We are building a new house and my family is looking to create a home entertainment system. We would like to know what are the best in ceiling speakers to buy and an amplifier and woofer to go with them and how much would it cost
You could easily spend several thousand dollars on ceiling speakers if you wanted to.
This site is a good guide for wall & ceiling speakers.
http://www.in-wall-speakers.com/
It even has a guide for installing your speakers.
I personally think the best sounding ceiling speakers I’ve heard are JBL. But everybody’s taste in what sounds good is different. It’s best to listen for yourself & buy the speakers you think sound best.
JBL HTI8 2-Way, 8" In-Wall Loudspeakers $600 a pair
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=3652367&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI8
JBL HTI-55 in-wall center channel speaker $350
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095855&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI55
JBL HTI-88 Dual 8" In-Wall Passive Subwoofer $500
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095857&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88
JBL Back Box for HTI88 in-wall sub $230
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095979&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88BBOX
Here’s a complete system package for $2,000
NuVo NV-E6DMS Essentia 6-zone system w/ speakers
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-831&ctab=4#Tabs
"The NuVo-E6M is a complete, multi-source, multi-zone audio distribution system"
"six 40-watt stereo power amplifiers"
"six pair of Dayton 6-1/2" coaxial ceiling speakers"
"six keypad controllers"
Top selling ceiling speaker on crutchfield.com.
Infinity CS60R $90
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W3DYOcCyZyj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=101500&I=108CS60R
Cheapest ceiling speaker on crutchfield.com.
Dual DC265C $65
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W3DYOcCyZyj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=101500&I=070DC265C
Top selling ceiling speaker on jr.com.
Yamaha NS-IW360C Natural Sound 2-Way Ceiling Speaker System $100 Pair
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4031601
Cheapest ceiling speaker on jr.com.
Audio Source 75-Watt Dual Voice Coil In-Ceiling Speaker AS7C $35
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4079979
Excluding expensive audiophile equipment, Yamaha has the best surround sound receivers on the market.
Yamaha RX-V2700 $1,600
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV2700
140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD
Yamaha RX-V459 $270
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV459
90 watts x 6 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD
If you’re looking for a floor standing sub instead of an in ceiling, or in wall sub, this JBL is a pretty good sounding powered sub.
JBL HTPS400 1000 Watt, 12" (300mm), THX®-Powered Subwoofer $1,339
http://www.hdtvhouse.com/prods/p_jblhtthxcer1.html
Amplifier Power (RMS) 1 kilowatt
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 91dB
Frequency Response 25Hz – 250Hz (±3dB)
February 17th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
The rears can be cheap, as they only handle higher freqs.
Do not buy Bose. It is a marketing ploy (like Absolut Vodka-crap)
You get what you pay for - avoid Bset Buy, and go to a mid-range place (make sure you get the 15% discount that they are able to handle - do your homework.
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February 17th, 2007 at 10:57 pm
You could easily spend several thousand dollars on ceiling speakers if you wanted to.
This site is a good guide for wall & ceiling speakers.
http://www.in-wall-speakers.com/
It even has a guide for installing your speakers.
I personally think the best sounding ceiling speakers I’ve heard are JBL. But everybody’s taste in what sounds good is different. It’s best to listen for yourself & buy the speakers you think sound best.
JBL HTI8 2-Way, 8" In-Wall Loudspeakers $600 a pair
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=3652367&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI8
JBL HTI-55 in-wall center channel speaker $350
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095855&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI55
JBL HTI-88 Dual 8" In-Wall Passive Subwoofer $500
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095857&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88
JBL Back Box for HTI88 in-wall sub $230
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4095979&JRSource=linkshare.datafeed.JBL+HTI88BBOX
Here’s a complete system package for $2,000
NuVo NV-E6DMS Essentia 6-zone system w/ speakers
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=300-831&ctab=4#Tabs
"The NuVo-E6M is a complete, multi-source, multi-zone audio distribution system"
"six 40-watt stereo power amplifiers"
"six pair of Dayton 6-1/2" coaxial ceiling speakers"
"six keypad controllers"
Top selling ceiling speaker on crutchfield.com.
Infinity CS60R $90
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W3DYOcCyZyj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=101500&I=108CS60R
Cheapest ceiling speaker on crutchfield.com.
Dual DC265C $65
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-W3DYOcCyZyj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=101500&I=070DC265C
Top selling ceiling speaker on jr.com.
Yamaha NS-IW360C Natural Sound 2-Way Ceiling Speaker System $100 Pair
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4031601
Cheapest ceiling speaker on jr.com.
Audio Source 75-Watt Dual Voice Coil In-Ceiling Speaker AS7C $35
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4079979
Excluding expensive audiophile equipment, Yamaha has the best surround sound receivers on the market.
Yamaha RX-V2700 $1,600
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV2700
140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD
Yamaha RX-V459 $270
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FIVC40hKeDS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RXV459
90 watts x 6 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD
If you’re looking for a floor standing sub instead of an in ceiling, or in wall sub, this JBL is a pretty good sounding powered sub.
JBL HTPS400 1000 Watt, 12" (300mm), THX®-Powered Subwoofer $1,339
http://www.hdtvhouse.com/prods/p_jblhtthxcer1.html
Amplifier Power (RMS) 1 kilowatt
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 91dB
Frequency Response 25Hz – 250Hz (±3dB)
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February 18th, 2007 at 6:31 am
If you’re trying to HIDE your Home Theater system, you should consider IN-WALL speakers…While "in-walls" will NEVER sound as good as a TRADITIONAL (stand-alone) speaker, they sound WAY better than an "in-ceiling" speaker…But as far as getting the RIGHT speakers for YOU, check this link: http://www.whydoesmyhometheatersuck.com/shopping.html
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whydoesmyhometheatersuck.com
February 18th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Go to this site. You will be very pleased with the quality of your speakers if you purchase them there:
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=hometheater
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