single speakers that provide stereo sound, since "true stereo" doesn't really work from the ceiling anyway.

Answer 5

Hi. Here are some you may be interested in with the brands you have in mind:

POLK AUDIO TC610i
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Z242U/ref=nosim/?tag=dealtime-ce-feed-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B0002Z242U&linkCode=asn

INFINITY ERS 310
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0009G3CT6?ie=UTF8&condition=new&tag=dealtime-ce-mpfeed-20&creative=380345&creativeASIN=B0009G3CT6&linkCode=asm

BOSTON ACOUSTICS DS1255
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=159483&WT.mc_n=66&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=DEALTIME&cm_pla=DATAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=66

JBL SP6CSII
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MFN26W/ref=nosim/?tag=dealtime-ce-feed-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B000MFN26W&linkCode=asn

JAMO 6.5A2
http://www4.dealtime.com/xPC-Jamo-6-5A